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Read more about the article Balancing Sanctions and Diplomacy in Washington’s Rwanda–DRC Deal
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Balancing Sanctions and Diplomacy in Washington’s Rwanda–DRC Deal

The United States recently imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF) and four senior military officers it accuses of supporting the M23 rebellion in eastern Congo. The move comes…

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April 17, 2026

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Dr. Ruth Esther Namatovu is a policy analyst specializing in U.S.–Africa relations, strategic affairs, peace operations, governance, and international mediation. She holds a Doctor of International Affairs and a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
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