**Fatshimetrie: Rwanda Denies Congolese Prime Minister’s Statements**
During the recent Rebranding Africa Forum in Brussels, statements by Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa sparked controversy by claiming that Rwanda had agreed to withdraw 4,000 of its troops stationed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, the Rwandan government quickly responded to dispute the reports, calling them inaccurate and unfounded.
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe took to social media to formally deny the allegations. He said Rwanda had never agreed to present a plan to withdraw its troops, whether in Luanda or elsewhere. This official reaction by the Rwandan government highlighted an apparent disagreement between the two countries and sparked debates about the veracity of Judith Suminwa’s statements.
At the 5th ministerial meeting held in Luanda on October 12, 2024, no commitment to withdraw Rwandan troops was recorded. Rwanda stressed that these allegations were unfounded and insisted that this “commitment” mentioned by the Congolese Prime Minister was absolutely not corroborated by official discussions.
This controversy highlights the persistent tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, two neighboring countries whose relations have been marked by conflictual episodes in the past. The contradictory statements by the authorities of the two countries underline the complexity of regional issues and the need for transparent and open communication to resolve differences.
It is now important to await an official response from the Congolese government to clarify this delicate situation and shed more light on bilateral relations between Rwanda and the DRC. The truth about the presence of Rwandan troops in the DRC is a crucial issue for stability and security in the region, and only frank cooperation and constructive communication between the two countries will allow us to move forward in a positive manner.