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DRC: US sanctions on Rwanda draw mixed reactions in Goma

Africanews29 October 2026, 16:44 UTCRwanda

In Goma, some residents want to believe that this additional pressure could help break the deadlock. Michel Kamango hopes the sanctions will affect the parties concerned and help bring about a return to peace.

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