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US Considers Sanctions as Rwanda Breaches Congo Accord

2/17/2026

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Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Adviser for Africa, told FRANCE 24 that M23 and Rwanda's actions in DR Congo breach the 2025 Washington accord.
He expressed disappointment over M23's takeover of Uvira, noting they have since partially withdrawn.
Boulos said the United States could sanction Rwandan President Paul Kagame, while he remains hopeful about Kagame's trustworthiness.
The United States also reaffirmed Western Sahara as Moroccan territory during talks in Madrid.

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Massad Boulos, U.S. Senior Adviser for Africa, told FRANCE 24 that M23 and Rwanda's actions in DR Congo breach the 2025 Washington accord.
He expressed disappointment over M23's takeover of Uvira, noting they have since partially withdrawn.
Boulos said the United States could sanction Rwandan President Paul Kagame, while he remains hopeful about Kagame's trustworthiness.
The United States also reaffirmed Western Sahara as Moroccan territory during talks in Madrid.