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Kagame Disputes Ramaphosa’s Statements on DR Congo Conflict

President Paul Kagame has dismissed what South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, accusing him of distorting their discussions. Kagame criticized Ramaphosa and South African officials after the fall of Goma to M23 rebels, particularly because they said Rwanda's military is escalating the conflict.

Kagame also dismissed suggestions that Ramaphosa had warned Rwanda, saying instead that the South African leader sought assistance for his troops. The Rwandan president also said that Ramaphosa confirmed the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), not M23, were responsible for killing South African soldiers.

Kagame said: "If South Africa wants to contribute to peaceful solutions, that is well and good, but South Africa is in no position to take on the role of a peacemaker or mediator. And if South Africa prefers confrontation, Rwanda will deal with the matter in that context any day."

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