Kagame Left the Meeting After Failing to Respond to Suminwa's Questions

Many newspapers this Monday are focusing on the strong speech given by Prime Minister Judith Suminwa, which led to Paul Kagame angrily leaving the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council meeting on February 14 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. according to review made by RadioOkapi

EcoNews highlights this incident with the title: "Judith Suminwa Tuluka Challenges Paul Kagame at the AU." According to the report, the Congolese Prime Minister boldly confronted Rwandan President Paul Kagame over Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebels. She did not hold back in condemning Rwanda’s interference in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which resulted in a dramatic reaction from Kagame.

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Le Phare also covers the event, stating that Judith Suminwa, representing President Félix Tshisekedi, delivered a speech that sent shockwaves, particularly shaking Kagame. Overwhelmed by the truth, Kagame had no other option but to leave the room in frustration. The report suggests that Suminwa’s address was a strong statement on the unity and sovereignty of African nations.

Infos 27 quotes Judith Suminwa saying, "This occupation is an act of war and a threat to regional stability." Speaking before African leaders, she detailed the immense suffering of civilians caught in a never-ending war driven by injustice. Her words, filled with both determination and compassion, broke the long-standing silence surrounding this issue.

According to Reference Plus, Suminwa seized this moment to call for unity and respect for national sovereignty across Africa. From the AU stage, she also pointed out the humanitarian crisis caused by Rwanda’s aggression in North Kivu. The report reveals how she exposed the illegal occupation of DRC territory by Rwandan forces operating under the disguise of the M23 rebels.

Congo Nouveau highlights another accusation made by the Congolese Prime Minister, that Rwanda is illegally extracting over 150 tons of coltan every month from Rubaya, in North Kivu’s Masisi territory. Suminwa stated that this is not about security concerns but rather a criminal economic system that fuels instability to cover up Rwanda’s illegal exploitation of resources.

Le Quotidien supports this view, explaining that Suminwa proved to the world that Kigali’s excuses for keeping troops in the DRC; such as protecting ethnic minorities and fighting the FDLR, are nothing but lies.

Finally, Le Potentiel commends Suminwa’s strong stance, saying she made the voice of the DRC heard with great determination, ensuring that the security and humanitarian crisis in the DRC was a major discussion point at the AU meeting.

This incident clearly shows that Kagame’s actions in the DRC cannot be ignored any longer. His government continues to exploit Congo’s resources while pretending to be solving a security issue. When faced with the truth, instead of responding like a leader, Kagame simply walked out. His departure only proves that he cannot defend his actions and that he is responsible for fueling instability in the region.