It is also a worrying sign that M23’s patron, Rwanda, may be willing to use its strength to redraw the map of the region ... you in the loop about the world’s youngest—and least understood ...

A map of Africa highlights two countries: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with two major Congolese cities, Kinshasa and Goma.

which is rich in minerals critical to much of the world’s technology, and has been the scene of proxy battles between Congo and neighboring Rwanda, as well as other powers. Fighting reignited ...