Rwanda accuses DR Congo of violating airspace

Rwanda has accused neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo of “provocation” after a military plane crossed into its territory on Monday morning.

A statement from the Rwanda government said the jet “briefly touched down” at the western Rubavu airport before it returned to DR Congo.

The authorities said they had expressed their displeasure with their Congolese counterparts, who are yet to make an official comment.

Tension has been rising between the two countries.

DR Congo has accused Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group in the east of the country, a claim denied by Kigali.

In recent months, more than 100,000 people have fled their homes and many have been killed after fighting reignited between Congolese soldiers and the M23.