The Rwanda-Congo Conflict: How the Blame Game Fuels War
Faith Mwaura
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Let’s talk about blame the easiest way to make a bad situation worse.
It happens in relationships. It happens in business. And right now, it’s happening on an international scale between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
What Went Wrong?
The M23 rebels have resurfaced in eastern DRC, reigniting tensions between the two countries.
?? The DRC government accuses Rwanda of supporting the rebels. ?? Rwanda denies it. ?? President Paul Kagame warns that Rwanda is ready for "confrontation."
Translation? Instead of finding solutions, both sides are stuck pointing fingers.
And guess what? The situation is getting worse.
The Cost of the Blame Game
?? Diplomatic ties are breaking.
?? The conflict is escalating.
?? The UN has stepped in, urging Rwanda to withdraw its troops.
Sound familiar? Because this doesn’t just happen in politics.
It happens when…
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? Business partners turn on each other instead of fixing the issue.
? Couples argue about who’s at fault instead of finding solutions.
? Teams blame their leaders instead of working towards a fix.
Blame feels good in the moment. But it never solves the problem.
What Could Have Been Done Differently?
The same principles that apply to global conflicts apply to everyday disagreements.
? Private Conversations Over Public Accusations Instead of making bold, public statements, a direct dialogue could have eased tensions.
? Mediation Instead of Escalation A neutral third party could have helped navigate the dispute without fueling hostility.
? Investigate Before You Accuse Imagine how much damage could have been avoided if both sides had committed to a joint investigation.
Your Takeaway?
Next time you’re in a heated disagreement at work, in business, or in your personal life ask yourself this:
Do you want to be right, or do you want a resolution?
Blame is easy. Finding solutions? That’s leadership.
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