The Land Grab: Inside Rwanda's 30-Year Strategy to Annex Eastern Congo Investigation Reveals Systematic Campaign to Control Kivu Provinces An investigation into Rwanda's military presence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has uncovered evidence suggesting a decades-long strategy to establish permanent control over North and South Kivu provinces. Through confidential documents, UN reports, and interviews with regional officials, this investigation reveals how territorial ambitions—not security concerns—drive Rwanda's involvement in one of Africa's deadliest conflicts. Introduction The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo represents one of Africa's most protracted humanitarian crises, claiming thousands of lives and displacing millions. Whilst international attention often focuses on immediate humanitarian needs and ceasefire negotiations, this investigation reveals deeper strategic calculations driving Rwanda's sustain...