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American singer-songwriter John Legend has told the BBC he is unfazed by a public backlash against his decision to perform in Rwanda, despite the country's involvement in the war in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo, a move Kigali termed "punitive".

When Rwanda's ex-spy chief Patrick Karegeya was murdered in South Africa in 2014, his former brother-in-arms James Kabarebe was blunt: "When you choose to be a dog, you die like a dog."

Kigali condemns London’s sanctions over the M23 advance in DR Congo as ‘punitive measures’. Rwanda has said international sanctions will reduce the likelihood of peace with M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), after the United Kingdom said it would pause some bilateral aid and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali.

EU suspended defence consultations with Kigali, potentially halting future cooperation in the fight against insurgencies in Africa.

The UK says it will also suspend future defense training assistance and demands that Kigali withdraw its troops from Congo.

Britain on Tuesday said it would pause some bilateral aid to Rwanda and impose other diplomatic sanctions on Kigali over its role in the conflict in neighbouring Congo. Rwanda is facing global pressure over allegations it supports the M23 group which,

John Legend has defended his decision to headline a sold-out concert in Kigali, Rwanda, despite the country’s involvement in the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The US star emphasized that his performance wasn’t about endorsing the Rwandan government but celebrating music and expanding opportunities for touring on the continent.

Causing surprise across the bloc, Luxembourg has blocked the adoption of sanctions against Kigali. European ministers have suspended EU defence consultations with Rwanda.View on euronews

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Rwanda criticises the UK for pausing bilateral aid and imposing sanctions over its role in DRC conflict, says it's unreasonable to expect compromises on its national security.