In the 1990s, Rwanda twice sent troops into its much larger neighbour, sparking a huge conflict involving at least nine countries that led to the death of millions of people. DR Congo has declared Rwanda’s shooting of one of its fighter jets an “act of war”, amid mounting tensions. This is a major escalation following months of conflict in eastern DR Congo, which has forced some 400,000 people to flee their homes. is Rwanda trying to divide East Africa region ?