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Congo government, M23 rebel delegations in Doha for talks, sources say
Reuters  |  Apr 10, 2025

Members of both delegations confirmed their presence in the Qatari capital and said there was a face-to-face meeting on Wednesday, but they were still...

Rwanda and Belgium are at odds over the DRC: what’s led to the latest low point
The Conversation  |  Apr 02, 2025

Relations between the two countries have been deteriorating steadily in 2025. In February, Rwanda suspended a five-year (2024-2029) €95 million (US$10...

Rwanda bans NGO cooperation with Belgium after diplomatic fallout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The directive takes effect immediately and affects all collaborations, partnerships and financial engagements with Belgian institutions, agencies, and...

Angola steps back from DRC peace talks after failed mediation efforts
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 24, 2025

Angola's presidency announced it would "free itself from the responsibility of mediator" in order to focus more on broader African Union priorities.

Angola 'surprised' by Kagame-Tshisekedi meeting in Doha amid M23 peace efforts
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 21, 2025

The Angolan Government says the meeting was not part of the agreed peace mediation agenda.

AU welcomes Doha talks on DRC crisis but reaffirms 'African solutions' mantra
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 19, 2025

While the AU's endorsement of the Doha talks signals pragmatism, the message is clear: the union wants to retain ownership of the peace process.

DRC and Rwanda presidents agree to a ceasefire in eastern Congo during Qatar talks
Reuters  |  Mar 18, 2025

At Tuesday's meeting in Qatar, Tshisekedi and Kagame "agreed on the need to continue the discussions initiated in Doha in order to establish solid fou...

Rwanda press secretary slams international community on how they are handling DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

The Press Secretary accused international bodies of pushing for a return to the status quo, where corruption and external interests thrived under the...

Kagame says Rwanda will defend its right to live, insists on FDLR’s role in DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Rwanda rejects accusations that its troops are directly supporting M23 rebels and insists it is acting in defence of its own security, especially in t...

Tshisekedi, Kagame to brief AU security council on DRC crisis in Addis Ababa
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The summit is expected to issue further directives to facilitate a sustainable ceasefire between the warring parties under the two peace processes, as...

Kagame: Rwanda won't stay silent on DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 09, 2025

President Kagame dismissed the idea of holding more meetings without concrete action.

DR Congo President Tshisekedi attends EAC-SADC summit vitually
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

This comes just a day after Kinshasa sent its ambassador to Botswana and SADC to the foreign ministers' preparatory meeting.

Kagame says he's unsure if there are any Rwandan troops in eastern DR Congo
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

On allegations that Rwanda smuggles other minerals from eastern DRC, Kagame shifted focus to global actors, particularly Western nations.

Rwanda, DRC leaders to attend regional mediation meeting in Tanzania
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 04, 2025

The upcoming summit will be the first of its kind, bringing together EAC and SADC to address the DRC crisis.

DR Congo conflict: SADC talks show resolve but no resolution
DW News  |  Feb 02, 2025

Last week, 13 SADC troops from South Africa and three from Malawi were killed in clashes with fighters belonging to the M23 movement.

South Africa, Rwanda in efforts to de-escalate tensions days after presidential spat
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 31, 2025

In an apparent damage-control effort, South African Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola engaged his Rwandan counterpart, Olivier Nduhung...

Tshisekedi declares war on M23 Rebels, accuses Rwanda of military involvement
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

He accused Rwanda of deploying "thousands of soldiers" into eastern DRC, intensifying tensions between the two neighbours.

Kagame fires warning shot at Ramaphosa as tensions over DR Congo conflict escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 30, 2025

His pointed remarks signal that Kigali is unwilling to bow to regional pressure, particularly from South Africa.

EAC to convene urgent meeting on DRC crisis as Goma risks falling to M23 rebels
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 27, 2025

Ruto revealed that he had spoken with both DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame to defuse the situation.

President Kagame denies occupying Eastern DRC, criticizes UN peacekeeping efforts
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kagame also questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the DRC, MONUSCO, stating it had failed to resolve the security...

Kagame in new push for Kigali's rise as he hosts Africa's top business leaders
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 13, 2024

Key on the agenda were talks around increasing the free movement of people, goods, and services and financing the continent's development.

No end in sight to souring Rwanda-DRC relations as Kagame talks tough
Gahigi Moses  |  Aug 26, 2024

The Rwandan leader claims that Kinshasa has armed FDLR and uses it to fight the M23, who are Congolese.

Ruto expected to attend Kagame swearing in ceremony in Kigali
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 10, 2024

The event will be held at the Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali where thousands of Rwandans including government officials are expected to gather to...

Youth unemployment, widening economic inequalities should keep Kagame awake
Gahigi Moses  |  Jul 28, 2024

In the new term, his government will have to prioritise the creation of meaningful jobs for the bulging youth population and implement economic polici...

Ruto congratulates Kagame after landslide win in Rwanda's presidential poll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2024

President Ruto affirmed that he was looking forward to continue strengthening the bilateral ties between Kenya and Rwanda.

Provisional results show Rwanda's Kagame winning election with 7m votes
Amina Wako  |  Jul 15, 2024

Kagame won the election with 7,099,810 votes which translates to 99 per cent of total votes cast. 

Rwanda President Paul Kagame votes during presidential election
John Mbati  |  Jul 15, 2024

Kagame did not address the reporters at his polling station. 

Rwanda goes to the polls as incumbent President Kagame eyes fourth term
Amina Wako  |  Jul 15, 2024

More than 9 million Rwandans are registered to vote across 2,333 polling stations nationwide with provisional results expected by July 20.

President Kagame optimistic about Rwanda’s future leadership
Amina Wako  |  Jul 14, 2024

Kagame conveyed his thoughts on Rwanda’s future leadership and dismissed the notion of grooming his own successor.

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