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In Congo, M23 rebels’ latest fight is to revive the economy
Reuters  |  May 04, 2025

Virtually all banks are closed. Currency shortages abound. With supply chains disrupted, prices of some staples have jumped.

SADC troops begin withdrawal from Eastern DRC via Rwanda
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 29, 2025

SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15, 2023, to support the DRC government in restoring peace and stability in the eastern region, following the withdra...

Kaluma calls for BBC Africa ban in Kenya over documentary on deadly Gen Z protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

As the protestors stormed Parliament, some were shot outside the building, while others set fire to a section housing the parliamentary office.

Africa's diplomatic setback: How external powers took over the Rwanda-DRC peace talks
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 26, 2025

Qatar brokered a truce between the government of DRC and the M23 on Wednesday as the US brokered another between Rwanda and DRC on Friday, breathing a...

DRC and Rwanda sign declaration of principles in Washington, paving way for historic peace deal
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 25, 2025

It raises hopes that the latest cycle of violence in a decades-long conflict rooted in the Rwandan genocide might ease, with both countries hoping to...

Rwandan genocide convict living in New York arrested over immigration fraud
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

While he maintained a quiet presence on Long Island, working as a gardener and tending bees, U.S. investigators say his past is now catching up with h...

DR Congo, M23 rebels pledge to work towards peace after Qatar talks amid prisoner disputes
Reuters  |  Apr 24, 2025

Each side released the same statement separately after their delegations departed Qatar earlier in the week, following more than a week of discussions...

Rwanda overtakes Kenya to become second freest economy in EAC
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 22, 2025

The Index by the economic think-tank The Heritage Foundation ranks Rwanda second in the bloc, with an economic freedom score of 54.8, behind Tanzania,...

Remains of more genocide victims continue to be accorded decent burial in Rwanda
XINHUA  |  Apr 19, 2025

About 1 million people, mostly of the Tutsi community and moderate Hutus, were killed by Hutu extremists within 100 days during the genocide in 1994.

52 dead, thousands displaced as rains wreak havoc in Rwanda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

Adalbert Rukebanuka, Director General of Planning, Policy, and Risk Reduction, confirmed the fatalities and added that 107 people had been injured in...

Rwanda to build regional hub for satellite development and testing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The plan is detailed in Rwanda’s recently approved space policy, which prioritises reducing the country’s reliance on foreign providers for satellite...

Angola appoints new DRC-Rwanda mediator as Doha talks signal shifting African diplomacy
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 11, 2025

With M23 advancing militarily, civilians bearing the brunt, and rival mediation tracks emerging, the question is no longer who leads the talks — but w...

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...

Calls for proper recognition of Rwanda 1994 genocide against Tutsis made at Kwibuka forum
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 08, 2025

Nderitu stressed that the violence specifically targeted the Tutsi community, along with moderate Hutus and UN peacekeepers, highlighting the need for...

Arsenal joins Rwanda in marking 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Arsenal is among several top European football clubs, including France’s Paris Saint-Germain and Germany’s Bayern Munich, that have an ongoing partner...

UN Secretary General warns of rising hate speech as world marks 31st commemoration of Rwandan Genocide
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 07, 2025

Rwandan High Commissioner to Kenya Ambassador Martin Ngoga termed the day as a period of profound sorrow and deep reflection not just for Rwandans but...

Congo, M23 rebels hold first talks after months of conflict
Reuters  |  Apr 05, 2025

The fighting has raised fears of a wider regional war, as Congo's neighbours, Uganda and Burundi, also have troops in the region.

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...

Nairobi symposium calls for peace ahead of 31st Rwandan Genocide commemoration
Amina Wako  |  Apr 01, 2025

Throughout the commemoration period, various activities are held to honour the victims, with the recurring message being a commitment to peace and tol...

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...

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