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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...

Record 28 million people face acute hunger in conflict-ravaged DR Congo
Reuters  |  Mar 27, 2025

Those facing acute hunger are classified as Phase 3 or higher in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC). Of the 28 million in Congo,...

Rwanda planning to attack Burundi, claims President Ndayishimiye
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 25, 2025

The head of state also claimed that Rwanda led by President Paul Kagame had tried to organise a coup 10 years ago in Burundi, comparing it to the cris...

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.

Rwanda closes Brussels embassy after diplomatic fallout with Belgium
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Despite the diplomatic rift, the ministry clarified that Belgian nationals living in Rwanda or planning to visit would not be affected.

M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions
Amina Wako  |  Mar 17, 2025

The Congo River Alliance said in a statement that the EU's actions were aimed at "obstructing the much-anticipated talks".

Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium, orders diplomats to leave country in 48 hours
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 17, 2025

Kigali further accused Belgium of playing a partisan role in the conflict, siding against Rwanda and using various international platforms to mobilise...

DR Congo says it will join peace talks with M23 rebels in Angola on Tuesday
Reuters  |  Mar 16, 2025

President Felix Tshisekedi, who has long ruled out dialogue with M23, had been considering changing his position after a string of defeats.

Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23 rebel group
DW News  |  Mar 15, 2025

Under Mobutu's successors, Laurent and Joseph Kabila, the army was infiltrated by Rwanda, among other nations.

Rwanda and Burundi in talks to reduce regional tensions from DRC conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Tensions escalated when Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye accused Rwanda of supporting a December 2023 attack by RED-Tabara

Rwanda latest country to sign defence cooperation with Ethiopia
Addis Standard  |  Mar 15, 2025

The agreement covers cooperation in areas including counterterrorism, training, and related military capacity building programs.

Embattled Congo president considers sitting down with M23 rebels
Reuters  |  Mar 14, 2025

Tshisekedi's government has so far not committed publicly, but three government sources told Reuters this week he was seriously considering sending a...

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