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Moise M. Bahati

Moise M. Bahati

The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy

South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision

Friday, January 12, 2024

Wenceslas Twagirayezu, who is suspected of participating in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, with his lawyer during a past hearing session. The suspect was extradited to Rwanda by Denmark in December 2018. PHOTO BY IGIHE

Prosecution to appeal against acquittal of Genocide suspect Twagirayezu

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda regrets border closure by Burundi

Thursday, January 11, 2024

The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups there, according to SADC.

South Africa opposition party questions deployment of forces to DR Congo

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Miners at one of sites based in Rulindo District. Communities hosting mining activities have benefited from infrastructure and various other projects worth up to Rwf2 billion. Courtesy

Rwf2bn disbursed to communities through mining revenue sharing scheme

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said that he is “concerned about the rise in ethnic-based hate speech and incitement to violence” in eastern DR Congo.

UN official denounces rising hate speech in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. Courtesy

DR Congo: UN rights official denounces rising hate speech, incitement

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

DR Congo opposition politician Moïse Katumbi has been barred from leaving his residence after he called for the cancellation of the poll results. Courtesy

DR Congo opposition politician Moïse Katumbi blocked from leaving home

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

DR Congo opposition politician Moise Katumbi, has called for the results to be cancelled. INTERNET PHOTO

DR Congo: Moise Katumbi calls for annulment of election results

Monday, January 08, 2024

Miners inside a tunnel at Nyamyumba mining site in Rubavu District on November 28, 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Labour union says cancelling mining firms’ licences for breaching safety, labour standards a good move

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Miners on duty at a mining site in Rurindo District. RMB has revoked licences of seven mining companies over “serious deficiencies,” including failure to meet environmental and labour standards. CRAISH BAHIZI

Seven mining companies lose concessions over ‘serious’ failures

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

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Rwanda dismisses claims by Burundian president on ties with rebel group

Saturday, December 30, 2023

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New DR Congo rebel alliance condemns bombings of populated areas

Friday, December 29, 2023

Some members of the genocidal group, Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) who were captured by M23 fighters, while fighting alongside FARDC soldiers in Eastern DR Congo . Courtesy

2023 leaves eastern DR Congo as unstable as ever

Thursday, December 28, 2023

RDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen Ronald Rwivanga speaks to journalists in Cabo Delgado. Courtesy

Gen Rwivanga: RDF ready to deal with future threats

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations. INTERNET PHOTO

UN to fund African Union-led peace missions

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Yvette Murekatete and three other women started a beauty salon in Nyarugunga, Kicukiro, thanks to the UN Women project. Photos by Willy Mucyo

How small businesses are transforming lives of once miserable women

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda leads the mass on Christmas at Saint Michel Catholic Church. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Religious leaders give messages of peace, hope on Christmas

Monday, December 25, 2023