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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
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Africa
Rwanda to France: DR Congo crisis can be over if ‘real issues’ are addressed
M23 rebels withdrew from their positions in the town of Kibumba, Democratic Republic of Congo on December 23, 2022. Since early February, the rebels have advanced toward Goma, the capital of eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu Province, Photo Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo’s Rwandophone question: What US govt, SA, Tanzanian leaders have said
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Africa
Minister Biruta, EU official discuss DR Congo crisis
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Security
Rwanda ensures defence measures amid ‘serious threat’ from DR Congo
President Kagame joined Heads of State and Government from across the African continent for the opening ceremony of the 37th AU summit on Saturday, February 17.
Africa
AU today is fit-for-purpose, says Kagame as Ruto takes over reforms team
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Africa
Julius Malema wants SA troops out of DR Congo
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta briefing lawmakers about regional issues and relations with neighbouring countries during a special sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda concerned by UN support to SADC troops in DR Congo
South Africa deployed 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo as part of a regional force from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).
Africa
Two South African soldiers killed in DR Congo fire
Belgium’s foreign minister Hadja Lahbib has called on the Congolese government to end ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Courtesy
Africa
Belgian FM asks DR Congo to end ties with FDLR
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo on Monday, February 13, accused a government-led coalition of “slaughtering the civilian population” in North Kivu Province. Courtesy
Africa
M23 rebels threaten to march on key town in eastern DR Congo
A doctor treats a patient at Masaka Hospital. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health
Rwandans cautioned on infectious eye disease outbreak in region
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to eastern DR Congo. Photo by SADF
Africa
South Africa sends 2,900 troops to DR Congo despite censure by main opposition party
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Security
Rwanda to host centre of excellence for UN peacekeeping
People fleeing the ongoing fighting between FARDC with  the coalition and M23 rebels near City of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: Fighting continues outside Goma city
Delegates pose for a group photo at the second Global Impact Summit organised by YPO, a global community of chief executives in Kigali on Saturday, 3 February. Courtesy
Business
YPO Global Impact summit closes with universal pledge for a better world
Uganda President, Museveni meets with the Facilitator of the EAC-led Nairobi Peace Process,  Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss the regional mandate alongside recent developments in Eastern DRC. Courtesy
Africa
Museveni, Kenyatta discuss regional mission for DR Congo
Renowned American preacher Pastor Warren sent a recorded video message to delegates at Rwanda Day, in Washington DC, on February 3, 2024, saying Rwandans, especially the youth, need to espouse a fighting spirit to make sure their country attains development. Courtesy
Rwanda
Pastor Rick Warren tips Rwandan Diaspora on supporting homeland
(L-R) The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, Amb. Jendayi Frazer, Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta on a panel discussion. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda Day: Call to sustain gains, focus on future development

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