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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
A SAMIDRC base at the Goma International Airport earlier February. All photos/James Munyaneza.
Africa
DR Congo crisis: SADC soldiers repatriated through Rwanda
Former Presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya and Olusegun Obasanjo and Ethiopia’s former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn have been appointed as facilitators of the new peace process for DR Congo.
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Kenyatta, Obasanjo and Desalegn to mediate EAC-SADC process
Rwandan government has condemned a decision by the US Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to sanction the Minister of State for Regional Integration Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe. Internet
Politics
Rwanda says US sanctions on Kabarebe unjustified
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda makes tax reforms to drive economic growth
President Paul Kagame and his Angolan counterpart João Lourenço discussed the crisis in eastern DR Congo
Africa
Kagame, Lourenço discuss need for sustainable solution to DR Congo crisis
The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy
Africa
What does the capture of Goma mean for M23 rebels and their grievances?
The EAC leaders, during  the extraordinary virtual meeting to discuss the latest escalation in the conflict in eastern DR Congo on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy
Africa
EAC leaders urge DR Congo to ‘engage with’ M23 rebels
M23 fighters patrolling the border between Rwanda and DR Congo on January 29. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Africa
Timeline of events before and after M23 entered Goma
President Paul Kagame and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the crisis in DR Congo.
Africa
Kagame, US Secretary of State discuss "need to address root causes" of DR Congo crisis
A view of Rubavu business centre, that was on Monday,  January 27,  almost shut down. According to Rwanda Defence Force, at least five Rwandans were killed by bombshells from DR Congo on Monday, January 27. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa
Five Rwandans killed, 35 injured by bombshells from DR Congo
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations  Amb. Ernest Rwamucyo addresses the UN Security Council in New York on Sunday, January 26. Courtesy
Africa
Kinshasa could have avoided current crisis, says Rwanda envoy
President Kagame and First Lady  at the end-of-year party in Kigali on Monday on December 30. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Kagame says Rwanda’s security assured come 2025
President Kagame, the Commander-In-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro stadium during the Liberation Day Ceremony on July 7, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security
Kagame urges security organs to uphold integrity in end-of-year message
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe during an interview with The New Times on October 30, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
Dialogue with M23: The impasse in Luanda talks
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and his delegation during the ministerial summit with DR Congo's minister in Luanda, Angola on Saturday, December 14.
Security
Rwanda calls for ‘serious actions’ on FDLR as Luanda summit is postponed
Jean-Claude Iyamuremye's trial for Genocide had been ongoing since 2016, when he was extradited from the Netherlands.
Crime
Jean-Claude Iyamuremye gets 20-year sentence for Genocide
Philbert Gakwenzire, the Chairperson of the newly merged organisation. Courtesy
Rwanda
IBUKA, AERG, GAERG merge into one body
President Paul Kagame speaks at the 22nd edition of the Doha Forum in Qatar on Saturday, December 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Economy
China’s rise beneficial to Global South countries, says Kagame

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