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Moise M. Bahati

Moise M. Bahati

M23 rebels have threatened that they aim to respond after they lost two commanders when government forces struck their positions with drones, on Tuesday, January 16. Courtesy

DR Congo: M23 rebels vow to retaliate after FARDC drone strikes kill two commanders

Thursday, January 18, 2024

The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo has lost two commanders who were killed by government forces on Tuesday, January 16, in an attack the rebels called a violation of the existing ceasefire. Courtesy

M23 rebels say two commanders killed, accuse Kinshasa of violating ceasefire

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

President Kagame receives Jakob Stausholm, the CEO of Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining, and processing the Earth's mineral resources. Their discussion focused on partnerships and investment opportunities in the mining sector. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame talks mining partnerships with Rio Tinto boss

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Davos on Tuesday, January 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Blinken discuss regional security

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to resolve the dispute within three days.

Tanzania, Kenya agree to resolve air transport dispute

Monday, January 15, 2024

The 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano, will take place on January 23 and 24. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Umushyikirano2024: National dialogue to discuss development, unity

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Some cross-border trucks stranded at Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. Rwanda has asked Burundi to respect international obligations and protect Rwandans who are stranded in Burundi. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Government asks Burundi to protect Rwandans after border closure

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Some Burundians stranded at Burundi-Rwanda border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. All photo by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: Burundians stranded after country closes border with Rwanda

Friday, January 12, 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. 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