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 Jesca Mutamba
Jesca Mutamba
AFC M23's Erasto Bahati Musanga, the governor of North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo during a recent interview. Courtesy.
Africa
Kinshasa made ethnic division 'a business opportunity', says governor
AFC M23's Erasto Bahati Musanga, the governor of North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo during a recent interview. Courtesy
Africa
We’re doing what Tshisekedi couldn’t do in 8 years: North Kivu governor
Representatives of youth volunteers from the City of Kigali  visit  the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera on February 2. Courtesy
Rwanda
Youth volunteers reflect on patriotism during visit to Heroes Mausoleum
At the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera stands a tomb without a name or remains known as the Unknown Soldier. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
The story behind Rwanda’s unknown soldier
Nicolas Rwaka, Division Manager of Research on Heroism, Outstanding Achievers, and Decorations Division. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Society
Can heroes lose their titles?
Members of the United States Congress visit Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre in Musanze District on Friday, January 30. Courtesy
Africa
PHOTOS: Members of US Congress visit ex-FDLR fighters at Mutobo centre
Gen. Sultan Makenga interacts with AFC M23 Spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka. The AFCM23 rebel movement blamed the government coalition for the attack in the town located about 30 kilometres north of Uvira city.
Africa
Sange: DR Congo army blamed for grenade attack that killed five
DR Congo and AFCM23 negotiators in Doha, in November 2025. Negotiators of AFCM23 and the Congolese government side are in Doha Qatar for another round of talks. Courtesy
Africa
AFC/M23 delegation in Doha for new round of peace talks
AFC-M23 officials pose for a group photo in eastern DR Congo. File
Africa
Congolese in Rwanda say AFC/M23 offers hope
Both delegations pose for a photo on Wednesday, January 28.
Security
Defence minister hosts visiting Namibian MPs
Banyamulenge self-defence group Twirwaneho has issued a warning over attacks targeting Banyamulenge communities in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: Twirwaneho warns of govt attacks on Uvira, Minembwe highlands
Some of the weapons and ammunitions that were seized by M23 in eastern DR Congo. Photo by James Munyaneza
Africa
Twelve months after Goma’s fall, peace efforts still limp
The New Times
Africa
AFC/M23 say they will not withdraw from Goma, Bukavu
Secondary school students during an interactive session with author Charles Mutaganzwa to discuss his book.
Education
Students welcome Kagame’s insights, lessons highlighted in new book
BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana, BK CEO Diane Karusisi,  Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Eugene Ubalijoro, celebrate at BK Legacy Gala Dinner on Friday, January 23. All photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Featured: BK’s 60-year journey told through the voices of its clients
The New Times
Security
Former FDLR commandos, civilian dependants received at Mutobo
Congolese government and AFC/M23 representatives sign the Declaration of Principles in Doha on July 19, 2025. Courtesy
Africa
Integration of AFC/M23 into DR Congo army to be discussed in Doha - US official
The Banyamulenge diaspora has appealed to the United States to urgently intervene over escalating violence, displacement and human rights abuses in Uvira, South Kivu
Africa
Banyamulenge group urges US Congress to condemn violence in Uvira

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