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M23 fighters walk at Rwanda-DR Congo border at Rusizi on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

New inquiry casts doubt on UN accusations against M23

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

M23 issues alert about 'offensive manoeuvres' by DR Congo army

Monday, August 11, 2025
Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Rwanda has called out the institution he leads for issuing baseless claims against the RDF.
Africa

Rwanda slams UN allegations in 'civilian killings' in DR Congo

Monday, August 11, 2025
The AFC/M23 rebel leader Corneille Nangaa (second right) speaks at a news conference in Goma city in eastern DR Congo. File
Africa

M23 condemns child recruitment by DR Congo army

Monday, August 11, 2025
Boulos (2nd from right), poses for a picture with Rwanda's foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo's Therese Kayikwamba, during earlier stages of the peace talks between both countries.
Africa

Trump’s advisor: Rwanda-DR Congo cooperation key to lasting peace

Saturday, August 09, 2025
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

M23 dismisses UN allegations of civilian killings

Friday, August 08, 2025
The AFC-M23 deputy coordinator, Bertrand Bisimwa, said the army and its coalition forces, including the genocidal FDLR militia and Burundian troops had attacked their positions.
Africa

AFC/M23 leader says Kinshasa attacks threaten Doha peace process

Thursday, August 07, 2025
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR and some members captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1. Photo Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

Rwanda-DR Congo joint security mechanism meets for first time

Thursday, August 07, 2025
One of the rehabilitated houses in Cyanzarwe Sector, Rubavu District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Africa

Rwanda completes rehabilitation of damages caused by DR Congo shelling

Thursday, August 07, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, along with his Zimbabwean counterpart, Amon Murwira, address journalists after signing the agreements in Kigali on Tuesday, August 6.
Africa

Nduhungirehe commends Zimbabwe for championing regional response to DR Congo crisis

Thursday, August 07, 2025
Senators on Monday, August 4, voted in favour of the law ratifying the June 27 peace agreement signed between Rwanda and DR Congo.
Africa

Senate votes Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal into law

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Zimbabwe President and SADC Chairperson Emmerson Mnangagwa, Kenya President and EAC Chairperson William Ruto, and AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf during the meeting.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: EAC-SADC peace efforts merged with AU's

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Some Members of Parliament and government officials during a plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies, on July 29, 2025, which passed the law approving the ratification of the peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda, signed in Washington on 27 June 27 (courtesy).
Africa

Rwanda Parliament dismisses 'unfounded allegations' by Congo house speaker

Friday, August 01, 2025
Foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Congolese counterpart Thérèse Kayikwamba pose for a picture with US President Donald Trump after the signature of the peace deal in June.
Africa

Oversight committee on Rwanda-DR Congo peace meets for first time

Friday, August 01, 2025
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Africa

Nduhungirehe: DR Congo must show political will to dismantle FDLR

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Africa

Parliament ratifies Rwanda-DR Congo peace agreement

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Africa

Pope Leo on ADF massacres in DR Congo: ‘May martyrs’ blood be seed of peace’

Monday, July 28, 2025
A house that was reportedly burned by the ADF. Reports claim that that the terrorists not only attacked the church but also stormed neighbourhoods and burned down houses.
Africa

DR Congo: ADF murders 47 civilians in a church

Monday, July 28, 2025
CODECO fighters in eastern DR Congo. The Ugandan army said its troops had captured the militia stronghold in Ituri province. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Ugandan army claims capture of militia stronghold

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Nduhungirehe (left) shakes hands with Huang during their meeting on Thursday.
Africa

Nduhungirehe, UN diplomat discuss eastern DR Congo peace efforts

Thursday, July 24, 2025