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European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib speaks at a press conference in Kigali on Thursday, February 19. Photo by Craish Bahizi

EU official says it's hard to tell who committed abuses in Uvira

Friday, February 20, 2026

AFCM23’s deputy coordinator Bertrand Bisiimwa.

Bisimwa condemns ‘indifference’ of mediators amid Kinshasa’s attacks

Friday, February 20, 2026

Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe speaks at a press conference in Kigali on Thursday, February 19. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Nduhungirehe: Burundi should not get involved in AU mediation of DR Congo crisis

Friday, February 20, 2026

President Kagame, EU officials and Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe pose for a photo at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, February 19. Photo courtesy of Village Urugwiro

Kagame, EU officials discuss DR Congo security crisis

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sebigori after crossing into Rwanda on Thursday, February 19.

“Rwanda has changed,” says returnee from DR Congo

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Delegates attending the Great Lakes Region Peace Forum visit Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre on Tuesday, February 17. Courtesy

Great Lakes peace advocates pledge to fight genocide ideology

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The AFCM23 movement has said it does not recognize the ceasefire proposed by Angolan President João Lourenço despite the Congolese government’s formal acceptance of the initiative.

AFC/M23 'does not recognise' Luanda-initiated ceasefire

Monday, February 16, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks at the 39th African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa on February 14. Courtesy

Rwanda ‘remains concerned’ by DR Congo’s violations of commitments

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Wazalendo armed groups operating in North Kivu

US calls for "immediate action" as DR Congo accepts latest Angola-brokered ceasefire

Saturday, February 14, 2026

The Banyamulenge community in eastern DR Congo has filed a case with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), seeking justice for over alleged abuses committed by Burundian forces in Minembwe. Courtesy

Banyamulenge take Burundi govt to court over abuses in Minembwe

Friday, February 13, 2026

President of Uganda Museveni meets with AU Facilitators on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process on February 3, in Kampala. Courtesy

DR Congo crisis: What's the main challenge facing AU mediators?

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Vivian van de Perre, who is serving in acting capacity, arrived in a UN helicopter in the rebel-controlled Goma on Thurdsay, February 12. Courtesy

MONUSCO boss arrives in Goma to advance ceasefire monitoring

Thursday, February 12, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe during a past interview with The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

DR Congo crisis: Ceasefires 'will be in vain' if Kinshasa continues attacks

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy.

Nduhungirehe presses AU, UN over DR Congo’s use of mercenaries

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The United Nations announced plans to deploy MONUSCO troops to Uvira to monitor the ceasefire. PHOTO COURTESY OF UN PEACEKEEPING

DR Congo: MONUSCO to deploy in Uvira to monitor ceasefire

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The 161 Rwandans returned from eastern DR Congo through the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Tuesday, February 10. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Rubavu mayor urges returnees from DR Congo to embrace self-reliance

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The AFCM23 movement on Sunday, February 8, officially reinforced its armed wing with the integration of 7,532 new commandos. Courtesy

AFC/M23 integrates over 7,500 new soldiers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

South Africa has said it will withdraw troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).

South Africa to withdraw troops from MONUSCO

Monday, February 09, 2026

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission.

African Union criticised over 'biased stance' on Kisangani drone strike

Saturday, February 07, 2026

Angolan journalist Hariana Verás meets Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi during one of her recent trips to Kinshasa. Verás has increasingly disseminated narratives hostile to Rwanda and aligned with positions advanced by authorities in Kinshasa and Bujumbura.

Minister questions credibility of Angolan journalist Hariana Verás

Saturday, February 07, 2026