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The Congo Free State later became Belgian Congo; upon gaining flag independence, it was named Congo Léopoldville, then Congo Kinshasa, then Zaire, and now, the Democratic Republic of the Congo

DR Congo: The endless mirage of Freedom

Thursday, February 06, 2025
A worker arranges some melted tin for export in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

An African mineral-backed currency: A bold move or unstable gamble?

Thursday, February 06, 2025
East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders will meet in Tanzania to discuss security situation in eastern DR CONGO. Internet

DR Congo: A summit of doctors and a patient who won’t swallow the medicine

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
M23 rebels control the border between Rwanda and DR Congo on January 28. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Ending DR Congo crisis requires addressing M23 grievances, Rwanda’s security, and Tshisekedi’s failures

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Rwanda marked the 31st National Heroes Day at the National Heroes Mausoleum on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza.
Editorial

Rwandan youth must draw inspiration from national heroes

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
One of the M23 rebels controls a neighbourhood in Goma on January 28. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

DR Congo conflict: A war of narratives and a modern cold war

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
A view of La Petite barriere between DR congo and Rwanda in Rubavu District on January 28. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Demystifying the misconception about Rwanda

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
FARDC senior officer speaks to South African troops deployed in eastern DR Congo to fight alongside FARDC and FDLR genocidal group. Courtesy

Perspectives from a veteran diplomat on DR Congo crisis

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Monday, February 3, declared a unilateral ceasefire one week after they captured the strategic city of Goma. PHOTO BY Emmanuel Dushimimana

Strategic warfare and the fall of Goma: Lessons from Ngara, Ngomajina and Sun Tzu

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Rwanda and DR Congo ministers and delegations during the 2nd Ministerial Meeting on the Security and Peace Situation in the Eastern DRC, in Luanda, Angola on July 31. Courtesy
Editorial

DR Congo must seize the opportunity for dialogue with M23

Monday, February 03, 2025
Residents of Goma city in eastern DR Congo protest against the regime of President Felix Tshisekedi and targeted killings of Congolese Tutsi community, on January 31, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

How the world abandons the Congolese and blames Rwanda for it

Monday, February 03, 2025
The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy

A call for understanding of the war in DR Congo

Sunday, February 02, 2025
Injured Rwanda Patriotic Army soldiers from the 1990s Liberation War. Courtesy.

A tribute to Rwanda’s heroes and a call to action

Saturday, February 01, 2025
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical supply exercise in Gicumbi District. The initiative aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. File

Unlocking Africa’s energy potential: Pathways to universal electrification

Friday, January 31, 2025
Cancer patients at Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence in Burera District. File

Stress: A major risk factor in cancer development and progression

Friday, January 31, 2025
Workers carry packages at Rwanda Fertilizer Company in Bugesera. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Engineering for Industrialisation: A call to action for Rwanda’s transformative growth

Friday, January 31, 2025
M23 rebels captured Goma this week. Seen here patrolling some parts of the city.
Editorial

Genuine leadership resolve is a missing link in DR Congo crisis

Friday, January 31, 2025
A Congolese officer speaks to South African soldiers who fight alongside the Congolese army in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy

SADC’s betrayal: Fighting alongside FDLR and mercenaries

Thursday, January 30, 2025
The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy

Fall of Goma offers opportunity for resolution of conflict in DR Congo

Thursday, January 30, 2025
PARMEHUTU members march during the celebration of independance in 1960s. Courtesy

Why Government attempts at reconciliation with UNAR proved fruitless

Thursday, January 30, 2025