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Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa speaks during a right of reply at the United Nations Human Rights Council on June 17. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda voices concerns about Burundi, FDLR role in DR Congo crisis

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere, a senior commander of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal militia, FDLR, was, on March 1, 2025, handed to Rwandan officials by AFC-M23 rebels. Courtesy

Following the money: Inside FDLR's war economy and the networks that sustained it

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
South Africa Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola will host his Rwandan counterpart Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in Pretoria, on Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy
International

Rwanda-South Africa talks offer opportunity for a new start, analysts say

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
15 November 2022: Kabuga listens intently to the prosecution case, The Hague. Source: UNIRMCT
Crime

Félicien Kabuga: A life of greed, genocide and impunity

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Minister of youth and arts Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks at Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze District, on June 12. 2026. The minister urged youths undergoing a reintegration programme to remain vigilant against genocide ideology, warning that Rwanda’s achievements must not lead to complacency.
Rwanda

From DR Congo’s jungles to Rwanda’s future: Youth urged to safeguard unity, reject genocide ideology

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo addresses journalists in Kigali. File
Africa

Rwanda rejects HRW allegations in ‘selective’ DR Congo report

Friday, June 12, 2026
A view of Rubaya mines in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy

Global Witness in service of a new scramble for Congolese minerals

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Congolese refugees from Kigeme Refugee Camp take part in a peaceful walk calling for action to end the ongoing killings targeting members of the Tutsi and Banyamulenge communities in Eastern DR Congo

The ethnic identity politics in DR Congo are fundamentally domestic in origin

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Members of FDLR genocidal group in Esatern DR Congo. The United States Department of Treasury on Tuesday, June 2, announced new sanctions on members of armed groups based in DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

Who is 'Colonel Sirkoof', FDLR commander sanctioned by US govt?

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Some of the members of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal FDLR militia handed over to Rwandan authorities by AFC/M23 rebels in Rubavu District, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. File photo

Selective accountability will not bring peace to eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
A senior member of the FDLR militia identified as Mutayomba was severely wounded during recent fighting with AFCM23 rebels in Masisi Territory in eastern DR Congo, reports said on Sunday, May 31.
Africa

FDLR’s ‘General’ Mutayomba wounded in battle, evacuated to Kinshasa

Monday, June 01, 2026
Lt Col Dr Gaspard Harerimana, Director General of Digitisation at the Ministry of Defence, during an interaction at Igihango cy' Urungano at Intare Conference Arena on Saturday, May 30. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Genocide ideology now relying on AI, digital platforms, experts warn

Sunday, May 31, 2026