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Mercenaries who were fighting alongside FARDC and its coalition during a war against M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Courtesy...
Africa

Who really benefits from the war in eastern DR Congo?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, a key hub along shipping lanes that connect Asia to Europe.

Africa and the new world order: Actor or arena? 

Thursday, February 26, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand?

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Felix Tshisekedi, DR Congo President.

The DR Congo: A giant preoccupied by its own shadow

Thursday, February 19, 2026
A section of the Rubaya mine in eastern DR Congo, where a recent landslide killed more than 200 miners. Courtesy.

Rubaya mine tragedy: Blame, history, and shared responsibility

Thursday, February 05, 2026
M23 rebels arrive at Rusizi border after capturing Bukavu City in eastern DR Congo on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Can AFC/M23 save DR Congo from a Haiti-style collapse?

Friday, January 23, 2026
Small locomotives transport minerals out of a tunnel at Nyakabingo mining site, on December 4, 2025. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Trinity Metals plans to tap lithium potential, scale mineral production

Friday, December 12, 2025
General Manager Justin Uwiringiyimana explains to journalists during a media tour at the Nyakabingo mining site on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Power, minerals, sovereignty: The rise of US–Africa partnerships

Thursday, December 11, 2025
The event brought together participants from around the world, focusing on the 2025 theme, “Minerals for a smarter and greener future,” in Kigali on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza.
Featured

Critical minerals take centre stage at Rwanda Mining Week 2025

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
President Kagame speaks to journalists at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, November 27.
Politics

Wave of coups in Africa: What Kagame thinks

Friday, November 28, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States. Internet Photo

IMF Africa financing a beautiful ugly relationship

Friday, November 07, 2025
Andrew Mold, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa, explained key factors behind the region’s unexpected resilience. Courtesy of UNECA.
Economy

Weakening dollar, strong exports drive eastern Africa’s trade resilience – UNECA

Tuesday, October 21, 2025