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The AFC-M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Bukavu on February 18. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

M23 continues massive recruitment drive in Bukavu

Friday, February 28, 2025
During President Gregoire Kayibanda’s rule, he solely wielded the judicial powers. The constitution stipulated the president and cabinet ministers would exercise the executive powers.

How Kayibanda’s PARMEHUTU eliminated opposition parties

Friday, February 28, 2025
Moments after the attack, Bertrand Bisimwa, one of the senior rebel leaders, pointed an accusing finger at neighbouring Burundi. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Death toll from Bukavu terror attack rises to 13, says M23

Friday, February 28, 2025
Burundi's military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo operates not solely as a state decision but as an extension of the ruling CNDD-FDD party’s influence. Courtesy

Inside Ex-FAR/FDLR unholy alliance with Burundi’s CNDD-FDD that spans 30 years

Friday, February 28, 2025
Congolese refugees at Kigeme refugee camp during a peaceful march calling for action on the ongoing killings against Tutsi communities in eastern DR Congo on December 12, 2022. Photo by Willy Mucyo

The 67-year long fight to deny citizenship to the DR Congo Tutsi must end

Friday, February 28, 2025
Moments after the attack, Bertrand Bisimwa, one of the senior rebel leaders, pointed an accusing finger at neighbouring Burundi. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

M23 vows retaliation after explosives kill people at massive rally in Bukavu

Thursday, February 27, 2025
SADC mission soldiers in the eastern DR Congo
Africa

Military chiefs say mandate of SADC forces in DR Congo untenable

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The National Bank of Rwanda and the Bank of Ghana, in partnership with Global Finance and Technology Network, have launched Africa’s Next-Gen Digital Payment Infrastructure. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Ghana launch new cross-border payment infrastructure

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The celebration brought together business leaders, government officials, community members, and the brewery’s employees for a day of reflection and recognition. Craish BAHIZI
Featured

FEATURED: SKOL Brewery Ltd at 15: A milestone of growth, innovation and impact in Rwanda

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
AFCM23 fighters at the DR Congo side of the border after their brief show up at Rusizi 1 Border Post, on Sunday, February 16. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

UN and Europe’s actions in DR Congo will prolong the war, not end it

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by EmmanuelNtirenganya
Rwanda

Rwanda moves to establish official sign language for PWDs

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Coffee farmer Evariste Mutibagirana sorts his plantation in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. The initiative aims to replace 3,050 hectares of coffee trees that are over 30 years old. cOURTESY
Agriculture

Govt to revitalize over 4000 hectares of coffee plantations by 2028

Tuesday, February 25, 2025