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Former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa

Kabila urges South Africa not to support Tshisekedi’s ‘tyrannical regime’

Sunday, February 23, 2025
(L-R) Candidates include Amadou Hott from Senegal,  Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala from South Africa,Sidi Ould Tah from Mauritania, Samuel Munzele Maimbo from Zambia and  Abbas Mahamat Tolli from Chad. COURTESY
International

Five candidates in race for AfDB Presidency

Sunday, February 23, 2025
More than 2,100 Congolese police officers and 890 soldiers joined the AFCM23 rebellion in Bukavu, the capital of DR Congo’s South Kivu Province on Saturday, February 22. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Over 2,100 police officers, 890 Congolese soldiers join M23 in Bukavu

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ernest Rwamucyo, addresses the UN Security Council on Friday, February 21. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Envoy reiterates Security Council’s need to take Rwanda’s concerns seriously

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ernest Rwamucyo, addresses the UN Security Council. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda reiterates Security Council’s need to address root causes of DR Congo crisis

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Dr. Diane Gashumba, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden and other Nordic countries
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Rwandan envoy on why Germany, Denmark should back African-led initiative

Saturday, February 22, 2025
L-R ABH Grand Finale Judge Ibukun Awosika, Founder of The Chair Centre Group; ABH 2023 Second Prize Winner Thomas Njeru, CEO and Co-Founder of Pula Advisors Limited (Kenya); ABH Grand Finale Judge Joe Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba
Business

RDB, Alibaba Foundation team up to host Africa’s Business Heroes Summit

Friday, February 21, 2025
Kendrick Lamar performing at last year's Move Afrika; this year's event returns this Friday with John Legend headlining at BK Arena

Eight spots in Kigali to experience the best of lifestyle this weekend

Friday, February 21, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Third Annual East African Court of Justice Judicial Conference, in Kigali on February 18. Craish BAHIZI
Technology

AI in courts: What to consider before roll out

Friday, February 21, 2025
Officials during a tour as Institut d’Enseignement Supérieur de Ruhengeri, INES-Ruhengeri, launched a new Health Science programme on Monday. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: INES-Ruhengeri unveils new Health Science programme to bolster healthcare workforce

Friday, February 21, 2025
A collage of some of the weapons that were abandoned by DR Congo's army and their allies, including genocidal FDLR militia, Burundian troops, SADC forces, and European mercenaries, at an armory near Lake Kivu in Goma. The fleeing coalition fighters, estimated in tens of thousands, also abandoned weapons in other localities in and out of Goma as the M23 rebels marched on the city late January. Photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Tshisekedi’s vast armoury in Goma and plan to invade Rwanda

Friday, February 21, 2025
Cyanika border in Burera District between Rwanda and Uganda. Courtesy
Business

Cyanika border post sees trade surge to Rwf27bn in 2024

Thursday, February 20, 2025