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An M23 fighter seen at the Rusizi 1 Border Post in Bukavu city in eastern DR Congo. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The West blame game on Rwanda and M23 rebels in DR Congo an attitude of hypocrisy and cynicism

Friday, February 21, 2025
Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana during a session with senators members of the Committee on Social Affairs and Human Rights on February 18. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda reviews education policy to align with market trends

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security will commemorate Red Hand Day 2025, at the conference in Kigali, on February 19th & 20th,
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Dallaire Institute’s African Centre of Excellence commemorates International Day Against Use of Child Soldiers (Red Hand Day)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs on Monday, February 17. Courtesy
Health

Govt defends contraceptive for teens amid high pregnancy, child mortality rates

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A makeshift structure that until last month served as the genocidal FDLR command post in Kanyamahoro, Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu, DR Congo, on February 11. Located just three kilometres from the Rwandan border, the position overlooks Munege cell in Busasamana sector, Rubavu District and was a major frontline base for FDLR's special forces, the Commando de Recherche et d'Action en Profondeur (CRAP). All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Inside FDLR’s frontline base 3km from Rwanda border

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolée Uwimana addresses MPs a session in parliament on February 9. Courtesy
Crime

Debate grows over proposed tribunal for child defilement cases

Friday, February 14, 2025
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
M23 rebels spokesperson Lt. Col. Willy Ngoma (center) and fighters celebrate after entering Goma City in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday, January 28. Courtesy

DR Congo: The mirage of freedom will not be solved by external forces but by Congolese themselves

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A newly built market for refugees in Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District was opened on February 4.
Rwanda

Refugee welfare: Eight things Rwanda has done to improve their lives

Monday, February 10, 2025
President of DR Congo Felix Tshisekedi addressing the United Nations General Assemby.

The World must stop shielding Tshisekedi and his government from accountability

Monday, February 10, 2025
Dr. Donatilla Kanimba during the interview with The New Times. She has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the disabled and impaired – not just in Rwanda. Willy Mucyo
Society

Dr. Donatilla Kanimba: A journey of resilience and advocacy for the visually impaired

Monday, February 10, 2025
Senators follow a presentation of the committee’s chairperson Hadija Ndangiza. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators laud efforts to integrate refugees in services

Thursday, February 06, 2025