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The AFC-M23 rebels spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka during a press conference in Goma on January 30, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo crisis: M23 blasts ‘deliberate manipulation aimed at tarnishing our movement’s image’

Wednesday, March 05, 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
The Minister of State for Regional Cooperation Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe met with EU Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region Johan Borgstam on Thursday, February 27.
Africa

DR Congo crisis not comparable to Ukraine, Kabarebe tells EU envoy

Friday, February 28, 2025
Wellars Gasamagera (C), Secretary General of the RPF-Inkoyanyi speaks during a meeting with Rwandan political parties in Kigali on Tuesday, February 25. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo must cut ties with FDLR, abandon plan to attack Rwanda – RPF leader

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Rwandans living in the United Kingdom have written a letter to David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, expressing concerns over the UK’s position on the crisis in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

Rwandans ‘express deep concern’ over UK's stance on DR Congo crisis, broader implications for region’s peace

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Rwanda called out Belgium for leading an “aggressive campaign, together with DR Congo, to sabotage its access to development finance, including in multilateral institutions. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Belgium: A history of fueling conflict in Rwanda, region

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner

A high-stakes blame game: DR Congo’s age-old weapon

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rwanda has suspended its development cooperation with Belgium.
International

“We will not be bullied” - Rwanda suspends dev't cooperation with Belgium

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Dr. Diane Gashumba, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden and other Nordic countries
Africa

Ignoring M23 grievances will not bring peace to Congo – Rwanda envoy to Nordic countries

Monday, February 17, 2025
AFCM23 fighters walk back to the DR Congo side of the border soom after their brief show up at Rusizi 1 Border Post, on Sunday, February 16.

AFC-M23: An african struggle distorted by neo-colonial interests

Monday, February 17, 2025
Minister Marizamunda responding to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi's claims at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda gains nothing from unstable DR Congo, Marizamunda tells Tshisekedi

Saturday, February 15, 2025
President Kagame’s Press Secretary, Stéphanie Nyombayire, has called out Belgium’s hypocrisy for accusing Rwanda of mineral exploitation in DR Congo, despite its own colonial exploitation of the country.
Africa

Kagame publicist calls out Belgium's hypocrisy in DR Congo crisis

Friday, February 14, 2025