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Members of the FDLR-FOCA, a UN-sanctioned terrorist group that has operated in eastern DR Congo for nearly three decades. The genocidal militia was formed by the masterminds of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Today, along with its splinter groups including CNRD/FLN and RUD-Urunana, the militia is at the heart of the insecurity affecting eastern DR Congo and the region.
Africa

US takes on DR Congo’s Tshisekedi over supporting FDLR genocidal militia

Thursday, May 25, 2023
A group of suspects that are paraded at Rwanda Investigation Bureau on February 5, 2020. RIB's practice of parading suspects before media has been challenged in the Supreme Court. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Parading of suspects challenged in Supreme Court

Thursday, May 25, 2023
A tomato farmer arranges his production for the market. Photo: File
Agriculture

Effort to reduce post-harvest losses gets boost

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The New Times

With Tshisekedi’s desperate deals with the devil, what are the chances for peace?

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Participants at Agaciro training centre, located in the suburbs of Kigali, Gasabo district in Kimihurura sector. So far 65 schools and 2600 students have been trained in ICT related courses at the centre. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Agaciro ICT Centre: How Kigali’s free co-working space is empowering tech startups

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascene Bizimana addressing the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Unity, Human Rights, and Fight against Genocide on May 23. Courtesy
Rwanda

Government introduces special training for Genocide ex-convicts

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The New Times

Peace and security in DR Congo: Tshisekedi’s way or the highway

Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Works on Base-Butaro road in Burera District have stalled, with officials citing challenges linked to the terms of the contract between the government and India Exim Bank. Photo: File.
Rwanda

‘Unrealistic' India Exim Bank deal: What next after projects stall?

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Aerial view of coltan mining site in eastern DR Congo. Internet

Rwanda’s scapegoat status in the Congolese mineral curse – who benefits?

Monday, May 22, 2023
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Africa

Tanzania pushes for gas-powered vehicles to save cost

Monday, May 22, 2023
Uwase and her partner secured a remarkable second-place finish.
Fashion

Crochet: The intersection of sustainability, fashion, and mental health

Monday, May 22, 2023
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in the north of Rwanda. Sam Ngendahimana

The power of local communities in shaping Rwanda’s biodiversity future

Monday, May 22, 2023