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Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumes the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14.
Africa

Analysts: Burundi's role in DR Congo conflict taints Ndayishimiye's tenure at AU

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to United Nations Office in Geneva, Urujeni Bakuramutsa, addressed the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, on Monday, March 2. Courtesy
Africa

Amb. Bakuramutsa blames DR Congo for protracted insecurity

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Rwanda and U.S. national flags at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2025. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Govt backs RDF defensive posture amidst ‘one-sided’ sanctions by US

Monday, March 02, 2026
A total of 208 returnees who arrived on Friday, February 27, crossing into Rwanda. Courtesy
Africa

Over 7,000 Rwandans repatriated from DR Congo in one year

Friday, February 27, 2026
Attacks by Congolese government coalition forces on Thursday, February 26, reportedly killed a 19-year-old girl and 15 cows in Masisi territory in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

FDLR kills 19-year-old woman, 15 cows in Masisi, says AFC/M23

Friday, February 27, 2026
AFCM23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka.
Africa

Kinshasa accused of violating ceasefire as coalition forces attack on multiple fronts

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport last month, as seen in February 2025. Photo by James Munyaneza.

Minembwe mirrors Goma’s militarization before Gen. Cirimwami’s death

Monday, February 23, 2026
Congolese lawyer Moise Nyarugabo has criticized regional and international mediators for their silence over renewed large-scale attacks against civilian
Africa

Congolese lawyer questions mediators’ silence amid attacks against Banyamulenge

Monday, February 23, 2026
African Union mediators meet President Museveni in Uganda on February 2, 2025. Courtesy

DR Congo mediation: Aligning African leadership and diplomatic complementarity

Monday, February 23, 2026
Dozens of soldiers from eastern DR Congo fled to Rwanda on Monday, January 27, after M23 rebels captured the border city of Goma. Courtesy

Balancing security and stability in eastern DR Congo

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Delegates attending the Great Lakes Region Peace Forum visit Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre on Tuesday, February 17. Courtesy
Africa

Great Lakes peace advocates pledge to fight genocide ideology

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Delegates pose for a photo during a one-week regional workshop aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.
Security

Regional course against child recruitment in armed violence kicks off

Tuesday, February 17, 2026