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DR Congo's communication and media minister Patrick Muyaya

Hate speech and incitement in DR Congo; why does world remain indifferent?

Friday, April 17, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Reports indicate that a total of 4,479 divorces were registered in 2025, of which 2,629 were legally granted by courts. Internet.
Law

Four in ten couples split before a decade, new data shows

Friday, April 17, 2026
Young people attend a commemoration event 'Our Past Initiative' at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on April 9. Collective memory is part of healing. Craish BAHIZI

Kwibuka 32: Sustaining mental health support critical to Rwanda’s continued healing

Friday, April 17, 2026
Rwandans who returned from DR Congo crossing the Grande Barriere border post in Rubavu District on Thursday April 16. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Returnees from DR Congo praise Rwanda’s safety

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Robert Kayinamura, the Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, addresses the Security Council briefing on the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework on Wednesday, April 15. Courtesy.
Africa

No peace without FDLR neutralization, Rwandan envoy tells UN Security Council

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Eric Senderi performs his commemoration song Nyarubuye Iwacu Hari Heza with a group during a commemoration event at the Nyarubuye Genocide Memorial. File

Melodies of agahinda: The guardians of memory

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo with student representatives during the launch of the fifth edition of the Ndi Umunyarwanda initiative in secondary schools at the Lycée de Kigali on March 10. File.

Education and the long struggle against genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
International

Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Negotiators of the AFC/M23 movement and the DR Congo government are expected to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, April 14. Courtesy
Africa

What hope do peace talks in Geneva offer for DR Congo?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Vegetables on display at Nyabugogo Market. Traders across Kigali say prices of various food items and basic commodities have risen in recent weeks. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Rising fuel costs push up food prices across Kigali

Tuesday, April 14, 2026