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DR Congo's Minister of Communication Patrick Muyaya. File
Africa

An open letter to DR Congo’s verbose minister Patrick Muyaya

Sunday, April 12, 2026
A photograph of a list of leading contributors to RTLM, preserved in the archives at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. In 1994, the big powers that had the means to jam or disrupt broadcasts of the hate radio, RTLM, that fanned hate, spread genocide ideology and directed the killers, refused to do so on the grounds that it would be a violation of Rwanda’s sovereignty. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

When sovereignty is excuse for inaction

Friday, April 10, 2026
A convoy of the United Nations at Kisimenti in Kigali in 1994 after the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy

Why core reasons for not stopping 1994 Genocide also explain today’s sanctions

Friday, April 10, 2026
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana.
Kwibuka

Genocide denial is indefensible, Bizimana says ahead of Kwibuka32

Friday, April 03, 2026
Minembwe area in Kalehe territory has suffered multiple drone attacks for months.
Africa

Seven killed, 20 injured in Kinshasa attacks on Minembwe - reports

Monday, March 30, 2026
Some members of FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

Genocide in eastern DR Congo and Capitol Hill’s forgotten truths

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Minister Ugirashebuja’s statement during Rwanda-UK arbitration proceedings

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigerian diplomat Ozonnia Ojielo as the new UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia.
International

Former UN envoy to Rwanda appointed to Ethiopia

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
President of France Emmanuel Macron.
Africa

Macron reacts as French citizen dies in Goma drone attack

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Asylum seekers arrive in Rwanda in 2019, from Libya where they had been stranded after futile efforts to cross into Europe.
Law

What to know about refugee tribunal for which Cabinet recently appointed leaders

Monday, March 09, 2026
The rebel group’s spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka on Sunday said the handover took place on Monday, March 2, at the Rumangabo barracks in North Kivu province. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 releases 5,000 FARDC soldiers captured on the battlefield

Sunday, March 08, 2026
African Union facilitators on the Eastern DRC Peace Process during a meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 14.Courtesy

Success fees: A danger to mediation

Friday, March 06, 2026