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On March 1, 2025, AFC-M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal group FDLR and other members to Rubavu District officials. Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

A year without FDLR threat on Rwandan border

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Some of the weapons and ammunitions that were seized by M23 in eastern DR Congo. Photo by James Munyaneza
Africa

Twelve months after Goma’s fall, peace efforts still limp

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nearly 300 European mercenaries, mostly from Romanian contractors, surrendered after Goma's fall. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo: A look back at major events after the fall of Goma

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
AFC/M23 rebels seen in Goma in February after capturing the city on January 27, 2025. Courtesy

Pictures taken in AFC/M23-held Goma, other areas

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Some members of the FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 during a handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

What next after defecting from FDLR? Reintegration, truth, and the unlearning of a sacred lie

Monday, January 26, 2026
Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwanda's ambassador to the United States.
Security

Rwanda's defensive measures to remain 'until FDLR threat is gone'

Friday, January 23, 2026
Congolese government and AFC/M23 representatives sign the Declaration of Principles in Doha on July 19, 2025. Courtesy
Africa

Integration of AFC/M23 into DR Congo army to be discussed in Doha - US official

Friday, January 23, 2026
Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana and House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith pose for a photo at the US Congress on Thursday, January 22. Courtesy of Rwandan Embassy in Washington
Africa

Amb. Mukantabana’s statement to US Congress on path to peace under Washington Accords

Friday, January 23, 2026
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Sarah Troutman speaks during House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee hearing on US-brokered Washington Accords between Rwanda and DR Congo on Thursday, January 22. Screengrab from livestream.
Africa

Neutralising FDLR absolutely essential, US official tells DR Congo

Friday, January 23, 2026
The Banyamulenge diaspora has appealed to the United States to urgently intervene over escalating violence, displacement and human rights abuses in Uvira, South Kivu
Africa

Banyamulenge group urges US Congress to condemn violence in Uvira

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has corrected his Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana, who accused Qatar of a negative role in the efforts to end conflict in eastern DR Congo
International

Burundian minister forced to delete post accusing U.S, Qatar of corruption

Sunday, January 04, 2026
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Rwanda

Thank you for your trust, Kagame tells Rwandans in New Year's message

Wednesday, December 31, 2025