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Rwandan government has condemned a decision by the US Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to sanction the Minister of State for Regional Integration Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe. Internet
Politics

Rwanda says US sanctions on Kabarebe unjustified

Friday, February 21, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe during a past interview with The New Times. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

Nduhungirehe rebukes Belgian minister over ‘hypocritical’ statement

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ernest Rwamucyo, addresses the UN Security Council on Thursday, February 20. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo undermines regional peace efforts, says Rwandan envoy

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Close to 300 mercenaries being screened at the Rwanda-DR Congo border in Rubavu after they were captured in combat by M23 fighters in eastern DR Congo. They were facilitated to return to their home in Europe through Kigali International Airport.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Russia condemns Western silence on captured European mercenaries

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rwanda has responded to the British government claims regarding the security situation in DR Congo. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
International

Rwanda responds to UK government claims on DR Congo, stresses need for defensive

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
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Africa

High time South African forces left eastern DR Congo - M23 spokesperson

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Burundian soldiers, who have been fighting against the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, were pulling out following the fall of the city of Bukavu.
Africa

Burundi is withdrawing troops from DR Congo, reports say

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The AFCM23 rebel group integrated into its ranks hundreds of government soldiers who surrendered after the capture of Goma city in North Kivu province in late January. Courtesy
Africa

M23 integrates Congolese government soldiers into its ranks

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A makeshift structure that until last month served as the genocidal FDLR command post in Kanyamahoro, Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu, DR Congo, on February 11. Located just three kilometres from the Rwandan border, the position overlooks Munege cell in Busasamana sector, Rubavu District and was a major frontline base for FDLR's special forces, the Commando de Recherche et d'Action en Profondeur (CRAP). All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Inside FDLR’s frontline base 3km from Rwanda border

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Over 400 Congolese fleeing violence helped move to M23 held Bukavu, Goma

Monday, February 17, 2025
DR Congo citizens are demanding the immediate withdrawal of foreign military forces, including MONUSCO, the Burundi National Defence Forces and SADC. Courtesy
Africa

Congolese citizens demand withdrawal of Burundi, foreign troops amid deteriorating security

Monday, February 17, 2025
Pastor Theoneste Ngirinshuti, at Rusizi 1 Border Post in Rwanda, shortly after he cleared with immigration, upon return back home from neighbouring Bukavu, the capital of DR Congo's South Kivu Province, on Sunday, February 16.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Pastor recounts ordeal during Bukavu looting, contact with fleeing DR Congo, Burundi soldiers

Sunday, February 16, 2025