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Africa

M23 are no terrorists, the Congolese army is – say Bukavu residents

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Rwanda recently suspended development cooperation with Belgium, stating that such partnerships must be based on mutual respect. The government emphasized its commitment to ensuring maximum accountability for all funding received. Courtesy photo

Power of a narrative: Breaking out of Western abuse cycles

Friday, February 21, 2025
A collage of some of the weapons that were abandoned by DR Congo's army and their allies, including genocidal FDLR militia, Burundian troops, SADC forces, and European mercenaries, at an armory near Lake Kivu in Goma. The fleeing coalition fighters, estimated in tens of thousands, also abandoned weapons in other localities in and out of Goma as the M23 rebels marched on the city late January. Photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Tshisekedi’s vast armoury in Goma and plan to invade Rwanda

Friday, February 21, 2025
A community health worker gives instructions to a pregnant woman and her husband in Karongi. file
Health

Family planning: Essential insights for choosing the right contraception method

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A white flag is hoisted at one of the SADC contingent bases at Goma airport on Monday, February 10. All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

‘Are you ready to fight tomorrow?’ When M23 commander confronted SADC camp

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport last month, as seen in this February 10 picture. Photo by James Munyaneza.
Africa

How a coffee table chat inspired a revealing tour of Goma airport

Friday, February 14, 2025
DJ RY will headline the Oldies Music Festival, a special edition dedicated to Valentine's Day bash-courtesy
Music

Oldies Music Festival returns with Valentine-themed bash

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
CLA was among the first churches in Rwanda to embrace social media
Religion

Beyond the pulpit: The evolution of Rwanda's church ministry in the era of social media

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy

DR Congo’s endless chaos: Puppets, mercenaries and freedom fighters

Sunday, February 09, 2025
A view of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro Campus. Courtesy
Health

Equity for all: Championing disability inclusion in healthcare

Friday, February 07, 2025
Some housing blocks in Busanza Estate, where former Kangondo residents were provided shelter in Kicukiro District. (Courtesy)
Housing

Mandatory vertical housing: How can property owners adapt?

Friday, January 31, 2025
Oliva Saranda Mutoni, one among the best actresses in Rwanda’s film industry,
Cinema

What makes Rwanda’s rising actress, Oliva Mutoni, a name to watch?

Monday, January 27, 2025