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Uvira is the third biggest city to be captured by AFC/M23 rebels since January 2025, after the Goma and Bukavu. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 announces capture of Uvira

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Burundian army has been militarily involved in the crisis in eastern DR Congo, operating alongside the Congolese armed forces' coalition that includes the FDLR genocidal militia.
Africa

Rwanda blames DR Congo, Burundi for South Kivu ceasefire violations

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The city of Uvira photographed at night. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 rebels enter Uvira in biggest advance since February

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Farmers and tea pluckers pose for a group photo during celebrations at Rubaya Tea Factory on December 6. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

How Rwanda Mountain Tea is empowering farmers to grow produce that has earned global reputation

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Land and ecosystem damage is making it harder for nature to provide essential resources.Courtesy
Environment

Inside $9bn landscape management investment plan

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
An undeveloped part of the Kibagabaga neighbourhood in Gasabo District. The new Participatory Land Readjustment model will help guide the way communities upgrade and develop their neighbourhoods. Photo: Courtesy
Housing

Five key insights from new land urban development model

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Map shows the distance from Kamanyola to Uvira South Kivu province in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy Google Maps
Africa

AFC/M23 rebels capture town 20km from Uvira, reports say

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Farmers from Shyira Sector in Nyabihu District celebrate after planting 4,000 indigenous tree species in the buffer zone of the Mukungwa River.
Featured

Could land restoration be Africa’s "new economy"?

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Passengers board a bus to Remera at Rwandex. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Kigali commuters hail new public transport model

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Fred Hategekimana (left) was appointed interim mayor of Kayonza District with Jules Higiro being named acting vice mayor.
Rwanda

Kayonza gets interim leaders in wake of high-profile dismissals

Monday, December 08, 2025
Flamini (L) met President Kagame (R) during his visit in September
Football

Flamini recalls ‘unforgettable experience’ in Rwanda

Monday, December 08, 2025
A miner in protective gear works deep underground, manually breaking and sorting ore inside a narrow tunnel at the Nyakabingo Mining site on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Kagame talks Rwanda's mineral wealth, questions baseless narratives

Monday, December 08, 2025