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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
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
Rapper A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at a former friend-Getty Image
Music

A$AP Rocky not guilty of firearm assault on LA street

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rayon Sports players join goalscorer Fitina Omborenga after doubling club's lead in Tuesday's 2-0 Peace Cup win over Rutsiro FC at Kigali Pele Stadium-courtesy Photo
Football

Rayon see off Rutsiro FC to reach Peace Cup quarterfinals

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
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
Jean-Baptiste Mugimba was handed a 25-year prison sentence for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Law

Genocide: Why Court of Appeal upheld Mugimba's 25-year sentence

Monday, February 17, 2025
President Paul Kagame during an interview with the French magazine, Jeune Afrique in Kigali. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Rwanda’s inescapable dilemma of ‘when you do you’re damned, when you don’t you’re damned’

Sunday, February 16, 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
The M23, in a communique issued on Saturday, February 15, demanded the immediate withdrawal of Burundian forces from DR Congo territory.
Africa

M23 demands withdrawal of Burundian forces from Congolese territory

Saturday, February 15, 2025
The escalating violence has reportedly forced 21 tribes in Ituri to unite and form a political organization aimed at self-defense. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Militias commit mass ethnic killings in Ituri

Saturday, February 15, 2025