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Members of FDLR genocidal group in Esatern DR Congo. The United States Department of Treasury on Tuesday, June 2, announced new sanctions on members of armed groups based in DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

Who is 'Colonel Sirkoof', FDLR commander sanctioned by US govt?

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Some of the members of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal FDLR militia handed over to Rwandan authorities by AFC/M23 rebels in Rubavu District, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. File photo

Selective accountability will not bring peace to eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
Health ministers from East African Community (EAC) member states will hold an extraordinary virtual meeting on June 1 and 2 to discuss a coordinated response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
Health

EAC ministers to meet over Ebola outbreak

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Members of the Banyamulenge and other Tutsi communities organise demonstrations in Canberra, Australia on Friday, May 29,
Africa

PHOTOS: Banyamulenge protest in Australia over violence in eastern DR Congo

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Participants demonstrate skills learned during the closing ceremony of the EAPCCO Plus Joint SWAT Training Exercise in Mayange in Bugesera on Thursday, May 28.Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: East African police SWAT training concludes in Bugesera

Friday, May 29, 2026
Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during the celebration of Israel’s 78th Independence Day in Kigali on May 29. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda, Israel celebrate growing cooperation

Friday, May 29, 2026
More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been reported in DR Congo and Uganda, with 204 suspected deaths recorded in both countries. internet
Health

Over 200 suspected Ebola deaths reported as DR Congo, Uganda step up response

Monday, May 25, 2026
DP World executives and African leaders during a high-level side event on the margins of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali on May 15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

DP World invests billions in Africa logistics and ports infrastructure, champions lower trade costs in Kigali

Monday, May 25, 2026
A view of the Nyabarongo River, one of Rwanda’s longest rivers and a major tributary of the Akagera River system, which flows onward into Lake Victoria. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda set to benefit from Lake Victoria Basin conservation drive

Monday, May 25, 2026
US President Donald Trump, President Paul Kagame and DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi sign the Washington Accord in Washington D.C. on December 4, 2025. Photo by Village Urugwiro

When the teachers fail the test: The crisis of Western human rights credibility

Monday, May 25, 2026
Conservation officials take part in an exercise of identifying native trees that require special protection. Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda’s native legacy trees to be protected under new rules

Saturday, May 23, 2026