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Some citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo from Tutsi communities are seen here undergoing severe abuse in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Editorial

Genocide ideology in DR Congo is a regional emergency

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Congolese researcher Alex Mvuka speaks during The New Times's inaugural episode of 'The Context'. Courtesy
Africa

Researcher warns genocide ideology in DR Congo 'at its peak'

Monday, May 04, 2026
Gen (Rtd) Fred Ibingira addresses mourners during a commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial, on Thursday, April 30.
Security

'This country's life is in your hands', Gen Ibingira tells youth 

Friday, May 01, 2026
Congolese expert Dr Alexis Mvuka during the recording of the inaugural episode of 'The Context' in Kigali.
Rwanda

The New Times launches podcast for deeper conversations beyond headlines

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Some residential houses belonging to Tutsi communities were burned by FDLR genocidal group members and FARDC soldiers during fighting against M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo in 2024.
Editorial

FDLR is no longer Rwanda’s burden alone

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY
Education

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Congolese refugees in Rwanda in a peaceful protest urging action to end killings targeting Tutsi communities in DR Congo. (File photo)

The responsibility to protect is failing its biggest test

Friday, April 24, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to AFC/M23 rebels cross into Rwanda, where they were facilitated for repatriation to their home countries on January 29, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

The borders of other people’s wars

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Africa

DR Congo: Fresh attacks reported after new round of peace talks

Monday, April 20, 2026
Representatives of AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo delegations during the signing of agreements at talks held in Montreux, Switzerland.
Africa

What next after AFC/M23-Kinshasa talks in Switzerland?

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana, delivering remarks during the official launch of the Centre for Genocide and Conflict Studies (CGCS), highlighted expectations for the Centre to advance rigorous, globally relevant research on genocide and conflict prevention; serve as a platform for dialogue across disciplines, institutions, and borders; contribute to curriculum development that embeds peace education and critical thinking at all levels; and engage directly with communities to translate knowledge into meaningful societal impact.
Rwanda

Inside Rwanda’s new genocide and conflict studies centre

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Heads of delegations from AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. Courtesy.
Africa

AFC/M23, Kinshasa agree to exchange prisoners at Swiss talks

Saturday, April 18, 2026