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Burundian troops remain in DR Congo, where they were first deployed with the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in November 2022. Courtesy
Africa

How Burundian troops in South Kivu sparked a distinct humanitarian crisis amid DR Congo’s wider war

Saturday, November 15, 2025
The Minister of Interior, Vincent Biruta conveys a message of congratulations to Angolan President João Lourenço, on behalf of President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy
Politics

Biruta delivers Kagame's message to Angolan president

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The New Times

When Angola and Rwanda dream together, Africa moves forward

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Rwandan and Congolese government officials sign the initial text of the Regional Economic Initiative Framework in Washington as US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos (second left) and other US officials look on. Courtesy of Massad Boulos
Africa

Rwanda-DR Congo economic deal ‘good reason for optimism’

Monday, November 10, 2025
The New Times
Africa

US says DR Congo, Rwanda initial full text of Regional Economic Integration Framework

Saturday, November 08, 2025
Dida Nibagwire, co-founder of L’Espace, speaks at the opening of the Isôoko Festival, running from November 6 to 9. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

PHOTOS: Great Lakes artists explore identity, connection at Isôoko Festival

Saturday, November 08, 2025
Opening night draws attendees to the Isôoko Great Lakes Festival, running through Sunday. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI.
Showbiz

Kigali weekend guide: Music in Space, Nyege Nyege Warm-Up, Fight Night & Co

Friday, November 07, 2025
The New Times

November 1, 1959: In Remembrance of the infamous ‘La Toussaint Rwandaise’

Saturday, November 01, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi at the Elysee Palace in France on November 19, 2019.The Support Conference for Peace and Prosperity in the Great Lakes Region will take place in Paris in Thursday, October 30. Courtesy

Paris Humanitarian Conference: When misguided perceptions replace political clarity

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Ambassador Vincent Karega presents his credentials to President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Tuesday October 28. Courtesy
International

Amb. Karega presents credentials to Algeria president

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Former and current government leaders visited districts across the country throughout October, engaging with residents on unity and reconciliation efforts.
Rwanda

Former govt officials drive unity, resilience from grassroots

Saturday, October 25, 2025
L-R: The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, EU envoy to the Great Lakes Region Johan Borgstam, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and EU Ambassador to Rwanda Belen Calvo Uyarra pose for a photo on Monday, October 23, in Kigali.
Rwanda

EU envoy to Great Lakes begins four-day visit to Rwanda

Thursday, October 23, 2025