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Rwanda has said that it rejects recent attempts by DR Congo to undermine its international partnerships through misinformation and political pressure.
Rwanda

DR Congo targeting Rwanda’s global sports partnerships is misguided – RDB

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner

A high-stakes blame game: DR Congo’s age-old weapon

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A drone being used to tackle illegal mining, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Charis UAS drone landscape.
Technology

Drone surveillance helps curb illegal mining in Rwanda

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean has warned against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations.
Africa

EU official warns against suspending Rwanda minerals deal over DR Congo allegations

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The entrance of Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park . The park boasts of walkways and cycling lanes stretching for over eight kilometres. Courtesy
Featured

What you should know as Rwanda celebrates World Wetland Day

Sunday, February 02, 2025
Patrick Muyaya, the Spokesperson of the Congolese government.

Denying citizenship as a weapon of war: DRC’s gamble against M23

Friday, January 24, 2025
Miners work in a tunnel in Mageragere in Nyarugenge. The government is using a digital platform called Inkomane to ensure transparency in the mining sector by addressing issues like illegal mining. Craish Bahizi
Technology

How a new digital platform is ensuring transparency, fighting illegal mining

Saturday, January 18, 2025
South African police officers conducting a rescue operation to retrieve illegal miners trapped in an abandoned gold shaft in Stilfontein. Courtesy Photo
Africa

No illegal miners remain underground at abandoned gold mine: South African police

Friday, January 17, 2025
Number of bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa rises to 60. Courtesy
Africa

Number of bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa rises to 60

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Miners inside a tunnel at Nyamyumba mining site in Rubavu District. The government is in need of Rwf 26 billion to rehabilitate mining pits. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Gov’t seeks Rwf26bn to rehabilitate mining pits

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Police officers and forensic pathology service members work during a rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, North West Province, South Africa, on Jan. 13, 2025. (Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua)
Africa

82 miners rescued, 36 dead in South Africa mine operation

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Some of DR Congo citizens who are Kinyarwanda Speakers, captured here undergo a severe torture in Eastern DR Congo. Courtesy

"Genocide ignored, minerals adored: The west’s role in DR Congo’s unending tragedy"

Sunday, January 12, 2025