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European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy.

The real reason the West backs the wrong side in the DR Congo conflict.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Corneille Nangaa, the coordinator of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) addresses journalists at the Goma Serena Hotel, on Thursday, January 30, three days after the rebel movement he leads captured the capital of eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu Province. Nangaa said they were undeterred to march to Kinshasa, as they look to confront “poor governance and a failed state.” PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Africa

M23 to Kinshasa: ‘The sooner we talk, the sooner peace becomes a reality’

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gathered experts from 35 African countries in Kigali from March 11 to 13, 2025.
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FEATURED: Experts convene in Kigali for UNDP conference on tackling Africa's governance challenges

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Rubaya mines, also known as the Bibatama Mining Concession, are a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi territory, North Kivu.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Journalist's investigation debunks narrative linking Rwanda to coltan from Rubaya

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaderd are expected to hold an extraordinary summit on Thursday, March 13
Africa

DR Congo crisis: SADC leaders to meet in extraordinary summit on Thursday

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
South African troops deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo under SAMIDRC. Courtesy.
Africa

Are SADC troops on verge of leaving eastern DR Congo?

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Recently, large stockpiles of weapons were discovered near Rwanda’s border. Yet, the DR Congo government shrugs it off, claiming it is merely preparing for defense against M23 rebels. Photo by James Munyaneza

DR Congo crisis: Does Rwanda cry 'wolf' or is it Déjà Vu?

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
A directive issued on Tuesday by the interior ministry, instructed border authorities to prevent the departure of Aubin Minaku, Emmanuel Ramazani Shadari, and Ferdinand Kambere.
Africa

DR Congo bars Kabila allies from leaving the country

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
French-Congolese musician Maitre Gims has faced criticism for scheduling a concert on April 7, the same date when Rwandans and friends of Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Solidarity or subversion? The disturbing reality behind the April 7 "Solidarité Congo" concert

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Peter Fahrenholtz, who was Germany ambassador to Rwanda between 2012 and 2016.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Veteran German diplomat puts EU on spot over European mercenaries

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Foreign minister Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe meets Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in Brussels, on Monday, March 10.
Africa

Rwanda will not bear burden of DR Congo's failures – Nduhungirehe to EU top diplomat

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Rwanda Defence Force armed guard during a parade at the presidential inauguration atAmahoro stadium on August 11, 2024.

Rejecting the west’s influence: Rwanda’s stand for sovereignty

Tuesday, March 11, 2025