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Miners inside a tunnel in mining activities with artisanal methods. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Economy

A look at 10 ways Rwanda can double mineral recovery rate

Friday, March 14, 2025
The Luwowo coltan mine near Rubaya on March 18th, 2014.

Myths of coltan exploitation in DR Congo

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Miners work in a tunnel at GAMICO- Bashyamba Mining Site in Nyarugenge District. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda and critical minerals: An expert’s view on resources, origins, future

Thursday, March 13, 2025
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
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
A view of Mombasa port in Kenya. For too long, Africa has remained a supplier of raw materials, exporting commodities that fuel industrial economies while missing out on the wealth generated by value-added production.

Africa’s place in the global supply chain

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Senator Édouard Mwangachuchu Hizi from North Kivu, was sentenced to death for alleged "participation in the M23 movement" and "treason," despite there being no evidence of the alleged crime. Net photo

DR Congo: The silence of the West in the face of serious Human rights violations - indifference or complicity?

Friday, March 07, 2025
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‘This is home’ – an underground tour that left me forever grateful

Friday, March 07, 2025
Rukaragata mine in Ngoroero District processes up to 50 tonnes of coltan per hour, using modern equipment and innovative processing techniques. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Coltan: A look at Rwanda's fully mechanised mine operating 24 hours

Thursday, March 06, 2025
The New Times

Unlocking prosperity: How African nations can leverage natural resources for development amidst funding pauses

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
President Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Kibingo ground Ruhango District, on August 25, 2022. File

Rwanda’s composure in the face of misguided external pressure

Sunday, March 02, 2025
Belgium and UK are among European countries that sanctioned Rwanda. Sam Ngendahimana

Let’s say sanctions on Rwanda stay, but how will that solve DR Congo crisis?

Sunday, March 02, 2025