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Bintou Keïta, the head of the UN mission in DR Congo attends an event at the mission’s base in Goma in September 2025. The Guinean diplomat is stepping down at the end of November 2025. Courtesy
Africa

MONUSCO’s fatal imbroglio: Taking stock of Bintou Keïta’s tenure

Saturday, November 29, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaks to the media during a press conference at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, November 27.
Politics

Kagame: Washington peace talks a ‘good step’ but regional leaders must take responsibility

Thursday, November 27, 2025
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has praised Qatar as a reliable and strategic partner for Rwanda. Speaking in an interview with Qatari media, she reflected on the two-day official visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, from November 20–21 in Kigali.
Politics

Qatar is a trusted partner, says Makolo

Friday, November 21, 2025
The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, at the signing ceremony. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda, EU sign €10 million agreement to support refugees

Thursday, November 20, 2025
AFC–M23 officials during the pass-out ceremony of 7,437 new fighters on Sunday, September 14. Courtesy.
Africa

DR Congo: AFC/M23 slams Burundi’s bid to join peace talks

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
CIMERWA officials, stakeholders, and distributors pose for a group photo during the customer engagement meeting in Kigali on November 14. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

CIMERWA to increase production, make Rwanda “100% cement import-free”

Saturday, November 15, 2025
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