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Gen. Sultan Makenga interacts with AFC M23 Spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka. The AFCM23 rebel movement blamed the government coalition for the attack in the town located about 30 kilometres north of Uvira city.
Africa

Sange: DR Congo army blamed for grenade attack that killed five

Friday, January 30, 2026
Students hold portraits of the heroes of Nyange during a commemoration event at GS Nyange in Ngororero District. Courtesy

When courage calls: Lessons from Rwanda’s heroes

Friday, January 30, 2026
DR Congo and AFCM23 negotiators in Doha, in November 2025. Negotiators of AFCM23 and the Congolese government side are in Doha Qatar for another round of talks. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 delegation in Doha for new round of peace talks

Thursday, January 29, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Remains of the aircraft that was carrying former Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana. Courtesy

Habyarimana’s death was part of the genocide plan

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Dr Yvan Butera appeared before a parliamentary committee to explain the progress made in preventing and responding to GBV and existing gaps in service delivery.
Health

MPs raise concerns over gaps in Isange one-stop centres

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The report submitted on 6 January 1993 by Dr. Augustin Iyamuremye, then Head of the Intelligence Service, to Prime Minister Dismas Nsengiyaremye stands as a shattering indictment of that complicity. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Dr. Augustin Iyamuremye’s report: Impunity foreseen in 1993

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
AFC-M23 officials pose for a group photo in eastern DR Congo. File
Africa

Congolese in Rwanda say AFC/M23 offers hope

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Banyamulenge self-defence group Twirwaneho has issued a warning over attacks targeting Banyamulenge communities in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Twirwaneho warns of govt attacks on Uvira, Minembwe highlands

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A huge crowd of people who had turned up for an AFC-M23 meeting in Bukavu on Thursday, February 27. Courtesy
Editorial

The DRC gov’t couldn’t protect citizens for decades, it won't start when AFC/M23 withdraws

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Banyamulenge community during a commemoration event of Banyamulenge who were killed in Minembwe. Courtesy

Why is DR Congo’s Church not publicly outraged by violence against Banyamulenge Christians?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda (c) and Mutangana observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of Holocaust in Kigali on January 27. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Nduhungirehe urges action against hate, stresses genocide is preventable

Wednesday, January 28, 2026