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Representatives of the Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement sign the declaration of principles in Doha on July 19. File

DR Congo crisis: Uncertainty looms over Doha peace talks

Though negotiations between the Congolese government and the AFC/M23 might lead to a peace agreement this week, according to DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, the rebels have warned that repeated

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

The new returnees will be hosted at Nyarushishi transit centre in Rusizi District.

'Can't wait to meet my parents', says Rwandan woman returning from DR Congo

A total of 326 Rwandan nationals returned from DR Congo on Thursday, October 30, in the latest group to cross the border as part of a repatriation effort between the two countries. The new arrivals,

Friday, October 31, 2025

The AFC-M23 movement has vowed to respond to the renewed attacks by the Congolese government and its allied militias. Emmanuel Dushimimana

AFC/M23 vows self-defence as Kinshasa launches offensive 'on all fronts'

The AFC/M23 movement has vowed to respond to the renewed attacks by the Congolese government and its allied militias, including the Congolese-backed Rwandan genocidal militia FDLR, Mai Mai, Wazalendo

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

FDLR figher Yoweri alias Tokyo was captured by AFCM23 forces in eastern DR Congo.

Notorious FDLR fighter captured in DR Congo

A member of the terrorist group FDLR has been captured in eastern DR Congo in the latest blow to the Kinshasa-backed militia whose leaders were sanctioned by the Rwandan government this month.

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Rwandan and Congolese officials pose for a photo with US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos at a past meeting. File

Rwanda, DR Congo renew pledge to peace at Washington talks

AFC-M23 senior officers during the passing out ceremony of new soldiers. October 21 marks seven days since the signing of a ceasefire monitoring agreement between the AFC-M23 movement and the Congolese government.

What we know as M23, DR Congo set up ceasefire monitoring team

A total of 277 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo crossed Grande Barrière Border Post in Rubavu District on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.

'We are relieved from conflicts' , returnees from DR Congo narrate ordeals

AFC-M23 spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, speaks to journalists in Goma on January 30, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

DR Congo govt forces 'bombed civilians immediately after ceasefire agreement'

The signing event took place in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy

AFC/M23, DR Congo sign ceasefire monitoring agreement

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila arrives in Nairobi to meet opposition leaders on Tuesday, October 14. Courtesy

Kabila meets Congolese opposition politicians in Kenya

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Rayon Sports’ Ferouz confident ahead of derby against APR

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Victoire Ingabire’s family and the new face of genocide denial

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Unity Club’s annual forum to spotlight “Ndi Umunyarwanda” as key to unity

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Rwanda ‘hopes for stronger foothold’ in Chinese market

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Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda

Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Martin Ngoga, addresses the council on Monday, October 13. Courtesy

UN Security Council urged not to ‘complicate’ implementation of Washington deal

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The AFCM23 movement and the government of DR Congo return to the negotiation table in Doha on Monday, October 13. Courtesy

Ceasefire tops the agenda as Kinshasa, AFC/M23 resume peace talks

Monday, October 13, 2025

Close to 300 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 (2)

Rwanda says the ball is in Tshisekedi's court to end DR Congo crisis

Friday, October 10, 2025

Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo during the Foreign Affairs Ministers from COMESA member states in Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 9. 2

DR Congo, Sudan in spotlight as COMESA Foreign Affairs Ministers meet in Nairobi

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Kagame, Trump advisor for Africa discuss regional peace efforts

Thursday, October 09, 2025

A total of 387 Rwandans crossed the Petite Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Wednesday morning, as part of joint repatriation efforts facilitated by the UN Refugee Agency. Gemain Nsanzimana

You made the right choice, Rubavu mayor tells returnees from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

The M23-AFC movement and the DRC government officials are supposed to meet, once again, in Doha on October 13. Courtesy

Kinshasa, AFC/M23 delegations to return to Doha for talks

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe.

Nduhungirehe on why Rwanda, DR Congo economic agreement wasn't signed

Saturday, October 04, 2025

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