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 James Munyaneza
James Munyaneza
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, the Archbishop of Kigali, participated in papal conclave to elect Pope Leo XIV in Vatican on Thursday, May 8. Internet
Religion
‘A good surprise’: History-making Cardinal Kambanda on Pope Leo XIV’s selection
Kasunyu port (in the background, on Lake Kivu) is where supplies for the Burundian forces deployed across Minova came through, from Goma in eastern DR Congo. Photos by James Munyaneza
Africa
How Burundi troops, FDLR provoked M23’s march on Mubambiro, Goma
A view of Goma from the strategic hill of Gatare in Minova in Kalehe territory, South Kivu province, as captured on March 22. Photos by James Munyaneza
Africa
Minova residents rebuild their lives after defeat of Burundian ‘invaders’
The base of South African SAMIDRC contingent in Mubambiro, as captured in this photo on March 19. PHOTO BY JAMES MUNYANEZA
Africa
SAMIDRC: My visit to a force 'welcome to Soweto' but unwelcome to DR Congo
(L-R) Former FDLR members: ‘Major’ Gilbert Ndayambaje,  Corporal Olivier Cyuzuzo, Eric Hakizimana, Celestin Nahimana at the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) center in Mutobo, Musanze District. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Africa
FDLR urged to shoot on sight fleeing DR Congo soldiers
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‘This is home’ – an underground tour that left me forever grateful
A collage of some of the weapons that were abandoned by DR Congo's army and their allies, including genocidal FDLR militia, Burundian troops, SADC forces, and European mercenaries, at an armory near Lake Kivu in Goma. The fleeing coalition fighters, estimated in tens of thousands, also abandoned weapons in other localities in and out of Goma as the M23 rebels marched on the city late January. Photos by James Munyaneza
Africa
Tshisekedi’s vast armoury in Goma and plan to invade Rwanda
A makeshift structure that until last month served as the genocidal FDLR command post in Kanyamahoro, Nyiragongo territory, North 
Kivu, DR Congo, on February 11. Located just three kilometres from the Rwandan border, the position overlooks Munege cell in Busasamana sector, Rubavu District and was a major frontline base for FDLR's special forces, the Commando de Recherche et d'Action en Profondeur (CRAP). All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa
Inside FDLR’s frontline base 3km from Rwanda border
A white flag is hoisted at one of the SADC contingent bases at Goma airport on Monday, February 10. All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa
‘Are you ready to fight tomorrow?’ When M23 commander confronted SADC camp
Goma airport served as the central command centre in the war against M23 in DR Congo’s North Kivu Province. All photos by James Munyaneza
Security
M23 commander who took part in seizure of Goma links FDLR to MONUSCO
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport last month, as seen in this February 10 picture. Photo by James Munyaneza.
Africa
How a coffee table chat inspired a revealing tour of Goma airport
L-R: Aurelie Uwimana (Kirehe), Lilian Ishimwe (Rutsiro), Peter Ndayisaba (Musanze), and Steven Gisa (Ines-Ruhengeri University). Courtesy photos.
Security
Are Rwandan youth ready to answer the call of duty?
A group of asylum seekers who were stranded in Libya, arrive at Kigali International Airport on November 16, 2023. Courtesy photo
Rwanda
Migration: UNHCR accused of lying in wake of new anti-Rwanda claims
(TOP, L-R) Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Chair, PDI; Dr Joseph Ryarasa, Chairperson, Rwanda Civil Society Platform and Executive Director of Never Again Rwanda; Mary Barikungeri, Founder and Director of Rwanda Women’s Network; (BOTTOM, L-R) Protais Musoni, Chairperson, Pan-African Movement Rwanda Chapter; and Christine Mukabunani, Chairperson, PS-Imberakuri, and Dr  Alvera Mukabaramba, Chairperson, PPC.
Rwanda
Party, civil society leaders hail Kagame’s ‘inspirational’ speech
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye shakes hands with DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa on Saturday. COURTESY
Africa
Analysis: Why is Burundi doing DR Congo’s bidding?
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Rwanda
Senate president resigns
MTN chief executive Mapula Bodibe is blindfolded before experiencing what she later described as "overwhelming".
Health
PHOTOS: When the visually impaired became guides: Inside the world of the blind
President Paul Kagame   during a televised interview on Monday, July 4,2022. Courtesy
Kagame says war not a solution to DR Congo crisis

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