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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
DR Congo army Spokesperson, Maj. Gen Sylvain Ekenge says all soldiers have been informed of a strict ban on establishing or maintaining any contact with the FDLR, a designated terrorist organisation largely made up of remnants who perpetrated the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. Courtesy photo
Africa
DR Congo army announces ‘divorce’ with FDLR
Delegates pose for a group photo. The five-day meeting, themed “Prevention and response to unconstitutional changes in Central Africa,” will chart ways to solve current security issues.
Africa
Experts discuss security issues in Central Africa
A new treaty on migration between the United Kingdom and Rwanda will respond to concerns raised by the UK Supreme Court.
Rwanda
New UK-Rwanda migration treaty to ‘reemphasise’ initial plan
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with White House Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines (3rd left) and other officials after having discussions over the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, in Kigali on Sunday, November 19. According to the Office of the President, the discussions focused on ways to de-escalate tensions and address the root causes of the insecurity in eastern DR Congo. Photo: Village Urugwiro.
Africa
Kagame, US intelligence chief discuss tensions in eastern DR Congo
Some of the refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya on their arrival at Kigali International Airport. File
Rwanda
Rwanda remains open to refugees – govt spokesperson
Moïse Katumbi, a former governor of Katanga Province, is one of the main opposition candidates vying for DR Congo's presidency. Elections are slated for on December 20.
Africa
DR Congo polls: Three opposition candidates back Moïse Katumbi for president
The M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka said the government coalition, composed of militias, attacked the rebels’ positions on Sunday, November 19. Courtesy
Africa
M23 accuses DR Congo army of ‘indiscriminate’ bombing of populated areas
Some of the 169 asylum seekers from Libya arrive at Kigali International Airport, on Thursday, November 16.  Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda reiterates commitment to host refugees after new Libya arrivals 
Rwandan diplomat Venetia Sebudandi, who passed away on Monday, November 13, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Courtesy
Rwanda
Ambassador Sebudandi to be laid to rest on Saturday
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Crime
Genocide fugitive Aloys Ndimbati confirmed dead
Ethiopian investor Yared Gebremichael explains how one of the machines works at his cleaning and sorting factory in Rugende, Gasabo District in Kigali City. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Economy
Ethiopian investor talks opportunities in Rwanda
Visually impaired people with their white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. A walking stick costs average Rwf20,000 and with insurance cover it could go down to around Rwf2,000. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health
Union of the blind calls for local production of white canes
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun (R) during a tree planting exercise at Masaka in Kicukiro on Saturday, November 11. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Environment
Chinese alumni association in Rwanda helps plant over 2,000 trees
Former Burundi Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni
Africa
Burundian prosecutor seeks life sentence for former prime minister
A group of 103 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya arrived in Rwanda on the night of Thursday, August 18. Up to 6,600 refugees in Rwanda were “safely” resettled in third countries in 2023. COURTESY
Rwanda
Over 6,000 refugees ‘safely resettled’ from Rwanda in 2023
Burundi’s former Prime Minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni appeared in court on Wednesday, November 8. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa
Burundi’s former premier charged with attempt to kill president
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Africa
Burundi’s former premier charged with attempt to kill president
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta talks to the CAR Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff in Charge of Planning, Brig Gen Arcadius Betibangui, 
on Tuesday, October 24. Courtesy RDF
Africa
Biruta visits Rwandan troops in CAR

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