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Benjamin Manirakiza, 41, a university lecturer arrested on Monday, January 19, over alleged child defilement and sexual exploitation. Courtesy
Crime
New details emerge on university lecturer charged with sexual abuse
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Crime
University lecturer arrested over sexual abuse
Corneille Nangaa, the political coordinator of Congo River Alliance (AFC-M23).
Africa
Nangaa’s family says they are targeted by DR Congo intel agencies
Following the withdrawal of the AFCM23 movement, some incidents of looting, gunfire shots and civilian displacement were reported in Uvira city in eastern DR Congo,
Africa
Looting, displacement reported in Uvira hours after AFC/M23 withdraw
Tuyisenge (C), 28, was born in DR Congo to Rwandan parents and grew up in Kalenga, Masisi territory of North Kivu province
Africa
Ex-FDLR militiamen reflect on new life after repartriation
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe will host the High-Level Meeting on the Coherence and Consolidation  of the Peace Process in DR Congo and the Great Lakes Region. Courtesy
International
Togo hosts high-level talks on DR Congo crisis
AFC-M23 coordinator Corneille Nangaa  and Sultani Makenga ,the military commander and leader of the M23 rebel group in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Africa
Nangaa asks UN to deploy neutral force to Uvira
The port of Kalundu in Uvira, in eastern DR Congo, was hit by airstrikes on Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy
Africa
Uvira port hit in DR Congo drone attack
A segment of Minembwe that was bombed last year. The AFCM23 movement says the coalition the Congolese government forces carried out drone strikes on Minembwe on Monday, January 12, resulting in civilian deaths.
Africa
Fresh drone strikes kill civilians in Minembwe, says AFC/M23
AFC/M23 fighters seen patrolling the Rusizi border post after the they captured Bukavu city in South Kivu on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa
Regional defence ministers meet in Zambia over DR Congo crisis
Fabien Murekezi on duty while performing community service as an alternative to prison sentence,  at Masaka–Muyumbo road in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Rwanda
How community service sentences work in Rwanda
SanlamAllianz General Insurance Plc  staff arrive at King Faisal Hospital to visit patients hospitalised, as the company celebrate the New Year 2026. Courtesy
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SanlamAllianz General Insurance PLC reaches out to hospital patients with New Year goodwill
A drone attack killed at least six people in Masisi on Friday, January 2. The AFC/M23 rebels blamed government forces for the attack.
Africa
Kinshasa's drone kills six, injures 41 in Masisi, says AFC/M23
A view of the newly completed Evergreen Apartments in Kiyovu in Nyarugenge. The new  facility is fast redefining what premium urban living looks like in the Rwandan capital. Craish BAHIZI
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Kiyovu: Evergreen Investment unveils flagship apartments, redefining premium living
Tito Rutaremare, the Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF), speaks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda
Knowing Rwanda the first act of patriotism, Rutaremara tells youth
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