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Jesca Mutamba

Jesca Mutamba

Agaciro Development Fund mobilised its leadership, staff, partners, and residents of Muhima Sector for a tree-planting exercise on Friday, November 28. All photos by Craish Bahizi.

Agaciro Development Fund champions environmental conservation through tree-planting

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Bintou Keïta, the head of the UN mission in DR Congo attends an event at the mission’s base in Goma in September 2025. The Guinean diplomat is stepping down at the end of November 2025. Courtesy

MONUSCO’s fatal imbroglio: Taking stock of Bintou Keïta’s tenure

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Delegates attending the Green Economy Week workshop in Kigali pose for a group photo. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Green Economy Week: UN pledges robust support for Rwanda’s accelerated green economy agenda

Friday, November 28, 2025

FARDC soldiers.

Death toll rises in FARDC–Wazalendo clashes over food aid

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Some of the returning Burundian refugees at Nemba border post on Tuesday, waiting to cross to their home country.

Burundian refugees thank Rwanda for dignity, equal treatment

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Some of the refugees who were repatriated on Tuesday at the Rwanda-Burundi border.

Over 100 Burundian refugees return home

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

At least five people were killed and more than a dozen injured in Uvira, South Kivu, after violent clashes erupted on Sunday, November 23, between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and allied Wazalendo militias . Courtesy

Five killed in Uvira as FARDC, Wazalendo clash over food supplies

Monday, November 24, 2025

Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson of the AFC-M23 rebels, speaks to reporters in Bukavu city. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

AFC/M23: Kinshasa, allies bombarding civilians days after signing Doha peace pact

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has praised Qatar as a reliable and strategic partner for Rwanda. Speaking in an interview with Qatari media, she reflected on the two-day official visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, from November 20–21 in Kigali.

Qatar is a trusted partner, says Makolo

Friday, November 21, 2025

Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo’s Thérèse Kayikwamba sign the Peace Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda on June 27, 2025. The event was graced by Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State. Courtesy

Rwanda, DR Congo talks move into ‘phase two’

Friday, November 21, 2025

Rwanda’s ambassador to the United Nations, Martin Ngoga, delivers his remarks during the 46th plenary meeting of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, November 19. Courtesy

At UN, Rwanda envoy calls for fairer global sports system

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Officials pose for a group photo during the launch of ‘Chidi’, a ground-breaking AI learning companion built in partnership with Anthropic and the Government of Rwanda. Courtesy

ALX unveils ‘Chidi’, a first-of-its-kind AI mentor for young learners

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

AFC–M23 officials during the pass-out ceremony of 7,437 new fighters on Sunday, September 14. Courtesy.

DR Congo: AFC/M23 slams Burundi’s bid to join peace talks

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

A view of Goma airport runway, which was significantly damaged during the battle that saw the AFC/M23 capture the airport earlier this year. Photos by James Munyaneza

Goma airport can only be reopened by AFC/M23, say rebels

Monday, November 17, 2025

Burundian troops remain in DR Congo, where they were first deployed with the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in November 2022. Courtesy

How Burundian troops in South Kivu sparked a distinct humanitarian crisis amid DR Congo’s wider war

Saturday, November 15, 2025

MPs who are members of the Network of Rwandan Parliamentarians on Population and Development (RPRPD) and the Rwanda Women Parliamentary Forum (FFRP) during the outreach.

MPs urge youth to shape their future amid teen pregnancy crackdown

Friday, November 14, 2025

The Minister of Interior, Vincent Biruta conveys a message of congratulations to Angolan President João Lourenço, on behalf of President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy

Biruta delivers Kagame's message to Angolan president

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

The Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement delegations were expected to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, November 11.

Kinshasa skips signing of Doha peace deal

Wednesday, November 12, 2025