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Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo addresses journalists in Kigali. File

Rwanda rejects HRW allegations in ‘selective’ DR Congo report

Friday, June 12, 2026

Masisi, DR Congo.

Congolese army accused of killing two in attacks on Masisi

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

According to M23 spokesperson, the Saturday attacks were carried out against village of Ilundu-Basita in South Kivu province by the Congolese army and their allied Burundian forces.

Two killed, seven injured in attacks blamed on DR Congo, Burundi forces

Monday, June 08, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe speaks at a briefing with diplomatic corps on May 29. Courtesy

Rwanda warns of 'partiality' in US mediation of DR Congo conflict

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Members of FDLR genocidal group in Esatern DR Congo. The United States Department of Treasury on Tuesday, June 2, announced new sanctions on members of armed groups based in DR Congo. Courtesy

Who is 'Colonel Sirkoof', FDLR commander sanctioned by US govt?

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

A senior member of the FDLR militia identified as Mutayomba was severely wounded during recent fighting with AFCM23 rebels in Masisi Territory in eastern DR Congo, reports said on Sunday, May 31.

FDLR’s ‘General’ Mutayomba wounded in battle, evacuated to Kinshasa

Monday, June 01, 2026

Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Rwanda warns peace efforts in DR Congo risk failure without concrete action

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Members of the Banyamulenge and other Tutsi communities organise demonstrations in Canberra, Australia on Friday, May 29,

PHOTOS: Banyamulenge protest in Australia over violence in eastern DR Congo

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Brig. Gen. Ezechiel Gakwerere of the FDLR militia arrives at the Rubavu border during a handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. According to M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, at least 10 civilians were killed and 12 others injured in attacks attributed to the FDLR militia in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, May 24. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

FDLR kills 10 in eastern DR Congo

Monday, May 25, 2026

A house destroyed by a drone attack in Rumangabo, North Kivu province. . The AFC/M23 rebels said the Sunday morningattacks caused loss of human lives and hit a camp of Virunga National Park rangers.

PHOTOS: Kinshasa's drones destroy park rangers camp in North Kivu

Sunday, May 24, 2026

M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Kinshasa coalition blamed for killings, abductions in South Kivu

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Over 1,000 people joined the protest march in Brussels on May 15, calling for an end to violence against Banyamulenge in eastern D R Congo.

Banyamulenge march in Brussels in protest of violence in DR Congo

Saturday, May 16, 2026

DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak with 65 deaths reported.

DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak with 65 deaths reported

Friday, May 15, 2026

Congolese researcher Alex Mvuka Speaking during the episode of The Context podcast by The New Times in Kigali.

Researcher on how anti-Tutsi rhetoric is politicised in DR Congo

Sunday, May 10, 2026

The New Times

DR Congo: Nangaa condemns Kinshasa as Mushaki drone attack toll reaches 30

Saturday, May 09, 2026

One of the houses destroyed by drone strikes in Masisi, North Kivu on Friday, May 8. Courtesy

DR Congo army blamed for drone attack that killed 20 civilians, injured dozens

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila.

Congolese opposition politicians condemn US sanctions on Kabila

Thursday, May 07, 2026

The Governor of North Kivu in eastern DR Congo, Bahati Erasto Musanga, has announced a ban on divisionism and hate speech in areas under the control of the AFC/M23 movement.

North Kivu governor outlaws tribalism, hate speech

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Congolese researcher Alex Mvuka speaks during The New Times's inaugural episode of 'The Context'. Courtesy

Researcher warns genocide ideology in DR Congo 'at its peak'

Monday, May 04, 2026

The New Times

Kabila says US sanctions on him ‘unjustified, politically motivated’

Saturday, May 02, 2026