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President Kagame addresses a virtual EAC-SADC summit on the situation in Eastern DRC on Monday, March 24. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Rwanda’s concerns must be addressed along with DR Congo’s issues, Kagame says

President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda’s security concerns must also be addressed when dealing with the insecurity in DR Congo. He was speaking during the joint East African Community

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

(L-R) Kgalema Motlanthe of SouthAfrica, Catherine Samba Panza from the Central African Republic and Sahle-Work Zwelde the former President of Ethiopia.

Three more facilitators named in effort to pacify DR Congo crisis

A joint summit of heads of state from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have named more facilitators in the ongoing push to resolve the crisis in

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

(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

FDLR urged to shoot on sight fleeing DR Congo soldiers

Fighters of the genocidal FDLR militia were given explicit orders to shoot on sight any Congolese soldier fleeing from the battlefield, it has emerged. FDLR, founded by extremist elements linked

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Some imported goods at Dubai Port in Masaka. In February 2025, the Rwandan government announced an environmental levy on imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products. Craish Bahizi

Imported goods to pay ‘environmental levy’ announced

In February 2025, the Rwandan government announced an environmental levy on imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products, set to take effect in July. ALSO READ: Rwanda imposes

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Stress tests show Rwanda’s financial sector sound, stable

Judges during a session of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) that was recently concluded in Kigali, during a rotational session from mid-February to early March. Courtesy

EACJ struggles with judgment enforcement, experts push for reform

The Rwandan government, on March 24, launched a project to construct 215 kilometres of tarmac roads that will improve internal connectivity. File

Govt unveils Rwf360bn project to construct 215km of tarmac roads

Rwanda’s production of raw hides and skins is projected to increase eight times by 2030. File

Production of raw hides, skins projected to increase eightfold

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Inside Rwf140bn project to upgrade Kigali roads

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo's Minister of Foreign Affairs Therese Kayikwamba Wagner during the meeting in Luanda on Tuesday July 30,2024

Angola withdraws from mediation of DR Congo crisis

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FEATURED: EAC to cut medical product costs through pooled procurement model

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FEATURED: Top 10 young agritech innovators begin Heifer’s AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda boot camp

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Rwanda’s concerns must be addressed along with DR Congo’s issues, Kagame says

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Ex-FDLR soldier speaks out on MONUSCO, FARDC support

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Niyoyita Peace rising from tragedy to build Rwanda’s leading pig farming empire

Alliance fleuve Congo spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka during a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. The rebels on Monday, March 24, announced that the Congolese army coalition’s failure to withdraw its attack drones from the town of Walikale delayed the repositioning of the rebellion’s forces in the area. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels say Congolese army coalition stance delaying withdraw from Walikale

Monday, March 24, 2025

Delegates follow a presentation during the launch of the national technology transfer and commercialization strategy. The launch was attended by officials from government, academia, and the private sector. Photos by Kelly Keza

FEATURED: How Rwanda’s developed commercialisation strategy will contribute to socio-economic development

Monday, March 24, 2025

East African Community and Southern African Development Community leaders pose for a photo in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during their first joint summit on the security situation in eastern DR Congo, on February 8.

EAC, SADC leaders to hold second session on eastern DR Congo crisis

Monday, March 24, 2025

Major Gilbert Ndayambaje during the interview with The New Times at the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) camp in Mutobo, Musanze District. Photos by Willy Mucyo

Ex-FDLR soldier speaks out on MONUSCO, FARDC support

Monday, March 24, 2025

Workers at Kigali Leather Ltd, a factory in Kanzenze, Bugesera District. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda temporarily suspended an 80 percent development levy it had imposed on raw hides and skins exported beyond EAC in 2015. Courtesy

Why Rwanda suspended 80% levy on raw hides export out of EAC

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Rwanda has welcomed AFC-M23 rebels' announcement regarding the repositioning of its forces from Walikale in support of ongoing peace initiatives. Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda welcomes de-escalation efforts in eastern DR Congo

Sunday, March 23, 2025

The Sober Friendly Circle, a safe and judgement-free space where individuals battling addiction can connect, share experiences, and receive support from professionals.

How sobriety TikTok videos sparked judgement-free space for healing

Sunday, March 23, 2025

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Youth urged to engage in national affairs, uphold unity

Sunday, March 23, 2025

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

Kanyuka: M23 wants talks but not in ‘toxic environment’

Belgian politicians are leveraging DR Congo crisis to boost influence in UN, EU - former Belgian senator

Friday, March 21, 2025

How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?

Unusual weather conditions expected in Horn of Africa

Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, sworn in as Namibia's first female president

Ex-FDLR soldier speaks out on MONUSCO, FARDC support

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Niyoyita Peace rising from tragedy to build Rwanda’s leading pig farming empire

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Rwanda Central Bank Chief Economist Thierry Kalisa explains recent monetary policy decisions

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Former Belgian Senator Destexhe on EU sanctions, Brussels' Failures & Mercenaries

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. GETTY IMAGES

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Jean-Lambert Gatare, a renowned sports journalist, has passed away at the age of 55, on Friday, March 21.

Veteran journalist Gatare passes away

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Nyaruguru: Two district officials arrested over graft

Friday, March 21, 2025

Kagame, US Congressman discuss cooperation to promote regional peace

Friday, March 21, 2025

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