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A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.

Who really profits from DR Congo’s minerals?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
A view of Rubaya mines in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy

Global Witness in service of a new scramble for Congolese minerals

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR and some members captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1,2025. Photo Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

FDLR’s long survival and the spread of genocide ideology

Monday, April 13, 2026
Some European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels after the capture of Goma in North Kivu on January 29, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

The elephant in the room: Who benefits from a chaotic DR Congo?

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A miner in protective gear works deep underground, manually breaking and sorting ore inside a narrow tunnel at the Nyakabingo Mining site on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Kagame talks Rwanda's mineral wealth, questions baseless narratives

Monday, December 08, 2025
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy

Manufacturing consent: Rwanda, DR Congo, and the Western media machine

Sunday, August 10, 2025
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Africa

Rwandan diaspora urged to counter misinformation on DR Congo conflict

Saturday, July 05, 2025
Rwanda’s government spokesperson, Yolande Makolo speaks during a past press conference. Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Rwanda slams UN report for misrepresenting FDLR security threat

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
A protester holds a sign during a rally in Calgary, Canada, June 15, 2025. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)
International

Roundup: G7 summit ends in disputes

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The Luwowo coltan mine near Rubaya on March 18th, 2014.

Myths of coltan exploitation in DR Congo

Thursday, March 13, 2025
The raft of measures imposed by the UK government against Rwanda, including suspending support towards development programmes and other measures with potential economic repercussions, is a wakeup call for Rwandans.

A diplomatic misstep rooted in paternalism

Monday, March 03, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ernest Rwamucyo, addresses the UN Security Council on Thursday, February 20. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo undermines regional peace efforts, says Rwandan envoy

Thursday, February 20, 2025