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US President Donald Trump interacts with Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi during the signing ceremony of the Washington Peace Accords on December 4, 2025. Courtesy
Africa

Congress members ‘alarmed’ by US-DR Congo mineral deal

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Claver Gatete addresses the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held in Durban, South Africa. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatete: Africa holds potential to process 30% world's critical minerals

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A view of the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, one of the world’s major graphite projects. File

SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Friday, August 14, 2026
The United States Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

A Letter to America’s New Candidate Ambassador to Rwanda: Peace Before Minerals in the Great Lakes

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
AI generated imange. The Diaspora Dividend. A dynamic flow of capital, skills, and cultural exchange returning from overseas communities to empower local infrastructure, innovation, and economic mobility.

The diaspora dividend

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Kigali hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference from August 6–7 under the theme “Advancing a Sustainable Future Through Clean Energy, Climate Innovation and Critical Minerals for a Just Inclusive Transition”.

The smart city mirage: who are we building for?

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Officials and miners pose for a photo at the launch of the company's first sonic drilling programme at Nyakabingo Mine, Africa's largest tungsten producer. Courtesy 2
Rwanda

Trinity Metals launches new drilling programme at Nyakabingo to expand tungsten resources

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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.
Africa

Analysts tackle DR Congo’s mineral resources, FDLR, governance failures

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
AWF Chief Executive Officer Kaddu Sebunya speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on Saturday, July 25. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Why conservation is emerging as Africa’s next economic frontier

Monday, July 27, 2026
AFC-M23 official Freddy Kaniki speaks during an interview with Conspiracy Tracker Great Lakes published on July 21. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 official says UN, US sanctions undermine peace efforts 

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere, a senior commander of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal militia, FDLR, was, on March 1, 2025, handed to Rwandan officials by AFC-M23 rebels. FDLR is the most enduring organized manifestation of the ideology that fueled the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

We are misreading the FDLR threat: It is dangerous incubator of genocide ideology, not just an armed group

Friday, June 26, 2026