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A makeshift structure that until last month served as the genocidal FDLR command post in Kanyamahoro, Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu, DR Congo, on February 11. Located just three kilometres from the Rwandan border, the position overlooks Munege cell in Busasamana sector, Rubavu District and was a major frontline base for FDLR's special forces, the Commando de Recherche et d'Action en Profondeur (CRAP). All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Inside FDLR’s frontline base 3km from Rwanda border

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Some of the hundreds of Rwandans and Congolese Banyamulenge who were arrested in the Burundian capital Bujumbura and its suburbs on Sunday, February 16,

Burundi must cease harassing of innocent Congolese

Monday, February 17, 2025
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Rwanda, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHP) on Wednesday, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda asks continental court to dismiss DR Congo’s case

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Rwanda, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHP) on Wednesday, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

Ugirashebuja calls out DR Congo for politicising African rights court

Thursday, February 13, 2025
President of DR Congo Felix Tshisekedi addressing the United Nations General Assemby.

The World must stop shielding Tshisekedi and his government from accountability

Monday, February 10, 2025
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered defence forces to begin preparations for a withdrawal of its troops from eastern DR Congo. courtesy
Africa

Malawi orders troops out of eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
DR Congo’s Foreign Minister, Therese Kaikwamba Wagner, speaking in New York on Tuesday, issued a barely veiled threat to the UN Security Council. Courtesy

Kinshasa’s Diplomacy of Thuggery and International Lenience

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe addresses UN Security Council on terrorism in Africa on Tuesday, January 21. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo govt diverting attention from real terrorist threat - Nduhungirehe

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson Providence Umurungi (Left) addresses members of Parliament on Monday, 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Human rights: Complaints filed to national commission drop by 36%

Wednesday, January 08, 2025
Over 100 death row inmates were executed in DR Congo in one week. At 128 men, known as Kuluna or urban bandits, were arrested on December 6, 2024 in the Tshangu district of the capital Kinshasa. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Over 100 death row inmates executed

Monday, January 06, 2025
Rwanda National Police have announced plans to deploy drones to monitor road traffic safety and violations. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda police to use drones to monitor road safety

Friday, January 03, 2025
Rwanda National Police officers train City of Kigali workers who to fight against fire outbreak. File
Rwanda

Govt orders employers to set safety committees to curb occupational hazards

Sunday, October 27, 2024