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Some members of FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

Genocide in eastern DR Congo and Capitol Hill’s forgotten truths

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Aloys Kayiranga, one of the survivors of Nyange shares the testmony during the 29th commemoration. He was 19 when the attacker stormed Ecole Secondaire de Nyange in Ngororero District.
Rwanda

Former Nyange student recalls gruesome attack of March 18, 1997

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The report shows that between 2020 and 2025, authorities recorded 1,335 cases of unlawful mineral extraction, largely carried out by young people aged between 18 and 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Parliament report exposes drivers of illegal mining in Rwanda

Monday, March 16, 2026
The attack targeted the neighborhood of United Nations and European Union staff. It killed three people, including a French citizen employed by the UN children's agency UNICEF.
Africa

Kinshasa drone targeted UN, EU compounds killing UNICEF worker: Kanyuka

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumes the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14.
Africa

Analysts: Burundi's role in DR Congo conflict taints Ndayishimiye's tenure at AU

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Some of the 262 convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who are nearing completion of their sentences, during a reintegration training programme at Nyamagabe Correctional Facility. Courtesy
Featured

Genocide convicts urged to shun divisionism, embrace gender equality ahead of release

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Congolese lawyer Moise Nyarugabo has criticized regional and international mediators for their silence over renewed large-scale attacks against civilian
Africa

Congolese lawyer questions mediators’ silence amid attacks against Banyamulenge

Monday, February 23, 2026
Delegates attending the Great Lakes Region Peace Forum visit Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre on Tuesday, February 17. Courtesy
Africa

Great Lakes peace advocates pledge to fight genocide ideology

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Delegates pose for a photo during a one-week regional workshop aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.
Security

Regional course against child recruitment in armed violence kicks off

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Aerial view of Uvira city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in South Kivu Province. Courtesy

Long before AFC/M23: Remembering life as ‘Banyarwanda’ in Uvira

Monday, February 16, 2026
A residential house destroyed by bombs from FARDC drones in eastern DR Congo.

Targeted campaign: Sixteen months of drone strikes on Minembwe

Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana delivers his remarks
Rwanda

Educating youth about Genocide non-negotiable, says Bizimana

Tuesday, February 10, 2026