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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
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses delegates at at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Courtesy

Shaping a human-centric future for AI – AI impact Summit 2026

Monday, February 23, 2026
One of the residential houses damaged by bombs fired into Rwandan territory in Rubavu District from DR Congo on Monday, January 27, 2025. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.

Rwanda, dignity, and the long shadow of power

Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Defence and Military Adviser to Rwanda Mission to the UN in New York, Col Deo Mutabazi, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the opening of the 2026 session of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) on Wednesday, February 18. Courtesy
Crime

Silence on hate speech risks complicity in mass violations, Rwandan envoy tells UN

Thursday, February 19, 2026
The New Times

Jesse Jackson: I Am Somebody

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Dozens of soldiers from eastern DR Congo fled to Rwanda on Monday, January 27, after M23 rebels captured the border city of Goma. Courtesy

Balancing security and stability in eastern DR Congo

Thursday, February 19, 2026
A section of Remera residential area near Amahoro Stadium, which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Law

Land termination policy raises questions over property rights

Thursday, February 19, 2026
The New Times

DR Congo: When false narrative turns deadly

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Rwanda Law Journal that was launched on February 13, is ILPD’s fourth research volume and was produced in collaboration with LawAfrica. Courtesy
Law

Legal scholars weigh in on Rwanda's transitional justice

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday, February 13. Courtesy
Rwanda

PM Nsengiyumva in Addis to represent Kagame at AU Summit

Friday, February 13, 2026
The Banyamulenge community in eastern DR Congo has filed a case with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), seeking justice for over alleged abuses committed by Burundian forces in Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

Banyamulenge take Burundi govt to court over abuses in Minembwe

Friday, February 13, 2026
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Editorial

Mushikiwabo’s stellar record makes her a perfect fit for La Francophonie

Friday, February 13, 2026