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Thousands are fleeing the escalating crisis in DR Congo.
Africa

US congressman warns of ‘possible genocide’ against Rwandophones in DR Congo

Friday, February 02, 2024
Students hold portraits of the Nyange heroes during a commemoration event at Ecole Secondaire de Nyange in Ngororero District, in 2019. Courtesy

Heroes Day from a democrat’s perspective

Thursday, February 01, 2024
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice and EU Ambassador Belén Calvo Uyarra during the launch of an innovative programme on Monday, January 29.Courtesy
Law

Rwanda, EU in fresh justice, reconciliation drive

Monday, January 29, 2024
The event gathered stakeholders from relevant Government, civil society and development partners
Featured

Norwegian People’s Aid launches civic space advancement project

Sunday, January 28, 2024
Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Einat Weiss lighting a candle during a commemoration event of the victims of the Holocaust in Kigali, on January 25. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Call to combat antisemitism as world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Saturday, January 27, 2024
Mourners observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust in Kigali, on January 25. The theme of Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 is the ‘Fragility of Freedom’. Photos Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024: The fragility of freedom

Saturday, January 27, 2024
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during the just concluded 19th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) on January 24. Courtesy
Health

Timely conversation: Minister triggers discussion on access to contraceptives for young people

Saturday, January 27, 2024
Rwanda joins the global community in observing the International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education in promoting peace and development on January 24. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Education

International Day of Education: A look at teachers’ role in countering hate speech

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The New Times

The misfortune of living in an ‘unprincipled neighbourhood’

Friday, January 19, 2024
A mother helps her autistic child write on a flip chart at the Kigali Autism Centre in Kagugu, Gasabo District on December 23, 2022. Photo Craish Bahizi
Education

How hard is it for autistic children to go to school?

Thursday, January 18, 2024
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, said that he is “concerned about the rise in ethnic-based hate speech and incitement to violence” in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

UN official denounces rising hate speech in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: UN rights official denounces rising hate speech, incitement

Tuesday, January 09, 2024