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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
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport in January 2025 during the fall of Goma, as seen in February 2025. Photo by James Munyaneza

When distant threats justify intervention but immediate ones invite sanctions

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Mercenaries who were fighting alongside FARDC and its coalition during a war against M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Courtesy...
Africa

Who really benefits from the war in eastern DR Congo?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Members of the United Nations Security Council during a session on DR Congo conflict in 2025. File
Africa

UNSC credibility on trial in eastern DR Congo

Friday, March 06, 2026
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Economy

Kagame, Kazakh wealth fund boss discuss critical minerals investment

Friday, March 06, 2026
Demonstrators during the so-called 'Hutu Social Revolution' protest the Tutsi monarchy and call for majority rule in 1959 just before independence. Photo credit: The Pan African Review.

Never again or never mind: Does sanctioning RDF free Congo?

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
US President Donald Trump and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington DC. on December 4. Courtesy

Mineral rivalry, geopolitics and the imperative of peace in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand?

Wednesday, February 25, 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
A jaw crusher is primarily used as the first-stage machine to break large rocks into smaller pieces for further crushing in mining, aggregates, and recycling operations. Photo by MMI
Economy

Mining tailings: Turning waste into wealth

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Farmers observe hybrid maize varieties during a field demonstration aimed at promoting improved seed use and cultivation practices. COURTESY.
Agriculture

Rwanda bets on hybrid seed to close its maize yield gap

Friday, February 20, 2026
Felix Tshisekedi, DR Congo President.

The DR Congo: A giant preoccupied by its own shadow

Thursday, February 19, 2026