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Congolese refugees in Rwanda in a peaceful protest urging action to end killings targeting Tutsi communities in DR Congo. (File photo)

The responsibility to protect is failing its biggest test

Friday, April 24, 2026
On Monday, AFCM23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka reported renewed strikes targeting civilian areas of Mikenke, in Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: How Minembwe crisis complicates peace efforts

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Over 4,000 Banyamulenge during a peaceful march demanding international action to stop violence and a prolonged humanitarian blockade in Minembwe, eastern DR Congo, in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 20.
Africa

Banyamulenge protest in US, Kenya amid rising calls for action on Minembwe crisis

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Africa

DR Congo: Fresh attacks reported after new round of peace talks

Monday, April 20, 2026
Representatives of AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo delegations during the signing of agreements at talks held in Montreux, Switzerland.
Africa

What next after AFC/M23-Kinshasa talks in Switzerland?

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Heads of delegations from AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. Courtesy.
Africa

AFC/M23, Kinshasa agree to exchange prisoners at Swiss talks

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Forces Armées Rwandaises (ex-FAR) soldiers fled Rwanda, primarily into Zaire during the liberation war in 1994. Courtesy

Genocide ideology was allowed to grow in DR Congo

Thursday, April 16, 2026
AFC M23 official Freddy Kaniki comforts members of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January 2026. Photo by Teddy Mazina

Eastern DR Congo: When vulnerable citizens are left between armies

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Edmond Tubanambazi, First Counsellor at the Rwandan embassy in Geneva, delivered the statement at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges de‑escalation amid Middle East tensions

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Bisesero Genocide Memorial. Accounts from the Bisesero resistance highlight the overwhelming imbalance between the number of killers and the victims, as well as the efforts by the Tutsi to resist. Sam Ngenda

Surrounded and outnumbered: Why resistance failed during the genocide

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
AFC M23 official Dr Freddy Kaniki comforts members of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January. Photo by Teddy Mazina
Africa

AFC/M23 deputy head condemns bias, double standards over DR Congo crisis

Sunday, March 22, 2026
UNICEF’s West and Central Africa Regional Director, Gilles Fagninou, and his delegation meet with AFCM23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa and his deputy Bertrand Bisimwa in Goma. Courtesy
Africa

UNICEF official visits Goma after drone attack that killed humanitarian worker

Friday, March 20, 2026