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AFC-M23 rebels arrive at Rusizi border after capturing the city of Bukavu in South Kivu Province on February 18, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

End the misplaced blame: AFC/M23 is DR Congo’s war, not Rwanda’s

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
South Africa has said it will withdraw troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
Africa

South Africa to withdraw troops from MONUSCO

Monday, February 09, 2026
Some of the weapons and ammunitions that were seized by M23 in eastern DR Congo. Photo by James Munyaneza
Africa

Twelve months after Goma’s fall, peace efforts still limp

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Nearly 300 European mercenaries, mostly from Romanian contractors, surrendered after Goma's fall. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo: A look back at major events after the fall of Goma

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
AFC/M23 rebels seen in Goma in February after capturing the city on January 27, 2025. Courtesy

Pictures taken in AFC/M23-held Goma, other areas

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
M23 rebels arrive at Rusizi border after capturing Bukavu City in eastern DR Congo on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Can AFC/M23 save DR Congo from a Haiti-style collapse?

Friday, January 23, 2026
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‘M23 is doing very well, we have to give them time’ – DR Congo traditional chief

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Foreign minister Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe leads Rwanda’s delegation during a meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov’s team on the sidelines of the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, on Friday, December 19, in Cairo, Egypt.
Africa

Rwanda thanks Russia for support to eastern DR Congo peace process

Saturday, December 20, 2025
Amb. Martin Ngoga, Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, speaks during a past Security Council briefing. Courtesy of the UN.
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Amb. Ngoga paints gloomy picture of South Kivu as UN discusses MONUSCO mandate

Saturday, December 13, 2025
President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi signed the Washington Accords on Thursday, December 4, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. Photo by Village Urugwiro

How the Washington Accords implementation is a do or die deal for the African continent

Friday, December 12, 2025
European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross through Rwanda, where arrangements were made for them to fly back to their respective countries on January 29. Photo: Courtesy

Unseen battles: The nights Rwanda was meant to fall, and why it didn’t

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Juvénal Habyarimana, former President of Rwanda.

Long, hard road travelled in this land

Friday, December 05, 2025