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Some of the latest returnees who arrived on Monday. Photo by Germani Nsanzimana.
Africa

UNHCR boss lauds repatriation of Rwandans from DR Congo

Monday, November 24, 2025
The new returnees will be hosted at Nyarushishi transit centre in Rusizi District.
Africa

'Can't wait to meet my parents', says Rwandan woman returning from DR Congo

Friday, October 31, 2025
A total of 277 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo crossed Grande Barrière Border Post in Rubavu District on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Africa

'We are relieved from conflicts' , returnees from DR Congo narrate ordeals

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A total of 387 Rwandans crossed the Petite Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Wednesday morning, as part of joint repatriation efforts facilitated by the UN Refugee Agency. Gemain Nsanzimana
Africa

You made the right choice, Rubavu mayor tells returnees from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
A view of Rwanda-DR Congo border 'La Grande Barriere' in Rubavu District. PHOTO BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Economy

Rubavu-Goma border opening hours extended

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rwandan citizens returning from various parts of DR Congo arrived at the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Monday, August 25. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

FDLR threatens any Rwandan intending to go back home, say returnees from DR Congo

Monday, August 25, 2025
A view of La Petite Barriere between Rwanda and DR Congo in Rubavu District. Movement of people and goods crossing into Goma town at Petite Barrière border Post. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

Rubavu-Goma border trade booms with 50,000 daily crossings

Monday, June 30, 2025
Some of the of 642 Rwandan returnees who crossed from DR Congo at the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Thursday, May 22. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

‘We were told we'd be killed’, says Rwandan returning from DR Congo

Thursday, May 22, 2025
A total of 796 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo, where they had been held hostage by the FDLR, arrive at Rwanda DR Congo border on Monday, May 19. Photos by Gemain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rwanda receives hundreds more returnees from DR Congo

Monday, May 19, 2025
AFC/M23 rebel movement leaders meet with a delegation of clerics from Congolese Catholic and Protestant churches, in Goma on Wednesday, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo church leaders meet M23 leaders in Goma

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The new governor of North Kivu Province in eastern DR Congo announced on Tuesday, February 11 a new extension of border crossing time between Goma city and Rubavu District in Rwanda.
Africa

New governor of North Kivu extends opening hours at border with Rwanda

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Over 100 refugees who had fled to Rwanda voluntarily returned to DR Congo on Wednesday, January 29. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

Over 100 Congolese refugees return home

Wednesday, January 29, 2025