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Fake news and disinformation fuel propaganda, mistrust, and conspiracy theories across societies.

When the narrative machine turns on its makers

Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Defence and Military Adviser to Rwanda Mission to the UN in New York, Col Deo Mutabazi, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the opening of the 2026 session of the United Nations Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) on Wednesday, February 18. Courtesy
Crime

Silence on hate speech risks complicity in mass violations, Rwandan envoy tells UN

Thursday, February 19, 2026
The New Times

DR Congo: When false narrative turns deadly

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Banyamulenge community in eastern DR Congo has filed a case with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), seeking justice for over alleged abuses committed by Burundian forces in Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

Banyamulenge take Burundi govt to court over abuses in Minembwe

Friday, February 13, 2026
DR Congo and AFCM23 negotiators in Doha, in November 2025. Negotiators of AFCM23 and the Congolese government side are in Doha Qatar for another round of talks. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 delegation in Doha for new round of peace talks

Thursday, January 29, 2026
AFC-M23 officials pose for a group photo in eastern DR Congo. File
Africa

Congolese in Rwanda say AFC/M23 offers hope

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Banyamulenge self-defence group Twirwaneho has issued a warning over attacks targeting Banyamulenge communities in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Twirwaneho warns of govt attacks on Uvira, Minembwe highlands

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A huge crowd of people who had turned up for an AFC-M23 meeting in Bukavu on Thursday, February 27. Courtesy
Editorial

The DRC gov’t couldn’t protect citizens for decades, it won't start when AFC/M23 withdraws

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The New Times
Africa

AFC/M23 say they will not withdraw from Goma, Bukavu

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Banyamulenge civilians flee Uvira following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 from the city. Courtesy
Africa

Human rights violations on rise in Uvira after AFC/M23 pullout – activist

Friday, January 23, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A view of Rubaya mining site in eastern DR Congo. Intenet

‘Blood minerals’ in DR Congo: Myth or reality?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026