President Félix Tshisekedi has finally agreed to a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising cautious hopes for peace—but also fresh questions about whether the commitment will truly hold …
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KIGALI — Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, has issued a sharp critique of the current diplomatic approach to the conflict in the Democratic …
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Efforts to Cut Load Shedding: NBI, Rusumo Power Company Sign MoU
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeRwanda and its neighbours could soon see more reliable electricity as the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and Rusumo Power Company Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost operations …
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A Congolese opposition activist and online political commentator has alleged that he was starved, threatened, and psychologically pressured in detention in an attempt to force him to plead guilty to …
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South Africa to End 27-Year MONUSCO Mission in DR Congo Amid Growing Scrutiny Over Its Troop Deployment
South Africa has announced that it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), ending a 27-year military presence in the …
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Rwanda has surpassed Uganda to become Kenya’s leading source of imported coffee, marking another milestone in the country’s steady rise as a regional and global specialty coffee producer. Data from …
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From the White House to Kigali: Social Media Post Sparks Diplomatic Exchange With Angolan Journalist
A social media exchange has drawn attention after Angolan journalist Hariana Verás Victória posted a video from the White House compound seeking President Donald Trump’s reaction to the alleged violation …
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reclaimed its position as Rwanda’s leading export destination, marking a major shift in the country’s external trade patterns after years of dominance by …
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‘Rwanda Would Be 100 Times Richer If Stealing Congo Minerals’ – Kagame
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaPresident Paul Kagame Thursday forcefully rejected accusations that Rwanda is involved in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for economic gain, saying the claims are illogical and …
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Doha, Qatar — The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC-M23) have agreed to allow the United Nations peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, to …
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Kigali — President Paul Kagame on Friday hosted African Union (AU) Lead Mediator for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé of Togo, at …
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Rwanda and Togo on Friday registered concrete diplomatic and economic outcomes following high-level talks between President Paul Kagame and Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé with both sides underscoring dialogue, regional stability and …