In the intricate web of global geopolitics and resource diplomacy, few nations have captured as much attention—and frustration—as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Under President Félix Tshisekedi’s leadership, the …
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The military commander for AFC-M23 coalition, General Sultani Makenga, says they don’t intend to continue the military offensive and advance as far as Kinshasa unless threatened by the Democratic Republic …
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Amid growing international concern over situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), tensions have escalated over the continued closure of Goma International Airport. Despite calls from regional leaders …
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An inaugural International Conference on Green and Sustainable Development (ICGSD 2025) opened in Kigali with a commitment for universities and higher institutions of learning to lead the pathway to attaining …
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Ecomappers Volunteer Community Seeks Support To Expand Geospatial Technology Activities in Rwanda
After years of making Rwanda visible, accessible and readable on the global digital and geospatial maps, Rwanda’s community of mappers, OpenStreetMap Rwanda (OSM Rwanda) are now seeking to expand their …
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The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has published new regulations that place strict requirements on new faith-based organizations seeking to register and operate in the country. The regulations, which are published …
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Rwanda’s 2022 Population and Housing Census has emerged as one of the most accurate in Africa and globally, with an efficiency rating exceeding 90%, according to a new study. The …
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On January 27, 2025, war erupted in Goma as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched an offensive against the M23 rebels. The conflict sent shockwaves throughout the region, but …
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The Billion-Dollar Belgian Mining Conglomerates, Without a Single Mine
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), formerly known as the Belgian Congo, has valuable mineral resources. Copper, cobalt, uranium, gold, and diamonds that have fueled western development for over …
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The emotions of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi were stirred this Saturday upon receiving news of the arrest and handover of Brig. Gen. Jean-Baptiste Gakwerere. He is …
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The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has dismissed an appeal filed by Rwandan businessman François Xavier Mironko against the State of Rwanda, ordering him to bear the costs of …
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The European Union (EU) Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region, Ambassador Johan Borgstam, is in Kigali. Yesterday, he met with Foreign Affairs Minister of State Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe. …