There is renewed hope for peace in the Great Lakes Region following recent progress in negotiations between the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the AFC/M23 rebels.…
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The sudden return of former President Joseph Kabila to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ignited a political firestorm in the capital, Kinshasa, with the government once again choosing…
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To Gauge if Rwanda Can Survive Without Aid, Ask How Much Cash did WFP Bring
by Stephen Kamanzi 8:58 amThe World Food Programme (WFP) has been a key partner in Rwanda’s post-genocide recovery, providing crucial support for food security, nutrition, and resilience. However, the significant decrease in WFP’s financial…
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EAC/SADC Joint Summit: Solution To DRC Conflict Should Address Concerns of All Parties- President Kagame
by Edmund Kagire 2:30 amPresident Paul Kagame says addressing the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) should entail tackling the concerns of all concerned parties and neighbouring countries,…
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DRC Conflict: Rwanda Welcomes M23 Ceasefire, Progress In Peace Processes
by Edmund Kagire 5:16 pmThere is a promise for calm in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after the AFC/M23 announced a unilateral ceasefire, agreeing to withdraw from the town of Walikale, to pave…
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DRC Crisis: Cautious Optimism As Presidents Kagame, Tshisekedi Hold Talks In Qatar
by Edmund Kagire 12:05 amPresident Paul Kagame on Tuesday attended a meeting with his Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) counterpart, Felix Antoine Tshisekedi, hosted by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the…
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M23 Withdraws From Planned Talks, Accuses DRC, International Community of Undermining Peace Efforts
by Edmund Kagire 7:44 pmThe Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) says it will not participate in the planned dialogue with the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which was scheduled to take place…
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President Kagame Pins Belgium, Says Former Coloniser Responsible For Problems In The Region
by Edmund Kagire 3:51 pmPresident Paul Kagame has sent a stern warning to Belgium, accusing the European country of continuously working to undermine Rwanda, by sowing divisions, reiterating that Rwandans will not accept to…
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Pay For Breach Of Trust: Rwanda Takes On The UK Over Cancelled Agreement
by Edmund Kagire 10:23 amThe United Kingdom did not formally terminate the UK-Rwanda Migration and Economic Partnership (MEDP) before cancelling the agreement to transfer illegal migrants and asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing. As…
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DRC Conflict: Rwanda Slams Canada Over Defamatory, One-Sided Statement, To Seek Clarifications
by Edmund Kagire 4:23 amThe Rwandan government has accused Canada of taking sides in the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following a statement in which the North American country accuses Rwanda…
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DR Congo: The Tshisekedi Family is Looting Katanga Dry
by Editorialby Editorial 12:19 amMiners denounce the systematic looting of their province’s vast resources. After several weeks of negotiations, a meeting was arranged. Several members of Katangan civil society, labor unions, and mining cooperatives…
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Do not bother unpacking; it will not be long before it is safe to return. That seems to be the thinking among the people seeking refuge in Rwanda from the…
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