Majority of people seeking Rwandan nationality are Burundians, according to new official statistics. Nearly 20,000 Burundians have emigrated to Arab countries by last year, choosing to endure some of the …
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When the first domino fell in Washington, it made barely a sound in Africa. A speech here, an executive order there, strong borders, transactional diplomacy, “America First” revived with sharper …
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Shooting in the air while burying a fallen soldier is a symbolic farewell, a mark of honor, and a ritual rooted in ancient warrior culture meant to respect the dead, …
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Slowly but surely the mask slips to reveal the ugly truth that Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president, Felix Tshisekedi, his Western advisers and accomplices, have steadfastly pretended not to …
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The inflammatory remarks made by Major General Sylvain Ekenge, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) army spokesman, on national television RTNC on December 27, 2025, represent more than a …
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We all know the downsides of being poor, and we hustle to make lots of resources to escape it. But what about the downsides of being sick, working in unprotected …
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Claudine Mukagasana (not her real name), 34, woke before sunrise on a cold Sunday morning, wrapped in faith and routine as she prepared for church. The air was still, her …
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One of the most debated questions in technology today is whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) can, at some point, fully replace manpower. Well, to me, AI is not replacing manpower; it …
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In a stark illustration of the contradictory narratives fueling the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) – a …
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Not all United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions have failed, but many have struggled or fallen short of their mandates, especially since the 1990s. Their weaknesses come from structural, political, and …
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The United States has invested rare presidential-level capital in the Great Lakes region. President Donald Trump’s direct engagement—culminating in the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity—has elevated diplomacy at a …
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In a world preoccupied with political maneuvering, the truth sometimes needs a shock to break through. That shock came from Ambassador Martin Ngoga, Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, …