July 10
Congo-Kinshasa: Hand Grenade Explodes Near UN Mission Sleeping Quarters, Soldier Killed
A South African soldier, who was part of a United Nations peacekeeping force (MONUSCO) in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, died on Monday, July 8, when a hand grenade exploded… Read more »
July 08
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of Violating Humanitarian Truce
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, June 7, accused the government coalition of violating a humanitarian truce that was negotiated to facilitate aid delivery to displaced… Read more »
July 05
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Fleeing Battles Against M23
Twenty-five soldiers have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for fleeing battles against M23 rebels and theft, their lawyer and an… Read more »
July 03
Rwanda: Defence Attachés Accredited to Rwanda Updated On Country's Security Situation
Defence attachés accredited to Rwanda were on July 3 hosted today to a security briefing at the Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters in Kigali… Read more »
June 28
Rwanda: RDF Officers Graduate From Ugandan Military College
Two officers from Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Thursday, June 27, graduated from the Uganda's Senior Command and Staff College in Kimaka. Read more »
June 21
Rwanda: World Refugee Day and the Enduring Plight of Congolese People
As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we remember the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. But for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
June 20
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Committed to Welcoming Refugees - Minister Murasira
The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira on Thursday, June 20, said that Rwanda remains committed to welcoming refugees and asylum… Read more »
June 17
Rwanda: EU Mulls €40m Support to Rwandan Forces in Mozambique
The European Union (EU) is considering providing up to €40 million (Rwf56 billion) in support to anti-terrorism operations by Rwandan Security Forces (RSF) in Mozambique,… Read more »
June 14
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 100 New African Migrants From Libya
Rwandan immigration officers on Thursday, June 13, received 113 refugees and migrants from Libya. Read more »
June 13
Congo-Kinshasa: The International Community's Blind Spot in DR Congo Only Perpetuates Conflict
The statement this week by the Congolese Minister of Defence, threatening to annex Rwanda, is a stark reminder of the international community's troubling blind spot when it comes… Read more »
June 12
Africa: African Union Welcomes UN Security Council Resolution Calling for Gaza Ceasefire
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Tuesday, June 11, welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council aimed at reaching a… Read more »
Rwanda: Migration - UNHCR Accused of Lying in Wake of New Anti-Rwanda Claims
The UN refugee agency has been accused of "undermining Rwanda's welcoming policy" and lying in its latest attempt to block Britain's plan to deport undocumented migrants to Rwanda. Read more »
June 06
Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 16 People Killed By Suspected ADF Militia - Reports
At least 16 people were killed by a suspected Islamist rebel group based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, an official from the local administration… Read more »
May 30
Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Embody Values of Peacekeeping in Life-Threatening Situations, Says UN Official
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda has commended Rwandan peacekeepers for braving life-threatening situations and for introducing community development activities… Read more »
May 29
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Announces Long-Awaited Government, Shake Up in Defence Ministry
The Democratic Republic of Congo has finally formed a government, six months after President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term, The EastAfrican reports. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Allocates Rwf 9bn to Address Ravine Erosion Near Refugee Camps
The government has allocated Rwf 9 billion to address the issue of ravines in and around refugee camps, aiming to combat environmental degradation and improve living conditions for… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa's Double Game in Eastern DR Congo Must Have Consequences
A new report by the United Nations Group of Experts exposing the Kinshasa regime's continued reliance on the FDLR genocidal militia as a proxy force in the fight against the M23… Read more »
May 28
Rwanda: Rwandan Peacekeepers to Be Honored Posthumously At UN Ceremony
Two Rwandans are among the 64 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers, who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag - including 61 who perished last year - that will be… Read more »
May 27
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Report Pinpoints FDLR New Hierarchy in DR Congo
The genocidal armed group, FDLR that operates out of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been helped by the host government to regroup, in their quest to advance their extremist… Read more »
May 21
Rwanda: Six U.S. States Commemorate 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
Rwandan communities and friends of Rwanda residing in the US states of California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Michigan commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,… Read more »
May 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Who Was Christian Malanga, the Man Behind DR Congo's 'Foiled Coup'?
The Congolese army claimed, on Sunday, May 19, to have neutralised Christian Malanga, 41, saying he was the leader of Sunday's reportedly 'failed coup' attempt in the capital… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Military Captures Key ADF Militia Commander in DR Congo
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia and rescued nine abductees in a joint operation in eastern DR… Read more »
May 17
South Sudan: South Sudan, Rebel Groups Sign Peace Deal
South Sudan's Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact on Thursday to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country, Xinhua… Read more »
May 16
Rwanda: RDF, Ministry of Health Launch Nationwide Campaign to Treat Over 5,000 Cataracts Patients
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Ministry of Health medical personnel on Thursday, May 16, launched a joint nationwide treatment campaign targeting 5,000 people afflicted with… Read more »
May 13
Rwanda: UN Team, Rwanda Air Force Discuss Aviation Safety
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on… Read more »