Rwanda: Rwanda-UK Migrant Partnership - Dying at Sea is Not an Option for the Most Vulnerable

Over the last week or so, news on the issue of death on the 'high seas' has saturated prime time. Unfortunately, however, one news story overshadowed all others; the Sunday… Read more »

Rwanda: Absence of Security Gave Birth to M23 Rebellion - Ambassador Karega

The 23 rebellion and its predecessors like the CNDP and RCD-Goma are a result of longstanding security threat posed by militias heated up by genocide ideology, Rwanda's former… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Another UN Report to Muddy the Waters in DR Congo

Just when you thought that enough preposterous things had been said about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and that there was no more to say or that it is so obvious it… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Needs to Play the Honest Broker in DR Congo

The UN seems to have picked a side in the ongoing instability in the east of the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, which, unfortunately, does not help the situation. Read more »

Rwanda: French Probe of Bisesero Massacre Long Overdue but Welcome

The Paris Court of Appeal in France last week ordered a probe into the complicity or inaction of French troops who were deployed in Rwanda in 1994, in the massacre of Tutsi in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Young Filmmaker Debuts Documentary on Refugees

In an industry often criticised for its lack of diversity and representation, a radical film has emerged, challenging societal perceptions and shedding light on the harsh… Read more »

East Africa: Ruto Defends EAC Mission in DR Congo, Says Insecurity Is a Regional Concern

Kenya's President William Ruto has defended the work done by East African Community (EAC) troops deployed to eastern DR Congo, saying the regional mission did what could not be… Read more »

East Africa: Lawmakers Push Law on EAC Refugee Management

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has said there is a need to expedite the adoption and implementation of the harmonised refugee management policy in the East African… Read more »

Rwanda: Malawi - Over 30 Rwandan Refugees Express Interest to Return

Thirty-three Rwandans who have been residing in Malawi as refugees have expressed their desire to return home and will be repatriated "later this month of June." Read more »

East Africa: Regional Troops in Rwanda for Military Drills

Global human security has recently become so fragile and unpredictable due to fast-changing political, economic, and social dynamics. This calls for concerted efforts to prepare… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Calls Grow to Prevent Genocide in DR Congo

Officials have renewed calls to stop the wave of hate speech against Rwandans and Kinyarwanda-speaking communities in the Great Lakes Region. Read more »

Rwanda: UNHCR Boss on Situation of Refugees in Rwanda Ahead of World Refugee Day

On Tuesday, June 20, Rwanda will join the international community to celebrate World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to honour people who have been forced to flee their home… Read more »

Rwanda: Routine Military Overhaul Exposes Western Journalists' Bias on Rwanda

Recently, President Paul Kagame ordered a profound transformation within Rwanda's military hierarchy, dismissing 116 soldiers and a select few high-ranking officials while… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Militia Massacre 45 in Ituri

An attack by militiamen has killed 45 people, and wounded a dozen more in Ituri province in eastern DR Congo, the United Nations mission in the country (MONUSCO) says. Read more »

Rwanda: General Kabarebe in Central African Republic, Meets Rwandan Peacekeepers

Gen James Kabarebe, the Senior Defence and Security Advisor to President Paul Kagame on June 8 arrived in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), for a three-day working visit. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Central African Republic President Touadera Discuss Security Cooperation

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, June 8, met with his Central African Republic (CAR), counterpart Faustin Archange Touadéra who is in Rwanda on a working visit and… Read more »

Rwanda: Army Gets Deputy Military Spokesperson

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Paul Kagame, on June 8 appointed Lt. Col. Simon Kabera as deputy military spokesperson. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Swears in New Defence Minister, Military Chiefs

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, June 7, challenged the newly appointed military leaders to fulfill their new responsibilities by working hard for the peace and development of… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Dismisses Over 200 Soldiers in Major Military Leadership Shakeup

In his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President Paul Kagame dismissed from service Maj Gen Aloys Muganga and Brig Gen Francis Mutiganda. Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Juvenal Marizamunda, Rwanda's 11th Minister of Defence?

In his free time, Rwanda's new Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, 58, is an avid APR and Arsenal fan who also enjoys following and watching Spanish giants Barcelona or… Read more »

East Africa: Secretary General Meets Regional Force Commander

The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Peter Mathuki, on Tuesday, June 6, received the commander of the bloc's regional force deployed to eastern DR Congo, Maj… Read more »

Rwanda: Pentagon Leaks - DR Congo Banks on FDLR to Topple Rwandan Govt

DR Congo's National Intelligence Agency (ANR) supports regime change in Rwanda, according to leaks allegedly from the United States military's intelligence. Read more »

Rwanda: President Appoints New Minister of Defence

President Paul Kagame has in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of armed forces, appointed Juvénal Marizamunda as the new Minister of Defence, replacing Maj Gen Albert… Read more »

Rwanda: Marizamunda is New Defence Minister as General Muganga Becomes Army Chief

President Paul Kagame has in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of armed forces, appointed Juvenal Marizamunda as the new Minister of Defence, replacing Maj Gen Albert… Read more »

East Africa: ICGLR Summit Tasks DR Congo to Speed Up Disarmament of Armed Groups

Regional leaders have asked DR Congo to accelerate the process of disarming all armed groups in the eastern part of the country as part of the essential condition for the… Read more »