East Africa: Trust Fundamental to Fixing DR Congo Crisis - Kenyatta

Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta, the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led Nairobi Peace Process on Thursday, April 13, met with the United Nations Special… Read more »

East Africa: Regional Forces Verify M23 Rebels Withdraw

A joint bureau comprising the Ad Hoc verification mechanism, the East African Regional Force (EACRF), the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism and the EAC monitoring and… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Opens Exhibition On Genocide Prevention and Remembrance

The United Nations has opened an exhibition titled "Survival and Remembrance: A Call to Action for Genocide Prevention," featuring images and testimonies of genocide survivors from… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Again Asks UK to See Justice Served On Genocide Suspects

At an event to mark the 29th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on Wednesday, April 12, Rwanda's High Commissioner to the UK, Johnston Busingye, once more… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Accuse Army of Abuses

The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo has accused the government forces of violating a ceasefire called for by regional leaders and is instead killing civilians. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Forces Repulses Attack in Kibumba

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in eastern DR Congo on Wednesday, April 12, repulsed an attack within its area of operation by a group of armed men suspected to… Read more »

Africa: Africa Should Up Efforts in Bringing Genocide Suspects to Book - Bizimana

Despite several indictments issued by Rwanda against suspected perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, government is concerned that several African countries have done… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Global Eminent Persons Call for Action Over Genocide in DR Congo

As Rwandans mark the 29th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, two eminent personalities of global reputation have called for 'urgent action' to stop another looming… Read more »

Rwanda: 29 Years Later, Sports Restore Hope for Genocide Survivors, Reunite Rwandans

After the tragic 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, sports are one of the social events that have played a role in restoring hope to the survivors as well as fostering unity in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide - 29 Years Later, Rwanda Remembers

Rwandans and friends of Rwanda all over the world will from April 7 to 13, commence the weeklong commemoration the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi that happened 29 years ago. Read more »

Kenya: DR Congo - Nairobi Process Making Progress, Says Kenyatta

The Nairobi Process on the restoration of peace and stability in eastern DR Congo which was initiated, in early 2022, by former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, and Congolese… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawal From Bunagana

The M23 rebels have started withdrawing from Bunagana, a key town which fell in the hands of the rebels in June 2022. Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan Deploys More Troops to DR Congo

The South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) on Monday, April 3, sent more troops to eastern DR Congo to reinforce the East African Community regional force. Read more »

Rwanda: Ruto Commends Rwanda's Role in Solving DR Congo Security Crisis

President William Ruto of Kenya has commended President Paul Kagame and Rwanda for the 'invaluable' understanding and contribution in resolving the security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »

Rwanda: U.S. Calls Out DR Congo for Collaborating With FDLR Genocidal Militia

The United States has condemned the continued collaboration between DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC) and the FDLR, a terrorist group composed of remnants of those who committed the… Read more »

East Africa: Regional Parliament Urges Ndayishimiye on Permanent Solution to DR Congo Conflict

The Speaker of the fifth East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Joseph Ntakirutimana, on March 28, acknowledged and lauded the vital role being played by his country, Burundi,… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Promotes Over 2,000 RDF Officers

President Paul Kagame has promoted 2,430 junior officers of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF). Read more »

Rwanda: Teachers Decry Lack of Books on Genocide Studies

Teachers have expressed their frustration over the lack of books on the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This history has been taught in primary and secondary… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda 'Very Concerned' Over Possible Genocide in Kivu - Biruta

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta, has said that some international actors are adamant and don't want to recognise the eminent Genocide against… Read more »

Rwanda: The Life and Times of Gen Marcel Gatsinzi

Rwanda's former defence minister, General (Rtd) Marcel Gatsinzi, who died on March 6 in a Belgian hospital, will be laid to rest on Thursday, March 16 in Kanombe Military Cemetery. Read more »

Rwanda: GSI - Towards a More Peaceful and Secure World

The world today is facing a variety of risks and challenges, and human society are confronted with multiple security dilemmas like never before. There are still many conflicts… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Defence Force Mourns General Marcel Gatsinzi

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) is deeply saddened by the untimely death of Gen (Rtd) Marcel Gatsinzi. Read more »

Rwanda: UN Boss Silent on Genocidal Militia But Urges M23 to Respect Ceasefire

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has welcomed the recent engagement by the President of Angola, João Lourenço, with the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23),… Read more »

Rwanda: DR Congo Soldier Fires at RDF, Killed

A soldier of the Congolese army (FARDC) crossed over from the DR Congo and shot at RDF soldiers manning the common border between Grande Barrière and Petite Barrière… Read more »

Burundi: Burundi Confirms Plan to Deploy Troops to Eastern DR Congo

Burundi will deploy troops to the East African Regional Force in eastern DR Congo, on March 4, in line with the roadmap set by the EAC military chiefs on February 9, in Nairobi,… Read more »