December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Analysts Condemn Tshisekedi's Brazen Tirade Against Rwandan Leaders
Analysts have said that a belligerent speech by DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, in which he targeted President Paul Kagame personally, was uncalled for. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Poland Ink Defence Deal
The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Albert Murasira and Poland's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pawel Jabłoński on Monday signed an agreement on defence industries cooperation… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Rwanda: Misguided Approach to Solving Congolese Problems Only Worsens the Situation - Biruta
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta, has said that the misguided approach to pacifying eastern DR Congo has only worsened the persistent security challenges in the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Inter-Congolese Talks Marred By Complaints About Allowances
Peace talks in Nairobi between the DR Congo government and multiple armed groups could not be concluded on time on Monday, December 5, after some delegates left the negotiation… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: CBS Rwanda Hosts Regional Conference on Intergenerational Healing and Peace Building
CBS Rwanda is set to host a conference on intergenerational healing and peacebuilding in the great lakes region starting on December 6 at Kigali Serena Hotel. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Rwanda: In Understanding the DRC Security Crisis, Distance Is a Factor
The reemergence of the M23 group in eastern Democratic Republic of Cong after a decade of inaction has, once more, raised heated debate about Congo's security fiasco in the region.… Read more »
November 28, 2022
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Nairobi Peace Talks Get Underway
The third round of peace talks between the DR Congo government and multiple armed groups are finally taking place today in Nairobi after being postponed two times. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Rwanda: Rubavu - Governor Habitegeko Speaks Out on Border Security
François Habitegeko, Governor of Western Province, has assured residents that security is well maintained at the borders despite current tensions between Rwanda and DR… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - Minister Biruta in Luanda for Talks
Foreign Affairs minister Vincent Biruta on Wednesday, November 23 attended the mini-summit on the security crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Warns of 'Imminent Genocide' in DR Congo
The M23 rebel group fighting government forces in eastern DR Congo says there are plans for genocidal violence against Congolese Tutsi communities. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Rwanda: New Footage Suggests FDLR Fighting Alongside DR Congo Army
A raw video footage has emerged on social media platforms reinforcing suggestions that combatants from the genocidal FDLR militia are fighting alongside DR Congo army in its battle… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - M23 Rebels Want 'Direct' Talks With Govt
The M23 rebel group fighting the DR Congo army FARDC in the east of the country say they want 'direct' talks with the Kinshasa government. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - Burundi President in Luanda for Talks
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has arrived in Luanda on Wednesday, November 23 for a summit on the security crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
November 21, 2022
Rwanda: Burundian President Speaks Out on Rwanda-DR Congo Impasse
Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who is the current Chairperson of the East African Community, has said he had not established whether Rwanda was backing the M23… Read more »
November 20, 2022
Rwanda: Our Soldier Crossed Into Rwanda, DR Congo Army Admits
The Republic of Democratic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed that one of its soldiers crossed into Rwanda on Saturday. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Rwanda: Unidentified Soldier Shot Dead After Crossing DR Congo-Rwanda Border
An unidentified soldier crossed into Rwanda from DR Congo in the wee hours of Saturday, shooting at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) guard towers in Rubavu District. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Lay Down Arms, All DR Congo Militias Warned
All armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo have been asked to "lay down their arms voluntarily" and join peace talks due next week in Nairobi, according to a statement by the… Read more »
November 17, 2022
East Africa: Uganda Army 'In Final Touches' Ahead of DR Congo Deployment
The Ugandan army is set to deploy troops to DR Congo as part of the East African Community force tasked to restore peace in the country's restive eastern region, the Uganda People… Read more »
East Africa: Uganda in 'Final Touches' to Deploy Troops to DR Congo
The Ugandan army is set to deploy troops to DR Congo as part of the East African Community force tasked to restore peace in the country's restive eastern region, the Uganda People… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Disarm or Be Removed, Foreign Militias in DR Congo Warned
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta, the East African Community (EAC) facilitator in DR Congo's peace process, have agreed that foreign… Read more »
Rwanda: M23 Claims Capture of FDLR Strongholds
The M23 rebel group claims it has captured the towns of Kibumba, Ruhunda, Buhumba, Kabuhanga, Tongo, Mulimbi in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: Kagame Makes Africa's Case At G20 Summit
President Paul Kagame has told the G20 Summit that Africa is representing its interests to address specific challenges that its people face, mostly due to external factors. Read more »
Rwanda: Mediation Between Rwanda, DR Congo on Course - Angolan Envoy
The Angolan ambassador to Rwanda, Eduardo Octávio, says that efforts to mend relations between Rwanda and DR Congo are on course and that his country is committed to finding… Read more »
Rwanda: New Congolese Refugees to Be Moved to Transit Facility
Authorities in Rubavu District have started relocating arriving DR Congo refugees to Kijote Transit Center located in Bigogwe sector, Nyabihu district. 113 have arrived in Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Biruta, Blinken Hold 'Good Meeting' Over DR Congo Crisis
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta on Tuesday morning said he had a 'good meeting' with US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, over the security situation in the… Read more »