March 28
Rwanda: Responsibility of the Rwandan Gendarmerie in the Preparation of the Genocide Committed Against the Tutsi in 1994
The Rwandan gendarmerie was mandated to ensure public security and conduct preliminary police investigations to identify "troublemakers" and refer them to the Prosecutor for legal… Read more »
March 27
Rwanda: 'DRC Thought the East African Force Was There to Fight Its Wars' - Kagame
In a wide-ranging interview in Kigali, President Paul Kagame discusses M23, accusations of human rights violations, finding a successor, AU reform, and the UK migrant deal. Read more »
March 26
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives More Refugees From Libya As UK Politicians Play Ping Pong With Asylum Plan
On Thursday, March 21, 91 refugees arrived in Rwanda from Libya. They were refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan who had been trying to get into Europe but… Read more »
March 25
Senegal: Senegal Erects Statue in Honour of Soldier Who Died Saving Rwandans
Senegal's President Macky Sall has inaugurated a statue in the capital Dakar in memory of Capt Mbaye Diagne, a Senegalese peacekeeper killed in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
March 22
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, Rwanda Foreign Ministers Meet in Angola
Rwanda's Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta and his Congolese counterpart Christophe Lutundula on Thursday, March 21, met in the Angolan capital Luanda for high-level consultations… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Son As Army Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday, March 21, appointed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
March 11
Rwanda: Kagame, Angolan President Discuss DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço met in the capital Luanda on Monday, March 11, for a discussion on the security situation in eastern DR… Read more »
March 07
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo
Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo took control of Nyanzale, a small town in Rutshuru territory that was a key… Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: Inside Kinshasa's Plan to Hire American Mercenaries to Fight M23
In 2023, DR Congo's authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors from Latin America to fight in North Kivu province, where a government-led coalition is pitted against the… Read more »
March 01
Africa: Somalia Fronts Ex-Minister for AU Chairperson Top Seat
Somalia has formally begun lobbying for its ex-Foreign Affairs minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam to be the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson in what could bring a direct… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DR Congo - Al Jazeera's Sanitization of Killer Militia Needs to Stop
Over the last few days, Catherine Wambua-Soi, Al Jazeera's producer in the region, has enjoyed unfettered access to government-controlled areas in eastern DR Congo, notably the… Read more »
Rwanda: Former Army Chief Gen Nyamvumba Appointed Envoy to Tanzania
Former army chief and Minister of Internal Security Gen Patrick Nyamvumba has been appointed High Commissioner of Rwanda to Tanzania pending approvals. Read more »
February 26
Rwanda: Regional Lawmakers Condemn Ethnic Violence in DR Congo
Lawmakers from the Great Lakes Region have condemned ethnically motivated violence and discrimination in eastern DR Congo, and called on the international community to consider the… Read more »
February 21
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Can Be Over If 'Real Issues' Are Addressed - Rwanda
The Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo, has responded to the accusations by France that Rwanda supports M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
February 19
Rwanda: Govt Takes Defence Measures Amid 'Threat' From DR Congo
The Rwandan government says it is "deeply concerned" by DR Congo's abandonment of the Luanda and Nairobi peace process and the international community's indifference to the… Read more »
February 17
Congo-Kinshasa: FDLR Integration Into DR Congo Army Must Be Addressed - Kagame
President Paul Kagame reiterated the need to address the issue of integration of the genocidal FDLR militia into the Congolese army, FARDC during a mini-summit to address root… Read more »
February 16
Southern Africa: Rwanda Concerned By UN Support to SADC Troops in DR Congo
The Rwandan government has asked the United Nations to reconsider its intended support to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in conflict-ridden… Read more »
February 17
East Africa: Kagame, Regional Leaders Meet in Addis to Address Root Causes of DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame attended a mini-summit hosted by President João Lourenço of Angola at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, late Friday,… Read more »
February 14
Central Africa: Belgian Foreign Minister Asks DR Congo to End Ties With FDLR
Belgium's foreign minister Hadja Lahbib has called on the Congolese government to end ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
February 13
Southern Africa: South Africa Sends 2,900 Troops to DR Congo Despite Censure By Main Opposition Party
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday, February 12, ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo despite objections by his country' main opposition… Read more »
February 08
East Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss Regional Mission for DR Congo
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday, February 7, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for a discussion about regional peace efforts for DR Congo. Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Rwandan Correction Peacekeepers Honoured With UN Service Medals
Three Rwandan corrections peacekeepers based in South Sudan were awarded the prestigious 'UN Service Medal of Honor' in recognition of their unwavering commitment to upholding the… Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: Govt to Support Students Displaced By Russia-Ukraine War
The Government has pledged support for students who were displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war and have since resumed their studies in Poland. This was revealed during the first day… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - UN Force Accused of Aiding Government Coalition Against M23 Rebels
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Wednesday, January 24, accused the United Nations mission in the country (MONUSCO) of providing a government-led coalition with information… Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: Rwandan Lawmaker Calls for Peace in New Song
Deputy Francoise Uwumukiza, representing Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has released a compelling song titled 'Health for Peace', which calls for regional… Read more »