East Africa: 'Premature Departure' of EAC Force From DR Congo 'Undermines' Peace Efforts

In his first address to the Security Council, Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ernest Rwamucyo on Monday, December 11, said DR Congo's refusal to renew the… Read more »

East Africa: DR Congo - EAC Army Chiefs Approve Regional Force's Exit Plan Despite Continued Clashes

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in DR Congo has confirmed it will cease operations on Friday, December 8, after the Congolese government refused to renew its… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Military of Cutting Off Supply Route to Goma

The M23 rebel group has condemned the continuous closure of the main supply roads connecting Goma-Rutshuru and Goma-Masisi by the DR Congo Government, citing that the closures are… Read more »

Africa: Francophonie Women Leaders Begin Peace Course in Rwanda

Women leaders from 17 countries on Monday, December 4, began a course that aims at increasing the representation, and meaningful participation of women in leadership roles in… Read more »

East Africa: DR Congo - Exiting EAC Regional Force Says to Hand Over to SADC Troops

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) which began withdrawing from its positions in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, December 3, has indicated that it will hand over to… Read more »

Rwanda: Who is Ruvugayimikore, the FDLR Commander Killed By M23?

'Col' Protogene Ruvugayimikore, a senior commander in the UN-sanctioned terrorist FDLR militia based in eastern DR Congo, was reported killed on December 2, in fighting with the… Read more »

East Africa: M23 Rebels Vow to Retake Positions as EAC Force Begins Withdrawal

The M23 rebel group operating in eastern DR Congo has said it will reoccupy the positions it handed over to the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF). Read more »

East Africa: Regional Force Begins Withdrawal From DR Congo

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has begun withdrawing from DR Congo just over a year since it was deployed to support peace efforts for the country's… Read more »

Central African Republic: MINUSCA Boss Rugwabiza on Need to Build Central African Republic's Internal Capacity

In this November 25 interview, The New Times' James Karuhanga, sat down with Amb. Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African… Read more »

Africa: Kabarebe Urges Africa to Pool Resources to Address Security Threats

The Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, General (rtd) James Kabarebe, has urged African countries to put together resources to address security threats the… Read more »

East Africa: DR Congo - EAC, SADC Army Chiefs to Deliberate Regional Force's Mandate

As the mandate of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo expires on December 8, the Congolese government has informed the summit of EAC leaders that it will not… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Are Dependable, Brave - UN Force Commander in Central African Republic

Rwandan troops serving in the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) are "very brave," Lt Gen Humphrey Nyone, the Force Commander, said on Thursday,… Read more »

Rwanda: Survivor Details Alleged Horrific Violence By Genocide Suspect Munyemana

In her testimony before the Cour d'assises de Paris, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi recounted the brutal nightmare she endured under the orders of Dr. Sostherne… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, UN Mission Sign Withdrawal Plan

The United Nations and DR Congo government have signed an agreement that will kick-start the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Country. Read more »

Rwanda: DR Congo Army Announces 'Divorce' With FDLR

DR Congo's army (FARDC) has announced it will end any ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned terrorist group based in the country's east, and whose leaders are accused of perpetrating… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Rebellion' Beyond Baptism - Yuhi V Musinga's Struggle Against Belgian Colonists

In November, 92 years ago, the Belgian colonists finally decided they wouldn't work well with the then King of Rwanda, Yuhi V Musinga. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, U.S. Intelligence Chief Discuss Tensions in Eastern DR Congo

White House Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines held discussions with Presidents Paul Kagame and Felix Tshisekedi over the security crisis in eastern DR Congo from… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Open to Refugees, Says Govt Spokesperson

Rwanda is an open and welcoming country for people seeking safety and refuge, government spokesperson Yolande Makolo has said. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of 'Indiscriminate' Bombing of Populated Areas

As fighting continues in eastern DR Congo, the M23 rebel group has accused the government coalition of indiscriminate bombing of parts of North Kivu province. Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Reacts to Tshisekedi War Rhetoric

Deputy Government Spokesperson Alain Mukuralinda responded to new accusations from DR Congo that Rwanda is destabilising the neighbouring country's security. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Ultimatums to M23 Rebels Bring Memories of France's Apocalyptic Countdown of RPF in 1991

The ethnic cleansing of Congolese Kinyarwanda speaking community by the government of DRC spells that President Felix Tshisekedi has entered a new and final phase of a full scale… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Meets Top Security Brass

President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, on Wednesday, November 15, chaired a High Command Council. Read more »

Rwanda: South Sudan - Rwandan Peacekeepers in Malakal Join Government Officials in Novel Peace, Hygiene Campaign

Rwandan Police peacekeepers deployed in Malakal, Upper Nile State under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Friday, November 10, joined government officials and residents to… Read more »

Rwanda: Peacekeeping - Rwanda Rotates Police Contingent in Central African Republic

Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Friday, November 10, completed the rotation of its Formed Police Unit Three (FPU3-1) contingent serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated… Read more »

Rwanda: How DR Congo Chose to Externalize Its Internal Problems, Scapegoat Rwanda

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta has deplored and refuted the unfounded accusations continuously being made by representatives of the DR Congo government against… Read more »