December 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda and DR Congo Are 'One People' - Congolese Refugees
The Congolese community staying in Rwanda has commended the country's efforts in offering them safety and refugee after fleeing their country, due to ongoing turmoil between the… Read more »
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 »
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 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
East Africa: Summit Calls for M23 Withdrawal From Its Positions in Eastern DR Congo
The Luanda summit on the security crisis in eastern DR Congo has ordered the FDLR, a terrorist group composed of remnants responsible for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
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
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 »
November 15, 2022
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 »
November 14, 2022
East Africa: East Africa's Praying Presidents and Prospects for War or Peace in DRC
East Africa boasts of some unique things. You wouldn't think one of them would be its praying presidents. But it is. It seems in this region we do it more than others. Whether we… Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu Residents 'Not Worried By DR Congo Tensions'
Following the arrival of nearly 100 refugees from DR Congo fleeing clashes between government forces and the M23 rebels, local authorities in Rubavu District say residents are… Read more »
Rwanda: Nshuti, UN Security Committee Discuss DR Congo Situation
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Prof Manasseh Nshuti, and members of the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee led by Amb.… Read more »
November 11, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame, Angola President Hold Talks Amid DR Congo Tensions
President João Lourenço of Angola arrived in Kigali on Friday, November 11, as part of the regional efforts to normalise relations between Rwanda and DR Congo, The… Read more »