April 04, 2023
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 »
March 15, 2023
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 »
March 03, 2023
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 »
February 15, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: AU Chief Hopes Nairobi, Luanda Peace Processes Can Resolve DR Congo Crisis
The continent is banking on ongoing regional peace efforts - the EAC-led Nairobi peace process and the Luanda process - to resolve the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, the… Read more »
February 10, 2023
East Africa: Kenya Denies Claims It Encroached South Sudan's Territory
The government of Kenya on Thursday, February 10, denied claims that it has encroached South Sudan's territory arguing that it respects the boundaries of its neighbors. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Calls Out International Community On Political, Diplomacy Hypocrisy
What is happening in eastern DR Congo is far from being peaceful and tranquil if politicians and diplomats continue to avoid the truth, facts, and evidence, President Paul Kagame… Read more »
January 31, 2023
East Africa: Kenyatta Calls Urgent Meeting As DR Congo Situation Worsens
Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's former president and facilitator of the East African Community-led peace process for DR Congo, on Tuesday, January 31, convened an urgent meeting with the… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Rwanda: Congo Leaders Cannot Make Rwanda the Scapegoat - Kagame
M23 rebellion, a showdown with Félix Tshisekedi, criticism from the international community, reception of migrants, but also longevity in power and the Rwandan presidential… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ignored Luanda Agreement - Minister Biruta
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vincent Biruta, on Thursday, January 26, said the Congolese government has ignored the agreement signed in Luanda, Angola, in November… Read more »
January 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Refugees Petition Embassies Over DR Congo Insecurity
Representatives of over 72,000 Congolese refugees who live in Rwanda on Monday, January 23 submitted petitions to different embassies in Kigali, calling on the international… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Rwanda: Busingye Lauds UK-Based Initiatives Supporting Genocide Survivors
Rwanda's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Johnson Busingye, has lauded UK-based initiatives that are working to support survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi, as… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Regrets Kinshasa's Abandonment of Luanda, Nairobi Peace Processes
The government of Rwanda has expressed its concern over the DR Congo "apparent abandonment" of the Luanda and Nairobi peace processes. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Refugees Petition UN, World Leaders Over DR Congo Abuses
Congolese refugees in the region have petitioned the United Nations Security Council and multiple countries over human rights violations targeted at Tutsi communities in eastern DR… Read more »
Rwanda: Preserving Peace Is a Collective Effort - Kagame
President Paul Kagame told world leaders that while peace is the backbone of sustainable development, poor governance erodes stability. Read more »
January 07, 2023
East Africa: EAC Force Hails M23 Withdrawal
The East African Community regional force (EACRF) deployed in eastern DR Congo has hailed the withdrawal from Rumangabo military camp by the M23 rebels as a "critical milestone." Read more »
January 16, 2023
East Africa: EAC Condemns Terrorist Attack On DR Congo Church
The Secretariat of East African Community (EAC) has condemned a bomb attack on a church in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, January 16. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Africa: M23 President Calls for End to Hate Speech to Maintain DR Congo Peace
Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's former president and facilitator of the East African Community-led peace process in eastern DR Congo, has met with Bertrand Bisimwa, president of the M23… Read more »
January 08, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Set to Implement Alternative Dispute Resolution Policies
The Ministry of Justice will on Tuesday, launch the implementation of new policies for criminal justice and alternative dispute resolution. Read more »
December 29, 2022
East Africa: 2022 - Ups Outnumbered Setbacks in Rwanda's Relations With Neighbours
In 2022, Rwanda's regional diplomacy got a boost, with Uganda border reopening and General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's visits to Kigali. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: If You Are a 'Johnny Come Lately', Just Leave DR Congo for Those Better Placed
With the entry of the Kenyan armed forces into the DRC imbroglio has come with media attention from their journalists, bloggers and Twitter mavens back home. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Rwanda: M23, DR Congo Army Hold Talks
The M23 rebel group says it welcomed, on Tuesday, delegates from the DR Congo army, FARDC, for a meeting that took place in Kibumba in the restive North Kivu region. Read more »
December 06, 2022
East Africa: Minister Murasira, Regional Standby Force Boss Hold Talks
Brig Gen Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa, the Director of Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Tuesday, held talks with Maj. Gen Albert Murasira, Minister of Defence and Gen. J Bosco… Read more »
East Africa: M23 Announces Withdrawal Plan, Demands Talks With Regional Force
The M23 rebel group fighting the DR Congo army in the east of the country has said it is "ready to start the disengagement and withdrawal" from its occupied territories. Read more »
East Africa: Inter-Congolese Talks Abandoned Over 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 »
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 »