Aid, Movements Hindered in South Kivu Highlands
HRW
All Warring Parties Threaten Assistance, Protection for Civilians Read more »
Fresh Attacks Reported in DR Congo Hours Before Peace Talks Resume
New Times
Civilian-populated areas in eastern DR Congo were reported to be under bombardments by a government coalition fighting the AFC/M23 rebels on Monday, April 13. Read more »
Mozambique Relies On Rwanda's Troops to Fight Terrorism - What Happens If They Leave? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, signalling a potentially decisive shift in the southern African country's security… Read more »
Victory Group Raises $15m to Boost Tilapia Production in Rwanda, Kenya
New Times
Kenya-based Victory Group has secured $15 million in funding from AgDevCo to expand its tilapia farming operations in both Rwanda and Kenya. Read more »
Rising Fuel Costs Push Up Food Prices Across Kigali
New Times
Traders across Kigali say prices of various food items and basic commodities have risen in recent weeks, attributing the trend to increased fuel costs driven by the conflict in the… Read more »
DR Congo Peace Talks Open As Violence Shifts to Remote Highlands
RFI
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebel delegates were meeting in Geneva on Tuesday to try to end a war that has devastated the east of the country, as… Read more »
Akagera Aviation MD Patrick Nkulikiyimfura Passes Away At 57
New Times
Patrick Nkulikiyimfura, the Managing Director of Akagera Aviation, has passed away at the age of 57. Read more »
Lower House Approves Rwf500bn Financing to Drive Job Creation
New Times
Parliament has approved two financing agreements worth more than Rwf500 billion aimed at supporting Rwanda's inclusive and resilient job creation through reforms in taxation,… Read more »
Students Outline Key Priorities for 2026/27 Budget
New Times
A group of 30 students drawn from 13 districts has presented a list of priorities to Parliament, urging lawmakers to reflect their needs in the 2026/27 national budget,… Read more »
Rwandan Lawmaker Leads Bid to Step Up Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Fight
New Times
A Rwandan legislator at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has spearheaded a renewed regional effort to tighten legislation against human trafficking, warning that… Read more »
Pope Leo Sets Off on African Tour Focused on Peace and Unity
RFI
Pope Leo XIV on Monday begins his most ambitious trip since becoming head of the Catholic Church, travelling across four African countries with a focus on peace, inequality and… Read more »
New Bill Proposes 5-Year Jail, Rwf100m Fine for Illegal Virtual Assets Trading
New Times
Individuals operating virtual assets businesses without licences could face up to five years in prison and fines of up to Rwf50 million, while companies risk penalties of up to… Read more »
What to Know As 98 Percent of Kigalians Register for Digital ID
New Times
Ninety-eight percent of residents of the City of Kigali have completed their personal data verification and biometric photo capture for the issuance of the Single Digital ID,… Read more »
Former Preacher Lifts Lid On FDLR's Use of Religion to Spread Hate
New Times
A former preacher has revealed how the FDLR militia manipulates religious teachings to spread extremist ideology, justify violence, and sustain anti-Tutsi narratives in eastern DR… Read more »
Ministries Given Three Months to Act On Ombudsman Findings
New Times
Members of Parliament have given the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) three months to present measures to address persistent… Read more »
