March 18
East Africa: Joint Statement between the State of Qatar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of Rwanda [document]
Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As part of efforts to ease the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the State of Qatar hosted a trilateral meeting in Doha on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, attended by… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Rwanda Civil Society Warns Western Sanctions Will 'Exacerbate Conflict'
New Times
The sanctions being imposed by Western countries on the AFC/M23 rebellion and Rwanda could derail the ongoing regional mediation processes that are aimed at restoring peace in… Read more »
Rwanda: Belgium Funds Genocide Denial Organizations, Says Minister Bizimana
New Times
Belgium Is funding well-known organizations that deny the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic… Read more »
Rwanda: Senators Back Govt Decision to Sever Ties With Belgium
New Times
The government announced on March 17 that it was severing diplomatic ties with Belgium, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave Rwanda within 48 hours and immediate closure of… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Weigh in On Break-Down of Ties Between Rwanda and Belgium
New Times
Rwanda's move to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium has been referred to as a strong message to the European country, which may be interpreted in a number of ways. Read more »
Rwanda: Brussels' Posture Against Rwanda Is 'Profoundly Irresponsible', Says Ex-Belgian Senator
New Times
The Belgian government's partiality on the conflict in eastern DR Congo and an anti-Rwanda campaign have reopened historical wounds in Rwanda that had partially healed since Prime… Read more »
Rwanda: How a 98-Year-Old Weaver Inspired a Women's Cooperative and Preserved Rwanda's Cultural Heritage
New Times
In Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district, 98-year-old, Catheline Bwinturo is more than just a weaver; she is a living archive of Rwanda's cultural heritage. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Urge Firm Measures to Avert Genocide Ideology Perpetuation
New Times
Experts have called for comprehensive measures to prevent the spread of Genocide ideology, particularly among younger generations who were not directly involved in the 1994… Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: W/Cup Qualifier - Super Eagles' Camp Bubbles As More Players Arrive in Kigali
Daily Trust
The camp of the Super Eagles in Kigali has witnessed the arrival of more players after the former African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, and Bruno Onyemaechi, became the… Read more »
March 17
Rwanda: Who Are the Top Rwandan Officials, M23 Leaders Sanctioned By EU?
Nile Post
The European Union on Monday adjusted the pressure knob to higher levels against Rwanda by sanctioning several officials in Kigali alongside targeted M23 leaders Read more »
Rwanda: M23 Withdraws From Luanda Talks After EU Sanctions
New Times
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), which includes M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, said it might withdraw from the peace talks with the Congolese government, hours before negotiations… Read more »
Rwanda: Kinshasa and Kigali Face Off in African Courts
JusticeInfo.net
Based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Caleb Kazadi has been Justice Info\'s correspondent since 2021. With a degree in International Relations from the University of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Says Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Belgium, As EU Announces Sanctions
RFI
Rwanda announced on Monday it is severing diplomatic ties with Belgium, saying the European nation had "consistently undermined" Kigali during the ongoing conflict in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Has Moved People Into Model 'Green' Villages - Is Life Better There? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
After the devastating 1994 genocide, Rwandans returning from the violence established homes and began farming where they could find land. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Tells Belgium Not Ready 'To Surrender Sovereignty, Dignity for Crumbs of Economic Aid'
New Times
Rwanda breaking diplomatic ties with Belgium is a strong message to the former colonial masters that not all African states will surrender their sovereignty and dignity for crumbs… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Diplomats Will Not Respond to Brussels Summons - Nduhungirehe
New Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said Rwandan diplomats will not respond to any summons from the Belgian government… Read more »
Rwanda: Security Organs' Citizen Outreach Targets Infrastructure, Education, Health
New Times
The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and Rwanda National Police (RNP) have launched the 2025 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme activities, targeting infrastructure,… Read more »
Southern Africa: DR Congo Crisis - EAC-SADC Ministers Agree to Pursue Political, Military Tracks
New Times
A joint ministerial meeting of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has pledged to urgently put to action a joint roadmap to bring… Read more »
Rwanda: Unicef Rwanda, Japan Launch $1.35m Project for Disaster-Affected Communities
New Times
UNICEF Rwanda, in partnership with the Government of Japan, launched a $1.35 million (approximately Rwf2 billion) project on Monday, March 17, aimed at supporting vulnerable… Read more »
Rwanda: M23 Sends Delegation to Angola for Peace Talks
New Times
The AFC/M23 rebels have confirmed that they are sending a delegation of five members to Luanda, Angola for direct negotiations with the DR Congo government, scheduled for Tuesday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Belgium
New Times
Rwanda, on Monday, March 17, announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium with immediate effect, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. Read more »
Southern Africa: Gen Muganga in Harare for Joint EAC-SADC Meeting On DR Congo Crisis
New Times
The Chief of Defence Staff of Rwandan Defence Force (RDF), Gen Mubarakh Muganga, on Sunday, March 16, attended a meeting of senior officials from the East African Community (EAC)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Develops Training Module to Enhance Alternative Dispute Resolution
New Times
The Ministry of Justice is developing a comprehensive training module to strengthen the skills of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service providers across Rwanda, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Asserts Rwanda's Right to Defend Its People Amid Congo Conflict
Nile Post
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has dismissed claims that Rwanda is responsible for the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), citing historical factors and the… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Osimhen, Five Others Arrive Rwanda As Super Eagles Prepare for Must-Win World Cup Qualifiers
Premium Times
Osimhen, the team's talisman, leads the early arrivals, bringing much-needed firepower to an attack that must start delivering. Read more »
