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Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Providence Iradukunda, a resident of Mushonyi Sector in Rutsiro District, collects water as her village mates look on.
Featured
Over 120,000 people get stable water supply after WASAC Group repairs nonfunctional systems
Monday, February 26, 2024
President Paul Kagame held talks with the Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, and his delegation which included EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki, in Kigali, on Thursday, February 22, before they proceeded to Burundi. Photo courtesy of Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kiir’s trip reaffirms commitment to EAC-led Nairobi process to avert deterioration of DR Congo crisis
Saturday, February 24, 2024
President Filipe Nyusi commended the work done by Rwandan and Mozamican forces in pacifying Ancuabe District and called on them to maintain momentum in fighting terrorists. Courtesy of RDF
Africa
Mozambique president visits Rwandan troops in Cabo Delgado
Friday, February 23, 2024
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi addressed a press conference on Thursday, February 22 where he backpedalled from the war rhetoric he has whipped up in recent months. Photo/Courtesy
Africa
Tshisekedi backtracks from war rhetoric to ‘give peace a chance’
Friday, February 23, 2024
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Politics
Electoral commission releases elections calendar
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Africa
Rwanda envoy to UN: Solutions to DR Congo conflict lie in inclusive, constructive dialogue
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Africa
Rwanda to France: DR Congo crisis can be over if ‘real issues’ are addressed
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
M23 rebels withdrew from their positions in the town of Kibumba, Democratic Republic of Congo on December 23, 2022. Since early February, the rebels have advanced toward Goma, the capital of eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu Province, Photo Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo’s Rwandophone question: What US govt, SA, Tanzanian leaders have said
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Africa
Minister Biruta, EU official discuss DR Congo crisis
Monday, February 19, 2024
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Security
Rwanda ensures defence measures amid ‘serious threat’ from DR Congo
Monday, February 19, 2024
President Kagame joined Heads of State and Government from across the African continent for the opening ceremony of the 37th AU summit on Saturday, February 17.
Africa
AU today is fit-for-purpose, says Kagame as Ruto takes over reforms team
Saturday, February 17, 2024
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Africa
Julius Malema wants SA troops out of DR Congo
Friday, February 16, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta briefing lawmakers about regional issues and relations with neighbouring countries during a special sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda concerned by UN support to SADC troops in DR Congo
Friday, February 16, 2024
South Africa deployed 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo as part of a regional force from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).
Africa
Two South African soldiers killed in DR Congo fire
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Belgium’s foreign minister Hadja Lahbib has called on the Congolese government to end ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Courtesy
Africa
Belgian FM asks DR Congo to end ties with FDLR
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo on Monday, February 13, accused a government-led coalition of “slaughtering the civilian population” in North Kivu Province. Courtesy
Africa
M23 rebels threaten to march on key town in eastern DR Congo
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
A doctor treats a patient at Masaka Hospital. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health
Rwandans cautioned on infectious eye disease outbreak in region
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to eastern DR Congo. Photo by SADF
Africa
South Africa sends 2,900 troops to DR Congo despite censure by main opposition party
Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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