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The awarded night-watchers pose for a group photo with officials during the celebration on Heroes Day, February 1. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

Night-watchers linked to DR Congo armed soldiers’ arrest in Rubavu awarded

Friday, February 02, 2024
Thousands are fleeing the escalating crisis in DR Congo.
Africa

US congressman warns of ‘possible genocide’ against Rwandophones in DR Congo

Friday, February 02, 2024
The three include SSP Hillary Sengabo, and SSP Pelly Uwera Gakwaya, who were both former Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) spokespersons, another one is SSP Olive Mukantabana.
Africa

Rwanda Correctional Service peacekeepers honoured with UN medals

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (L) welcomes Kenya’s President William Ruto as he arrives for the Italy-Africa international conference at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy on January 29, 2024. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Italy pledges new partnership with Africa

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), suspended former president Jacob Zuma. Internet
Africa

South Africa’s ANC suspends former president Jacob Zuma

Monday, January 29, 2024
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Africa

UN appeals for more funding to support Somali security forces

Monday, January 29, 2024
Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General Guang Chong decorates Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), with UN service medals in recognition for their service on Friday, January 26. Courtesy
Africa

PHOTOS: Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan decorated with UN medals

Friday, January 26, 2024
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Africa

Kagame, Doumbouya commit to greater ties between Rwanda, Guinea

Friday, January 26, 2024
President Kagame received President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea for a tête-à-tête on Friday, January 26.
Africa

Kagame, Guinea president hold tête-à-tête talks

Friday, January 26, 2024
Bishop Vincent Harolimana of Ruhengeri Diocese, who is the vice-president of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACEAC).
Africa

Catholic bishops ‘shocked’ by Burundi closing border with Rwanda

Friday, January 26, 2024
President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique and President Paul Kagame pose for the camera during their meeting in Kigali on Thursday, January 25. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa

Kagame, Mozambique president hold talks in Kigali

Friday, January 26, 2024
Presidents Kagame and Doumbouya at Kigali International Airport Thursday evening. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa

PHOTOS: Guinea president Mamadi Doumbouya visits Rwanda

Thursday, January 25, 2024
The M23 rebels accused MONUSCO of providing a government-led coalition with information used to plan drone strikes against their positions on Wednesday, January 24. COURTESY
Africa

DR Congo: UN force accused of aiding government coalition against M23 rebels

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Chief of Defence Forces of Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF), Gen Jacob Mkunda.
Africa

Tanzanian youth being recruited by DR Congo terrorist groups – army chief

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Liberia President Joseph Boakai. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

Liberia President Boakai suffers heat exhaustion after taking oath

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye shakes hands with DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa on Saturday. COURTESY
Africa

Analysis: Why is Burundi doing DR Congo’s bidding?

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye addressing youth in Kinshasa on Sunday, January 21. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda condemns ‘inflammatory’ comments by Burundi president

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, was in Kinshasa, DR Congo, for the inauguration of President Felix Tshisekedi on Saturday. Courtesy
Africa

Burundi president’s Kinshasa ‘gaffe’ exposes his intentions for Rwanda – analysts

Monday, January 22, 2024
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Africa

DR Congo’s Tshisekedi sworn in for second term as police stifles protests

Sunday, January 21, 2024
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Africa

M23 accuses DR Congo army of targeting civilians with drone strikes

Friday, January 19, 2024