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United Nations special envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Huang Xia speaks during a meeting. The UN special envoy has called upon the two countries to “exercise maximum restraint” amid high tensions. Courtesy
Africa

UN urges restraint over Rwanda-DR Congo tensions

Friday, January 27, 2023
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation minister Dr Vincent Biruta addresses the Chamber of Deputies on Rwanda’s relations with other East African Community partner states on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda ready to protect its sovereignty – Foreign Minister

Friday, January 27, 2023
Ambassador Clever Gatete, Rwanda’s permanent representative to the United Nations speaks at an open debate of the Security Council on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo situation remains a threat to regional peace – Amb Gatete

Friday, January 27, 2023
Pictures and footage of Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese being brutalised and killed have circulated on social media platforms in recent months. M23 rebels have on several occasions warned of a looming Genocide in DR Congo. Internet

DR Congo: UN envoy draws attention to 'alarming reports' of ethnic violence

Thursday, January 26, 2023
A Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwanda’s airspace on Tuesday, January 24, prompting Rwanda to take defensive measures. It was the third such incident involving a Congolese Sukhoi-25 fighter jet in three months. File
Security

DR Congo’s warplane incursion an act of war – analysts

Thursday, January 26, 2023
A Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwanda’s airspace on Tuesday, January 24, prompting Rwanda to take defensive measures. This is the third time in three months that Rwanda's airspace has been violated by DR Congo.
Security

Timeline: DR Congo’s violations of Rwandan airspace

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Former President of the Republic of Kenya. Uhuru Kenyatta who is the facilitator of the East Africa Community led Democratic Republic of Congo peace process condemned the deterioration of security situation in DR Congo.
Security

DR Congo: Kenyatta 'deeply concerned' about worsening situation

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Some of the newly settled congolese refugees who fled to Rwanda last week, at Nkamira transit Center in Rubavu on January 23. According to UNHCR, almost 3,000 new arrivals from DRC have fled to Rwanda.
Security

DR Congo crisis: UN re-echoes possible Genocide in Kivu

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Some of the DR Congo nationals who arrive in Bugeshi Sector in Rubavu on November 13. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda shouldn’t be the whipping boy for the conflicts in DRC

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Congolese youth during a demonstration in Goma on Wednesday, January 18. Courtesy
Editorial

Congolese should reject manipulation and seek peace

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A view of Nkamira Transit Centre that was opened in Kanzenze Sector, Rubavu District on Monday, January 16. According to the Ministry of Emergency Management the centre is currently accommodating 670 Congolese refugees. Statistics show that more than 2,900 Congolese nationals had crossed into Rwanda since November 2022, fleeing insecurity, persecution, and violence. in Eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda sets up emergency camp as more Congolese refugees arrive

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Government Spokesperson, Yolande Makolo during a past news briefing. Makolo clarified that Rwanda has no intention to expel or ban refugees as it is being reported. File
Rwanda

Rwanda says has no intention of expelling Congolese refugees

Wednesday, January 11, 2023