AS conflict intensifies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame faces renewed accusations of backing the M23 rebel group, which has seized significant territory in eastern DRC. While Kagame denies any involvement, analysts suggest his deep-rooted military and political strategy leaves nothing to chance, reports AFP. A United Nations panel recently concluded that … Read more
RWANDA-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said on Sunday, as M23 rebels confirmed they were in the city to restore order after it was abandoned by Congolese forces. The Congo River Alliance, a coalition of rebel groups that includes the M23, said in a statement that its … Read more
THE European Parliament has called on the European Commission to suspend its critical minerals agreement with Rwanda amid escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The move follows allegations that Rwandan forces are backing M23 rebels, who have intensified attacks in North Kivu, a mineral-rich region. Despite the pressure, the European Commission has resisted … Read more
HUNDREDS of Congolese nationals gathered outside the European Union (EU) offices in South Africa on Tuesday to demand sanctions against Rwanda, following allegations that Kigali is supporting M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC government has accused Rwanda of backing M23, a rebel group that recently seized the major city of Goma in … Read more
GRAMMY-WINNING Nigerian artist Tems announced on Thursday that she would be cancelling her upcoming concert in Kigali, Rwanda, scheduled for March 22. The decision comes in response to the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Rwanda is accused of supporting the M23 rebel group. Tems, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, … Read more
THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda as clashes intensify between government forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group near the key eastern city of Goma. The Associated Press (AP) reports that thousands of civilians have been displaced, while the escalating violence has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead. … Read more
RWANDA has formally launched its bid to bring Formula One back to Africa for the first time in over three decades. The announcement, made by President Paul Kagame on Friday, coincided with an awards ceremony in Kigali, where Max Verstappen was crowned world champion for the fourth consecutive year. Africa has not hosted an F1 … Read more
AS the digital economy increasingly shapes global growth and innovation, the democratisation of access to digital infrastructure has emerged as a critical priority for governments and businesses alike. Finland and Rwanda illustrate how investing in digital infrastructure can transform societies, bridge digital divides, and empower youth to thrive in the digital age. The importance of … Read more
A PARIS court has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of downplaying the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a pivotal moment in Europe’s fight against genocide denial. Onana, 60, and his publisher Damien Serieyx of Éditions du Toucan, were penalised under French laws that prohibit the denial of crimes against humanity. Onana was fined €8,400 while … Read more
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $100 million loan to Rwanda for a transformative urban transport project aimed at easing congestion and improving mobility in Kigali. The project, greenlit on December 2 at the bank’s Abidjan headquarters, seeks to modernise the city’s traffic systems and pave the way for sustainable urban growth. Kigali, home to … Read more