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Regional Stability at Risk as UN Warns of Worsening DR Congo Conflict

The United Nations has urged immediate action to prevent the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from destabilizing the region. Speaking at an emergency session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk cautioned that the situation......

Crisis in the DRC: Leaders of Congo and Rwanda hold emergency talks amid M23 offensive

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to meet his Rwandan counterpart in an emergency summit as the M23 armed group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, advances towards the strategic city of Goma. According to security sources, M23 fighters took control of Goma’s airport following......

UN Chief Urges Withdrawal of Rwandan Forces from DR Congo

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and urged them to cease their support for armed groups advancing towards the strategic city of Goma in eastern DRC. Reports indicate that......

Urgent UN Security Council meeting on the escalating crisis in the DRC

In response to the intensifying conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has moved up its emergency meeting to Sunday. The meeting, initially scheduled for Monday, was advanced following the surge in hostilities. Kinshasa, with support from......

African School of Governance charts new path for public policy education in Rwanda

A groundbreaking educational institution aimed at transforming public policy across Africa has opened its doors in Kigali, Rwanda. The African School of Governance (ASG) has begun recruiting students for its inaugural 2025-2026 academic year, marking a significant step forward in developing the continent's......

Mpox Outbreak: Rwanda Leads the Way with Vaccination Drive as Cases Spike Across Africa

In a critical step towards curbing the recent surge in mpox cases across Africa, Rwanda has taken the lead by administering the first batch of vaccines specifically designed to combat this viral disease. This proactive measure comes at a time when the continent is grappling with a significant rise in......

Strengthening Bonds: Morocco and Rwanda Forge Closer Ties at Kagame's Inauguration

In a significant diplomatic gesture, Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing relations with Rwanda during President Paul Kagame's inauguration for a fourth term. The ceremony, held in Kigali, saw Kagame re-elected with an overwhelming majority, securing over 98% of the vote in July. Representing......

Kagame's Extended Reign: Rwandans Vote in Presidential Election

In a move that has drawn both praise and criticism, Rwandans are set to vote in a presidential election on July 15, 2024. This election is expected to extend the long-standing rule of President Paul Kagame, who has been in power since 1994, consolidating his firm grip on the country's leadership. The......

Rwanda Commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide with a 100-Day National Mourning

Rwandan President Paul Kagame announced a 100-day national mourning period by lighting the "Flame of Hope" that will burn for 100 days, the duration of the 1994 genocide. Moroccan Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented King Mohammed VI at the ceremony commemorating the 30th anniversary......