Roundup: Get up to speed on the Rwanda-M23 offensive in DR Congo

The capture of Goma, the main city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, last week by the M23 rebel group follows a three-year insurgency heavily supported by neighbouring Rwanda despite its awful impact on millions of Congolese civilians. Morgues …

Rwanda’s mineral trade at risk as international NGOs push EU to withdraw agreement

In a letter to the E.U, a coalition of international civil society organizations and NGOs condemned the ongoing expansion of Rwandan-backed M23 rebels into Congolese territory. Addressed to EU President Ursula von der Leyen, Vice-President Séjourné, and …

M23, Rwanda troops launch fresh east DR Congo offensive

The M23 and Rwandan forces on Wednesday launched a new offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, seizing a mining town in South Kivu province, as they resumed their advance towards the regional capital Bukavu. Just days after capturing the …

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles get dates for Rwanda, Zimbabwe matches

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Amavubi of Rwanda in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday five encounter on Friday, March 21, 2025. The match will take staged at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium. The three-time African champions will face the …

G7 members condemn Rwanda backed offensive in East Congo and attack on UN peacekeeping effort

Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:24 UTC “G7 Foreign Ministers call for the rapid, safe and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians and reiterate humanitarian personnel must be provided assurances of safety. Seven foreign ministers gave a …

DRC: Rwanda-backed rebels who seized Goma city declare unilateral ceasefire

The Rwanda-backed rebels who seized eastern Congo's key city of Goma announced a unilateral ceasefire in the region on Monday, February 3, for humanitarian reasons, following calls for a safe corridor for aid and hundreds of thousands of displaced …

Bayern Munich and Rwanda: Why is sponsorship controversial?

Why is Bayern's relationship with Rwanda in the news? Though a unilateral ceasefire was announced on Tuesday, a deadly conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has seen the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 recently capture the Congolese border …

Iterambere Fund to list on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Why is Rwanda throwing its weight around Africa?

Federico Donelli Rwanda is one of Africa’s geographically smallest countries. However, its foreign policy, whose hallmark is military diplomacy, has attracted international attention. Military diplomacy refers to activities carried out by representatives …

World Cup Qualifiers: Dates For Super Eagles’ Clashes Against Rwanda, Zimbabwe Revealed

The Super Eagles are set to face Rwanda in an away match on March 17, followed by a home game against Zimbabwe on March 24. This marks the beginning of a vital period for the team under the guidance of new head coach Éric Chelle. Both opponents are well …