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Rwandan president, Kagame, warns of more fighting if Congo tries to play any ‘tricks’
The president of Rwanda recently disclosed that he is not going to stand for any tricks from the Democratic Republic of Congo, regarding the recent peace deal between both countries, brokered by the United States. To resolve the protracted...

The Dr Congo-rwanda Deal: Now Comes The Hard Part
A new peace agreement offers hope of quelling hostilities between Kinshasa and Kigali in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Richard Moncrieff assesses the tough road ahead as diplomats seek to ensure that...

UN experts say Rwanda supported rebels in Congo and smuggled minerals at ‘unprecedented...
Rwanda has denied any involvement. But U.N. experts say Kigali provided backing to the rebels with an aim to “control the territory of the DRC and its natural resources," using “advanced military equipment, including jamming systems, short-range...

'DRC, Rwanda Peace Deal Entrenches Economic Colonialism'
Kim Heller|Published 6 hours ago 5min Kim Heller The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation scarred by decades of bloodstained battles, is in desperate need of peace. A permanent ceasefire that heralds in lasting peace is the only passport...

UN experts say Rwanda supported rebels in Congo and smuggled minerals at ‘unprecedented levels’
DAKAR – Rwanda provided “critical” support to the M23 rebels' recent offensive in eastern Congo, which helped secure Kigali's access to minerals and fertile ground, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by The Associated Press....

Rwanda restores ecosystems, boosts climate resilience in Nyungwe–Ruhango Corridor
04 july 2025 - 08:27:29 MA/AR 203 Views Panafrican News Agency Kigali, Rwanda (PANA) - Communities in Rwanda’s Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood...

Rwanda To Restore Ecosystems And Boost Climate Resilience In The Nyungweruhango Corridor
(MENAFN- APO Group) Communities in Rwanda's Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Thanks...

Major Rwandan coltan exporter bought smuggled DRC minerals: UN
Mineral trade helps finance M23 rebels, says report 04 July 2025 - 16:00 By Reade Levinson, DAVID LEWIS and Sonia Rolley Rwandan company Boss Mining Solution bought minerals smuggled from rebel-held areas of neighbouring Democratic Republic of...

Global Environment Facility approves $9m grant to support landscape restoration in Rwanda
Communities in Rwanda’s Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Thanks to a newly approved...

Energy America Launches AstroVolt to Power Africa’s Solar Future
Energy America, a U.S.-based leader in next-generation solar technologies and sustainable infrastructure, is proud to announce the official launch of AstroVolt, its global flagship solar module brand, dedicated to accelerating Africa's renewable...

UN names Rwandan firm in Congo mineral trafficking
A CONFIDENTIAL United Nations report has identified Rwanda’s Boss Mining Solution as complicit in purchasing minerals smuggled from rebel-controlled areas of Congo, according to a report by Reuters on Friday. The report marks the first time the...

Africa: How to escape the trap of curative consumption for health production?
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its health journey. While challenges such as shifting global priorities and reduced donor support are significant, the more pressing issue lies within the very foundation of our health systems. At the heart of...

UN Report Reveals Rwandan Military Presence in Eastern Congo Despite Peace Accord
July 3, 2025 Hour: 2:52 pm çThe specter of regional conflict returned to center stage Wednesday as a new United Nations report publicly implicated Rwanda in the ongoing violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), despite a...

Spending on Agriculture Increases 6 Percent in New Budget
1 The government has increased its spending on agriculture by 6 percent in the 2025/2026 national budget, rising from Rwf 222 billion last year to Rwf 236 billion this year. This shows the government’s continued focus on supporting farmers and...
Major Rwandan coltan exporter bought smuggled Congolese minerals, UN report says
By Reade Levinson, David Lewis and Sonia Rolley , REUTERS -Rwandan company Boss Mining Solution bought minerals smuggled from rebel-held areas of neighboring Congo, helping fund an insurgency in that vast African country, according to a...

Eastern DRC tensions: UN points to Rwanda's role in AFC/M23 conflict
The latest report from the United Nations expert group regarding the conflict in eastern DRC, made public on Wednesday, July 2, reignites accusations against Rwanda. The document, indicates a significant presence of Rwandan soldiers – up to 6,000...

Rwanda Commands M23 Operations in Eastern Congo, Says New UN Report
Just five days after Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement in Washington on 27 June 2025, a new confidential report from the United Nations lays bare Kigali’s ongoing military campaign in eastern Congo. Leaked...

Rwanda Accused of Expansionist Aims in Eastern Congo, Days After Peace Deal
Barely five days after the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in Washington on 27 June 2025, a confidential report by a UN panel of experts, leaked to Belgian newspaper De Standaard, paints a starkly different picture...

Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal “Mainly Targets M23” – Trump Advisor Massad Boulos
In an exclusive interview with BBC News, Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump for African Affairs, stated that the recent peace agreement signed between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) “primarily targets...

Unlocking Africa's Energy Future: The Role Of Nuclear Power And Innovative Financing
(MENAFN- APO Group) For many African nations, the challenge of energy access remains a significant barrier to development. However, a crucial conversation is gaining momentum: the pursuit of sustainable and reliable energy through nuclear power....