DRC: Peace deal with Rwanda fails to address serious crimes committed in eastern DRC

The recent peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda fails to address justice for the victims of serious crimes by not including any provisions aimed at holding their perpetrators to account, Amnesty...

DRC and Rwanda sign a US-brokered peace deal

The foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a new peace agreement on 27 June 2025 under the auspices of the US. The agreement aims to foster long-term peace, and increased economic trade and security. The...

Turning point or pointless turn: Will DR Congo-Rwanda deal bring peace? 

Cape Town, South Africa – Five months ago, with a single social media post, United States President Donald Trump put half a million people in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at risk when he announced the closure of USAID – the...

The long arm of Kigali: Rwanda’s use of organized crime for geopolitical interests 

The agreement signed on 27 June 2025 between the DRC and Rwanda represents an opportunity to make progress in resolving the M23 crisis in eastern DRC. However, the US administration’s success in sponsoring this agreement might prove short-lived,...

DRC and Rwanda sign a US-brokered peace deal: what are the c...

The foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a new peace agreement on 27 June 2025 under the auspices of the US. The agreement aims to foster long-term peace, and increased economic trade and security. The...

Japan lauds Qatar’s role in Rwanda-DRC peace agreement

Doha: Japan has lauded the mediatory role played by Qatar, the United States and the African Union in reaching the peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda. “Japan expresses respect for the mediation...

Kigali Gets $100m World Bank Financing to Upgrade City Transport

5 The City of Kigali is set to undergo a major urban transport transformation aimed at improving mobility, creating jobs, and building a greener, more inclusive city. The City of Kigali is set to modernize its public transport system with the help...

DRC to Sign Mining Deal with U.S. Following Peace Agreement with Rwanda

June 30, 2025 Hour: 2:43 pm President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has announced the imminent signing of a “strategic and unprecedented agreement” with the United States in the mining sector, just days after a...

Structure, sustainability drive DRC mining toward maturity

Developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo show that the country’s mining sector is transitioning from volume-driven extraction to a more structured industry focused on global standards and sustainability. Reflecting on the recent 20th DRC...

Rwanda’s Green Response to a Rising Threat

Munyongwe, Rwanda – Epimaque will never forget the night the earth moved beneath his feet. It was 2019 and the heavy rains had been relentless. As the storm intensified, the ground began to tremble. Epimaque watched in horror as the hillside above...

In Gashora, a small village located about an hour’s drive away from Kigali in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, sits an establishment whose agricultural technology pilot project could change the country.

Kubota, a hand-held walking tractor that uses diesel to till land, plant seeds, pump water and harvesting. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] In Gashora, a small village located about an hour’s drive away from Kigali in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, sits...

Reimagining Global Finance: Kigali Dialogue Calls for Justice, Not Aid, in Climate and Debt Crisis

7 As climate change intensifies and debt burdens tighten public finances across the Global South, a renewed push for justice took centre stage in Kigali. A high-level breakfast dialogue convened by ActionAid Rwanda this June 27, brought together...

African women are key to fighting climate change – these are...

Women are an important and often underutilised human resource in Africa. They've faced many problems historically. Limited access to land, finance, education and decision-making platforms have meant that women across Africa haven't been able to...

Exclusive — Rwandan Foreign Minister: Trump ‘Absolutely... Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize’ for Helping End 30-Year Conflict with Congo Peace Agreement

WASHINGTON — Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe told Breitbart News exclusively on Saturday that U.S. President Donald Trump “absolutely… deserves the Nobel Peace Prize” for his work to help end the bloody 30-year conflict in the...

Cooking with Nuncy Brings Bahamian Flavors to Rwanda in Global Culinary Exchange

Cooking with Nuncy, the culinary and cultural brand founded by Bahamian chef Rico ‘Nuncy’ Neely, has recently completed a groundbreaking two-week culinary immersion in Rwanda. This experience marks a historic cultural exchange between The Bahamas...

How a Northeastern grad student from Rwanda is uplifting Maine’s immigrant communities

Rwandan Northeastern graduate student Germain Mucyo builds community in Maine through tech, mentorship and immigrant advocacy. Germain Mucyo volunteers with Maine Initiatives, a nonprofit that supports social, economic and environmental justice...

DRC and Rwanda sign a US-brokered peace deal: what are the chances of its success?

The foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a new peace agreement on 27 June 2025 under the auspices of the US. The agreement aims to foster long-term peace, and increased economic trade and security. The...

FEATURED: ActionAid Rwanda in campaign on debt justice and climate obligations

Nigeria leads Africa’s Climate Action drive as Shettima Champions Green Diplomacy in Ethiopia

The visit, made at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, served not only as a diplomatic engagement but also as a demonstration of Nigeria’s deep commitment to environmental sustainability and Africa’s collective future....

Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Climate Leadership in Africa

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa’s climate fight during a state visit to Ethiopia, where he joined Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to launch the Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) in Addis Ababa on Friday....