Rwanda's drone blood delivery system, crucial for medical emergencies, faces challenges due to poor infrastructure and US aid cuts, despite plans for expansion with new US support
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are intensifying border screenings, training health workers, and activating emergency plans to prevent the spread of Ebola. This comes as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths and 2,344 cases, complicated by conflict and insecurity in eastern DRC.
Countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo, including Zambia, Uganda, and Rwanda, have intensified Ebola screening and emergency plans as the DRC battles a growing outbreak with over 930 deaths. Regional cooperation through the EAC is strengthening preparedness, while conflict in eastern DRC complicates containment.
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk urged all sides to cease hostilities in eastern DRC amid intensified fighting between DRC forces and M23 rebels backed by Rwanda. He called for de-escalation, protection of civilians, and for Rwanda to cease support for M23.
President Trump, after a NATO summit, boasted about settling eight wars, including an exaggerated claim about the Congo-Rwanda conflict. He also reiterated his belief that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, citing Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's supposed endorsement and gift of her award.
The US has sanctioned Rwandan businessmen and companies for allegedly financing the M23 rebellion in the DRC through illicit conflict mineral trade. The measures aim to disrupt smuggling networks and highlight growing international pressure over the region's mineral wealth.
The US has sanctioned Rwandan businessmen and companies for allegedly financing the M23 rebellion in the DRC through illicit conflict mineral trade. The measures aim to disrupt smuggling networks, with Rwanda rejecting the allegations as biased.
German prosecutors arrested Innocent S. in Hesse, Germany, for alleged complicity in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is accused of ordering 25 Tutsi deaths and personally stabbing a victim while an assistant mayor in Kayove, Rwanda.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the ICJ, accusing it of breaching international treaties by dispatching forces and backing armed groups for unlawful military operations on its territory. DR Congo seeks accountability for alleged breaches of conventions covering genocide prevention, racial discrimination, women's rights, and torture.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is suing Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing Kigali of decades of massacres, displacement, and atrocities in eastern DRC through its armed forces and proxy groups like M23. This marks DRC's third attempt to seek ICJ action against Rwanda.
The US has sanctioned Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery and two executives, accusing them of smuggling minerals from rebel-controlled areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and collaborating with the M23 rebel group. The sanctions aim to curb illicit mineral trade and destabilize the region.
Several EU nations are considering sending rejected asylum seekers to Rwanda and Uzbekistan for processing, marking a potential shift in the bloc's migrant returns system beyond its borders. The move follows the approval of a law allowing EU capitals to establish 'return hubs' in non-EU countries, provided human rights are upheld.
The 54th Venice Theatre Biennale, under Willem Dafoe's creative direction, presents a diverse program featuring experimental theatre, cultural fusions, and a focus on marginalized voices. Highlights include Emma Dante's Golden Lion award, Davide Iodice's "Promemoria," and innovative reinterpretations of classic works.
Sabine Nkusi, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, now leads gender-based violence initiatives for Tearfund. She runs retreats for survivors and "Transforming Masculinities" courses, challenging harmful gender norms and reducing intimate partner violence, with research showing significant drops in affected communities.
Rwanda's Ambassador to Korea, Bakuramutsa Nkumbito, visited Saemangeum to learn about its development status and inspect the site. The visit, part of a cooperation agreement between Saemangeum Development Corporation and the Korea-Africa Foundation, explored potential business and industrial collaborations between Saemangeum and African nations.
A report by the Uppsala Conflict Data Program notes a record high in state-driven conflicts globally since WWII, highlighted by the violence in Sudan's El Fasher, where over 60,000 were killed in days, characterized as bearing hallmarks of genocide.
Un glissement de terrain causé par de fortes pluies a enseveli une maison dans le village de Kigarama, à l'ouest du Rwanda, tuant les parents d'un agriculteur. Le Rwanda est particulièrement touché par ce phénomène en raison de sa géographie.
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, alongside Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Macron acknowledged France's failure to prevent the genocide and stated the monument marks a milestone in reconciliation between the two nations.
France unveiled a new monument on the Seine quays in Paris to commemorate the victims of the Tutsi genocide, with President Macron acknowledging the country's "responsibilities" in the tragedy.
Le Royaume-Uni abandonne son accord controversé avec le Rwanda pour expulser les demandeurs d'asile, un plan lancé par Boris Johnson et critiqué internationalement. L'Italie a également un accord similaire avec l'Albanie.
Au Rwanda, le village de Mbyo est un "village de la paix" où bourreaux et victimes du génocide de 1994 coexistent, symbolisant la réconciliation 30 ans après les massacres. Ce reportage explore la mémoire, l'union et la religion dans ce contexte.
32 years after the Rwandan genocide, France inaugurates a memorial to the 1 million Tutsi victims. The event highlights ongoing efforts to deny or distort the genocide's history, with legal cases against deniers and political exploitation of the narrative, particularly concerning the DRC.
Paris inaugure un monument dédié aux victimes du génocide rwandais de 1994, en présence des présidents Macron et Kagame. Cette démarche mémorielle renforce les liens entre la France et le Rwanda après la reconnaissance des responsabilités françaises.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled the UK does not owe Rwanda over £100m in compensation for a cancelled migrant deportation deal. Rwanda's claims were rejected, with the court finding diplomatic exchanges indicated an agreement to forgo payments.
