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Congo accuses Rwanda and M23 rebels of mass killings, abductions and war crimes in eastern region
Congolese officials have leveled serious accusations against Rwanda’s military and the M23 rebel faction it allegedly supports, claiming they are responsible for a wave of atrocities in the conflict-ravaged eastern region of the country. According to a statement issued by Congo’s interior ministry on Wednesday, the alleged abuses took place between May 10 and 13…
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South Africa begins withdrawing peacekeepers from rebel-held eastern Congo
South Africa’s armed forces announced Thursday they had begun pulling their peacekeepers...
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Rwanda vs Belgium vs Congo: The Breakup That Could Reshape Africa
In a bold diplomatic move, Rwanda has officially severed ties with Belgium, expelling its diplomats...
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How the DR Congo conflict threatens Rwanda’s multimillion-dollar tourism industry
Rwanda’s $640 million tourism industry is facing potential disruption due to its alleged...
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Check out the top 10 most visited countries in Africa in 2024
Africa has become a growing hub for tourism, with its diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and historical landmarks attracting millions of visitors annually. According to the UN Tourism Barometer, Africa...
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Rwanda: Idris Elba, wife get chance to name baby gorillas in annual gorilla naming ceremony
Hollywood actor Idris Elba and his wife participated in a high-profile annual event in Rwanda, where they named newborn baby gorillas. This event aims to raise awareness for conservation and tourism in...
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‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero, not a true hero as the West would have us believe
Paul Rusesabagina is heroized as the model Rwandan during the country’s genocide. Often, his role in saving the lives of hundreds of people who took shelter from the 1994 genocide at a hotel he managed,...
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After Africa’s Silicon Valley, Rwanda unveils first ‘Made in Africa’ smartphones
Rwanda has taken a giant step in its quest to become Africa’s technological hub with the launch of a smartphone manufacturing plant. Pan-African conglomerate Mara Group launched the manufacturing...
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Rwanda scraps over 1,000 colonial-era laws passed by Germany and Belgium
Rwanda has passed a law repealing over 1,000 colonial-era laws from its statutes. This comes after Rwanda’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs State Minister, Evode Uwizeyimana advocated...
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Rwanda promises African migrants in Libya work permits to relocate
Rwanda has offered African Migrants in Libya the chance to relocate and live a better life. The East African country says it would provide the migrants scrambling for greener pastures in the war-torn North...
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A Success Story of a Rwandan Lawyer Living in the Diaspora
Who Is Lionel? In life we have two choices: to live with our circumstances or to fight against the odds. I (pictured below) was born in Rwanda on December 3, 1992, in Nyundo, a community in the...
