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BIZARRE: Rwanda | Mind Blowing Facts

In tonight's edition, a dramatic struggle for control of a throne in Uganda. Also, Rwanda shut down 101 alcoholic beverage factories last month and declared a public health crisis after at least 50 people were killed by contaminated illegal supplies. And Ethiopia celebrates its new year.

France 24

Rwanda planted exotic trees in 1933; 90 years later, scientists found eucalyptus acidified soil

Eucalyptus plantations became Rwanda's dominant forestry crop after initial experiments. By the early 1970s, Rwanda had 23,000 hectares of eucalyptus plantations. Scientists examined concerns regarding nutrient removal and soil quality from intensive planting. Research focused on eucalyptus water use in southern Rwanda's short-rotation woodlots. These woodlots did not necessarily produce…

The Times of India

DRC eyes Jerusalem embassy as Tshisekedi seeks Israel's support

The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem following talks between President Félix Tshisekedi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a rare diplomatic step that could also strengthen Kinshasa's ties with Washington and its access to military support.

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After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda

Shabana Basij-Rasikh leads the School of Leadership of Afghanistan that's now based in Rwanda

The Independent UK

From North Korea to ICE: Photojournalist David Guttenfelder on the front lines in Minneapolis

David Guttenfelder from The New York Times has spent 35 years photographing history around the world. Now, he is documenting it at home. The award-winning photojournalist is known for his work in Rwanda, North Korea and conflict zones across the globe. This year, he turned his camera on Minneapolis, documenting…

France 24

Reported Documents Reveal An Expanding Deportation Campaign. ICE Is Sending Afghans and Latin Americans to Africa.

The deportees were transported aboard three Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights to Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Liberia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone.

International Business Times

New ranking reveals the 10 best wildlife encounters worth travelling for

From mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda to African wild dog safaris in Botswana, here’s what you should be booking for your next wild experience.

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A Dutch court convicts a Rwandan man over his home country's 1994 genocide, sentences him to life

A Dutch court has convicted a Rwandan man of participating in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and sentenced him to life imprisonment

The Independent UK

Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says

Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard, has died in prison after 12 years behind bars

The Independent UK

Europe's obsession with return hubs may not live up to the hype

Five EU states are racing to build migrant 'return hubs' before new rules are put in place, with Uganda and Rwanda rumoured as the most likely sites – but recent cases point to significant legal and practical obstacles, while the actual numbers do not match the expectations.

Euronews

Rwanda’s national pension fund has helped power the economy, but it faces new challenges

Rwanda is routinely celebrated as a growth miracle on the African continent. The country’s GDP growth averaged 7.4% annually between 2000 and 2023, one of the fastest in Africa.

The Conversation

Ceasefire verification mission deploys to eastern DR Congo

A ceasefire verification mission comprised of representatives from DR Congo's government, the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebel group, and observers from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) member nations arrived in South Kivu on Monday. The deployment came a day after the DRC and AFC/M23 agreed on a Switzerland-mediated…

France 24

DRC and M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace in eastern Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the protracted conflict in eastern DRC. It marks the latest step in an internationally brokered peace process that has seen the parties make cautious concessions, without ending the…

Radio France Internationale

DR Congo, AFC/M23 group agree on roadmap for peace negotiations after Swiss talks

Mediators representing the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a joint statement published Sunday said they have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks. The two sides said they had "agreed on the importance of a standardised method for reporting allegations of ceasefire violations".

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The Conversation

Why Canada is effectively shutting down its 70-year peacekeeping legacy

“The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is rebalancing its global operational commitments to better align resources with evolving defence priorities in an increasingly complex security environment. This includes closing Operations KOBOLD, SNOWGOOSE, SOPRANO, and CROCODILE, and reducing its contribution to Operation CALUMET. Approximately 50-60 CAF members currently assigned to these missions…

Fortune

James Chen: What makes a good billionaire?

The chairman of The Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation walked into the World Bank 20 years ago, convinced he had solved a problem affecting 2.2 billion people.

The Times of India

In the late 1960s, a Zimbabwean farmer transformed a dry hillside with rainwater-harvesting earthworks; his wells stayed productive through droughts

Zephaniah Phiri Maseko has become a pioneer in revitalising degraded lands in Zimbabwe through innovative water harvesting techniques. By creating strategic pits and bunds, he has proven successful in retaining rainwater and rejuvenating groundwater levels, which bolster crop resilience even during droughts. Similarly, studies in Rwanda echo the significance of…

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Rwanda in talks with Italy to take in migrants trying to reach EU

Days after Italy proposed setting up a network of migrant reception centres outside the European Union, Rwanda has confirmed that it is in talks with the Italian government about potentially hosting people seeking asylum in the EU.

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Medical Daily

Rwanda's Drones Deliver Blood in Minutes, and the Gaps They Cannot Close Are Just as Instructive

Rwanda dispatches a medical drone every 50 seconds. Reporting shows what aerial delivery solves and what staffing and equipment gaps still leave.

The Guardian - UK

Jacaranda by Gaël Faye review – the limits of forgiveness after Rwanda

This bold family saga explores a search for healing and truth in the aftermath of the Rwanda genocide

The Times of India

In 1967, Dian Fossey built a camp among Rwanda's gorillas and spent almost 18 years there; the population she fought for now exceeds 1,000

Dian Fossey began mountain gorilla research in 1967, facing significant conservation challenges. Her dedicated work established a vital research centre and inspired ongoing protection efforts. Daily ranger patrols and scientific monitoring have significantly aided gorilla population recovery. Community engagement and sustainable livelihoods reduce pressure on vital forest habitats. The Dian…

The Conversation

Burundi and Mali regimes use a common tactic to stay in power: blame an external enemy

Burundi’s president Évariste Ndayishimiye made an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, in April 2026. At the time, Ndayishimiye was the rotating chair of the African Union.

The Independent UK

Amnesty International sends ‘sportswashing’ warning to Aston Villa over new Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal

Aston Villa announced a new sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda on Tuesday

Bangkok Post

Reinventing development finance

Developing economies face a confluence of pressures, each of which implies large investment needs. They must create jobs for rapidly expanding populations, boost resilience to external shocks and the effects of climate change and build the infrastructure required for long-term growth. And yet, with concessional finance shrinking, borrowing costs ballooning…

The Conversation

DRC has taken Rwanda to the world court over genocide again. A law scholar explains what’s different this time

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a lawsuit against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice at the end of June 2026. The 60-page complaint alleges acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes by Rwandan forces and their intermediaries dating from 1996 to the present day.

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