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France drops genocide probe against widow of former Rwandan president Habyarimana

French judicial authorities have closed the investigation against the widow of Rwanda's former president Juvenal Habyarimana into claims she played a role in the country's 1994 genocide, without pressing any charges against her, several sources close to the case told French news agency AFP.

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What the last Trump presidency can teach us about fighting back

History shows that if western governments mount a defense, the human rights movement will survive this rough patch

The Guardian - US

Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes?

The former leader is accused of allying with the rebel M23 group, active in the country’s east.

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DR Congo government, M23 make joint declaration to work towards ceasefire

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have jointly pledged to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work towards a permanent truce. The surprise announcement follows the latest round of talks in Doha mediated by Qatar.

Radio France Internationale

Critical raw materials set to be a key lever in global trade war

As global trade tensions intensify, the increasing demand for elements from the lesser known corners of the periodic table is making them an increasingly important piece on the new geopolitical chess board.

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Rwanda marks 1994 genocide amid tensions over M23 rebellion in DRC

Rwanda is commemorating the 1994 genocide, in which 800,000 people, most of them from the Tutsi ethnic group, were massacred by Hutu militias. But this year the event is marked by tensions over Rwanda's alleged support of the M23 rebel group in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Radio France Internationale

Study says more women than men in Africa will likely lose outsourcing tasks to AI

A new report says that more women than men working in Africa’s outsourcing sector will likely see their tasks in the workplace replaced by automation and artificial intelligence by 2030

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Rwanda and Belgium are at odds over the DRC: what’s led to the latest low point

Rwanda’s foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium had suspended foreign aid to Rwanda. At the root of this diplomatic fallout is the resurgence of the rebel group, March 23 Movement (M23), which has…

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Angola flags desire to step down as mediator in eastern DRC conflict

Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between government forces and the M23 rebel group in order to focus on its presidency of the African Union (AU).

Radio France Internationale

Uganda: the quiet power in the eastern DRC conflict

Uganda's role in eastern DR Congo has largely gone under the radar during recent violence but its complex approach aims to secure long-standing security and economic interests in the mineral-rich area, experts say.

Radio France Internationale

Thousands without lifesaving aid in DRC, says UN agency

Thousands are without lifesaving aid in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo due to critical funding gaps, the United Nations Refugee agency says.

Radio France Internationale

M23 Fighters Seize Key DR Congo Town Despite Ceasefire Bid

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has taken control of the mining hub of Walikale in DR Congo, local sources said Thursday, despite attempts to broker a ceasefire this week.

International Business Times

AU welcomes Doha talks between DR Congo and Rwanda leaders

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame, met in Doha on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Tshisekedi and Kagame meet in Qatar for crisis talks on eastern DRC

The face-to-face meeting between Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame took place on Tuesday in Qatar, mediated by the emir, in an attempt to find a solution to the security crisis in eastern DRC.

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Uganda: The Quiet Power In The Eastern DRC Conflict

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Rwanda, DRC Presidents Hold Surprise Ceasefire Talks In Qatar

The presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo have expressed their support for a ceasefire after holding surprise talks in Qatar, hours after peace talks in Angola failed.

Al Jazeera

Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC

The three countries call for ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ in eastern DRC.

Al Jazeera

Rwanda severs diplomatic ties with Belgium

Belgium responds by saying Rwandan diplomats no longer welcome as ties fray over respective roles in the DRC conflict.

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Why does DRC want a Ukraine-like minerals deal with Trump, amid conflict?

The DRC appears to be angling for the US to deploy boots on the ground, in a bid to contain armed conflict.

Radio France Internationale

PSG fans' petition keeps spotlight on Rwanda's role in DRC and cash to top clubs

Fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has thrown into sharp focus sponsorship deals involving the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the French football champions Paris Saint-Germain as well as Bayern Munich and Arsenal.

Al Jazeera

‘People need a break’: DRC conflict reignites dark memories of Congo wars

Is a deadly past replaying for Congolese as M23 rebels march on Kinshasa amid presence of Rwandan and Ugandan troops?

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U.K. Punishes Rwanda Over Alleged Support Of Congo Rebels

The United Kingdom imposes sanctions on Rwanda for alleged support of rebels in Congo, affecting aid and trade. Conflict in eastern Congo poses a broader r...

The Independent UK

UK suspends some financial aid to Rwanda over violence in eastern Congo as rebels dig in

U.K. authorities are punishing Rwanda over its support of the rebels who now control two major cities in eastern Congo

The Independent UK

Why rebels have seized two cities in troubled DR Congo

Here’s how we got here, and whether this could escalate further

The Guardian - UK

Arsenal accused of snub to DRC minister over ‘bloodstained’ Visit Rwanda deal

Exclusive: Foreign minister says she sought meeting with the north London Premier League club to discuss sponsorship by country accused of aiding armed rebels

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