The UN says Rwanda-backed rebels killed over 300 civilians in Congo in the past month The United Nations says Rwanda-backed rebels have killed at least 319 people over the past month in eastern Congo The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
African Nation Confirms It Will Receive Hundreds Of U.S. Deportees From Third Countries The African nation of Rwanda confirmed it will receive up to 250 U.S. deportees from third countries Latin Times · Aug 5, 2025
3 African nations have agreed to take deportees from the US. What we know about the secretive deals Rwanda has become the third African nation to enter into a deal with the Trump administration to take migrants from other countries deported by the United States The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Rwanda agrees to accept ‘third-country’ deportations from the US As many as 250 migrants may be deported to Rwanda under the plan, as part of Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025
Rwanda agrees to take migrants from US in deal that includes cash grant Rwandan authorities say they have reached an agreement with the United States to take in up to 250 migrants, as part of a new deal that includes a cash grant. The move is part of a wider effort by the Trump administration to remove migrants to third countries, and has… Radio France Internationale · Aug 5, 2025
Rwanda accepts up to 250 deportees from the US under Trump's third-country plan Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 deportees from the United States under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Rwanda Bees Being Wiped Out By Pesticides The use of pesticides in East Africa, some sold by European firms despite being banned in the EU, is killing off bees in large numbers and threatening whole eco-systems, scientists say. International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025
DRCongo, Rwanda outline deal on mining, economic cooperation: US The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reached an outline economic cooperation accord during their first talks since signing a peace deal, the United States said late Friday. Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2025
DRC, Rwanda agree economic framework outline as part of peace deal Neighbours agree on terms of economic cooperation in several areas, including energy and mineral supply chains. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025
Robin Roberts reveals the reason for her GMA absence Robin Roberts has been absent from popular morning show all week The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa? Experts warn that ISIL-affiliated ADF fighters may be stepping up attacks to stay relevant, amid regional peace efforts. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2025
'The body is telling me to rest' – No Vuelta a España for Tadej Pogačar as UAE confirm João Almeida and Juan Ayuso as co-leaders Tour de France winner to return to competition at GP Quebec and QP Montreal in Canada ahead of rainbow jersey defence in Rwanda Cycling News · Jul 29, 2025
DR Congo tries ex-president Joseph Kabila in absentia for treason Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila went on trial in absentia Friday on charges including treason over his alleged support for Rwanda-backed militants. Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2025
Luke Plapp plans assault on Rwanda World Championships time trial after debut Tour de France Australian will train at altitude in August to emulate race conditions in Africa Cycling News · Jul 23, 2025
The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025 Africa’s minerals are being bartered for security: why it’s a bad idea A US-brokered peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda binds the two African nations to a worrying arrangement: one where a country signs away its mineral resources to a superpower in return for opaque assurances of security.
The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025 Congo and critical minerals: What are the costs of America’s peace? In March 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) offered the country’s critical mineral reserves to the United States and Europe in exchange for security and stability.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025 Congo and rebels have committed to ending war in the east. Here's what to know Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration aiming for a permanent ceasefire in eastern Congo
International Business Times · Jul 19, 2025 DR Congo, M23 Armed Group Sign Ceasefire Deal The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed armed group M23 signed a ceasefire deal on Saturday to end fighting that has devastated the country's mineral-rich but conflict-torn east.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025 Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels sign declaration of principles for a permanent ceasefire in the east Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels have signed a declaration in Qatar to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025 DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in eastern Congo The declaration has been agreed by representatives of both sides in Doha, weeks after talks in Washington.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2025 UN experts cast blame on Rwanda and Uganda. What are they doing in DRC? M23 rebels take ‘instructions’ from Kigali, as Kampala ‘doubles’ army presence in DRC, says leaked report by UN experts.
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025 East African countries and open borders: great strides, but still a long way to go It’s not uncommon to find a Ugandan taxi driver in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, just as one regularly meets Zimbabwean Uber drivers in South Africa. But there is a big difference. A Ugandan working in Rwanda most likely has a secure legal right to be there, whereas Zimbabweans working in South…
The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025 4 things every peace agreement needs – and how the DRC-Rwanda deal measures up The governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda concluded a peace treaty in June 2025, aimed at ending a decades-long war in eastern DRC. The United Nations welcomed the agreement as “a significant step towards de-escalation, peace and stability” in the region.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025 Rwanda and Russia look to lock in influence as CAR president eyes third term Kigali and Moscow expected to back re-election of Faustin-Archange Touadéra as they seek to shield strategic interests
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Voices: ‘Sensible’ or ‘Labour’s version of Rwanda’? Readers divided over one in, one out migration deal YOUR VIEWS: Our community is torn over Starmer and Macron’s migrant deal, Some have praised it as a sensible breakthrough, while others warn it’s “a drop in the ocean” and a costly distraction from deeper issues like Brexit