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
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 Conversation · Jul 21, 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 The Independent UK · Jul 20, 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. International Business Times · 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 The Independent UK · 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 19, 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. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 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 17, 2025
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
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Thirty years after the Srebrenica massacre, ‘never again’ is an old and empty slogan COMMENT: As we mark the anniversary of the second genocide of the 1990s, we should recognise that we will never be able to say ‘we did not know’ what is happening in Gaza today, our world affairs editor Sam Kiley writes
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Does Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? Five experts weigh in Trump, who has craved the award for years, sees himself as a global peacemaker in a raft of conflicts
Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2025 Rwanda's Kagame unsure whether peace deal with Congo will hold Rwandan President Paul Kagame said on Friday he was unsure whether a U.S.-brokered peace deal would hold with Democratic Republic of Congo and warned he would respond to any "tricks"from his neighbour.
Cycling News · Jul 4, 2025 UCI President David Lappartient set for third term as the only candidate for 2025 presidential elections Frenchman will remain in cycling's top job as no other candidates stepping forward for September election in Rwanda
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 UN experts say Rwanda supported rebels in Congo and smuggled minerals at ‘unprecedented levels’ A United Nations report says Rwanda provided critical support to the M23 rebels who seized key cities earlier this year in Congo
Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2025 Turning point or pointless turn: Will DR Congo-Rwanda deal bring peace? From critical minerals to M23 and grassroots exclusion, experts weigh in on whether the US-brokered deal can succeed.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 1, 2025 UN halts investigation into rights abuses in eastern DRC due to lack of funding Hit by a funding crisis, largely linked to a cut in the United States' contribution, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been forced to announce the suspension of a fact-finding mission into human rights abuses committed in eastern DRC.
International Business Times · Jun 30, 2025 Peace Deal With Rwanda Opens Way To 'New Era', Says DR Congo President A peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern DRC paves the way for "a new era of stability", Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said Monday.