Kigali, Rwanda is at the forefront of discussions on artificial intelligence and its potential to reshape Africa’s economic landscape, hosting a landmark summit organized by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation, in partnership with the World Economic Forum. The event has attracted over 1,000 participants from 95 […]

On March 24, 2025, Angola announced its decision to cease mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict involving the M23 rebels, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. This decision comes after a series of failed negotiations and external interference that hindered progress. The announcement was made by the Presidency of the Republic of Angola, […]

Angola has announced plans to mediate direct talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels, following a brief visit by Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi to Luanda. Shift in Kinshasa’s Stance? Until now, Kinshasa has refused to engage in direct dialogue with M23, viewing the group as Rwandan proxies. However, Angola’s initiative […]

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is expecting the UN Human Rights Council to approve an investigation into the crimes committed in Goma and other areas in the east of the country following the “planned invasion by the Rwandan army” that began in January, according to government representatives involved in the upcoming debate. Related:UN […]

The March 23 Movement (M23), supported by the Rwandan government, has decided to implement a unilateral ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) starting this Tuesday. This announcement comes as negotiations are scheduled for this weekend, aimed at finding a solution to the ongoing crisis in the region. Last week, M23, along with Rwandan […]

At least 773 people have died and 2,880 have been injured in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to clashes between government forces and insurgents from the March 23 Movement (M23), a group reportedly backed by Rwanda. Related:UN Security Council Convenes as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance in Eastern DRC According to Congolese government spokesperson Patrick […]

At least 111 bodies of civilians, rebels, and soldiers have been recovered between Wednesday and Thursday in the streets of Goma, following fierce battles between the Congolese Army and the M23 rebel group, which seized the strategic city on Monday, a local civil society leader confirmed. Related:UN Security Council Convenes as Rwanda-Backed Rebels Advance in […]

Hundreds of young Congolese men took to the streets of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Monday to protest the capture of Goma, a strategic eastern city, by M23 rebels. Related:UN Removes Non-Essential Personnel From Congolese City of Goma for Rebel Advance The demonstrators expressed their anger by barricading roads […]

The leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Angola are holding private talks before expanding the meeting to their respective delegations. This comes after Rwanda’s refusal to participate in a high-level summit on the peace process in eastern DRC, which led to the suspension of the planned tripartite meeting this Sunday in […]

The health initiative is part of a process that began two years ago, where 17 African countries, including Rwanda, were identified by the WHO as willing to conduct clinical trials. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Rwanda launched the world’s first clinical trial for a treatment of Marburg virus disease. Related:Rwanda: Progress […]