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Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal
Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.
July 14, 2026DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict
Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.
June 26, 2026Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over role in conflict - Reuters
Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over role in conflict Reuters
June 26, 2026US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
June 26, 2026Congo, Rwanda head for showdown over Francophonie top job - Reuters
Congo, Rwanda head for showdown over Francophonie top job Reuters
May 15, 2026'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
May 14, 2026Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
May 7, 2026Rwanda's Utagushimaninde becomes youngest to score T20 international century - Reuters
Rwanda's Utagushimaninde becomes youngest to score T20 international century Reuters
March 22, 2026DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US
The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.
March 19, 2026Conservative Anglicans set up a council to lead them, not Archbishop of Canterbury - Reuters
Conservative Anglicans set up a council to lead them, not Archbishop of Canterbury Reuters
March 5, 2026US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo
Rwanda accused Washington's move as “one sided” and politically motivated.
March 3, 2026