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Rwanda open to hosting migrants transferred from Europe, EU lawmakers say - Reuters
Rwanda open to hosting migrants transferred from Europe, EU lawmakers say Reuters
September 30, 2026Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offences appears in court - Reuters
Rwandan man charged in UK with genocide offences appears in court Reuters
September 22, 2026Doctor in court to face Rwanda genocide charges in UK
Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.
September 22, 2026Almonty and Rwanda form tungsten venture backed by US economic framework - Reuters
Almonty and Rwanda form tungsten venture backed by US economic framework Reuters
September 14, 2026Villa 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, 2026'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize - Reuters
'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize Reuters
May 23, 2026'Ebola has tortured us': Fear as outbreak spreads faster than first thought
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
May 19, 2026At least six Americans exposed to Ebola during DR Congo outbreak
One of the six Americans believed to have been exposed is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports.
May 18, 2026How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
May 17, 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, 2026DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
May 7, 2026US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
May 1, 2026US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila - Reuters
US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila Reuters
April 30, 2026DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
April 18, 2026DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US
The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.
April 6, 2026Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say - Reuters
Congo in talks with US over third-country deportations, sources say Reuters
April 3, 2026DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.
April 1, 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, 2026Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa's largest media house
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
March 14, 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