Tshisekedi: Peace with Rwanda Won’t Stop Justice for Eastern Congo Victims

President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said that his government will remain steadfast in demanding justice and accountability for victims of atrocities committed in the eastern part of the country, despite the recent peace agreement signed with Rwanda. In his address to the nation on Monday, June 30, marking the 65th anniversary […]

Tshisekedi: Amani na Rwanda Haitazuia Haki kwa Waathiriwa Mashariki ya DRC

Rais wa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo (DRC) amesema kuwa serikali yake itaendelea kusimamia kwa uthabiti haki na uwajibikaji kwa waathiriwa wa ukatili uliofanyika mashariki mwa nchi, licha ya kutiwa saini kwa makubaliano ya amani ya hivi karibuni na Rwanda. Katika hotuba yake kwa taifa siku ya Jumatatu, tarehe 30 Juni, wakati wa kusherehekea miaka […]

President Museveni Welcomes Evangelist Benny Hinn for Prayers and Vision Talk in Kampala

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received international American evangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at the presidential palace in Nakasero, in a meeting marked by prayer and discussions on the role of Christianity in Africa’s development. Museveni emphasized that the message of Jesus on love and resurrection has given profound value to African culture. He said: “Our […]

Le Président Museveni accueille le pasteur Benny Hinn pour des priÚres et des échanges sur le rÎle du christianisme en Afrique

Le prĂ©sident ougandais Yoweri Kaguta Museveni a reçu l’évangĂ©liste amĂ©ricain international Benny Hinn au palais prĂ©sidentiel de Nakasero, lors d’une rencontre marquĂ©e par des priĂšres et des Ă©changes de vues sur le rĂŽle du christianisme dans le dĂ©veloppement de l’Afrique. Museveni a soulignĂ© que le message de JĂ©sus sur l’amour et la rĂ©surrection a apportĂ© […]

Rais Museveni Amkaribisha Mwinjilisti Benny Hinn kwa Maombi na Mazungumzo ya Maendeleo ya Imani Afrika

Rais wa Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, amemkaribisha mwinjilisti wa kimataifa kutoka Marekani, Mchungaji Benny Hinn, katika ikulu ya Nakasero, kwenye kikao kilichojaa maombi na mazungumzo ya kiroho kuhusu nafasi ya Ukristo katika maendeleo ya Afrika. Museveni alisema ujumbe wa Yesu kuhusu upendo na ufufuo umeleta thamani kubwa katika tamaduni za Kiafrika. Akasema: “Watu wetu walikuwa […]

Alarming HIV Rise in Rubengera: Key Populations at the Center of Concern

In Rubengera Sector, Karongi District, there are growing concerns over new HIV infections, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM) and sex workers. The rising spread of the virus has led to the launch of an awareness campaign focused on prevention, including the distribution of condoms and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). According to 2024 […]

Rubengera face à une recrudescence inquiétante du VIH : les populations clés en danger

Dans le secteur de Rubengera, district de Karongi, de vives inquiĂ©tudes Ă©mergent face Ă  la recrudescence des nouvelles infections par le VIH, notamment chez les hommes ayant des rapports avec d’autres hommes (HSH) et les travailleuses du sexe. La propagation croissante du virus a conduit au lancement d’une campagne de sensibilisation Ă  la prĂ©vention, avec […]

Maambukizi Mapya ya VVU Yatishia Rubengera: Makundi Maalum Yalengwa na Kampeni

Katika eneo la Rubengera, wilaya ya Karongi, kuna wasiwasi mkubwa juu ya ongezeko la maambukizi mapya ya virusi vya UKIMWI (VVU), hasa miongoni mwa wanaume wanaofanya ngono na wanaume wenzao na wanafanya biashara ya ngono. Kuenea kwa virusi hivyo kumesababisha kuanzishwa kwa kampeni ya uhamasishaji wa kinga, ikijumuisha ugawaji wa kondomu na dawa za kuzuia […]

UN Chief Welcomes Historic Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal as Key Step Toward Stability

The United Nations Secretary-General, AntĂłnio Guterres, has praised the new peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, calling it a major milestone toward peace and security in the Great Lakes region. The agreement was signed on Friday, June 27, 2025, by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and […]

Katibu Mkuu wa UN Apongeza Mkataba wa Amani Kati ya DRC na Rwanda Kama Hatua Muhimu

Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, AntĂłnio Guterres, amepongeza mkataba mpya wa amani ulioingiwa kati ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC) na Rwanda, akisema ni hatua kubwa kuelekea utulivu katika eneo la Maziwa Makuu. Mkataba huo ulisainiwa siku ya Ijumaa, tarehe 27 Juni 2025, na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Rwanda, Olivier Nduhungirehe, […]

Congo’s Local Leaders Cry for Help After 32 Months Without Pay

In a letter addressed to the President of the Republic, local government leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have strongly condemned what they called a “critical” situation — going 32 months without salaries, unpaid expenses, and lack of bonuses. According to a report by Cassilda Kibondo Kininde, Secretary of the Council of Local […]

RDC : Les bourgmestres dĂ©noncent 32 mois sans salaire et appellent Ă  l’aide

Dans une lettre adressĂ©e au PrĂ©sident de la RĂ©publique, les dirigeants des communes de la RĂ©publique DĂ©mocratique du Congo dĂ©noncent une situation qu’ils qualifient de “critique” : 32 mois sans salaire, des dĂ©penses non remboursĂ©es, et l’absence de primes. Selon un rapport de Cassilda Kibondo Kininde, secrĂ©taire du Conseil des responsables communaux et bourgmestre de […]

Viongozi wa Mitaa DRC Walalamika: Miezi 32 Bila Mshahara

Katika barua iliyoandikwa kwa Rais wa Jamhuri, viongozi wa mitaa nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo (DRC) wamekemea kwa nguvu hali waliyoielezea kuwa “tishio kubwa” — wakisema kuwa wamekuwa miezi 32 bila kulipwa mishahara, hawajalipwa gharama walizotumia, na hawapati posho zozote. Kwa mujibu wa ripoti ya Cassilda Kibondo Kininde, Katibu wa Baraza la Mameya na […]

Fayulu Calls on the World to Help Solve the FDLR Crisis in the DRC

Opposition politician Martin Fayulu has called on the international community to help resolve the issue of the FDLR rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fayulu made this appeal in a speech marking Congo’s Independence Day, addressed to the Congolese people on Monday, June 30. The following day, Tuesday, July 1, the DRC […]

Fayulu Appelle la Communauté Internationale à Résoudre le ProblÚme des FDLR en RDC

L’homme politique d’opposition Martin Fayulu a appelĂ© la communautĂ© internationale Ă  aider Ă  rĂ©soudre la question du groupe rebelle FDLR en RĂ©publique DĂ©mocratique du Congo (RDC). Cet appel a Ă©tĂ© lancĂ© lors d’un discours prononcĂ© le lundi 30 juin, Ă  l’occasion de la FĂȘte de l’IndĂ©pendance de la RDC, adressĂ© au peuple congolais. Le lendemain, […]

Fayulu Aitaka Dunia Isaidie Kumaliza Tatizo la FDLR DRC

Mwanasiasa wa upinzani nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC), Martin Fayulu, ameiomba jumuiya ya kimataifa kusaidia katika kutatua tatizo la kundi la waasi la FDLR. Fayulu alitoa ombi hilo katika hotuba ya maadhimisho ya Siku ya Uhuru wa DRC, aliyotoa kwa wananchi Jumatatu, tarehe 30 Juni. Jumanne, Julai 1, DRC iliadhimisha miaka 65 ya […]

Trump Invites Presidents Kagame and Tshisekedi to Washington After Peace Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially invited President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President FĂ©lix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Washington. Trump signed the invitations last Friday, just days after Rwanda and the DRC signed a peace agreement aimed at ending decades of tensions between the two neighboring nations. The […]

Trump Invite Kagame et Tshisekedi Ă  Washington AprĂšs un Accord de Paix Historique

Le prĂ©sident des États-Unis, Donald Trump, a invitĂ© officiellement les prĂ©sidents Paul Kagame du Rwanda et FĂ©lix Antoine Tshisekedi de la RĂ©publique DĂ©mocratique du Congo (RDC) Ă  Washington. Trump a signĂ© les invitations le vendredi dernier, quelques jours aprĂšs la signature d’un accord de paix entre le Rwanda et la RDC. Cet accord a Ă©tĂ© […]

Trump Awaalika Kagame na Tshisekedi Washington Baada ya Makubaliano ya Amani

Rais wa Marekani Donald Trump amewaandikia Rais Paul Kagame wa Rwanda na Rais FĂ©lix Antoine Tshisekedi wa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC), akiwaalika rasmi mjini Washington. Trump alitia saini mwaliko huo siku ya Ijumaa iliyopita, siku chache baada ya Rwanda na DRC kusaini makubaliano ya amani yaliyolenga kumaliza uhasama uliodumu kwa miongo kadhaa kati […]

UN Congo War-Crimes Probe Halted by Funding Crunch

A UN-mandated Commission of Inquiry into alleged war crimes and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been halted due to lack of funding, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is facing a financial shortage after some member countries failed to pay in full […]

EnquĂȘte ONU sur des Crimes de Guerre en RDC BloquĂ©e par Manque de Financement

Une Commission d’enquĂȘte mandatĂ©e par l’ONU sur les atrocitĂ©s et violations des droits humains en RĂ©publique dĂ©mocratique du Congo (RDC) est suspendue faute de financement, d’aprĂšs une lettre vue par Reuters. Le Bureau des droits de l’homme de l’ONU (OHCHR) connait une grave crise financiĂšre suite Ă  des retards de paiement de certains États membres […]

FARDC Drones Strike Red Cross Plane in Minembwe—Civilians Wounded

The Armed Forces aligned with the DR Congo government fired explosive munitions at a Red Cross relief plane over Minembwe, using unmanned drones, wounding civilians in the process. On Monday morning, this armed faction launched a drone attack on the Red Cross aircraft, which had come to Minembwe to deliver aid to civilians displaced by […]

FARDC Vise un Avion de la Croix-Rouge à Minembwe : des Civils Blessés

Les forces armĂ©es alliĂ©es au gouvernement de la RDC ont tirĂ© des munitions explosives via drones sur un avion de secours de la Croix-Rouge dans la rĂ©gion de Minembwe, blessant plusieurs civils. Lundi matin, cette coalition armĂ©e a lancĂ© une attaque au drone sur l’appareil de la Croix-Rouge, venu Ă  Minembwe afin d’apporter de l’aide […]

DRC Foreign Minister: Peace Deal with Rwanda Isn’t ‘Selling Our Resources’

“The agreement signed on Friday in Washington between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda focuses on peace in eastern DRC and is not about selling our resources,“ stated DRC Foreign Minister ThĂ©rĂšse Kayikwamba Wagner this past Sunday. Minister Wagner made these comments on the national broadcaster RTNC, emphasizing that the agreement must be […]

Ministre RDC : « Ce n’est pas une vente de nos ressources » dans l’accord de paix avec le Rwanda

« L’accord signĂ© vendredi Ă  Washington entre la RĂ©publique dĂ©mocratique du Congo et le Rwanda porte sur la paix dans l’Est de la RDC et ne concerne pas la vente de nos ressources », a dĂ©clarĂ© la ministre des Affaires Ă©trangĂšres, ThĂ©rĂšse Kayikwamba Wagner, ce dimanche. Madame Wagner s’est exprimĂ©e sur la chaĂźne nationale RTNC, […]

Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje DRC: Suala la Amani na Rwanda Sio “Kuuza Mali Zetu”

“Makubaliano yaliyosainiwa Ijumaa huko Washington kati ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo na Rwanda yana lengo la amani mashariki mwa DRC na hayahusu kuuza rasilimali zetu,” alisema Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje ThĂ©rĂšse Kayikwamba Wagner siku ya Jumapili iliyopita. Waziri Wagner alizungumza kupitia RTNC, akisisitiza kuwa makubaliano hayo yanapaswa kuheshimiwa ili kuhakikisha amani ya kudumu […]

Rwandan Water Police Recover Teen’s Body from Rugeramigozi Pond

Rwanda’s Water Security Unit recovered the body of 19-year-old Niyonshuti Michel, from Nyarucyamu I Village, Gahogo Cell, Nyamabuye Sector, who drowned in Rugeramigozi Pond, Muhanga District, on Saturday while boating with three friends. The retrieval took over an hour after Shyogwe Sector officials alerted the Water Police, who assisted in locating the missing teenager and […]

Police Fluviale retrouve le corps d’un adolescent dans l’étang de Rugeramigozi

La Brigade fluviale du Rwanda a repĂȘchĂ© le corps de Niyonshuti Michel, 19 ans, du village Nyarucyamu I, cellule Gahogo, secteur Nyamabuye, noyĂ© dans l’étang Rugeramigozi, district de Muhanga, samedi, alors qu’il naviguait avec trois amis. La rĂ©cupĂ©ration a durĂ© plus d’une heure aprĂšs que les autoritĂ©s du secteur de Shyogwe ont alertĂ© la police […]

Polisi wa Majini Wachimba Mwili wa Kiita wa Mvulana Finyu kwenye Bwawa la Rugeramigozi

Tawi la Usalama Majini wa Polisi ya Rwanda limechukua mwili wa Niyonshuti Michel, mwenye umri wa miaka 19, kutoka Kijiji cha Nyarucyamu I, Seli ya Gahogo, Sekte ya Nyamabuye, ambaye alizama katika Bwawa la Rugeramigozi, Wilaya ya Muhanga, Jumamosi, akiwa amerushwa na rafiki zake watatu kwenye mashua. Uokoaji ulichukua saa zaidi ya moja baada ya […]

After the Washington Peace Deal: What’s Next for Rwanda and the DRC?

The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a U.S.-mediated peace agreement on June 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C. While an agreement between Congo’s government and the AFC/M23 is still pending, expected to be signed in Doha, what happens next after the Washington agreement? First steps before July 27, 2025:Rwanda and the DRC must establish […]

Baada ya Mkataba wa Amani Washington: Nini Kifuatavyo kwa Rwanda na DRC?

Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC) na Rwanda zilitia saini mkataba wa amani uliosimamiwa na Marekani tarehe 27 Juni 2025 huko Washington DC.Wakati bado kunasubiriwa kutiwa saini kwa makubaliano kati ya viongozi wa Congo na kundi la AFC/M23 huko Doha, je, nini kinafuata baada ya makubaliano ya Washington? Hatua ya kwanza kabla ya 27 Julai […]

Azam FC Eyes APR Stars in Major Transfer Talks Ahead of Deadline

Azam FC of Tanzania is in advanced talks with APR FC to acquire the club’s captain Claude Niyomugabo and Jean Bosco Ruboneka, ahead of the transfer window deadline. Azam aims to strengthen its squad to compete with Simba SC and Yanga SC both domestically and internationally. Niyomugabo has been on Azam FC’s radar since he […]

Azam FC Veut Frapper Fort : Deux Stars de l’APR FC dans le Viseur !

Le club tanzanien Azam FC est en nĂ©gociations avancĂ©es avec l’APR FC pour recruter le capitaine Claude Niyomugabo ainsi que Jean Bosco Ruboneka, avant la clĂŽture du marchĂ© des transferts. Azam veut se renforcer pour rivaliser avec Simba SC et Yanga SC, tant en championnat qu’au niveau international. Niyomugabo est suivi par Azam FC depuis […]

Azam FC Yawinda Nyota wa APR FC Kabla ya Kufungwa kwa Dirisha la Usajili!

Azam FC kutoka Tanzania iko kwenye mazungumzo ya juu na APR FC kuhusu kumnunua nahodha wa timu hiyo Claude Niyomugabo pamoja na Jean Bosco Ruboneka, kabla ya kufungwa kwa dirisha la usajili. Azam inalenga kujijenga ili kushindana na Simba SC na Yanga SC ndani ya ligi na pia kimataifa. Niyomugabo amekuwa akifuatiliwa na Azam FC […]

AFC/M23: Rwanda-DRC Peace Deal is Incomplete, Real Dialogue Needed

The Congo River Alliance, which includes the M23 rebel group, has described the recent peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as an incomplete but important step. The coalition made the statement through its coordinator, Corneille Nangaa, in a speech delivered to Congolese citizens on the occasion of DRC’s Independence Day. […]

AFC/M23 : L’accord de paix entre le Rwanda et la RDC est incomplet mais crucial

L’Alliance Fleuve Congo, qui regroupe notamment le mouvement rebelle M23, a qualifiĂ© l’accord de paix rĂ©cemment signĂ© entre le Rwanda et la RĂ©publique DĂ©mocratique du Congo d’étape incomplĂšte mais importante. Cette dĂ©claration a Ă©tĂ© faite par son coordinateur, Corneille Nangaa, dans un discours adressĂ© au peuple congolais Ă  l’occasion de la fĂȘte de l’indĂ©pendance de […]

AFC/M23: Makubaliano ya Amani kati ya Rwanda na DRC ni Hatua Muhimu Isiyotosha

Muungano wa Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), unaojumuisha waasi wa M23, umetangaza kuwa makubaliano ya amani yaliyosainiwa hivi karibuni kati ya Rwanda na Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC) ni hatua muhimu lakini isiyotosha. Taarifa hiyo ilitolewa na mratibu wa muungano huo, Corneille Nangaa, kupitia hotuba aliyotoa kwa wananchi wa Congo katika maadhimisho ya Siku ya […]

Tragedy in Tanzania: 38 Dead, 28 Injured in Horrific Bus Collision and Fire

At least 38 people have died and 28 others were injured after two buses collided head-on and caught fire in the Kilimanjaro region in northern Tanzania. The regional commissioner, Nurdin Babu, said the accident occurred on Saturday evening in the Same district. He stated that the crash happened after a front tire of one of […]

Drame en Tanzanie : 38 Morts et 28 Blessés dans une Collision Infernale entre Deux Bus

Au moins 38 personnes ont trouvĂ© la mort et 28 autres ont Ă©tĂ© blessĂ©es aprĂšs une collision frontale entre deux bus, suivie d’un incendie, dans la rĂ©gion du Kilimandjaro au nord de la Tanzanie. Le gouverneur rĂ©gional, Nurdin Babu, a dĂ©clarĂ© que l’accident s’est produit dans la soirĂ©e de samedi dans le district de Same. […]

Border Traders in Rubavu Slam Migration Department Over Costly Delays

Some cross-border traders in Rubavu District have criticized the local Migration Office for providing poor services that cause long queues at the border and significant delays, resulting in losses as goods spoil or are confiscated, while luggage and produce cross early on bicycles. This came during a discussion convened by International Alert, as part of […]

Commerçants de Rubavu pointent du doigt la Migration pour ses lourdeurs frontaliÚres

Certains commerçants transfrontaliers du district de Rubavu critiquent le service de la Migration pour ses retards coĂ»teux, gĂ©nĂ©rant de longues files d’attente aux frontiĂšres, des pertes de produits pĂ©rissables, et des confiscations, alors que les biens transitent tĂŽt Ă  vĂ©lo. Ces tĂ©moignages ont Ă©mergĂ© lors d’un atelier organisĂ© par International Alert dans le cadre de […]

Wafanyabiashara Rubavu Walaumu Afisa Wan Migration kwa Uzito wa Wakati wa Mipaka

Baadhi ya wafanyabiashara wa mipaka katika wilaya ya Rubavu wamelalamika dhidi ya ofisi ya Usafirishaji ya Rwanda, wakisema huduma mbovu inasababisha saa nyingi za kusubiri, hali inayopelekea mali kuharibika au kukamatwa, hata bidhaa zinazopitishwa mapema kwa baiskeli zinachelewa kutolewa. Haya yalionekana katika mazungumzo ya International Alert, chini ya mradi wa “MUPAKA SHAMBA LETU II”, unaolenga […]

FARDC na UPDF Waanzisha Mashambulizi Mapya Dhidi ya Mai-Mai Lubero: Raia Wakimbia Vita

Jumamosi hii, tarehe 28 Juni, mapigano yalizuka tena kati ya jeshi la Congo na Uganda (FARDC-UPDF) na kikundi cha waasi wa Mai-Mai katika mji wa Muhola, eneo la Lubero, Kivu Kaskazini. Ma jeshi hayo mawili yanaendelea kujaribu kuwafurusha waasi hao kutoka eneo hilo, ambapo wanashtakiwa kwa unyanyasaji dhidi ya raia. Ripoti kutoka eneo hilo zinasema […]

“Buramba Under Siege”: Villagers Protest Illegal Mining Invasion by Armed Group

Some residents of Buramba Village, located in Kavomo Cell, Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District, say they have recently been invaded by a group calling themselves Abanjongo from Kivumu Sector in Rutsiro District, who have come to illegally mine a precious mineral called Beleri. The locals say they were unaware that their lands contained such valuable resources […]

Iran Mourns: Mass Funeral Held for 60 Killed in 12-Day War with Israel

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Iran held a funeral ceremony for around 60 people—including top military officials and nuclear scientists—who were killed during a 12-day war with Israel. Coffins wrapped in Iranian flags, adorned with portraits of the fallen commanders, were displayed near Enghelab Square in Tehran, surrounded by thousands of mourners. The conflict had […]

L’Iran en Deuil : FunĂ©railles Nationales pour 60 Morts dans la Guerre de 12 Jours avec IsraĂ«l

Ce samedi 28 juin 2025, l’Iran a organisĂ© une cĂ©rĂ©monie funĂ©raire pour environ 60 personnes, dont de hauts responsables militaires et des experts en Ă©nergie nuclĂ©aire, tuĂ©s lors d’une guerre de 12 jours contre IsraĂ«l. Des cercueils recouverts du drapeau iranien, ornĂ©s de portraits des officiers tuĂ©s, Ă©taient exposĂ©s prĂšs de la place Enghelab Ă  […]