Hope for Rwanda-Burundi Diplomatic Reconciliation Fades After Controversial Appointment

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Hopes of reviving good relations between Rwanda and Burundi have once again dwindled after Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye appointed a new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Edouard Bizimana, a man many describe as deeply divisive and ethnically biased—traits increasingly seen among some leaders in the Great Lakes region. On August 5, 2025, President Ndayishimiye reshuffled […]

Le Rêve de Réconciliation Rwanda-Burundi Ébranlé par une Nomination Contestée

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L’espoir de raviver les relations diplomatiques entre le Rwanda et le Burundi s’amenuise après la nomination par le prĂ©sident Evariste Ndayishimiye d’un nouveau ministre des Affaires Ă©trangères, le Dr Edouard Bizimana, que beaucoup dĂ©crivent comme un homme clivant et imprĂ©gnĂ© d’idĂ©ologies ethniques, un profil de plus en plus visible chez certains dirigeants de la rĂ©gion […]

Kitona Operation: Rwanda’s Daring Strike That Shook Central Africa

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The Kitona Operation, also known as OpĂ©ration Kitona, was one of the boldest military operations conducted by the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), alongside Uganda, at the beginning of the Second Congo War in 1998. This operation marked a turning point in Central Africa’s geopolitics and demonstrated Rwanda’s growing military prowess. Background Following the end of […]

Opération Kitona : Le Coup Audacieux du Rwanda qui a Ébranlé l’Afrique Centrale

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Dans l’histoire tumultueuse de l’Afrique centrale, rares sont les Ă©vĂ©nements qui ont autant captivĂ© l’attention que l’opĂ©ration Kitona. En aoĂ»t 1998, au dĂ©but de la Deuxième Guerre du Congo, le Rwanda a exĂ©cutĂ© une manĹ“uvre militaire audacieuse qui a dĂ©fiĂ© les probabilitĂ©s et redĂ©fini la guerre moderne sur le continent africain. 🔵 Le Contexte : […]

Operesheni Kitona: Shambulio la Kushtukiza la Rwanda Lililotikisa Afrika ya Kati

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Rwanda yateketeza kambi ya kijeshi ya Kitona kwa dakika 20 tu, huku wanajeshi wake wakiwasili kwa ndege kutoka Kigali hadi kaskazini-magharibi mwa DRC Operesheni Kitona ni moja ya mashambulizi ya kijeshi ya kushangaza na ya kijasiri zaidi kuwahi kufanywa barani Afrika. Ilifanyika mnamo Agosti 1998, wakati Rwanda, ikishirikiana na Uganda, ilianzisha mashambulio ya haraka dhidi […]

M23 Leader Denounces UN Allegations of Massacres in Rutshuru as Propaganda

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Bertrand Bisimwa, President of the M23 rebel movement, has strongly rejected accusations by the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO), which recently alleged that the group killed 169 civilians in Rutshuru, DRC. Speaking to Reuters, Bisimwa said these allegations are based on unverified claims from a known FDLR member named Mulumba. He criticized the […]

Le Chef du M23 DĂ©ment les Accusations de Massacre Ă  Rutshuru: “Une Propagande Pure”

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Bertrand Bisimwa, PrĂ©sident du mouvement rebelle M23, a rejetĂ© catĂ©goriquement les accusations du Bureau Conjoint des Nations Unies aux Droits de l’Homme (BCNUDH) concernant le meurtre de 169 civils Ă  Rutshuru. S’adressant Ă  Reuters, Bisimwa a affirmĂ© que ces allĂ©gations reposaient sur les dĂ©clarations d’un certain Mulumba, connu pour ĂŞtre membre du FDLR. Il a […]

Kiongozi wa M23 Akanusha Tuhuma za Mauaji Rutshuru: “Ni Propaganda Tu”

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Bertrand Bisimwa, Rais wa kundi la waasi la M23, amekanusha vikali tuhuma za Ofisi ya Pamoja ya Haki za Binadamu ya Umoja wa Mataifa (UNJHRO), zilizodai kuwa M23 waliua raia 169 huko Rutshuru, mashariki mwa DRC. Akizungumza na Reuters, Bisimwa alisema tuhuma hizo zilitokana na taarifa za mtu anayejulikana kama Mulumba, msemaji wa FDLR, na […]

Botswana to Build $1 Billion “Kalahari Smart City” in the Desert

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Botswana is planning to construct a $1 billion Dubai-style digital city called the Kalahari City, located in the desert. The Kalahari City is envisioned as a special economic zone, featuring a 300 MW solar energy plant, a sustainable water supply network, and eco-friendly infrastructure designs. Kalahari City will be a technology hub hosting fintech companies, […]

Botswana lancera une “CitĂ© du Kalahari” numĂ©rique Ă  un milliard de dollars dans le dĂ©sert

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Le Botswana prĂ©voit de construire une citĂ© numĂ©rique d’un milliard de dollars, inspirĂ©e de DubaĂŻ, appelĂ©e CitĂ© du Kalahari, situĂ©e en plein dĂ©sert. Cette ville servira de zone Ă©conomique spĂ©ciale, comprenant une centrale solaire de 300 MW, un rĂ©seau d’approvisionnement en eau durable et des infrastructures respectueuses de l’environnement. La CitĂ© du Kalahari deviendra un […]

Botswana Yajenga Mji wa Kidijitali wa Kalahari wa Dola Bilioni 1 Katika Jangwa

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Botswana inapanga kujenga mji wa kidijitali wa dola bilioni 1 unaoitwa Kalahari City katika jangwa, ukiigwa mfano wa Dubai. Mji huo utakuwa eneo maalum la kiuchumi, ukijumuisha kiwanda cha nishati ya jua cha 300 MW, mtandao wa maji endelevu, na miundombinu rafiki kwa mazingira. Mji wa Kalahari utakuwa kitovu cha teknolojia, ukiwa na makampuni ya […]

Rwandan Military Honors Retired Veterans with 15-Year Strong Farewell Ceremony

On Monday, July 28, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officially bid farewell—for the 13th time—to soldiers entering retirement or completing their service contracts, in gratitude for their dedicated service to the nation. According to RDF, the ceremony honored officers of all ranks: Generals, Senior Officers (from Major to Colonel), Junior Officers, and other soldiers. The […]

15ᵉ Tournée d’Hommage : L’armée rwandaise honore ses retraités pour leur service exceptionnel

Lundi 28 juillet, l’armĂ©e rwandaise (RDF) a organisĂ©, pour la 13ᵉ fois, une cĂ©rĂ©monie de dĂ©part Ă  la retraite ou Ă  la fin de contrat pour ses soldats, en reconnaissance de leur travail remarquable au service de la nation. D’après le communiquĂ© de la RDF, il s’agissait d’officiers de tous grades : gĂ©nĂ©raux, officiers supĂ©rieurs […]

Les États-Unis Déconseillent de Voyager Près de la Frontière Rwanda–RDC en Raison du Risque de Conflit

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Les États-Unis d’AmĂ©rique ont averti leurs citoyens d’éviter de se rendre dans les zones du Rwanda situĂ©es Ă  la frontière avec la RĂ©publique DĂ©mocratique du Congo (RDC), en raison du risque d’un Ă©ventuel dĂ©clenchement de combats dans les environs. Dans un avis de voyage publiĂ© le 16 juillet, Washington a classĂ© les districts de Rubavu […]

Tragedy in Burundi: Mother Kills Her 3-Year-Old Son in a Mental Breakdown

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A horrific act of violence shocked the village of Kirinzi, in Mugina Commune (Bujumbura Province), Burundi, during the night of July 20 to 21, when a 3-year-old boy was killed by his own mother with a machete. Reports say she suffered a mental breakdown after a recent separation from the child’s father. On Monday morning, […]

Drame au Burundi : Une mère tue son fils de 3 ans après une crise mentale

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Un acte de violence sans prĂ©cĂ©dent a secouĂ© le village de Kirinzi, dans la commune de Mugina (province de Bujumbura), au Burundi, dans la nuit du 20 au 21 juillet, lorsqu’un enfant de trois ans a Ă©tĂ© tuĂ© Ă  la machette par sa propre mère. Cette dernière aurait Ă©tĂ© victime d’un trouble mental après une […]

A$AP Rocky Spotted in Wheelchair After Exhausting Tour, Sparks Health Concerns

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American rapper A$AP Rocky, known for his big impact in Hip Hop and as the husband of Rihanna, was publicly seen in a wheelchair covered with a blanket, escorted by his security team who helped him into his custom Hummer vehicle in West Hollywood. According to TMZ, this happened after Rocky returned to the United […]

A$AP Rocky Aonekana Akiwa Kwenye Kiti cha Magurudumu: Wasiwasi Wazuka Kuhusu Afya Yake

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Msanii mashuhuri wa muziki wa Hip Hop kutoka Marekani, A$AP Rocky, ambaye pia ni mume wa Rihanna, ameonekana hadharani akiwa kwenye kiti cha magurudumu, amefunikwa kwa kitambaa na akisindikizwa na walinzi wake waliomsaidia kuingia kwenye gari lake la kifahari aina ya Hummer huko West Hollywood. Kwa mujibu wa TMZ, tukio hili limetokea baada ya Rocky […]

Une Première en Europe : Des Soldats Israéliens Interrogés en Belgique pour Crimes de Guerre à Gaza

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C’est une première en Europe. Le dimanche 20 juillet, deux soldats israĂ©liens ont Ă©tĂ© interrogĂ©s par la justice belge dans le cadre d’une enquĂŞte pour crimes de guerre, gĂ©nocide et autres actes prĂ©sumĂ©s commis Ă  Gaza. Ces soldats ont Ă©tĂ© arrĂŞtĂ©s par la police belge alors qu’ils assistaient Ă  un festival de musique Ă©lectronique près […]

Mara ya Kwanza Ulaya: Wanajeshi wa Israel Wahojiwa Nchini Ubelgiji Kuhusu Uhalifu wa Vita Gaza

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Kwa mara ya kwanza barani Ulaya, siku ya Jumapili, tarehe 20 Julai, wanajeshi wawili wa Israel walihojiwa na mahakama za Ubelgiji kuhusu uchunguzi unaoendelea wa madai ya uhalifu wa vita, mauaji ya halaiki, na vitendo vingine wanavyoshukiwa kutekeleza Gaza. Wanajeshi hao walikamatwa na polisi wa Ubelgiji walipokuwa wakihudhuria tamasha la muziki wa elektroniki karibu na […]

Pope Leo XIV Urges Ceasefire in Gaza After Church Attack Kills Three

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Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, has called for an end to the war in Gaza, saying it continues to claim many lives, especially civilians. The Gaza conflict has for some time now pitted the Israeli Defense Forces against the Hamas group. In recent days, Israeli forces shelled a church located […]

Papa Léon XIV Ataka Vita Gaza Vikome Baada ya Kanisa Kushambuliwa

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Kiongozi wa Kanisa Katoliki duniani, Papa LĂ©on XIV, ametoa wito wa kusitishwa kwa vita vinavyoendelea huko Gaza, akisema vinaendelea kuua watu wengi, hasa raia wa kawaida. Vita vya Gaza vimekuwa kati ya Jeshi la Israel na kikundi cha Hamas. Hivi karibuni, jeshi la Israel lilishambulia kanisa lililoko katika eneo la Gaza, ambapo watu watatu waliuawa […]

Shocking Tragedy in Burundi: Waiter Dies After Beating by Judge and Police Officers

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A young waiter died two days after being severely beaten by two police officers and a judge. The tragedy occurred on July 16 in Tangara Commune, Butanyerera Province, northern Burundi. The three government employees were arrested and detained in Ngozi. Multiple eyewitnesses say the incident happened in a local restaurant where Donatien Nduwimana worked as […]

Mshtuko Burundi: Kijana Mseremala Afariki Baada ya Kupigwa na Hakimu na Polisi Wawili

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Kijana mmoja mseremala alifariki dunia siku mbili baada ya kupigwa vibaya na polisi wawili pamoja na hakimu. Tukio hilo la kusikitisha lilitokea tarehe 16 Julai katika komini ya Tangara, mkoa wa Butanyerera, kaskazini mwa Burundi. Watumishi hao watatu wa serikali walikamatwa na kuwekwa kizuizini Ngozi. Mashahidi kadhaa wamesema tukio hilo lilitokea katika mgahawa mmoja ambapo […]

Like Father, Like Son: Muhoozi’s Firstborn Joins the Ugandan Army

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The Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that his firstborn son, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, has followed in his footsteps by joining the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Through his X (formerly Twitter) account, Muhoozi revealed that after enlisting in the UPDF, Ruhamya was given the rank of Private, the lowest in […]

Telle père, tel fils : L’aîné de Muhoozi rejoint l’armée ougandaise

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Le chef des forces de dĂ©fense de l’Ouganda, le gĂ©nĂ©ral Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a annoncĂ© que son fils aĂ®nĂ©, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, a suivi ses traces en rejoignant l’armĂ©e ougandaise (UPDF). Dans un message publiĂ© sur son compte X (anciennement Twitter), Muhoozi a indiquĂ© que Ruhamya, après avoir intĂ©grĂ© l’UPDF, a reçu le grade de « Private […]

Kama Baba Ndivyo Mwana: Mwana wa Kwanza wa Muhoozi Ajiunga na Jeshi la Uganda

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Kamanda Mkuu wa Jeshi la Uganda, Jenerali Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ametangaza kuwa mtoto wake wa kwanza, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, amejiunga na Jeshi la Ulinzi la Wananchi wa Uganda (UPDF), kufuata nyayo za baba yake. Kupitia ukurasa wake wa X (zamani Twitter), Muhoozi alieleza kuwa baada ya kujiunga na UPDF, Ruhamya alipokea cheo cha Private, ambacho ni cheo […]

Influencer Burikantu Arrested for Illegally Detaining Women in His House

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The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Mwitende Abdoulkarim, widely known on social media as Burikantu, on suspicion of unlawful detention. According to RIB, on July 20, 2025, Burikantu locked in young women who had visited his home in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, refusing to let them leave unless they first paid him back for […]

L’influenceur Burikantu arrĂŞtĂ© pour sĂ©questration illĂ©gale de jeunes femmes

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L’Office Rwandais d’Investigation (RIB) a arrĂŞtĂ© Mwitende Abdoulkarim, cĂ©lèbre sur les rĂ©seaux sociaux sous le nom de Burikantu, soupçonnĂ© de sĂ©questration illĂ©gale. Selon la RIB, le 20 juillet 2025, Burikantu aurait enfermĂ© chez lui Ă  Kinyinya, dans le district de Gasabo, des jeunes femmes venues lui rendre visite, leur interdisant de sortir tant qu’elles ne […]

Mshawishi Burikantu Akamatwa kwa Kuwafungia Wanawake Kinyume cha Sheria

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Idara ya Upelelezi ya Rwanda (RIB) imemkamata Mwitende Abdoulkarim, anayejulikana sana kwenye mitandao ya kijamii kama Burikantu, kwa tuhuma za kuwafungia wanawake kinyume cha sheria. Kwa mujibu wa RIB, mnamo tarehe 20 Julai 2025, Burikantu aliwafungia wanawake waliomtembelea nyumbani kwake katika eneo la Kinyinya, Wilaya ya Gasabo, na kuwazuia wasiondoke hadi walipomlipa pesa alizodai alitumia […]

Young Gabonese Talent Ndong Mengue Arrives in Kigali for Trial at Rayon Sports

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Ndong Mengue Chancelor, an 18-year-old player from Gabon, arrived in Kigali this Monday for a trial with Rayon Sports. The young forward, who plays as a winger, was previously with Union Sportive d’Oyem in Gabon. In the last football season, he played 18 matches, scored 5 goals, and provided 8 assists. Although he shows great […]

Le Jeune Gabonais Ndong Mengue Ă  Kigali pour un Essai chez Rayon Sports

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Ndong Mengue Chancelor, un joueur gabonais de 18 ans, est arrivĂ© Ă  Kigali ce lundi pour effectuer un essai au sein de l’Ă©quipe de Rayon Sports. Ce jeune attaquant, Ă©voluant sur les ailes, jouait auparavant pour l’Union Sportive d’Oyem au Gabon. Lors de la saison dernière, il a disputĂ© 18 matchs, marquĂ© 5 buts et […]

Kinda wa Gabon Ndong Mengue Awasili Kigali kwa Majaribio Rayon Sports

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Ndong Mengue Chancelor, mchezaji mwenye umri wa miaka 18 kutoka Gabon, aliwasili Kigali Jumatatu hii kwa ajili ya majaribio na klabu ya Rayon Sports. Kijana huyu anayeshambulia kupitia pembeni, alikuwa anachezea timu ya Union Sportive d’Oyem ya Gabon. Katika msimu uliopita wa ligi, alicheza mechi 18, akafunga magoli 5 na kutoa pasi 8 zilizozalisha mabao. […]

Viral Video Scandal? Burikantu Speaks Out: “That’s Not Me in the Footage”

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Comedian Aboudurkalim Mwitende, popularly known as Burikantu, who works with his colleague Buringuni, has addressed the allegations surrounding an explicit video circulating on social media said to involve him. Last week, various social media platforms began circulating claims that there is a video showing comedian Burikantu performing oral sex on a woman. Upon checking the […]

Scandale vidéo X ? Burikantu dément : “Ce n’est pas moi dans ces images”

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Le comĂ©dien Aboudurkalim Mwitende, connu sous le nom de Burikantu, qui travaille avec son collègue Buringuni, a brisĂ© le silence concernant une vidĂ©o Ă  caractère sexuel qui circule sur les rĂ©seaux sociaux et qui serait attribuĂ©e Ă  lui. La semaine dernière, des informations ont commencĂ© Ă  circuler sur plusieurs plateformes affirmant qu’il existerait une vidĂ©o […]

Kanda ya Fedheha Yazua Gumzo! Burikantu Asema: “Si Mimi Niliye Kwenye Video Hiyo”

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Mchekeshaji Aboudurkalim Mwitende, maarufu kwa jina la Burikantu, ambaye hufanya kazi pamoja na Buringuni, amezungumzia uvumi kuhusu video ya ngono inayosambaa mitandaoni ikidaiwa kuwa ni yake. Wiki iliyopita, mitandao mbalimbali ya kijamii ilianza kusambaza madai kwamba kuna video inayoonyesha mchekeshaji Burikantu akifanya tendo la ngono ya mdomo na msichana. Akaunti zilizokuwa zikisambaza video hiyo zote […]

One Bride, Two Brothers: Rare Jodidara Wedding Revives Ancient Tradition in India

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In the Shillai region of Himachal Pradesh, India, a woman named Sunita Chauhan married two brothers, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, in a rare traditional wedding ceremony known as Jodidara. The celebration began on July 12, 2025, in Trans-Giri, Sirmaur district, and was attended by hundreds of people from various places. It featured traditional songs, dances, […]

Une femme, deux frères : un mariage ancestral Jodidara refait surface en Inde

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Dans la rĂ©gion de Shillai, dans l’État de l’Himachal Pradesh en Inde, une femme nommĂ©e Sunita Chauhan a Ă©pousĂ© deux frères, Pradeep et Kapil Negi, lors d’une cĂ©rĂ©monie de mariage traditionnelle et inhabituelle appelĂ©e Jodidara. Les festivitĂ©s ont dĂ©butĂ© le 12 juillet 2025 dans la rĂ©gion de Trans-Giri, district de Sirmaur, en prĂ©sence de centaines […]

Mwanamke mmoja, ndugu wawili: Harusi ya jadi ya Jodidara yafufuliwa India

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Katika eneo la Shillai, katika jimbo la Himachal Pradesh nchini India, mwanamke aitwaye Sunita Chauhan alifunga ndoa na kaka wawili, Pradeep na Kapil Negi, katika sherehe ya jadi isiyo ya kawaida inayoitwa Jodidara. Sherehe hiyo ilianza tarehe 12 Julai 2025 katika eneo la Trans-Giri, wilaya ya Sirmaur, na kuhudhuriwa na mamia ya watu kutoka maeneo […]

M23 Denies Peace Deal Requires Troop Withdrawal

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The M23 rebel group has dismissed claims by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that it must withdraw its troops from eastern regions it currently controls. On Saturday, M23 and the DRC signed a document laying out “fundamental principles” as a step toward a future peace agreement between the two sides. Following […]

M23 dément tout retrait militaire prévu dans l’accord signé

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Le mouvement rebelle M23 a rĂ©futĂ© les dĂ©clarations du gouvernement de la RĂ©publique dĂ©mocratique du Congo (RDC) selon lesquelles il devrait retirer ses troupes des zones qu’il contrĂ´le Ă  l’Est du pays. Ce samedi, le M23 et le gouvernement congolais ont signĂ© un document Ă©tablissant des « principes fondamentaux », Ă©tape prĂ©alable Ă  un futur […]

M23 Yapinga Vikali Kuondoa Jeshi Baada ya Makubaliano

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Kikundi cha waasi cha M23 kimepinga vikali taarifa za Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo (DRC) kuwa kinatakiwa kuondoa majeshi yake kutoka maeneo ya mashariki mwa nchi inayoyashikilia kwa sasa. Jumamosi hii, M23 na serikali ya DRC walitia saini waraka unaoweka misingi ya msingi (“maadili ya msingi”), kabla ya kutiwa saini kwa makubaliano kamili […]

Makubaliano ya Kihistoria Yasainiwa Doha: Serikali ya DRC na M23 Waanza Njia ya Amani

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Muungano wa AFC/M23 na Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo wamesaini makubaliano Jumamosi hii yanayoweka “kanuni za msingi” kwa ajili ya kumaliza vita vilivyodumu kwa zaidi ya miaka mitatu kati ya pande hizo mbili. Hafla ya utiaji saini iliongozwa na Waziri wa Nchi katika Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje ya Qatar, Dkt. Mohammed bin […]