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DR Congo conflict: Rwandan FM 'disappointed by increasingly biased US mediation'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said his country is "disappointed by the increasingly biased US mediation" in the conflict with DR Congo. He also accused the US of sanctioning Kigali alone while Kinshasa fails to honour the 2025 Washington Accords between the two countries.

France 24

In Rwanda, a royal herd of cattle is treated to poetry and cultural reverence

Rwanda’s renowned Inyambo cows graze at the King’s Palace Museum, symbolizing the nation’s rich cultural heritage

The Independent UK

Congo files an ICJ case against Rwanda over decades of violence in eastern Congo

Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of responsibility for decades of violence in eastern Congo

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Blood minerals and memory: the Great Lakes in focus

This week, Spotlight on Africa turns to the Great Lakes region. First, a new Global Witness report reveals how coltan is being smuggled out of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amid the ongoing conflict in the east, through Rwanda and on to companies worldwide. Then, artist Grada Kilomba discusses her…

Radio France Internationale

Artist Grada Kilomba on representing the Rwandan genocide

At the beginning of June, France inaugurated its first monument commemorating the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Standing on the banks of the Seine river in the heart of Paris, 'The Archive' is part of France's efforts to acknowledge its role in one of the 20th century's worst atrocities. It was designed…

Radio France Internationale

How the ‘Attenborough effect’ is driving a surging interest in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism

In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species.

Euronews

HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped outside the Department of Home Affairs. And finally,…

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Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness

The Guardian - UK

EU says Ebola outbreak makes ceasefire in DRC more necessary than ever

The European Union’s crisis management commissioner has called for a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying the need for peace has become even more urgent with the spread of the Ebola outbreak.

Radio France Internationale

Ghana wants learner-centred classrooms – but many teachers still favour old methods

Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving rather than rote memorisation in schools. Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia have made changes, and Ghana is part of the movement…

The Conversation

France and Rwanda unite to honour genocide victims with Paris monument

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame visited Paris on Tuesday to unveil a monument dedicated to victims of the Rwandan genocide, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, in a further acknowledgement by France of its role in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.

Radio France Internationale

France's recognition of its role in 1994 Rwanda genocide marks historic turning point

François Picard is pleased to welcome Juliette Bour, historian and author of a forthcoming book in French entitled "Like Men: Women Politicians Complicit in the Rwandan Genocide". More than three decades after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, France continues to confront difficult questions about its political, military…

France 24

Macron unveils Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, marking 'quest for truth'

French President ⁠Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Unveiling the installation on the banks of the Seine, Macron said the monument marked "the culmination of a long and patient quest for truth" in confronting…

France 24

Court Rejects Claim That Rwandan Speech Restrictions Will Prevent Rwandan Witnesses in U.S. Perjury Trial "from Speaking Freely About the Genocide"

From Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV yesterday in U.S. v. Nshimiye (D. Mass.): This is a criminal case arising out… The post Court Rejects Claim That Rwandan Speech Restrictions Will Prevent Rwandan Witnesses in U.S. Perjury Trial "from Speaking Freely About the Genocide" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Court rejects Rwanda €115mn claim against Britain over migrant deal

An international court on Monday rejected a claim by Rwanda for Britain to pay more than £100 million (€115million) it said London still owed from a scrapped deal to deport migrants.

International Business Times UK

UK Avoids £100m Rwanda Payout In Major Blow To Failed Deportation Scheme

The UK has won a legal case against Rwanda, avoiding £100 million in payments related to a scrapped migrant deportation scheme.

Euronews

Court rejects Rwanda's €115 million claim against UK over scrapped migrant deal

In 2022, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sealed a deal with Kigali to send migrants arriving in Britain via "dangerous or illegal journeys" in small boats or lorries to Rwanda.

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UK wins court row with Rwanda over failed migrant deal

The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over a failed migrant deportation deal after winning an international court case.

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UK wins court case over failed Rwanda deportation deal

THE UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the failed migrant deportation deal after winning an international court case.

The Independent UK

International arbitrators reject $134 claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal

An international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal

The Guardian - UK

UK will not have to pay Rwanda £100m over failed asylum scheme, court rules

Rwanda had sued UK government over alleged breach of agreement, after scheme scrapped by Labour on first day in office

The Independent UK

UK will not have to pay millions over failed Rwanda deal – here’s why

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Evening Standard

UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal

The east African nation sued Britain for more than £100 million, claiming it breached the terms of its agreement and is owed the money.

The Independent UK

UK will not have to pay Rwanda more than £100m over failed asylum deal

Court of Arbitration in the Hague rules against Rwanda’s claim it was owed money after Labour scrapped the scheme

Salon

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Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable

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