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Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

A U.N. court says that a Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague

The Independent UK

'I'm incredibly proud of my record' on Africa, Macron tells RFI

French President Emmanuel Macron says he is proud of how France's relationships with countries in Africa have evolved under his leadership. Speaking to RFI at the close of the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, Kenya, he hailed progress towards a "partnership of equals".

Radio France Internationale

Millions of farmers in Africa’s Great Lakes region face rising temperatures. Study predicts how crop disease and pests could spread

Farming in the Great Lakes region of Africa (which includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya) is challenging because of changing environments and ongoing social and political tensions. These tensions include conflict over resources. As a result, agricultural productivity is low and there’s a high…

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European ministers to discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs

Exclusive: Council of Europe to meet in Moldova on Friday, with human rights body expected to stress countries’ right to control borders Europe live – latest updates

The Guardian - UK

Photos show female amputees in Rwanda building community and healing through football

Amputee football offers a sense of community and healing in Rwanda, a country that went through its darkest time in 1994 during its genocide. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

The Independent UK

Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing and a sense of community

Amputee football offers a sense of community and healing in Rwanda, a country that went through its darkest time in 1994 during its genocide

The Independent UK

French court to rule on Rwanda genocide case against former first lady

France’s judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the indictment of Rwanda’s former first lady Agathe Habyarimana.

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Washington sanctions former DRC president Kabila over 'support' for rebels

The United States has sanctioned former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila over what it calls his support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and their ally, the Congo River Alliance. The move freezes any assets Kabila may hold in the US and bars transactions through the US financial system.

Radio France Internationale

David Attenborough reveals he was interrogated by Rwandan police after filming iconic gorilla documentary

TV presenter, 99, was close to ‘losing everything’ after being stopped by Rwandan police

The Independent UK

NBA’s Rwanda ties face scrutiny after sanctions-linked BAL withdrawal

US sanctions tied to Rwanda’s military have prompted a BAL team withdrawal, renewing scrutiny of the NBA’s long-standing partnership

The Guardian - US

Congolese refugees return from Burundi to take advantage of improved security

Thousands of Congolese refugees in Burundi have returned home to eastern Congo after Rwandan-backed rebels withdrew from a key town

The Independent UK

These are the most luxurious new hotels around the world, according to Travel + Leisure

This year’s ‘It List’ includes a €11,000 a night hotel in the Maldives, a six-suite tented camp in South Africa and a luxury ecolodge overlooking India’s second highest peak.

Euronews

Mozambique relies on Rwanda’s troops to fight terrorism: what happens if they leave?

Rwanda has threatened to withdraw its troops from Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, signalling a potentially decisive shift in the southern African country’s security architecture.

The Conversation

Genocide case against widow of ex-Rwandan president remains in the balance

A French court has postponed its ruling on whether to dismiss allegations of genocide against Agathe Habyarimana, the widow of Rwanda’s former president, and finally end 18 years of investigation. A decision is now expected on 6 May.

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The Independent UK

Rwanda tries to protect farmland in Africa's most densely populated nation

Rwanda has started to use satellite imagery and strict land rules to protect farmland in its capital, Kigali, as development expands

Radio France Internationale

'Speaking helps us heal' says Rwandan survivor on genocide anniversary

Rwanda on Tuesday began its annual commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis – a period of remembrance for the victims and reflection on the legacy of the killings. For survivor Godelieve Mukasarasi, that past has shaped more than three decades of work helping women who were raped during…

The Conversation

Birutė Galdikas: The last of the ‘angels’ in primatology’s most extraordinary chapter

Primatologist Birutė Galdikas died on March 24, 2026, and an era of science that began in the forests of Tanzania, Rwanda and Borneo studying humanity’s closest living relatives more than half a century ago is coming quietly to a close. Her passing marks more than the loss of a scientist…

The Independent UK

How mines in war-torn DRC lie at the heart of Trump’s fortune-hunting in Africa

WORLD OF TROUBLE: World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where conflict, aid and minerals all intersect, to investigate what Donald Trump’s brazen commercial interest in the war-torn country actually means

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The Times of India

When saving mothers isn’t a good deed

Despite billions invested in women's health globally, AIDS remains a leading killer of young women, and maternal deaths persist. Sophie Harman's book reveals how political calculations and corporate interests often overshadow genuine progress.

Radio France Internationale

Rwanda takes UK to court seeking £100m over failed migrant deal

Rwanda is seeking more than £100 million it says the United Kingdom still owes from a scrapped 2022 deal to deport migrants, in a case that opened on Wednesday at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.

The Independent UK

Congo and Rwanda agree on steps to de-escalate tensions in eastern Congo

Congolese and Rwandan officials have agreed on coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions in eastern Congo where Congo is fighting rebels backed by the neighboring Rwanda

The Independent UK

Labour delay in ending Tories’ Rwanda migrant deal leaves taxpayers on hook for £100m bill, court hears

Rwanda is also seeking £6m in compensation for UK’s failure to take in refugees under Tory scheme

The Independent UK

Rwanda seeks 100 million pounds from the UK in arbitration over scrapped refugee deal

Rwanda has told a panel of international arbitrators that Britain still owes it 100 million pounds ($115 million) under a controversial refugee resettlement deal that Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped immediately after taking office in 2024

The Independent UK

Drone strikes and clashes in eastern Congo threaten region's peace efforts

Congo’s government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are accusing each other of violating terms of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending decades-long fighting and bringing a permanent peace in the conflict-battered region

Radio France Internationale

US imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo fighting

The US on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force and top military officials over their role in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and called for their immediate withdrawal from the mineral-rich region.

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