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Politics - 22 March 2026
Senator Dany Kabongo Files Petition Against Senate Vice-President Modeste Bahati
Kinshasa, March 16, 2026 - Senator Dany Kabongo has officially filed a petition against Modeste Bahati Lukwebo, the Second Vice-President of the Senate, citing alleged incompetence in the exercise of his duties.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Three Wazalendo Fighters Killed in Clash with FARDC Soldier in Mungazi
Walikale March 11, 2026 - Tensions erupted on Tuesday, March 10, in Mungazi, located in the Luberike area of Walikale Territory, following a deadly confrontation between a FARDC soldier and members of the Wazalendo militia.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Defence Forces Return from Jamaica Mission
Kigali, 16 March 2026 - The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) team of engineers has returned to Kigali after completing a mission in Jamaica to assist with repairs of infrastructure and houses damaged by Cyclone Melissa.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
DRC Launches First Pilot Gold Refinery in Kalemie
Kalemie, Tanganyika - March 13, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo has inaugurated its first pilot gold refinery, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to process its mineral resources locally.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Continues Efforts to Finalize Border Demarcation with Neighbors
Kigali, 13 March 2026 - Rwanda is continuing a long-standing process to confirm its official borders with neighboring countries, more than two decades after the initiative was first launched, the Ministry of Environment has said.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
DRC and Rwanda Agree on De-escalation Measures in Washington Talks
Washington, D.C. March 19, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed on concrete measures to de-escalate tensions in eastern DRC, following talks held on March 17-18 in the United States capital.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
205 Rwandans Return Home from DRC
Rubavu, Rwanda, 12 March 2026 - Rwanda welcomed 205 of its citizens who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as they voluntarily returned home on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Former Energy Minister and Renowned Jurist Jeannot Matadi Nenga Ngamanda Dies
Kinshasa March 22, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo mourns the loss of Jeannot Matadi Nenga Ngamanda, former Minister of Energy and Water Resources, who passed away on March 22 at the age of 76.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Joseph Kabila Calls for the Removal of Tshisekedi’s Regime
Goma, North Kivu March 23, 2026 - Former President Joseph Kabila Kabange, who led the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from 2001 to 2019, has publicly called for the removal of President Félix Tshisekedi’s government…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
74 Burundians Voluntarily Return Home from Rwanda
Bugesera, Rwanda, 12 March 2026 - Seventy-four Burundians, mostly men, who had sought refuge in Rwanda over the years, have voluntarily returned to their homeland, expressing gratitude for the peaceful environment they…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Appoints Ambassador to Gabon
Libreville, 19 March 2026 - Ambassador Parfait Busabiwa presented his credentials to President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to officially represent Rwanda in Gabon.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 22 March 2026
Rwanda Earns Over Rwf15 Billion from Agricultural Exports in Five Days
Kigali, 13 March 2026 - Rwanda generated more than Rwf15 billion from agricultural and livestock exports between 9 and 13 March 2026, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read