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Politics - 24 January 2026
DRC Ministry of Human Rights Reaffirms Presumption of Innocence in Ilemo Mosengo Nzuzi
Kinshasa, January 17, 2026 - The Ministry of Human Rights has issued a statement emphasizing the principle of presumption of innocence in the ongoing case of Ilemo Mosengo Nzuzi, which has recently sparked controversy…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Eight Suspects Presented to Authorities After Deadly Customary Conflict
Bagata, Kwilu January 20, 2026 -- Eight suspects accused of murder and arson that destroyed 34 houses in the village of Lunkuni, located in the Manzasay sector of Bagata territory, were presented to the Governor of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Museveni Addresses Supporters After Seventh-Term Victory
Kampala, January 18, 2026 - After being re-elected to a seventh term, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni told his rivals that they were fortunate that over 10 million of his supporters did not vote, suggesting that…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
13th Governors’ Conference in Kwilu
Kinshasa, January 22, 2026 - Preparations for the 13th session of the Governors’ Conference, scheduled to take place in Kwilu Province, were reviewed on Wednesday during a working meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Ambassador Gen. Maj. Nzabamwita Presents Credentials to President Putin
Rwanda’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Gen. Maj. Joseph Nzabamwita, has formally presented his credentials to President Vladimir Putin, conveying a message from President Paul Kagame.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Mother and Son Arrested on Suspicion of Killing Family Patriarch
Ruhango, Rwanda - January 19, 2026 - The Rwanda National Police (RNP) have arrested a 60-year-old woman and her 26-year-old son on suspicion of killing her husband and the young man’s father, Birasamasha Donath, aged 70.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Rwanda Introduces Demerit Point System for Drivers; Cross-Border Drivers Exempt
Kigali, January 14, 2026 - Rwanda is set to implement a new electronic demerit point system to monitor drivers’ behavior on the roads, but drivers of cross-border vehicles will not be affected.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Opposition Leader Seth Kikuni Goes Into Exile
Kinshasa, January 19, 2026 - Opposition leader Seth Kikuni has left the country and is now in exile, following what his political allies describe as a discreet, coordinated, and courageous operation that ensured his…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Virunga National Park Welcomes New Mountain Gorilla in Mapuwa Family
Goma, January 20, 2026 - Virunga National Park announced the birth of a male mountain gorilla to Sebutimbiri, a female in the Mapuwa family. This marks the second birth recorded in the park this year.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
DRC Moves to Establish Steering Committee for Washington Accords Implementation
Kinshasa, DRC - January 11, 2026 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is taking steps to implement the Washington Accords, signed under the auspices of the Trump administration on December 4, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Rwanda Hosts African Handball Championship, Focuses on Winning and National Pride
Kigali, January 22, 2026 - Rwanda has demonstrated its ability to host major sports competitions while also prioritizing victory, according to Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Politics - 24 January 2026
Tensions Escalate in Uganda as Gen. Muhoozi Targets Bobi Wine
Kampala, Uganda - January 20, 2026 - Political tensions in Uganda have intensified following statements by Army Chief of Staff Gen.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read