The family who sheltered me was, by any measure, participating in genocide: they were killing Tutsi every day. They were also, in their own logic, maintaining a family, going to…
Ramaphosa must now turn to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which faces allegations of corporate governance failures similar to the PIC case. The latest concerns are…
Rwandan President Paul Kagame rejects US sanctions on the defence forces, defending national security measures and warning of FDLR threats
In the ruins of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, Nelson Gashagaza survived by becoming someone else’s child. In this two-part series as Rwanda commemorates Kwibuka32, he…
But as they mourn, remember and reflect on their past, Rwandans are building their country into one of the continent’s shining examples of what can be done when the people unite…
It is urgent that Africa invests in adding value to its minerals. If it fails to seize this moment, it will be difficult to shake off its historical status as an exporter of…
When Congo’s President, Felix Tshisekedi, squeezes his corpulent bulk into designer clothing, accessorised with expensive watches that would feed thousands of his immiserated…
But insisting that borders are absolutely sacred under all circumstances brings its own dangers
US President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to take military action against Nigeria to save Christians from a “genocide”
In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution
US partiality towards one party risks subverting mediator role in Washington Process
The city’s capture by M23 means neighbouring Burundi, an ally of the DRC government, now shares a border with an area controlled by the rebels, escalating the risk of…
The lure of American investment and economic partnership could ultimately eclipse the current comprehensive peace framework as the central focus of US engagement in the region
Critically, we are looking at connecting real capital to real needs. When a green bond enables a utility company to invest in clean energy, it means more households can access…
The designated 25 individuals have allegedly orchestrated attacks on Rwandan soil, inciting Rwandans to commit and finance acts of terrorism
A father’s thoughts as he visits the memorial to the 1994 genocide with his family
Kabila, who has been living in exile since late 2023, faces charges including treason, complicity with M23 rebels, crimes against humanity and corruption
Millions have been displaced, millions more are starving and hundreds of thousands are dead, but Africa remains silent
The African Peace and Security Dialogue in South Africa comes in the same week as the peace deal brokered by Qatar and the US falters
Economic integration would lead to trade and economic growth and contribute to social stability
