As tensions escalate in the Congo-Rwanda conflict, Rwanda-backed fighters intensify their hold on Goma, raising concerns over security and stability in the region.

Congo-Rwanda Conflict: Rwanda-backed fighters tighten grip on Goma

Diplomatic missions, including the French Embassy, were targeted in Congo’s capital as violence escalates with a rebel offensive in eastern Goma. The attacks reflect growing instability and tensions between armed groups and the government in the region.

Congo-Rwanda: Several diplomatic missions attacked in Congo’s capital amid rebel offensive in Goma

There are growing international calls for peace talks to end the escalation of violence in the east of the democratic republic of congo. The fate of the economic and trading hub Goma is still unclear.

Congo-Rwanda: Conflict in DRC's east escalates as M23 rebels barge into Goma

At least 17 people were killed and 370 injured in a violent incident in Eastern Congo, authorities report. The attack has raised concerns over rising violence in the region, prompting urgent calls for security measures.

Rwanda-Congo conflict: At least 17 killed and 370 injured in Eastern Congo

World | There were conflicting accounts over how much of Goma remained under Congolese control after the M23 armed group and Rwandan soldiers entered the city's centre on Sunday night.

Clashes erupt in Goma as M23 militia, Rwandan troops seize control

A local governor and a rebel commander said that the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo had taken control of Minova, a town in the east that serves as a major supply line for Goma, the province capital, while the army reported combat on all fronts. Since 2022, the Tutsi-led M23 group has been conducting a resurgent insurgency in the east of the Central African nation. Rwanda, a neighbor, is accused by the UN and Congo of providing the organization with its own men and weapons. Rwanda disputes this.

Congo: Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city of Goma

In a tit-for-tat action, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are recalling diplomats from each other's capitals. The actions come amid intense fighting between Congolese forces and Rwandan-backed fighters in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 soldiers serving with peacekeeping forces in the DRC.

DR Congo Conflict: M23 rebels are reportedly backed by Rwanda

DR Congo Conflict: Rebels enter outskirts of Goma & close the airport

DR Congo conflict: Rwanda-backed rebels make advances in eastern DR Congo

Six people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of a deadly virus called Marburg. Most of the victims were healthcare workers. Rwanda has stepped up efforts to contain Marburg as 20 cases reported. Watch to know more.

Marburg Outbreak Claims Six Lives In Rwanda

Marburg Virus concerns people of Rwanda. Six people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of a deadly virus called Marburg. Most of the victims were healthcare workers. Rwanda has stepped up efforts to contain Marburg as 20 cases reported. Watch to know more.

Rwanda Confirms First Marburg Outbreak, Claims Six Lives

Rwanda is battling the deadly Marburg virus, which has killed at least six people in its first-ever outbreak. The country's health minister, Sabin Nsanzimana, said that most of those killed were healthcare workers in the intensive care unit of the hospital.

Killer ‘eye-bleeding’ Marburg virus creates havoc in Rwanda. Here's what it is

Denmark on Monday (August 26) announced plans to establish new embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda, as well as to enhance its diplomatic presence in other African nations.

'Africa strategy': Denmark to open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda

Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99 per cent of the vote.

Rwanda's Paul Kagame takes oath as president for fourth term

Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up Tuesday (July 16) for a fourth term in office after winning a thundering 99.15 percent of the vote in an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him.

Kagame secures fourth term as Rwanda's president with 99% of the vote

In Rwanda where presidential elections are being held, voting began at 6:00 am local time and concluded just a short while ago as for procedures counting of the votes are already underway. Watch in for more details!

Rwanda polls: Voting comes to an end, counting underway

Rwandans voted Monday in a presidential election that is expected to extend the rule of President Paul Kagame, who has held power since the end of the country’s genocide in 1994. Watch in for more details!

Rwanda Polls: Voting comes to an end, counting underway

The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to pause its withdrawal with no timeline set for the next phase.

Congo blames Rwanda for escalation in violence & clashes, UN pauses peacekeeping withdrawal

United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday (July 6) said he was not prepared to continue with the previous government's Rwanda migrant deportation plan.

UK PM Keir Starmer unwilling to proceed with Rwanda migrant deportation plan

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame defended the central African nation's democratic record as campaigning for next month's vote got underway. While Kagame has been praised for Rwanda's economic recovery after the 1994 genocide that claimed 800,000 lives, he faces criticism over rights abuses and political repression. So what's at stake in the upcoming polls?

Rwanda gears up for July 15 Presidential elections

Headlines of the hour: - Palestine soccer player, family killed - Four killed in Crimea city of Sevastopol - Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal challenges stay on bail - India: Two jawans killed in Chhattisgarh - Rwanda plan 'crap': Tory candidate - Shake up at Musk's X?

India: Two jawans killed in Chhattisgarh | Delhi CM challenges stay on bail

Headlines of the hour: - 45 rescued on stormy Lake Como - Palestine soccer player, family killed - Rwanda plan 'crap': Tory candidate - Protests in Italy over India's death - Protests amid welcome for Milei - Robots enthrall at China expo

45 rescued on stormy Lake Como | Palestine soccer player, family killed

Just a month before National polls Rwanda President Paul Kagame has made major cabinet reshuffle appointing a new Foreign Minister and Intelligence Chief. Watch in for more details!

Rwanda: President Paul Kagame appoints new Foreign Minister, Intelligence Chief

Britain intends to begin deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda on July 24, a government lawyer said on Monday, although the hotly contested scheme is dependent on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party winning the upcoming election.

UK declares first Rwanda asylum seekers’ deportation flight to take off on July 24

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