[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement has denounced persistent attacks by the Congolese government coalition on densely populated areas, saying the offensives have killed civilians and displaced many others in Walikale, North Kivu.

[RFI] The death sentence handed to former president Joseph Kabila has deepened political and regional divisions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, exposing the fragile balance between demands for justice and hopes for peace.

[MSF] Malaria is a major public health issue in Burundi. In this country of around 14 million people, several million cases are reported each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1,800 malaria-related deaths were recorded in 2023, mainly among children under the age of five.1

[New Times] Dr Jane Goodall, the British primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist who transformed humanity's understanding of chimpanzees, has died aged 91.

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[New Times] Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Martin Ngoga, on Tuesday, September 30, told the Security Council that recent UN reporting on eastern DR Congo omits critical facts, such as hate speech and the implication of MONUSCO's support to the Congolese army despite its documented alliance with the genocidal forces of FDLR.

[DW] Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges of supporting M23 rebels has sparked concern in the volatile country.

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[Fikra] Fikra for Studies and Development Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Airdrops to El Fasher | New Report Warns of a Silent Genocide in Darfur

[New Times] Rwanda and Egypt on Sunday, September 28, signed a Visa Waiver Agreement that will allow easier travel between the two countries, whose relations have seen a boost in recent days.

[New Times] Michel Bussi's Les Ombres du monde - The Shadows of the World, in English - published in France last month, is an unexpected novel. Bussi tackles the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda by using the tropes of crime fiction to reach readers who might otherwise never have engaged with this history.

[New Times] The High Court in Kigali has rejected a request by Victoire Ingabire to disqualify the panel of judges presiding over her trial.

[New Times] The ongoing UCI Road World Championships continues to draw thousands of Kigalians and visitors, who line the city streets to cheer on world-class riders competing on African soil for the first time.

[New Times] African cinema continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its rich storytelling, compelling characters, and diverse narratives.

[Monusco] At the end of a three-day mission to Beni, the UN Secretary-General's Deputy Special Representative in DRC, Vivian van de Perre, advocated for a political solution to the crisis that has shaken the East of the country for more than thirty years. Her visit, conducted from September 22 to 24, focused on security, civilian protection, and the search for lasting solutions.

[New Times] Moscow -- Rwanda is turning to nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs) as it seeks to accelerate industrialisation and secure a stable power supply for its growing economy.

[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has called for a fairer and more inclusive global governance system, emphasizing that multilateralism must be anchored in a rules-based international order where all nations stand on equal footing.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 25, attended the matriculation ceremony of the African School of Governance's (ASG) pioneer cohort of its Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme held at Marriott Kigali.

[New Times] Rwanda and DR Congo governments have reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate the threat posed by the FDLR genocidal militia, as officials from both countries concluded the second meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) in Washington, D.C.

[Capital FM] Kigali, Rwanda -- President Paul Kagame has urged the global sporting community to embrace fairness and inclusivity, criticizing what he described as outdated skepticism toward non-traditional hosts of major international competitions.

[CPJ] Kinshasa -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is urging authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the safety of journalist Pacifique Muliri, who has been living in hiding since July 2025 after receiving multiple calls and death threats related to his reporting on mining in South Kivu province, in the east of the country.

[HRW] The following remarks were delivered by Ida Sawyer, director of Human Rights Watch's Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division, during a Side Event at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2025.

[Independent (Kampala)] When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear spread quickly in Kasai Province, where the virus was detected.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has issued a new directive governing persons authorised to transact in foreign currencies and the requirements for obtaining authorisation. This New FX Directive clarifies who can transact in foreign currencies and under what conditions. The New FX Directive builds on prior regulatory frameworks to strengthen enforcement and reduce unauthorised foreign currency transactions in the country.

[RFI] Cameroon on Monday is marking five years since protests organised by the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) were violently repressed by the authorities. More than 500 people were arbitrarily arrested, 36 of whom remain in jail. As the country gears up for presidential elections, human rights group Amnesty International is calling for their release.

[HRW] Kigali May Be Open to International Sports, but Not to Critics

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[RFI] Chad is a step closer to allowing the president to serve an unlimited number of terms after the lower house of parliament signed off on major constitutional changes this week. Opposition figures told RFI that the move, which could help keep President Mahamat Idriss Déby in power, presents a fundamental threat to democracy.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda, on September 17, issued a new directive clarifying who is permitted to receive payments in foreign currencies, including the US dollar, in Rwanda.

[New Times] World Vision Rwanda has launched a new five-year Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) business plan to be implemented from 2026 to 2030. This aims to expand access to clean water and boost sanitation and hygiene across the country.

[New Times] Non-Governmental Organisations in Rwanda have pledged to strengthen internal controls, improve transparency, and ensure full compliance with the country's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.

[New Times] For the first time in history, the UCI Road World Championships is coming to Africa, with Kigali set to host the 2025 edition from September 21-28.

[New Times] First things first. Rwanda is well-known for its hospitality and the nation is preparing to showcase this welcoming spirit when it hosts the 2025 UCI World Road Championships in Kigali from September 21 to 28. Fact. Historic.

[New Times] Yves Iradukunda has been named state minister in the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), where he was until Thursday serving as permanent secretary. He becomes the first person to hold the post at the ministry.