Paul Kagame

Regional Leaders Convene for Critical Dialogue In what promises to be a pivotal meeting, the presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, respectively, are set to meet in Dar es Salaam. This extraordinary summit, heralded by Kenyan President William Ruto, aims to dissect the escalating hostilities in eastern Congo. President Ruto's announcement on Monday marked a significant diplomatic endeavor as tensions simmer between the two nations. Why is this summit happening now?…

In an unexpected and unsettling development, the mineral-rich town of Walikale in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) fell into the hands of the M23 rebels backed by Rwanda late Wednesday. This aggressive move marks their most significant thrust into the heart of the nation, escalating tensions and dashing hopes for a cease-fire. According to local sources, the capture has raised alarm over the fragile peace attempts, particularly after the recent and surprising meeting between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and…

In an unexpected diplomatic twist, the leaders of Congo and Rwanda convened this Tuesday in the sultry climate of Qatar. It marked the first direct dialogue since early this year, when Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured two pivotal cities nestled in eastern Congo, a region renowned for its vast mineral wealth. The encounter between Congo's President, Felix Tshisekedi, and Rwanda's Paul Kagame is indeed a pivotal moment, forged under the watchful eyes of their Qatari hosts. Released in a joint declaration, the congregated…

Kagame Secures Another Term in Rwandan Election with Overwhelming Support Recent partial results reveal that Paul Kagame, Rwanda's President, has successfully achieved a resounding victory in the elections held on July 15, 2024. This triumph extends his grip on power for an additional five years, solidifying his authoritarian regime. Having steered the nation since the conclusion of the 1994 genocide and taken on the official title of president in 2000, Kagame garnered an astonishing 99.15% of the votes, as reported by the…

The Association of Rwandan Genocide Survivors, Ibukasalue, the Extradition of the Netherlands by Venant Rutunga. The 72-year-old man landed in Kigali on Monday night. He was placed in the hands of the Rwandan authorities, where he is accused of being part of the cadres who organized the massacre of the Tutsis in the south of the country.…

The two countries signed three bilateral cooperation agreements this weekend. "The first indicates the siteCD news, on the promotion and protection of investments. The second is a convention to avoid double taxation and to avoid tax evasion. Finally, the third agreement concerns the exploitation of gold between two companies, Congolese and Rwandan. ”Goals, inheritance Young Africa: "Ensure the traceability" of the yellow…

The Rwandan and Congolese presidents met on Saturday in Goma, after Gisenyi yesterday, where they tried to seal a new alliance. For their leaders, the two countries must turn the page and enter a new era. as reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, William BasimikeSequentiallyCongolese President Félix Tshisekedi welcomed…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame will receive this Friday 25 June 2021 in Gisenyi, on Rwanda's side of the border, Félix Tshisekedi. On Saturday, the two men are expected to be in Goma for a press conference. The two heads of state had not seen each other from Paris and Paul Kagame's words humiliated the survey report and the siege. But according to the Congolese presidency, this side has been reversed.…

Civil society in southern Kivu demands an apology from Rwandan President Paul Kagame, following comments to RFI and France 24 during his visit to Paris two weeks ago. Paul Kagame considered the UN survey report to be controversial, and that other reports had concluded that there was no crime in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Words that shocked civil society in southern Kivu, which organized a seat in…

Yesterday in Kigali, Emmanuel Macron acknowledged France's "responsibility" in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, but made no apology. So, some are happy, others are disappointed. But what does Vincent Duclert think, the author of the report that came out two months ago and which greatly inspired the speech that the French president gave yesterday. He answers questions from Christophe Boisbouvier.…