[ISS] Conflict, mistrust and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in DRC and neighbouring countries.

[UN News] Ebola has been spreading at unprecedented speed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), bringing risk and fear into people's daily lives, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.

[HRW] Discriminatory Laws, Underinvestment in Public Services Enable Abuse

[Unicef] New York/Kampala/Kinshasa -- Ebola has left over 130 children orphaned in Ituri, driving urgent need for protection and care

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[RFI] The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the introduction of free healthcare for all diseases in Ituri - a pilot project that authorities hope to extend nationwide. This comes as the country struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now at over 1,000.

[New Times] Rwanda's fishing sector grew by 66 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 22 per cent in the corresponding period of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR).

[allAfrica] After more than a decade of diplomatic estrangement, Rwanda and South Africa appear to be taking meaningful steps toward rebuilding a relationship long marked by suspicion, political tensions, and missed opportunities. Recent high-level engagements between Kigali and Pretoria suggest a growing recognition that Africa's future is better served by cooperation than confrontation. As both countries seek to strengthen their positions within a rapidly evolving continental landscape, the restoration of

[New Times] Passengers travelling through Kigali International Airport have been advised to plan ahead following the temporary closure of the Prince House Junction-Cyamitsingi road section, which is expected to affect traffic flow to and from the airport.

[Ghanaian Times] The 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda has been commemorated in Accra with a call on the international community to strengthen efforts to combat hatred, intolerance and discrimination.

[New Times] Genocide survivors' organisations from Rwanda and across the diaspora have called on Australia's Griffith University to sever any association with Judi Rever, a Canadian author and journalist known for promoting narratives that distort and deny the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

[New Times] Rwandan authorities on Wednesday, June 17, received 173 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya under the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM).

[ISS] The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees risks reproducing cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi's 2027 elections.

[The New Humanitarian] SAN Francisco, United States, Kinshasa, Democratic -- Even with a pause in the violence, communities will still need to be heard - and to be convinced that responders mean them well.

[Scrolla] DR Congo held Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Houston just hours after Lionel Messi made history in a 3-0 win over Algeria.

[New Times] The release of the 2025 Learning Achievement in Rwandan Schools report offers both encouragement and concern. While the findings show progress in subjects such as Mathematics and Science, they also reveal a troubling reality that too many children are still struggling to understand what they read and learn, particularly in English and reading comprehension.

[Liberian Observer] Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing a landmark United Nations Security Council (UNSC) initiative aimed at addressing the links between natural resource exploitation, climate change, and conflict.

[New Times] As Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, prepares to meet South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17, analysts say the talks could mark an important step in efforts to normalise relations between the two countries.

[RFI] A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president François Bozizé, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013.

[UN News] In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community's trust first and foremost, humanitarians said on Tuesday.

[New Times] The High Court in Kigali on Tuesday, June 16 ruled that the trial of Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire proceed, dismissing objections she had raised on Monday that she was not ready to stand trial on charges related to forming a criminal organisation.

[New Times] Youth unemployment remains one of the defining economic challenges of our time. While education has long been viewed as a pathway to employment, it is increasingly clear that no economy can create enough formal jobs to absorb every graduate entering the labour market.

[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, is set to meet his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17.

[New Times] Félicien Kabuga, once one of the most wanted fugitives from justice with a $5 million bounty on his head, died in UN medical facilities in The Hague on 16 May 2026. The death of the once powerful businessman will not be mourned in his home country of Rwanda where his bloody legacy still resonates in the lives of victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

[New Times] Persistent gender disparities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education at upper secondary level continue to hinder efforts to increase the number of women pursuing science teaching careers, according to the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB).

[New Times] Stigma and discrimination remain among the biggest obstacles to addressing drug addiction, with experts warning that fear of judgment often prevents people from seeking help until their condition has caused serious harm to themselves, their families and communities.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kinshasa, DRC -- At the Kigonze camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the daily struggle against Ebola begins with something as basic as water.

[New Times] Live music, stand-up comedy, sports and cultural experiences are all on the agenda this weekend.

[Unicef] Geneva -- This is a summary of what was said by Dr. Douglas Noble, UNICEF Global Lead for Public Health Emergencies and Global Incident Manager for Ebola - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has urged graduates of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course to cultivate courage, sound judgment and a clear sense of purpose as essential qualities for leadership in an increasingly complex security environment.

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[HRW] Conduct Rigorous Due Diligence; Maintain Gertler Sanctions

[New Times] The Rwandan government has dismissed allegations contained in a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, accusing the organization of selective scrutiny that downplays abuses by Congolese forces and their allies while targeting Rwanda and the M23.

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[HRW] Nairobi -- Rampant Abuses Against Civilians, Ex-Soldiers in Key Eastern Provinces