[New Times] The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has revealed that 105 Rwandans were repatriated over the past year after falling victim to human trafficking, shedding light on the primary causes, methods used by traffickers, and government efforts to combat the crime.

[New Times] Negotiations for a proposed international treaty to end plastic pollution--championed by Rwanda and Peru--are set to resume in August 2025, according to Beatrice Cyiza, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment.

[New Times] Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on Sunday, June 1, held a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during his working visit to the Middle Eastern country.

[New Times] Members of Parliament (MPs) on a nationwide outreach have pledged to advocate for long-term solutions to persistent flooding in Rubavu District, a key tourism and business hub in the Western Province.

[New Times] Construction of some 104 affordable housing units is underway in Gahanga Sector of Kicukiro District under a project called Aheza Urban Village. The development is part of ongoing efforts to tackle growing housing demand in the City of Kigali.

[New Times] A fire outbreak was reported in the early hours of Friday, May 30 at the Gakiriro woodshops located in Gisozi Sector, Gasabo District.

[New Times] The Embassy of Israel in Rwanda hosted an event in Kigali on May 29, marking 77 years since the founding of the State of Israel.

[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Thursday, May 29, urged the latest cohort of graduates from Rwanda Polytechnic to contribute meaningfully to the country's development through innovation and technical expertise.

[New Times] Rwanda's travel and tourism sector broke all records in 2024, with its contribution to the economy, employment, and domestic and international visitor spend growing to record levels, according to data released on Thursday, May 29, by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

[New Times] A $20 million centre being set up in Rwanda's Huye District, Southern Province, is set to be a regional and even continental leader in genetic improvement for cattle production, according to implementers of a project under which it is being established.

[New Times] While data indicates that there has been significant achievement in financial inclusion in Rwanda, challenges remain for women entrepreneurs to access finance.

[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- The 12th High-Level Meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for DRC and the region hosted by Uganda has hailed Qatar for bringing warring factions on the continent to talks.

[Nile Post] President Museveni has assumed chairmanship of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the

[New Times] When Joseph Kabila, who led the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) from 2001 to 2019 and was once a close ally of current President Félix Tshisekedi, appeared in Goma earlier this year, flanked by M23 rebel leaders and greeted by a meticulously staged crowd, it was far more than a political comeback.

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The U.S.-led push for a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda might include a minerals-for-defense cooperation deal that could reshape the region's geopolitical landscape. In exchange for exclusive access to key mineral resources vital to advanced technologies, the United States reportedly could provide military assistance and training to the DRC's armed forces.

[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Brice Armand Ibombo, of the clergy of Gamboma, until now vice rector of the Emile Card. Biayenda National Theological Major Seminary in Brazzaville, as bishop of the diocese of Ouesso, Republic of the Congo.

[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed internationally renowned former football stars Samuel Eto'o, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Jay-Jay Okocha at the Presidential Palace during their historic visit to the country.

[New Times] The University of Rwanda (UR) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) officially launched a training course for trade negotiators from English-speaking African countries on May 26, 2025.

[Monusco] After a building under construction collapsed in the Bankoko neighborhood in Bunia, Nepalese, Indonesian, Senegalese, and Bangladeshi peacekeepers, along with MONUSCO police officers are working alongside rescue teams to find survivors. At least three people have been confirmed dead, and eight others have been rescued.

[Monusco] In Ituri Province, MONUSCO launched construction work on May 22, 2025, for a new training facility dedicated to military justice actors. The building will be located within the premises of the Ituri Superior Military Prosecutor's Office in Bunia. The project responds to a request from the Senior Military Prosecutor, who expressed the need for a dedicated space to enhance the technical and professional skills of judicial personnel.

[ANGOP] Dundo -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will close its offices in Angola as from the last quarter of this year, due to the shortage of funds, caused by the decrease of donations and/or funding.

[New Times] The cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame, on Monday, May 26, approved the ratification of bilateral air service agreements between the government of Rwanda and the governments of 12 countries.

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[WFP] Kinshasa -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today that the sheer scale of people being displaced from their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to escalating conflict, is pushing food insecurity to crisis proportions and deepening an already strained humanitarian response both internally and across the region.

[New Times] More than 1 in 8 people around the world live with a mental health disorder, with depression being the most common, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

[HRW] Nairobi -- End Support to 'Wazalendo' Armed Groups; Ensure Disarmament, Accountability

[RFI] Democratic Republic of Congo's Senate has overwhelmingly voted to strip former president Joseph Kabila of his honorific immunity. It follows accusations he backed the M23 rebel group which has seized land in the mineral-rich east of the country with Rwandan support.

[World Bank] The first experience, when travelling to Catanha Bandi, located about 35 km from the municipality of Chituto in Huila province, was roads drenched from the heavy rains that had swept through the region, setting a slow but steady pace for our journey to the village. As we got closer to the village, we heard rhythmic chants and melodies in the air. This music stood out against the poverty and hunger that had affected the community in recent years. Like many southern provinces of Angola, Catanha Bandi faced

[New Times] Sibomana Hitimana was one of 642 Rwandan returnees who crossed from DR Congo at the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Thursday, May 22.

[New Times] Scientists and conservationists are harnessing advanced DNA technology, known as environmental DNA (eDNA), to deepen understanding of the wildlife and ecosystems within Akagera National Park--without the need for direct animal observation or contact.

[IPS] Kampala -- Political instability and conflicts in the Great Lakes, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan have led to massive displacements and civilian suffering, and because the whole region is in crisis, the civilian population has few places to find refuge.

[UNHCR] In the heart of University of Yaounde 2, the fragrant aroma of fried eggs and spaghetti known locally as «deux oeufs spaghetti» draws students and locals alike to a vibrant cafe restaurant. Here owner Haphizou Amadou Azari, former refugee turned thriving entrepreneur exemplifies the resilience, fostered by UNHCR and its partners, in providing lasting solutions through education and livelihood initiatives.

[New Times] A French court of appeal has ruled that the investigation into Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana, Rwanda's former First Lady, will not proceed, at least for now.

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[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The Trump administration is adopting a new commercial diplomacy strategy for sub-Saharan Africa «based on what we've seen that actually works,» the acting head of the Africa Bureau at the U.S. State Department, Ambassador Troy Fitrell, said in a briefing on Tuesday.