Rwanda urges UN to address FDLR and mercenary threat in eastern DR Congo
By The Inspirer. Rwanda has called on the United Nations to support diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing the longstanding security
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Saudi-backed Somali military training raises questions over possible Sudan deployment
By The Inspirer writer. The reported detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia’s Somali Region has drawn attention to
Trump claims US–Iran deal signed as Vance signals release before Friday, Hormuz reopening in focus
By The Inspirer. US Vice-President JD Vance has said President Donald Trump may release a preliminary US–Iran agreement before Friday,
Venezuela frees dozens of political prisoners, rights group says
By The Inspirer. A leading Venezuelan human rights organisation says at least 80 political prisoners have been released amid pressure
Trump escalates pressure on Iran as protest death toll mounts and military options loom
By The Inspirer. As Iran’s deadliest unrest in decades intensifies, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing sweeping economic penalties and
Burundi: Congolese refugees risk dangerous journeys after being blocked from returning home
By The Inspirer Writer. Bujumbura, Burundi – Thousands of Congolese refugees who fled fighting in South Kivu are attempting to
Rwanda says M23 withdrawal from Uvira is positive step toward renewed peace talks
By The Inspirer. Kigali, December 18, 2025 — The Government of Rwanda has welcomed the decision by the AFC/M23 coalition
AFC/M23 accuses Burundian warplanes of new attacks on Banyamulenge civilians
By The Inspirer. The AFC/M23 coalition, which opposes the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has accused
Nduhungirehe urges Burundi and FARDC to halt attacks for peace in eastern Congo
By The Inspirer. Kigali, Rwanda – Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe has called on
DRC launches attacks on civilians hours after signing peace deal with AFC/M23
By The Inspirer. On Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) reportedly launched airstrikes on civilian-populated