In recent years, young Rwandans have been part of a decolonial movement, whether consciously or not. Some of the most visible expressions of this can be seen in fashion, where the suit and tie are ...

In December 2006, a crucial African statistical development initiative nearly collapsed under the weight of post-war tensions ...

In the previous article in this series, we saw how a so-called “Tutsi-based” monarchy was replaced with a “Hutu-based’ republic. The Hutu masses were used as pawns to further the interests of Hutu ...

Analysts weigh in on Rwanda’s role in the conflict in DRC, whether minerals are a factor and if diplomacy can succeed.

The past three years have been turbulent for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region that has experienced ...

Arbitrary colonial borders cut through their homeland and allocated them to Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Congo Free State. Let me state this differently. Uganda found Banyarwanda in their ...

The EU is giving Rwanda's government £750m to develop its infrastructure. With competition from China and other countries, ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been mired in conflict for years. As fresh fighting surges in the east, the roots of ...

Creating sustainable peace in Congo requires giving justice to the victims of war crimes and preventing the illicit trade in ...

The DRC’s struggles, exacerbated by French imperialism and greed for minerals, highlight the enduring impact of colonial attitudes.

The capture of North Kivu’s provincial capital, Goma, by the M23 armed group last month has multiplied international coverage ...

The M23, whose top brass are mostly Congolese Tutsi, began its insurgency more than three years ago after a decade of ...