DRC and Rwanda Border Temporarily Closed, Travelers Stranded
Border posts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have been temporarily closed since the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026. In Goma, the two main crossing points connecting the Congolese city to Gisenyi in Rwanda the Grande…
UN: Burundi Warns Rwanda After Attack on Its Territory
At the United Nations Security Council, Burundi issued a firm warning to Rwanda following the December 4 bombardments that struck the commune of Chibitoke, injuring a woman and a child. Bujumbura described the incident as a “serious act of provocation”…
Donald Trump on the Washington Peace Deal and Congo’s Strategic Minerals
Donald Trump Claims He Ended the RDC–Rwanda War and Says the U.S. Will Take Congo’s Minerals Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked major controversy after making bold statements about the Washington Peace Agreement related to the conflict between the…
What Future for Peace in Eastern DR Congo?
As tensions remain extremely high in Goma, political and diplomatic positions across the region are hardening.Between international pressure, cross-accusations, and often contradictory peace initiatives, one crucial question stands out: Is a lasting agreement still possible between Kinshasa, Kigali, and the…