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Three decades after the 1994 genocide, Rwanda marks Liberation Day with a mix of pride and pain: the economy has grown and tourism flourishes, yet youth unemployment remains a challenge and trauma from the past persists for many citizens. Personal stories, like Claudette Kamikazi’s, illustrate ongoing reconciliation, political tensions, and hopes for a freer future as the country pursues ambitious development goals.
DR Congo has filed a case with the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of breaching multiple treaties by backing armed groups and carrying out unlawful military operations on Congolese soil since the 1994 genocide, and it seeks orders to stop the alleged crimes plus reparations for victims; the ICJ will review the claims, continuing a long-running dispute that has seen prior cases dismissed or dropped and ongoing tensions linked to eastern DR Congo’s M23 rebels and other armed groups.
An arbitration panel rejected Rwanda’s $134 million claim against the United Kingdom over the UK-Rwanda migrant pact, delivering a setback to Kigali in its lawsuit alleging breaches related to the controversial migration policy.
Human Rights Watch is urging Rwanda to conduct a transparent, independent investigation into the death of Aimable Karasira, a government critic who died in custody on his scheduled release day. The group cites alleged torture and medical neglect in detention and notes a pattern of unclear accountability for critics, calling for an autopsy and international involvement while authorities attribute the death to a medical overdose.
Rwanda has launched arbitration at the Permanent Court of Arbitration against the UK, seeking £50m in compensation after the scrapped asylum partnership to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was abandoned; Kigali says London has not disbursed payments, a move tied to the 2023 ruling that the agreement was illegal and Starmer's 2024 termination, with £240m already paid and £50m due.
The UN Security Council has called on Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Congo and extended the peacekeeping mission MONUSCO for a year amid ongoing conflict involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, despite a recent peace deal and accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels. The situation remains tense with continued fighting and a significant humanitarian crisis in the region.
M23 rebels in DR Congo claim to be withdrawing from Uvira following US pressure and a peace deal, but the government remains skeptical and calls for verification amid ongoing conflict and displacement.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels announced they will withdraw from Uvira in eastern Congo following US criticism, as a trust-building measure to support peace negotiations, amid ongoing tensions and accusations of Rwandan support for the rebels.
The fourth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda met in Washington, D.C., where representatives initialed the Regional Economic Integration Framework to promote economic cooperation, reaffirmed commitments to peace and stability, and discussed ongoing negotiations and efforts to neutralize armed groups, with support from the US, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union.
Dr. Tsion Firew, a Rwandan emergency medicine chair, played a crucial role in managing Rwanda's successful response to its first Marburg virus outbreak, which had a low mortality rate of 23%. She faced personal risks, sent her children away for safety, and participated in experimental treatments, demonstrating resilience and dedication amid the deadly crisis. Her experience highlights the importance of science and effective public health strategies in combating infectious diseases.
Tadej Pogacar defended his men's road race title at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda with a solo attack, finishing over a minute ahead of Remco Evenepoel, showcasing his dominance in cycling.
A rebel parade by the M23 group in eastern Congo has raised concerns about the upcoming peace deal with the government and Rwanda, as the rebels showcased thousands of new recruits, signaling ongoing military escalation and undermining hopes for peace amid a humanitarian crisis.,
In August, Rwanda received seven migrants from the US under a deportation agreement, with plans to accept up to 250, and some migrants choosing to stay and build lives in Rwanda, which is part of a broader US strategy involving several African countries.
The first group of seven migrants deported from the US has arrived in Rwanda as part of a deal to accept up to 250 deportees, amid concerns from rights groups about legality and safety, with Rwanda asserting it will provide support and protection to the migrants.
In August, Rwanda received seven migrants from the U.S. under a deportation agreement, with plans to accept up to 250, as part of a broader U.S. strategy involving several African countries to manage deportations, including Uganda, Eswatini, and South Sudan.