By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The New Times (Rwanda)
Rwandan Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva called for the FDLR, a militia active in eastern DR Congo, to be neutralised at the close of the Russia-Africa summit. He denounced the group’s continued presence and the support it allegedly receives from Kinshasa, The New Times reports.
Rwandan Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva attended a reception in Moscow hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for leaders at the Russia-Africa summit. He also presented Rwanda’s development experience at the Youth Forum, according to the Rwanda News Agency.
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Rwanda says it is ready to implement the Washington Accords with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but is asking Kinshasa to take action against the FDLR, an armed group active in eastern Congo. Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo reiterated this position to the BBC, the day after US sanctions targeting Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and the Zigama savings institution, reports Rwanda Dispatch.
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Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe rejects the idea that Kigali is systematically held responsible for the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He calls for Rwanda not to be made a permanent scapegoat for violence in the region, The New Times reports.
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Rwandan Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva is representing President Paul Kagame at the 25th summit of heads of state and government of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa in Harare. The meeting, scheduled for 22 October 2026, brings together leaders from the organisation’s 21 member countries, according to Rwandan media outlet Imvaho Nshya.
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Scouts from six European countries to assess young Rwandan footballersScouts from clubs in six European countries are expected to visit Kigali in November to assess young Rwandan footballers who could get an opportunity abroad. The visit is aimed at the country’s emerging talent, The New Times reports.
Ruto and Putin discuss expanding Kenya-Russia economic tiesKenyan President William Ruto and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed expanding trade, investment and economic cooperation between their countries. Kenya is seeking new markets for its agricultural exports and partnerships in industry, energy, infrastructure and technology, according to Tuko.The week in Africa
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