Politics Aug 28 What to know about the Trump administration’s plan to deport migrants to Africa By Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Aug 28 Rwanda says 7 deportees arrived from the U.S. in August under agreement with Washington The Rwanda government said Thursday the deportees arrived in mid-August. Rwanda said earlier in August it would accept up to 250 deportees from the U.S. By Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press
World Aug 20 Rwanda-backed rebels killed more than 140 civilians in eastern Congo, rights group says Human Rights Watch said the victims, mostly Hutus, were attacked near Virunga National Park in North Kivu province. The M23 group, supported by Rwanda, is blamed for the killings, which are thought to be part of a military campaign against… By Wilson McMakin, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 Rwanda agrees to take deportees from the U.S. after a previous migrant deal with the UK collapsed The U.S. is seeking more deals with African countries to deport people they say entered the country illegally. By Ignatius Ssuuna, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Jul 19 Congo and M23 rebels sign declaration of principles for permanent ceasefire Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end decadeslong fighting and commit to a comprehensive peace agreement that would include the restoration of state authorities in key eastern cities controlled by the insurgents. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
Jun 27 Watch 4:52 News Wrap: DRC and Rwanda sign peace deal mediated by Trump administration Continue watching
Jun 27 WATCH: Trump meets with officials from Rwanda and DRC after signing of peace deal By Associated Press The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have asked the Trump administration to use its pressure to ensure the peace deal sticks. Continue reading
Jun 27 WATCH: Rubio hosts peace deal signing ceremony between Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo By Chinedu Asadu, Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The peace deal is due to be signed in Washington on Friday afternoon. It has been lauded by U.S. President Donald Trump as "a big day for the world."… Continue reading
Jun 19 Congo and Rwanda vow to sign a peace deal on June 27, may end fighting in eastern Congo By Wilson McMakin, Saleh Mwanamilongo, Associated Press Congo and Rwanda are not formally at war and in the past had held peace talks that have largely stalled, including those hosted by Qatar. Continue reading
May 07 What to know about Rwanda’s talks with the U.S. about taking in third-country deportees By Cara Anna, Associated Press Rwanda drew international attention, and some outrage, by agreeing to take in Britain's rejected asylum-seekers in a plan that collapsed last year. Now Rwanda says it is talking with the Trump administration about a similar idea – and it might find more success. Continue reading