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Blood minerals and memory: the Great Lakes in focus

This week, Spotlight on Africa turns to the Great Lakes region. First, a new Global Witness report reveals how coltan is being smuggled out of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amid the ongoing conflict in the east, through Rwanda and on to companies worldwide. Then, artist Grada Kilomba discusses her…

Radio France Internationale

Artist Grada Kilomba on representing the Rwandan genocide

At the beginning of June, France inaugurated its first monument commemorating the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Standing on the banks of the Seine river in the heart of Paris, 'The Archive' is part of France's efforts to acknowledge its role in one of the 20th century's worst atrocities. It was designed…

Radio France Internationale

How the ‘Attenborough effect’ is driving a surging interest in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism

In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species.

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HRW report accuses M23 of detaining and abusing thousands in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, a new Human Rights Watch report uncovers mass forced recruitment and arbitrary detention by the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo. Also, we head to Durban, where thousands of foreign nationals displaced by xenophobic violence remain camped outside the Department of Home Affairs. And finally,…

France 24

Global brands ‘likely’ using mineral that funds rebels accused of atrocities in DRC, investigation finds

Amazon and Sony among firms that may have sourced coltan, used in phones, from supply chains controlled by the M23 rebels, says Global Witness

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EU says Ebola outbreak makes ceasefire in DRC more necessary than ever

The European Union’s crisis management commissioner has called for a ceasefire between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying the need for peace has become even more urgent with the spread of the Ebola outbreak.

Radio France Internationale

Ghana wants learner-centred classrooms – but many teachers still favour old methods

Across Africa, countries are redesigning school curricula to prepare children for the demands of the 21st century. These reforms aim to nurture creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving rather than rote memorisation in schools. Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Zambia have made changes, and Ghana is part of the movement…

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France and Rwanda unite to honour genocide victims with Paris monument

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame visited Paris on Tuesday to unveil a monument dedicated to victims of the Rwandan genocide, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, in a further acknowledgement by France of its role in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.

Radio France Internationale

France's recognition of its role in 1994 Rwanda genocide marks historic turning point

François Picard is pleased to welcome Juliette Bour, historian and author of a forthcoming book in French entitled "Like Men: Women Politicians Complicit in the Rwandan Genocide". More than three decades after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, France continues to confront difficult questions about its political, military…

France 24

Macron unveils Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris, marking 'quest for truth'

French President ⁠Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris honouring the victims of the 1994 genocide. Unveiling the installation on the banks of the Seine, Macron said the monument marked "the culmination of a long and patient quest for truth" in confronting…

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Court Rejects Claim That Rwandan Speech Restrictions Will Prevent Rwandan Witnesses in U.S. Perjury Trial "from Speaking Freely About the Genocide"

From Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV yesterday in U.S. v. Nshimiye (D. Mass.): This is a criminal case arising out… The post Court Rejects Claim That Rwandan Speech Restrictions Will Prevent Rwandan Witnesses in U.S. Perjury Trial "from Speaking Freely About the Genocide" appeared first on Reason.com.

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Court rejects Rwanda €115mn claim against Britain over migrant deal

An international court on Monday rejected a claim by Rwanda for Britain to pay more than £100 million (€115million) it said London still owed from a scrapped deal to deport migrants.

Radio France Internationale

UK Avoids £100m Rwanda Payout In Major Blow To Failed Deportation Scheme

The UK has won a legal case against Rwanda, avoiding £100 million in payments related to a scrapped migrant deportation scheme.

International Business Times UK

Court rejects Rwanda's €115 million claim against UK over scrapped migrant deal

In 2022, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sealed a deal with Kigali to send migrants arriving in Britain via "dangerous or illegal journeys" in small boats or lorries to Rwanda.

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UK wins court row with Rwanda over failed migrant deal

The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over a failed migrant deportation deal after winning an international court case.

The National (Scotland)

UK wins court case over failed Rwanda deportation deal

THE UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the failed migrant deportation deal after winning an international court case.

The Independent UK

International arbitrators reject $134 claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal

An international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal

The Guardian - UK

UK will not have to pay Rwanda £100m over failed asylum scheme, court rules

Rwanda had sued UK government over alleged breach of agreement, after scheme scrapped by Labour on first day in office

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The Independent UK

UK will not have to pay millions over failed Rwanda deal – here’s why

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Evening Standard

UK wins court clash with Rwanda over failed migrant deportation deal

The east African nation sued Britain for more than £100 million, claiming it breached the terms of its agreement and is owed the money.

The Independent UK

UK will not have to pay Rwanda more than £100m over failed asylum deal

Court of Arbitration in the Hague rules against Rwanda’s claim it was owed money after Labour scrapped the scheme

Salon

Trump cuts to global health hit home

Politicized public health agencies also make it harder to hold officials accountable

Radio France Internationale

‘Forgiveness has to be lived out’: says Rwanda's Cannes laureat Dusabejambot

Rwandan director Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambot has become the country's first filmmaker to win the Camera d’Or for best first feature at the Cannes film festival, with Ben’Imana. The Kigali-based director talks to RFI about exploring how survivors and perpetrators continued living side by side in the year’s following the 1994 genocide…

Euronews

From fur to data: How eDNA is revolutionising wildlife monitoring in Africa

Scientists in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park are using new technology to detect and protect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys without disturbing the animals. Here's how it works – and why it could change conservation forever.

The Independent UK

How collecting DNA samples in the wild could transform conservation

Rwanda is using a new approach known as environmental DNA technology to detect species like the endangered mountain gorilla using genetic material left in soil and water

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