The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have launched a new operation targeting FDLR fighters, underscoring the growing challenge of dismantling the armed group amid a complex security landscape in eastern DR Congo.

Rwandans seeking to defect from the FDLR armed group continue to face a dangerous and restrictive path home, the Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) has said.

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been sworn in for a new term as leader of the Central African Republic (CAR), commending Rwanda’s security forces for their decisive role in restoring stability in the country.

Fighters from the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) have returned to the areas of Kateku and Kanune in Walikale Territory, North Kivu, after leaving the zones just two days earlier. Their return on Saturday, March 28, 2026, has raised concerns among local residents.

Rwanda’s Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, met with Abubacarr Tambadou, Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), and his delegation to discuss ongoing cooperation.

Rwanda is hosting the 4th East African Community (EAC) Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference, exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can drive economic growth and development across the region.