Rwanda signed multiyear tourism sponsorships with the LA Rams and Clippers amid long-standing allegations of severe human rights abuses and prior high-value sports deals.
Gallery: Massive crowds, demanding routes, and gutsy racing at Rwanda World Championship road races
Spectator enthusiasm around Kigali overwhelmed logistical concerns, showcasing Rwanda's successful hosting of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships and vibrant roadside support.
Cycling world heads for Rwanda under a cloud of controversy after Vuelta chaos
Hosting the road world championships in Rwanda highlights cycling's internal conflicts and raises concerns about Rwanda's human rights record amid protests and accusations of sportswashing.
DR Congo: All sides may be guilty of war crimes UN probe DW 09/05/2025
M23 rebels and Congolese forces committed widespread serious abuses—including sexual violence and killings—that may amount to war crimes; Rwanda and DRC share responsibility.
US deportations to third countries shrouded in secrecy
The United States secretly deported migrants to third-party African countries, withholding identities and exposing them to detention, isolation, and risk of torture.
The US is negotiating third-country deportation deals sending migrants to African nations, prompting legal protests and international rebukes over human rights and burden-shifting.
Qatar emphasises peaceful resolution of conflicts after DRC-Rwanda deal
Qatari diplomat Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi expressed Qatar's commitment to mediating regional conflicts, highlighting the importance of the peace agreement between Rwanda and the DRC.
Questions over terms as Rwanda and DRC prepare to sign peace deal in US
The agreement will prioritize respect for territorial integrity and disarmament of non-state armed groups, addressing long-standing conflicts between Rwanda and the DRC.
Rwanda confirms talks with US over receiving deported migrants
Rwanda's talks to accept deported immigrants from the US remain in early stages, with Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe stating that exact details are yet to be settled.