UN torture-prevention experts are scheduled to visit Rwanda from September 20–29, nine years after an earlier mission ended over access concerns. The September 20–29 visit is the first listed SPT mission to Rwanda since a 2017 inspection was suspended over access, confidentiality and reprisal concerns. KIGALI — September 20, 2026 — United Nations torture-prevention experts are scheduled to begin a 10-day visit to Rwanda on Sunday, marking the first listed mission by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture since an earlier inspection ended without a report nine years ago. The UN treaty-body database lists Rwanda for a visit from September 20 to September 29, 2026, by the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, commonly known as the SPT. No precise arrival time or schedule of detention-site inspections had been publicly announced when this article was prepared. That is not unusual: the SPT can conduct unannounced visits to places where people are deprived of their liberty, and detailed itineraries are generally not published in advance. The mission is significant because the SPT's previous visit to Rwanda, in October 2017, was suspended before completion. The UN body said at the time that it had encountered restrictions affecting access to some detention sites, its ability to conduct confidential interviews and its efforts to protect interviewees from possible reprisals. The suspended visit was formally terminated in July 2018 after the SPT said there was no realistic prospect of resuming it within a reasonable period. No country-visit report was produced. What does the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture do? The SPT is an independent expert body established under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, known as OPCAT. Rwanda acceded to the protocol in 2015. Its role is preventive. Rather than waiting for an abuse allegation to become a criminal case, the SPT examines detention systems and recommends changes intended to reduce the risk of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. During a country visit, the experts may seek access to any place under state jurisdiction or control where people are, or could be, deprived of their liberty. Depending on the country and the delegation's programme, those places can include: Continue Reading Full Article JUSTICE & CRIME UN Torture Watchdog Back in Rwanda After Failed 2017 Mission By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Sep 20, 2026 Sep 20, 2026 7 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The September 20–29 visit is the first listed SPT mission to Rwanda since a 2017 inspection was suspended over access, confidentiality and reprisal concerns. KIGALI — September 20, 2026 — United Nations torture-prevention experts are scheduled to begin a 10-day visit to Rwanda on Sunday, marking the first listed mission by the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture since an earlier inspection ended without a report nine years ago. The UN treaty-body database lists Rwanda for a visit from September 20 to September 29, 2026, by the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, commonly known as the SPT. No precise arrival time or schedule of detention-site inspections had been publicly announced when this article was prepared. That is not unusual: the SPT can conduct unannounced visits to places where people are deprived of their liberty, and detailed itineraries are generally not published in advance. The mission is significant because the SPT's previous visit to Rwanda, in October 2017, was suspended before completion. The UN body said at the time that it had encountered restrictions affecting access to some detention sites, its ability to conduct confidential interviews and its efforts to protect interviewees from possible reprisals. The suspended visit was formally terminated in July 2018 after the SPT said there was no realistic prospect of resuming it within a reasonable period. No country-visit report was produced. What does the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture do? The SPT is an independent expert body established under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, known as OPCAT. Rwanda acceded to the protocol in 2015. ADVERTISEMENT Its role is preventive. Rather than waiting for an abuse allegation to become a criminal case, the SPT examines detention systems and recommends changes intended to reduce the risk of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. During a country visit, the experts may seek access to any place under state jurisdiction or control where people are, or could be, deprived of their liberty. Depending on the country and the delegation's programme, those places can include: prisons and police cells; pretrial and other detention facilities; immigration holding centres; psychiatric hospitals and other closed institutions; juvenile detention facilities; and other locations where people cannot leave freely under an official order or with official involvement. The delegation can examine physical conditions, detention records, safeguards against abuse, complaint procedures, access to lawyers and medical care, and the treatment of people in custody. It can also conduct private interviews with detainees, officials and other relevant people without witnesses. Confidential interviews are central to the SPT's work. OPCAT requires states to allow the delegation to choose whom it interviews and to ensure that no person or organization suffers sanctions or reprisals for communicating with the experts. The SPT also advises governments and works with national preventive mechanisms—independent domestic bodies that regularly inspect places of detention and recommend reforms. Why the 2017 mission ended early The SPT began a seven-day visit to Rwanda in October 2017 but suspended the mission on its fifth day. In its public explanation, the UN body said the delegation had been prevented from visiting some places of detention and had faced difficulties conducting private interviews with certain people deprived of their liberty. It also said several interviewees expressed fear that they could face reprisals after speaking with the experts. ADVERTISEMENT The SPT said those conditions prevented it from carrying out its mandate fully and safely. When it formally terminated the visit in July 2018, the body cited a lack of cooperation and said there was no realistic prospect that the mission could resume within a reasonable time. It was the first time the SPT had ended a country visit in that manner. Those statements represented the UN body's account of the breakdown. They did not amount to a judicial finding that Rwandan authorities had committed torture, and the incomplete mission produced no public country report assessing detention conditions across Rwanda. What previous reports say about torture allegations and detention sites The new UN visit comes against a background of serious—but not always judicially proven—allegations about the treatment of detainees in Rwanda. A Human Rights Watch investigation published in October 2024 documented accounts of torture and other ill-treatment at Nyarugenge Prison, also known as Mageragere; Rubavu Prison in western Rwanda; and a Kigali location known as Kwa Gacinya, which the organization described as an unofficial detention facility. The report was based on interviews and court documents gathered between 2019 and 2024. Human Rights Watch said it interviewed more than 28 people, including 13 former detainees who had been held at the identified locations between 2017 and 2024. It also reviewed court records involving 53 people and monitored proceedings against former prison officials and detainees. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . 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Two correctional officers and seven prisoners were also convicted of offences connected to beatings and deaths, while other defendants were acquitted. The case provides confirmed evidence that a Rwandan court held several people responsible for serious violence in custody. However, none of the defendants was convicted of the separate offence of torture. Kwa Gacinya Human Rights Watch described Kwa Gacinya, a house in Kigali's Gikondo area, as an unofficial detention location associated with police custody. Former detainees alleged that they were held in very small cells, beaten, threatened with death or forced to confess before being transferred to official facilities. The organization reported receiving information that the location was later being used as a police station, while two sources linked to the security services alleged that abuse continued in basement cells. Sources UN treaty-body database — Rwanda country and treaty-body records OHCHR — SPT suspended its 2017 Rwanda visit over access and reprisal concerns OHCHR — SPT formally terminated the Rwanda visit in 2018 United Nations Treaty Collection — Rwanda's accession to OPCAT Northeastern University Center for Global Law and Justice — Rwanda visit calendar Human Rights Watch — 2024 investigation into torture and ill-treatment allegations in Rwanda ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Claudette Mukashyaka Biography: Rwanda’s New Auditor General Her economics education, banking audit career and appointment to lead Rwanda’s public-finance watchdog. . Biography Sergeant Robert Kabera Biography: Sergeant Robert’s Music and Exile The Rwandan singer and former soldier became a government critic before his killing in Uganda. . Justice & Crime RCMP Officer Eli Ndatuje on Trial Over Alleged Disclosure to Rwanda RCMP Const. 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French judge Jean-Louis Bruguière concluded in 2006 that Kagame and senior RPF figures ordered the missile attack on Habyarimana’s plane, issuing arrest warrants. In a tense BBC Hard Talk interview, Rwandan President Paul Kagame directly addressed persistent questions over the 1994 assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana, whose plane was shot down over Kigali on April 6, triggering the Rwandan Genocide. When pressed by the interviewer on whether he believed he had the right to assassinate Habyarimana, Kagame responded defiantly: “Well, I had the right to fight for my rights. But do you believe you had the right to assassinate him? No, but of course, Habyarimana, having been on the other side that I was fighting, it was possible that he could easily die. Imagine if I had died myself in the same process. Would the same judge be asking about my death, about who killed me?” Kagame repeatedly insisted he bears no responsibility for Habyarimana’s death and expressed indifference to it. “First of all, I'm not responsible for Habyarimana's death, and I don't care. [...] I wasn't responsible for his security. He wasn't responsible for mine, either, and he wouldn't have cared if I had died. I don't care that it happened to him.” He framed the incident within the broader context of the civil war, stating that Habyarimana was an adversary in an armed struggle, and dismissed deeper scrutiny of the plane crash as irrelevant to his fight for Rwandan rights after years in exile. The interviewer reminded Kagame that the RPF (Rwanda Patriotic Front), which he led, was engaged in peace negotiations with Habyarimana under the Arusha Accords at the time of the crash, and that the genocide unfolded afterward. Kagame brushed aside the allegations as “wild” while maintaining strong confidence in his position. The exchange centered heavily on French anti-terrorism judge Jean-Louis Bruguière, who conducted a lengthy investigation into the downing of Habyarimana’s plane (which also killed the Burundian president and French crew members). In 2006, following years of inquiry involving witness testimonies, Bruguière concluded that Kagame and senior RPF figures ordered the missile attack from Masaka Hill. He issued international arrest warrants for nine of Kagame’s top aides and recommended that Kagame himself, then protected by head-of-state immunity, face the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Kagame rejected Bruguière’s authority outright, calling the investigation “nonsense” and arguing that a foreign judge had no right to intervene in Rwanda’s internal affairs or judge events from the Rwandan civil war. “The French judge has no right to judge me in my own situation in Rwanda. [...] France, Bruguière have no right whatsoever to be making such a nonsense of our situation, and it is nonsense.” Continue Reading Full Article KWIBUKA Asked Why He Killed Habyarimana, “I Had the Right to Defend Myself." By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Apr 7, 2026 May 15, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: In a tense BBC Hard Talk interview, Rwandan President Paul Kagame directly addressed persistent questions over the 1994 assassination of President Juvénal Habyarimana, whose plane was shot down over Kigali on April 6, triggering the Rwandan Genocide. When pressed by the interviewer on whether he believed he had the right to assassinate Habyarimana, Kagame responded defiantly: “Well, I had the right to fight for my rights. But do you believe you had the right to assassinate him? No, but of course, Habyarimana, having been on the other side that I was fighting, it was possible that he could easily die. Imagine if I had died myself in the same process. Would the same judge be asking about my death, about who killed me?” Kagame repeatedly insisted he bears no responsibility for Habyarimana’s death and expressed indifference to it. ADVERTISEMENT “First of all, I'm not responsible for Habyarimana's death, and I don't care. [...] I wasn't responsible for his security. He wasn't responsible for mine, either, and he wouldn't have cared if I had died. I don't care that it happened to him.” He framed the incident within the broader context of the civil war, stating that Habyarimana was an adversary in an armed struggle, and dismissed deeper scrutiny of the plane crash as irrelevant to his fight for Rwandan rights after years in exile. The interviewer reminded Kagame that the RPF (Rwanda Patriotic Front), which he led, was engaged in peace negotiations with Habyarimana under the Arusha Accords at the time of the crash, and that the genocide unfolded afterward. Kagame brushed aside the allegations as “wild” while maintaining strong confidence in his position. ADVERTISEMENT The exchange centered heavily on French anti-terrorism judge Jean-Louis Bruguière, who conducted a lengthy investigation into the downing of Habyarimana’s plane (which also killed the Burundian president and French crew members). In 2006, following years of inquiry involving witness testimonies, Bruguière concluded that Kagame and senior RPF figures ordered the missile attack from Masaka Hill. He issued international arrest warrants for nine of Kagame’s top aides and recommended that Kagame himself, then protected by head-of-state immunity, face the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Kagame rejected Bruguière’s authority outright, calling the investigation “nonsense” and arguing that a foreign judge had no right to intervene in Rwanda’s internal affairs or judge events from the Rwandan civil war. “The French judge has no right to judge me in my own situation in Rwanda. [...] France, Bruguière have no right whatsoever to be making such a nonsense of our situation, and it is nonsense.” When asked why he would not agree to have the case tested before an international court, Kagame cited principles of sovereignty and dismissed the push as fabricated stories that hinder Rwanda’s progress. He maintained that the real issues lie elsewhere and that he remains “very confident” of his innocence. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . 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Kagame’s unapologetic stance in the interview underscored his view of the events as part of a legitimate war of liberation, where casualties on the opposing side, including the head of state, were an expected risk, and external judicial interference was unwelcome. He emphasized that in war, “it was possible that he could easily die,” and questioned why the same scrutiny would not apply symmetrically if roles were reversed. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Import and Export DRC Launches Pepper Task Force for China Exports ANAPEX targets pepper, cocoa, coffee, soy and sesame, but no export deal is signed yet . Mining and Minerals DRC Certifies Its First Manono Lithium Cargo First CEEC-certified lots leave Kalemie as Congo opens a new battery-mineral export trade . Science and Environment New Monkey Species Discovered in the DRC’s Congo Rainforest a rare orange-lipped monkey species found in Lomami National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo . 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Nigerian record producer Ezeh Chisom, popularly known as Rexxie, has appealed for help following his arrest by Ugandan immigration authorities. In a distressing update shared on his Instagram account in the early hours of Monday, March 11, Rexxie disclosed his detainment in Uganda , describing the situation as unjust. His plea for assistance was met with a variety of responses from the online community. Amidst the mixed reactions, some individuals queried whether he had been in possession of any banned substances, while others suggested he seek aid from renowned Afrobeats artist Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid. Rexxie's post read: “ I’ve been arrested at the Ugandan 🇺🇬 immigration. PLS, I NEED HELP!! This is so unfair! HELP HELP HELP!!! #UgandaFreeRexxie .” The incident has sparked considerable attention and dialogue among netizens regarding the circumstances of Rexxie's arrest. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Mar 11, 2024 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Rexxie, who has been detained in Uganda and has cried foul. Image from pmnewsnigeria Nigerian record producer Ezeh Chisom, popularly known as Rexxie, has appealed for help following his arrest by Ugandan immigration authorities. In a distressing update shared on his Instagram account in the early hours of Monday, March 11, Rexxie disclosed his detainment in Uganda , describing the situation as unjust. His plea for assistance was met with a variety of responses from the online community. ADVERTISEMENT Amidst the mixed reactions, some individuals queried whether he had been in possession of any banned substances, while others suggested he seek aid from renowned Afrobeats artist Ayo Balogun, better known as Wizkid. Rexxie's post read: “ I’ve been arrested at the Ugandan 🇺🇬 immigration. PLS, I NEED HELP!! This is so unfair! HELP HELP HELP!!! #UgandaFreeRexxie .” The incident has sparked considerable attention and dialogue among netizens regarding the circumstances of Rexxie's arrest. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Ghana's 36th-batch medical intake starts on 27 October. Check eligibility, the application portal, the 29 October deadline and conflicting opening times. ACCRA, Ghana — 26 October 2026. Ghana's Ministry of Health has announced an application window from 27 to 29 October 2026 for the 36th batch of medical officers and dentists who have completed housemanship and received Medical and Dental Council verification. Citi Newsroom's account of the notice directs eligible candidates to mohrecruitment.com and says applications are free. Applicants should confirm the opening hour through the ministry because published accounts give conflicting times. The October exercise covers 36th-batch medical officers and dentists who completed housemanship and obtained Medical and Dental Council verification. Applications are directed to mohrecruitment.com , with a 29 October 2026 deadline. Applicants should pay no recruitment fee and confirm the opening hour with the ministry. Who is covered by this intake? The notice identifies three conditions: applicants must belong to the 36th batch , have completed their house job, and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council. It concerns medical officers and dentists, rather than a general invitation to everyone seeking work in the health sector. Candidates still completing housemanship, or waiting for verification, should ask the responsible authority about their individual position. They should not assume that an application window removes the stated requirements. Equally, a doctor who applied during an earlier exercise should seek instructions on whether a fresh submission is needed. Graphic Online's October report says candidates will select preferred districts and agencies through the recruitment platform. A preference is a request within the application process; it should not be treated as a guaranteed posting to a particular facility. What are the dates, and why does the opening hour need checking? The consistently reported opening date is Tuesday, 27 October , and the submission deadline is Thursday, 29 October 2026 . The hour is less clear. Citi reports an opening at 03:10 , while Graphic's article and MyJoyOnline's account say 10:00 . The reproduced notice attached to Graphic's story gives 03:10, conflicting with that article's text. These times should not be presented as interchangeable. Continue Reading Full Article HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Ghana Medical Intake: Eligibility, Portal and October Deadline By Kamau Bahati Entertainment Editor Kamau Bahati Home Comment Oct 26, 2026 Oct 26, 2026 5 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: ACCRA, Ghana — 26 October 2026. Ghana's Ministry of Health has announced an application window from 27 to 29 October 2026 for the 36th batch of medical officers and dentists who have completed housemanship and received Medical and Dental Council verification. Citi Newsroom's account of the notice directs eligible candidates to mohrecruitment.com and says applications are free. Applicants should confirm the opening hour through the ministry because published accounts give conflicting times. The October exercise covers 36th-batch medical officers and dentists who completed housemanship and obtained Medical and Dental Council verification. Applications are directed to mohrecruitment.com , with a 29 October 2026 deadline. Applicants should pay no recruitment fee and confirm the opening hour with the ministry. Who is covered by this intake? The notice identifies three conditions: applicants must belong to the 36th batch , have completed their house job, and have been verified by the Medical and Dental Council. It concerns medical officers and dentists, rather than a general invitation to everyone seeking work in the health sector. Candidates still completing housemanship, or waiting for verification, should ask the responsible authority about their individual position. They should not assume that an application window removes the stated requirements. Equally, a doctor who applied during an earlier exercise should seek instructions on whether a fresh submission is needed. ADVERTISEMENT Graphic Online's October report says candidates will select preferred districts and agencies through the recruitment platform. A preference is a request within the application process; it should not be treated as a guaranteed posting to a particular facility. What are the dates, and why does the opening hour need checking? The consistently reported opening date is Tuesday, 27 October , and the submission deadline is Thursday, 29 October 2026 . The hour is less clear. Citi reports an opening at 03:10 , while Graphic's article and MyJoyOnline's account say 10:00 . The reproduced notice attached to Graphic's story gives 03:10, conflicting with that article's text. These times should not be presented as interchangeable. Applicants using Ghana's clock should seek the latest ministry clarification. For readers elsewhere, Ghana uses GMT, three hours behind East Africa: 03:10 GMT corresponds to 06:10 EAT, while 10:00 GMT corresponds to 13:00 EAT. Neither conversion resolves the underlying discrepancy. The closing date is clear, but a definitive closing hour is not established by the notice and the corroborating accounts used here. Applicants should submit before 29 October if possible rather than assume that a midnight cutoff has been confirmed. How to prepare and submit an application The notice names mohrecruitment.com as the application destination. Access to its live application screens could not be confirmed during this check. The following preparation steps are practical guidance, rather than a claim about the portal's current fields: ADVERTISEMENT Confirm that your batch, completed housemanship and Council verification match the notice. Obtain the current recruitment instructions through Ministry of Health channels and check the website spelling before entering personal information. Follow the authentic portal's instructions for choosing districts and agencies. Do not rely on a copied form from another recruitment round. Review the details before submission. If the system provides a reference number or acknowledgement, retain it for your records. Follow up through official channels if your eligibility or submission status remains unclear. No particular upload format, account-registration sequence, password rule or login identifier is established here. Applicants should follow the genuine platform's instructions rather than an unofficial step-by-step guide that guesses its screens. No payment is required for recruitment The ministry's warning is explicit: applicants should not pay anyone for this process. A claim that an intermediary can secure a preferred district or accelerate selection should therefore be checked with the ministry before any personal information or money changes hands. The Ministry of Health's official contact page lists +233 302 665651 and info@moh.gov.gh . These are general ministry contacts, not a separately verified recruitment helpline. Candidates can use them to ask where an opening-time clarification or application problem should be directed. Keep October's notice separate from earlier recruitment The batch number alone does not identify the current application window. Graphic's July recruitment report also concerned the 36th batch, but described applications from 8 to 15 July 2026 and additional arrangements for certain earlier-batch applicants. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . 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Other employment notices have separate audiences and procedures. XTRAfrica's Ghana–USVI recruitment explainer concerns an overseas framework for teachers and nurses. Its security-service recruitment guide and GES promotion-status guide cover different domestic processes. None determines eligibility for this medical intake. What an application does not yet establish The recruitment announcement is a step towards filling staffing gaps, but it does not establish how many officers will be appointed, their final facilities, salary terms or reporting dates. It also does not demonstrate that additional staff have already begun work or that services have expanded. For candidates, the next concrete steps are the ministry's opening-time clarification, access to the authentic application platform and successful submission within the announced dates. Appointment and deployment instructions must then come from the responsible authorities. 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Inside DRC's National Service, where training, agriculture and community work aim to help at-risk youth build skills and reintegrate into society. A Youth Transformed in Service of the Nation In Kinshasa, blue uniforms and yellow boots have become a familiar sight. Behind the sanitation operations lies a broader policy: to supervise, train and reintegrate young people in order to steer them toward productive work and service to the community. Destroy Yesterday, Build Tomorrow 1. When a Former Threat Becomes a Workforce Early in the morning, as Kinshasa begins to come alive, groups of young people in uniform take up positions along the city's main roads. Brooms, shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows become their working tools. They clean drains, collect waste and help maintain public spaces. These young people are commonly known as the builders ( bâtisseurs ). Their presence has become one of the most visible features of sanitation operations in the capital. But their story goes beyond simply cleaning the streets. Some of the young people directed to the National Service come from backgrounds marked by urban delinquency, particularly the phenomenon known as "Kuluna." The stated objective is to provide them with supervision, discipline and training so that they can gradually regain a productive place in society. 2. The National Service: Beyond the Image of the Uniforms The National Service combines civic education, discipline, vocational training and productive activities, among other things. The Kaniama-Kasese centre in Haut-Lomami plays an important role in this system. It is presented as a place where young people can learn respect for rules, the value of work, responsibility, civic-mindedness and useful skills. It is essential to distinguish the National Service from a prison. The supervision and training programme is not, in itself, a prison sentence. Some young people may be directed there after being arrested for acts of delinquency, but the intended approach is one of supervision and reintegration. 3. From the Street to Kaniama-Kasese: The Principle of a Second Chance Continue Reading Full Article JUSTICE & CRIME National Service in the DRC: From "Kuluna" to Builders By Neema Asha Mwakalinga Travel & Culture Expert Neema Asha Mwakalinga Home Comment Sep 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026 9 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: A Youth Transformed in Service of the Nation In Kinshasa, blue uniforms and yellow boots have become a familiar sight. Behind the sanitation operations lies a broader policy: to supervise, train and reintegrate young people in order to steer them toward productive work and service to the community. Destroy Yesterday, Build Tomorrow A look at the transformation of some young people, the activities of the builders, the promise of reintegration and the challenges that remain 1. When a Former Threat Becomes a Workforce Early in the morning, as Kinshasa begins to come alive, groups of young people in uniform take up positions along the city's main roads. Brooms, shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows become their working tools. They clean drains, collect waste and help maintain public spaces. These young people are commonly known as the builders ( bâtisseurs ). Their presence has become one of the most visible features of sanitation operations in the capital. But their story goes beyond simply cleaning the streets. Some of the young people directed to the National Service come from backgrounds marked by urban delinquency, particularly the phenomenon known as "Kuluna." The stated objective is to provide them with supervision, discipline and training so that they can gradually regain a productive place in society. 2. The National Service: Beyond the Image of the Uniforms The National Service combines civic education, discipline, vocational training and productive activities, among other things. The Kaniama-Kasese centre in Haut-Lomami plays an important role in this system. It is presented as a place where young people can learn respect for rules, the value of work, responsibility, civic-mindedness and useful skills. It is essential to distinguish the National Service from a prison. The supervision and training programme is not, in itself, a prison sentence. Some young people may be directed there after being arrested for acts of delinquency, but the intended approach is one of supervision and reintegration. 3. From the Street to Kaniama-Kasese: The Principle of a Second Chance The path of a young person without training, employment or prospects can become fragile. A lack of activity can increase exposure to delinquent networks and make it difficult to rebuild a life plan. The National Service seeks to interrupt this cycle by providing a structured environment. Vocational training and productive activities are therefore a central component. Agriculture, in particular, plays an important role at Kaniama-Kasese. The principle is simple: learn to work, acquire skills and develop the ability to earn a living legally. ADVERTISEMENT The transformation being sought is therefore both professional and social. A young person is no longer defined solely by their past; they can gradually be recognized for what they learn and what they accomplish. 4. The Builders on the Streets of Kinshasa In Kinshasa, the most visible dimension of the programme today is sanitation. The builders work on roads, drains, public rights-of-way and certain heavily used public spaces. Action With Immediate Effects Cleaning major roads and public spaces. Clearing and cleaning certain drains. Collecting and removing waste from roadways. Participating in community and productive work. Contributing to a more orderly appearance along certain routes in the capital. Boulevard Lumumba is particularly symbolic. As a major road connecting different parts of Kinshasa and an important route to N'Djili International Airport , it serves as a showcase for the capital. Its maintenance is therefore not only about cleanliness; it also affects the city's image and perceptions of how well it is organized. 5. A Clean City Cannot Be Built Through Cleaning Alone Sanitation teams can clear a road or a drain, but the durability of the result depends on what happens afterward. If waste is thrown back into the same place, the problem quickly returns. Sanitation must therefore become a collective responsibility. Cleaning must be combined with regular waste collection, the availability of trash bins, public awareness, proper organization of markets and respect for rules. The behaviour of residents, traders and road users is decisive. 6. Work as a Tool for Rebuilding Lives Work also has an educational dimension. Respecting schedules, following instructions, working as a team and completing a task that benefits the community can help create new habits. Collective activity can also encourage solidarity, responsibility and team spirit. This is where the term "builder" takes on its full meaning: the idea is no longer simply to correct behaviour, but to channel the energy of young people toward production, maintenance and development. ADVERTISEMENT 7. Expected Benefits and the Conditions for Reintegration The programme pursues several objectives at once. For young people, it can provide structure, training and work experience. For the city, it provides teams capable of intervening quickly in certain areas. For society, it carries the idea that a difficult past does not necessarily prevent someone from having a second chance. For Young People Civic education and learning discipline. Acquisition of professional and practical skills. Experience in collective work. An opportunity to prepare for social and economic reintegration. Temporary removal from certain high-risk environments. For Kinshasa and the Community Temporary improvements in the cleanliness of certain major roads. Maintenance of drains and public rights-of-way. Recognition of the value of community work. Reinforcement of the message that young people can contribute to development. 8. The Major Challenge: What Happens Afterwards? The real test of a reintegration policy does not lie only in the period of supervision. It comes after the young person returns to society. Do they reunite with their family? Can they practise the trade they learned? Can they find employment or an economic activity? Can they permanently distance themselves from their former networks? These questions determine how durable the change will be. Families, businesses and training institutions can play complementary roles. Training that leads to employment, an apprenticeship or an income-generating activity has a greater chance of producing lasting change. 9. Agriculture and Production: Building Instead of Destroying Agriculture occupies a special place in this vision. Producing food, learning to work the land and developing agricultural skills make it possible to combine discipline with economic activity. The approach therefore goes beyond simple supervision: it seeks to turn a young person into a producer and, eventually, someone capable of creating value. This approach connects with a broader question: How can the potential of Congolese youth be transformed into a force for development? The National Service obviously cannot, on its own, address every challenge related to employment, training and reintegration. It is part of a much broader challenge. 10. The Programme's Limits, Questions and Future An article about the builders must also examine the difficulties. The first concerns the sustainability of sanitation. A road can be cleaned today and covered with waste again tomorrow. The result therefore depends on a permanent system of collection, awareness and accountability. The second challenge concerns commercial activities in public spaces. Clearing certain public rights-of-way can improve traffic flow and urban order, but it can also affect the livelihoods of people who sell their products there. A sustainable policy must therefore seek a balance between sanitation, urban organization and opportunities to work. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Scholarships Russia Confirms 100 Scholarships for Congolese Students . Patriotism Tshisekedi Urges Congolese in Russia to Be DRC Ambassadors . Healthcare System Kasa-Vubu Youth Centre Inaugurated in Kinshasa . Business & Investment DRC Urges Diaspora to Invest Skills and Capital at Home . Biography Miguel Masaisai Biography: The Cyclist Who Rode for Peace . ADVERTISEMENT The third issue concerns the quality of supervision. The success of a reintegration policy depends on living conditions, the quality of training received, respect for procedures and the ability to handle incidents properly. Transparency and regular evaluation are essential for measuring results. 11. Measuring Success Through Results Images of young people in uniform and street-cleaning operations are visible, but they are not enough on their own to measure the programme's effectiveness. The most meaningful indicators are those that make it possible to follow the young people's progress over time. Number of young people actually trained and skills acquired. Number of young people reintegrated into professional or productive activities. Changes in the circumstances of young people after they return to society. Quality and regularity of training. Conditions of supervision and care. Sustainability of the results achieved through sanitation operations. 12. Conclusion - Building a New Life to Build the Country Today, the National Service represents much more than a group of young people tasked with sweeping the streets. Behind every uniform is a different story. Some have experienced delinquency; others joined the programme through different pathways. All are now presented as builders. The most visible part of their work is on the streets of Kinshasa. The most important part, however, lies elsewhere: in training, in the fields, in learning a trade and, above all, in the lives of the young people after they return to society. The real challenge is therefore twofold: to make public spaces cleaner while enabling young people to rebuild their futures. A clean road improves a city. A trained, responsible and reintegrated generation of young people can help build an entire country. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Scholarships Russia Confirms 100 Scholarships for Congolese Students Russia confirms 100 government scholarship places for Congolese students, reaffirming education . Patriotism Tshisekedi Urges Congolese in Russia to Be DRC Ambassadors Meeting the Congolese diaspora in Moscow, Tshisekedi calls for patriotism, academic excellence . Healthcare System Kasa-Vubu Youth Centre Inaugurated in Kinshasa A new youth space combines health information and participation, with access details still unclear. . Business & Investment DRC Urges Diaspora to Invest Skills and Capital at Home DiaspoBoost 2026 urges Congolese abroad to invest capital, share expertise and support local businesses . 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Arsenal faces backlash as fans urge the club to end ties with Rwanda over alleged support to M23 rebels destabilizing eastern DRC. Ethics over money. Arsenal Under Fire as Fans Demand Club End 'Visit Rwanda' Deal Over Congo Conflict London, UK — English Premier League giants Arsenal are facing mounting pressure from their own supporters to abandon their high-profile partnership with Visit Rwanda, a tourism brand associated with the regime of Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The call comes amid renewed allegations of Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebel group, which has been wreaking havoc in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a conflict that has displaced over a million civilians and triggered UN investigations. According to a report by CityAM , Arsenal and Visit Rwanda are in advanced talks to renew their £10 million-a-year sponsorship deal. But a passionate fan movement, Gunners For Peace, has urged the club’s board to rethink. “The Rwandan government has blood on its hands, and we don’t want it on our sleeves,” the fans wrote in an open letter. Football Meets Human Rights The controversy touches on a deeper moral issue: should football clubs, whose values are rooted in community, fairness, and unity, accept money from regimes accused of crimes against humanity? In a UN report released earlier this year, Rwanda was named as a key backer of the M23 militia, an armed group responsible for war crimes, massacres, and looting in eastern Congo. Despite Rwanda’s denials, the international consensus continues to grow around its destabilizing role in the region, a narrative that Arsenal now finds itself entangled in. A Fan Revolt Arsenal Can’t Ignore Continue Reading Full Article SPORTS Pressure Mounts on Arsenal to Ditch Controversial “Visit Rwanda” Deal By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Oct 29, 2025 May 15, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Arsenal Under Fire as Fans Demand Club End 'Visit Rwanda' Deal Over Congo Conflict London, UK — English Premier League giants Arsenal are facing mounting pressure from their own supporters to abandon their high-profile partnership with Visit Rwanda, a tourism brand associated with the regime of Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The call comes amid renewed allegations of Rwanda’s support for the M23 rebel group, which has been wreaking havoc in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a conflict that has displaced over a million civilians and triggered UN investigations. According to a report by CityAM , Arsenal and Visit Rwanda are in advanced talks to renew their £10 million-a-year sponsorship deal. But a passionate fan movement, Gunners For Peace, has urged the club’s board to rethink. “The Rwandan government has blood on its hands, and we don’t want it on our sleeves,” the fans wrote in an open letter. ADVERTISEMENT Football Meets Human Rights The controversy touches on a deeper moral issue: should football clubs, whose values are rooted in community, fairness, and unity, accept money from regimes accused of crimes against humanity? In a UN report released earlier this year, Rwanda was named as a key backer of the M23 militia, an armed group responsible for war crimes, massacres, and looting in eastern Congo. Despite Rwanda’s denials, the international consensus continues to grow around its destabilizing role in the region, a narrative that Arsenal now finds itself entangled in. A Fan Revolt Arsenal Can’t Ignore Gunners For Peace, backed by a recent Arsenal Supporters’ Trust survey showing 90% opposition to the Rwanda deal, isn't pulling punches. The group has already launched satirical campaigns mocking the partnership, including a spoof “Visit Tottenham” campaign and a new list of alternative sleeve sponsors that humorously point to Arsenal’s rivals. ADVERTISEMENT “Anything’s better than Visit Rwanda,” they argue. “Our club shouldn’t be used to sanitize war crimes.” Arsenal fans are not alone in their concerns. Bayern Munich scaled back its own partnership with Visit Rwanda earlier this year amid rising political scrutiny. Kagame's Sportswashing Strategy The Kagame regime, known for repressing dissent and extending power through military force, has long used sports as a vehicle to improve its global image. From Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid, to hosting NBA Africa games, cycling tours, and bidding for Formula 1, Rwanda is aggressively pushing a “brand-washing” campaign, one that now risks backfiring. “This isn’t tourism,” said a Congolese analyst. “This is a PR smokescreen to distract from atrocities in the Congo.” Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Policy and Reforms DRC Assembly Backs $625m for Schools, Businesses and Health . Economic Policies DRC Creates Deposit Guarantee Fund to Protect Bank Customers . Social Service DRC Moves to Bring More Public Workers Onto the Payroll . Development DRC Plans $440 Million for Rural Water, Electricity and Infrastructure . Opposition Politics Why C64 Plans a July 8 March to Demand Tshisekedi's Resignation . ADVERTISEMENT Congo Speaks Out For many in the DRC, Arsenal’s flirtation with Rwanda is not just unethical, it’s painful. “The blood of Congolese children is funding Arsenal's sleeve sponsor,” said one activist on social media. “And the world pretends it’s just football.” The Tshisekedi government has consistently denounced Rwanda’s military aggression and its economic interest in Congo’s minerals via proxy militias like M23. This growing fan-led pushback may finally put pressure on global brands to choose ethics over sponsorships. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Policy and Reforms DRC Assembly Backs $625m for Schools, Businesses and Health Lawmakers back four financing bills supporting entrepreneurs, primary education, maternal health . 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In the world of football result forecasting, a new oracle has emerged to rival the famous Paul the Psychic Octopus. Meet 'Bubi,' the African elephant residing in a reserve in Thuringia, central Germany. On Wednesday, Bubi showcased her clairvoyant abilities by kicking a ball into a goal adorned with the German flag, confidently predicting Germany's victory over Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024. Originally from Italy, Bubi celebrated her prediction by waving the black-red-gold tricolor of her adopted home. After the prediction, she enjoyed a well-deserved bucket of barley to recharge her psychic powers. Bubi's interest in football was discovered accidentally when a ball rolled into her enclosure, and she promptly kicked it back. Her ability to foresee the future will be put to the test on Friday night during the game at the Allianz Arena in Munich. By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Jun 13, 2024 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: In the world of football result forecasting, a new oracle has emerged to rival the famous Paul the Psychic Octopus. Meet 'Bubi,' the African elephant residing in a reserve in Thuringia, central Germany. On Wednesday, Bubi showcased her clairvoyant abilities by kicking a ball into a goal adorned with the German flag, confidently predicting Germany's victory over Scotland in the opening match of Euro 2024. ADVERTISEMENT Originally from Italy, Bubi celebrated her prediction by waving the black-red-gold tricolor of her adopted home. After the prediction, she enjoyed a well-deserved bucket of barley to recharge her psychic powers. Bubi's interest in football was discovered accidentally when a ball rolled into her enclosure, and she promptly kicked it back. ADVERTISEMENT Her ability to foresee the future will be put to the test on Friday night during the game at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

Keri Hilson praises Stonebwoy’s calm nature, saying the Ghanaian star is the same offstage as he is in his music. According to a source article, American singer and songwriter Keri Hilson has praised Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist Stonebwoy, describing him as a calm and peaceful individual whose real-life personality reflects the message in his music. Stonebwoy is peaceful – Keri Hi… Hilson made the remarks in a video that has been circulating on social media, where she spoke about how some musicians often differ from the image they present through their songs. She noted that Stonebwoy stands out because his offstage character closely aligns with the emotions and values expressed in his music. She explained that the award-winning artist is approachable and easygoing, adding that interacting with him does not come with unexpected contrasts between his public image and private demeanor. According to Hilson, Stonebwoy remains consistent in how he carries himself both professionally and personally. Hilson also revealed that their relationship goes beyond music, saying they have spent several hours speaking on the phone about life, love, and personal experiences outside their careers. Stonebwoy and Hilson previously collaborated in 2020 on the song Nominate , which appeared on Stonebwoy’s Fifth Dimension album . The track gained international attention and contributed to the Ghanaian artist’s growing presence on the global music scene. Source Daily Guide Network Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT Keri Hilson Describes Stonebwoy as Calm and Peaceful By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jan 31, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: According to a source article, American singer and songwriter Keri Hilson has praised Ghanaian reggae and dancehall artist Stonebwoy, describing him as a calm and peaceful individual whose real-life personality reflects the message in his music. Stonebwoy is peaceful – Keri Hi… Hilson made the remarks in a video that has been circulating on social media, where she spoke about how some musicians often differ from the image they present through their songs. She noted that Stonebwoy stands out because his offstage character closely aligns with the emotions and values expressed in his music. She explained that the award-winning artist is approachable and easygoing, adding that interacting with him does not come with unexpected contrasts between his public image and private demeanor. According to Hilson, Stonebwoy remains consistent in how he carries himself both professionally and personally. ADVERTISEMENT Hilson also revealed that their relationship goes beyond music, saying they have spent several hours speaking on the phone about life, love, and personal experiences outside their careers. Stonebwoy and Hilson previously collaborated in 2020 on the song Nominate , which appeared on Stonebwoy’s Fifth Dimension album . The track gained international attention and contributed to the Ghanaian artist’s growing presence on the global music scene. ADVERTISEMENT Source Daily Guide Network Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment United States United States

Nollywood actress Omeche Oko is receiving treatment after a motorbike accident on a Lagos movie set. A movie scene turned frightening for Nollywood actress Omeche Oko after a motorbike accident left her hospitalised just days before her birthday. According to the source article , Oko was filming on a movie location in Lagos with fellow actor Victory Michael when the bike they were using crashed into a pole during production. The actress later shared a video of the incident on her Instagram page on Wednesday, giving fans a closer look at the dangerous moment. In the clip, Victory Michael was riding the bike while Oko sat behind him before the crash happened. The accident left Victory Michael briefly unconscious after hitting his chest against the pole. Oko suffered a broken leg and was quickly taken to an undisclosed medical facility alongside her colleague. Crew members and colleagues at the location rushed to help both actors after the crash. The moment has since sparked fresh conversations about the risks actors face while shooting action scenes in Nollywood. In her Instagram caption, Oko said the experience reminded her how fragile life can be. She thanked God for surviving and asked people to show more love to actors, noting that many performers take serious risks for their craft. Several Nollywood figures later filled her comment section with prayers and support. Among them were Mofe Duncan, Chinenye Nnebe, Alichi Chizzy Mbah, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Nosa Rex, Chidi Dike, Toniala Aladese, Doris Ifeka, Onyi Alex, as well as producers Uche Nancy and Toyosi Etim Effiong. Oko’s accident is another reminder that behind the glamour of Nollywood are long hours, physical scenes and real dangers. For fans, the hope now is simple: a full recovery for Omeche Oko and Victory Michael. NOLLYWOOD UPDATES Omeche Oko Hospitalised After Accident on Lagos Movie Set By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jun 26, 2026 Jun 26, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: A movie scene turned frightening for Nollywood actress Omeche Oko after a motorbike accident left her hospitalised just days before her birthday. According to the source article , Oko was filming on a movie location in Lagos with fellow actor Victory Michael when the bike they were using crashed into a pole during production. ADVERTISEMENT The actress later shared a video of the incident on her Instagram page on Wednesday, giving fans a closer look at the dangerous moment. In the clip, Victory Michael was riding the bike while Oko sat behind him before the crash happened. The accident left Victory Michael briefly unconscious after hitting his chest against the pole. Oko suffered a broken leg and was quickly taken to an undisclosed medical facility alongside her colleague. ADVERTISEMENT Crew members and colleagues at the location rushed to help both actors after the crash. The moment has since sparked fresh conversations about the risks actors face while shooting action scenes in Nollywood. In her Instagram caption, Oko said the experience reminded her how fragile life can be. She thanked God for surviving and asked people to show more love to actors, noting that many performers take serious risks for their craft. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . ADVERTISEMENT Several Nollywood figures later filled her comment section with prayers and support. Among them were Mofe Duncan, Chinenye Nnebe, Alichi Chizzy Mbah, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Nosa Rex, Chidi Dike, Toniala Aladese, Doris Ifeka, Onyi Alex, as well as producers Uche Nancy and Toyosi Etim Effiong. Oko’s accident is another reminder that behind the glamour of Nollywood are long hours, physical scenes and real dangers. For fans, the hope now is simple: a full recovery for Omeche Oko and Victory Michael. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . 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DRC and Burundi reopen the Gatumba–Kavimvira border after two months, restoring movement under regular migration procedures. The Gatumba–Kavimvira border crossing between eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi reopened Monday, more than two months after Burundian authorities closed it when Uvira fell to AFC/M23 rebels . Both governments agreed there would be no ceremony; the crossing simply resumed operation with normal controls, restoring a key link for traders and families separated since December 10 as cited by africanews . After meeting Burundi’s commissioner for migration, Kavimvira’s migration chief reminded travellers that all usual documentation visas and other papers is still required and that the post will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. A statement from the migration services emphasised that anyone in Burundi may cross into the DRC “in complete tranquillity ”. The announcement aligns with reports that authorities from both countries agreed to resume movement “under regular procedures,” with travellers encouraged to cross “in complete tranquility”. The reopening follows M23’s withdrawal from Uvira in January and the Congolese army’s return to control, which led South Kivu governor Jean‑Jacques Purusi to confirm the reopening at 8:00 a.m. Monday. The post had been shut since December 10, cutting off a vital trade route along Lake Tanganyika; local media note that the closure was meant to stop Burundian support for Congolese forces amid fighting . The reopening marks a relief for thousands of traders and commuters who rely on the crossing for goods and livelihoods. Burundian and Congolese residents interviewed by Actualité.cd expressed gratitude to authorities for listening to their appeals and hoped the restored link would help revive cross‑border trade and family ties Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO DRC-Burundi governments reopen Gatumba–Kavimvira By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Feb 23, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The Gatumba–Kavimvira border crossing between eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi reopened Monday, more than two months after Burundian authorities closed it when Uvira fell to AFC/M23 rebels . Both governments agreed there would be no ceremony; the crossing simply resumed operation with normal controls, restoring a key link for traders and families separated since December 10 as cited by africanews . After meeting Burundi’s commissioner for migration, Kavimvira’s migration chief reminded travellers that all usual documentation visas and other papers is still required and that the post will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. ADVERTISEMENT A statement from the migration services emphasised that anyone in Burundi may cross into the DRC “in complete tranquillity ”. The announcement aligns with reports that authorities from both countries agreed to resume movement “under regular procedures,” with travellers encouraged to cross “in complete tranquility”. The reopening follows M23’s withdrawal from Uvira in January and the Congolese army’s return to control, which led South Kivu governor Jean‑Jacques Purusi to confirm the reopening at 8:00 a.m. Monday. The post had been shut since December 10, cutting off a vital trade route along Lake Tanganyika; local media note that the closure was meant to stop Burundian support for Congolese forces amid fighting . ADVERTISEMENT The reopening marks a relief for thousands of traders and commuters who rely on the crossing for goods and livelihoods. Burundian and Congolese residents interviewed by Actualité.cd expressed gratitude to authorities for listening to their appeals and hoped the restored link would help revive cross‑border trade and family ties Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . Government Announcements Ghana–Canada Seafarer Deal Does Not Guarantee Jobs . Job & Opportunity South Africa Elections 2026: DA Leads Gauteng as Count Advances . Elections Monitoring Popular Today Health News Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports . Banking and Finance Absa Dubai Office: Services, Eligibility and Contacts . Business & Investment 5 Best Citizenship by Investment Programs for Africans . 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Marie-Célestin Karondwa was a Butembo UDPS official and communicator killed in September 2026. Here is his verified profile, role and final days. Marie-Célestin Karondwa Mwanaweka Bytaty was a Congolese political figure in Butembo, North Kivu, associated with the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS/Tshisekedi). He served as acting head of the party's federal electoral commission in Butembo and as a party communicator. His name drew wider attention after he was violently attacked on September 27, 2026, following a radio appearance, and later died from his injuries. The Congolese Press Agency reported the death from an obituary statement issued by the UDPS federation in Butembo, while later international coverage documented his burial and the continuing questions around the attack. Who was Marie-Célestin Karondwa? Marie-Célestin Karondwa was a local UDPS/Tshisekedi official and party communicator in Butembo, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. He held an acting role in the party's federal electoral structure and became nationally and internationally known after his September 2026 death following a violent attack whose motive remained under investigation. His role inside UDPS/Tshisekedi in Butembo Karondwa was part of the local structure of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, the party of President Félix Tshisekedi. The clearest official description available in the immediate aftermath of his death came through the UDPS/Tshisekedi federation in Butembo. In a statement carried by ACP, the party identified him as acting president of the federal Permanent Electoral Commission (CEP/Fédérale) and a party communicator. That distinction matters because some international reports used broader descriptions such as “local official” or “acting president” of a federal party structure. The underlying local statement is more specific: Karondwa held an acting position in the party's electoral structure and also spoke publicly on the party's behalf. Local reporting also linked him to community life beyond party communication. TIC-TAC Hebdo identified him as a teacher at EP Mihake in addition to his political responsibilities. That detail is useful in understanding why his profile was rooted in Butembo rather than in national-level politics in Kinshasa. The September 27 attack Karondwa was attacked on Sunday, September 27, 2026, after returning from a political radio program on Radio Mwangaza in Butembo. The UDPS obituary statement said he had used the program to raise awareness about the fight against Ebola. It also said his house and belongings were burned during the violence. The Associated Press later reported that he was attacked at his home in Butembo and died from his injuries at a local hospital. AP also reported that a senior local UDPS official said Karondwa had called on listeners to follow public-health measures such as handwashing and social distancing. Continue Reading Full Article BIOGRAPHY Marie-Célestin Karondwa Biography: UDPS Role, Death and Legacy By Truce Elikia Art & Culture Journalist Truce Elikia Home Comment Oct 1, 2026 Oct 1, 2026 9 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Marie-Célestin Karondwa Mwanaweka Bytaty was a Congolese political figure in Butembo, North Kivu, associated with the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS/Tshisekedi). He served as acting head of the party's federal electoral commission in Butembo and as a party communicator. His name drew wider attention after he was violently attacked on September 27, 2026, following a radio appearance, and later died from his injuries. The Congolese Press Agency reported the death from an obituary statement issued by the UDPS federation in Butembo, while later international coverage documented his burial and the continuing questions around the attack. Who was Marie-Célestin Karondwa? Marie-Célestin Karondwa was a local UDPS/Tshisekedi official and party communicator in Butembo, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. He held an acting role in the party's federal electoral structure and became nationally and internationally known after his September 2026 death following a violent attack whose motive remained under investigation. His role inside UDPS/Tshisekedi in Butembo Karondwa was part of the local structure of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, the party of President Félix Tshisekedi. The clearest official description available in the immediate aftermath of his death came through the UDPS/Tshisekedi federation in Butembo. In a statement carried by ACP, the party identified him as acting president of the federal Permanent Electoral Commission (CEP/Fédérale) and a party communicator. That distinction matters because some international reports used broader descriptions such as “local official” or “acting president” of a federal party structure. The underlying local statement is more specific: Karondwa held an acting position in the party's electoral structure and also spoke publicly on the party's behalf. Local reporting also linked him to community life beyond party communication. TIC-TAC Hebdo identified him as a teacher at EP Mihake in addition to his political responsibilities. That detail is useful in understanding why his profile was rooted in Butembo rather than in national-level politics in Kinshasa. The September 27 attack Karondwa was attacked on Sunday, September 27, 2026, after returning from a political radio program on Radio Mwangaza in Butembo. The UDPS obituary statement said he had used the program to raise awareness about the fight against Ebola. It also said his house and belongings were burned during the violence. The Associated Press later reported that he was attacked at his home in Butembo and died from his injuries at a local hospital. AP also reported that a senior local UDPS official said Karondwa had called on listeners to follow public-health measures such as handwashing and social distancing. The sequence of events is established: he appeared on radio, he was attacked later that day, his home was set on fire, and he died from the injuries he suffered. What remains less certain is the motive. ADVERTISEMENT Was Karondwa killed because of his Ebola comments? The UDPS linked the attack to Karondwa's public support for the Ebola response. That interpretation was repeated in several early reports and became the dominant international framing of the case. However, the available evidence does not establish motive as a settled fact. Congo Inter reported that Pascal Saghasa of the UDPS in Butembo acknowledged that the motive remained unknown. The outlet also cited other local accounts that questioned whether the killing could yet be definitively tied to what Karondwa said about Ebola. A separate local report said Radio Mwangaza disputed the claim that the broadcast itself was centered on Ebola. Those competing accounts make careful wording essential. Karondwa spoke publicly during an Ebola crisis, the party said he supported the official response, and he was attacked after the radio appearance. But who organized the attack, why it happened and whether Ebola-related statements were the decisive cause remained unresolved as of October 1. That caution is also consistent with The Guardian's reporting , which described the killing in the context of mistrust and resistance surrounding the outbreak while noting that the attackers were unidentified. Why his death became part of the wider Ebola story Karondwa's death occurred during a severe Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, where public-health teams were confronting not only the virus but also distrust, misinformation and insecurity. AP reported that the outbreak had passed 8,000 confirmed cases and nearly 4,000 deaths by late September 2026, while responders described persistent resistance in some communities. This context explains why a local political official from Butembo quickly became part of a much larger story. Karondwa was not primarily a national celebrity or senior cabinet figure. His significance came from the intersection of local politics, public communication and a dangerous health emergency. The attack also followed other violence affecting Ebola response efforts. International reports described attacks on health workers and response infrastructure in eastern Congo, increasing concern about whether trusted local figures could safely communicate public-health guidance. Funeral, family and calls for an investigation Karondwa was buried after mourners gathered in Butembo and his case received wider international coverage. Al Jazeera reported on October 1 that mourners had gathered for his burial and that the perpetrators, number of attackers and motive were still unclear. ADVERTISEMENT Africanews reported that relatives and political colleagues were calling for answers. The UDPS federation in Butembo had already demanded what it called a serious investigation to identify those responsible and establish the exact circumstances of Karondwa's death. Public reporting establishes that Karondwa had a wife and children, but reliable coverage opened for this profile did not establish their names or the number of children in a way that would justify publishing private family details. That information is therefore kept limited to what has direct public relevance. What is known about Karondwa's background The public record on Karondwa's earlier life is limited. Reliable reporting available after his death consistently places his public activity in Butembo and identifies him with the local UDPS/Tshisekedi structure. It does not provide a securely verified birth date, age, university history or detailed account of his upbringing. Rather than fill those gaps with repeated but unsupported biographical claims, the strongest available profile is built around his documented roles: local party official, communicator and, according to local reporting, teacher. Those positions suggest a public life centered on political organization and community communication in Butembo. His full name also appears in slightly different orders across reports. The UDPS statement reproduced by ACP gives Karondwa Mwanaweka Marie-Célestin Bytaty , while international reports commonly shorten the name to Marie-Célestin Karondwa . Both refer to the same official. Timeline of Marie-Célestin Karondwa's final public record Year Event Significance Before 2026 Active in the UDPS/Tshisekedi structure in Butembo Served as a party communicator and held an acting role in the federal electoral commission September 27, 2026 Took part in a Radio Mwangaza political program and was later violently attacked The attack became the central event leading to his death September 27, 2026 His residence and belongings were reported burned The destruction formed part of the party's account of the violence September 28, 2026 UDPS/Tshisekedi's Butembo federation publicly announced his death Provided authoritative political confirmation of his death and called for an investigation September 30, 2026 Mourners gathered for his funeral International reporting expanded attention beyond North Kivu October 1, 2026 Burial coverage circulated internationally Renewed questions about his identity, political role and the unresolved motive What remains unresolved The central unresolved question is motive. The UDPS has argued that Karondwa became a target after defending the reality of Ebola and the government's response. Other local accounts have urged caution about making that causal link before an investigation is complete. There was also no publicly established identification of the attackers in the reliable sources reviewed for this profile. Those uncertainties should not obscure the confirmed facts of the case, but they do limit what can responsibly be said about responsibility or motive. Karondwa's death therefore sits at two levels. It is a criminal case requiring an investigation into who attacked him and why. It is also a public-health and political story because it occurred in a city facing an Ebola emergency where mistrust had already complicated response efforts. Trending Now US Democrats' Rwanda Record: Peaceful Change and Congo Sovereignty . Policy and Reforms Tanzania Community Grants: Who Benefits and What Comes Next . 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The UDPS statement reproduced by ACP identified him as Karondwa Mwanaweka Marie-Célestin Bytaty. International coverage commonly used the shorter form Marie-Célestin Karondwa. What political party did Karondwa belong to? He belonged to the Union for Democracy and Social Progress, commonly known as UDPS/Tshisekedi. What role did Karondwa hold in Butembo? The local UDPS federation identified him as acting president of its federal Permanent Electoral Commission and as a party communicator in Butembo. When did Marie-Célestin Karondwa die? He died after the September 27, 2026 attack in Butembo. The UDPS federation publicly announced his death in a communiqué reported on September 28. Was Karondwa killed because he spoke about Ebola? The UDPS linked the attack to his public support for the Ebola response, but the motive had not been established by an investigation as of October 1, 2026. Other local reporting also cautioned against treating that explanation as proven. What happened to Karondwa's house? The UDPS said his home and belongings were burned during the violence surrounding the attack. Was anyone arrested for Karondwa's killing? The reliable reporting reviewed for this profile did not establish an arrest connected to the killing by October 1, 2026. The UDPS and relatives were calling for an investigation and accountability. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Business Trends Lwazi Bam Named to MTN Nigeria Board From 1 December MTN Group's chief risk officer joins four other appointees in a November board announcement. . | Appointments Dapo Akande Elected ICJ Judge: UK-Nigerian Lawyer's 2026 Win Oxford professor Dapo Akande wins a nine-year ICJ term as Britain returns to the World Court. . Biography Dapo Akande Biography: Nigerian-British Lawyer Elected to ICJ Dapo Akande’s Nigerian education, Oxford career, international cases and 2026 ICJ election. . 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KiDi says he has left Lynx Entertainment and is now working as an independent artist. Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer KiDi has announced that he is no longer signed to Lynx Entertainment, bringing an end to his long-standing relationship with the record label that helped launch his mainstream career. The musician made the revelation during a TikTok Live session with content creator Code Micky while responding to questions about his current affiliation with the label. “No, I am no longer with Lyn x,” KiDi said during the live discussion. KiDi explained that he is now operating as an independent artist, marking a new chapter in his music career. According to the singer, plans surrounding his departure began around the release of “Gymnastic,” his collaboration with Olivetheboy and Kojo Blak . The singer joined Lynx Entertainment in 2016 after emerging winner of the 2015 MTN Hitmaker competition. Under the label, he released several successful songs including Say You Love Me , Enjoyment , and the internationally recognised hit Touch It . KiDi also released projects such as Sugar and The Golden Boy , which contributed to his rise as one of Ghana’s leading Afrobeats and highlife artists. His work earned him multiple awards and expanded his audience beyond Ghana. Despite leaving Lynx Entertainment, the artist remains active in the music industry. His recent single, Signature featuring Lasmid, continues to receive significant attention across radio stations and streaming platforms. Known for his melodic sound and crossover appeal, KiDi has built a strong international fan base through collaborations and consistent contributions to the growth of Afrobeats globally. Source : Grace Quaye Continue Reading Full Article ENTERTAINMENT KiDi Confirms Exit From Lynx Entertainment By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment May 7, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer KiDi has announced that he is no longer signed to Lynx Entertainment, bringing an end to his long-standing relationship with the record label that helped launch his mainstream career. The musician made the revelation during a TikTok Live session with content creator Code Micky while responding to questions about his current affiliation with the label. “No, I am no longer with Lyn x,” KiDi said during the live discussion. ADVERTISEMENT KiDi explained that he is now operating as an independent artist, marking a new chapter in his music career. According to the singer, plans surrounding his departure began around the release of “Gymnastic,” his collaboration with Olivetheboy and Kojo Blak . The singer joined Lynx Entertainment in 2016 after emerging winner of the 2015 MTN Hitmaker competition. Under the label, he released several successful songs including Say You Love Me , Enjoyment , and the internationally recognised hit Touch It . KiDi also released projects such as Sugar and The Golden Boy , which contributed to his rise as one of Ghana’s leading Afrobeats and highlife artists. His work earned him multiple awards and expanded his audience beyond Ghana. ADVERTISEMENT Despite leaving Lynx Entertainment, the artist remains active in the music industry. His recent single, Signature featuring Lasmid, continues to receive significant attention across radio stations and streaming platforms. 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