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From Killer to Community Member: The Story of ‘Kimashini’ and Rwanda’s Journey of Reconciliation

Rwanda – Known during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi as Kimashini—a nickname meaning “machine” due to the speed and…

Ethiopia’s Somali Region Bans Lavish Wedding Traditions to Ease Burden on Young Couples

HAMARO, ETHIOPIA – In an effort to make marriage more accessible, religious leaders and regional authorities in Ethiopia’s Somali region…

Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Makes Symbolic Return to Bukavu After Three Decades in Exile

Nearly thirty years after being forced into exile from his homeland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bishop Jérôme Gapangwa Nteziryayo,…

Burundi Blocks Travel Documents from M23-Held Areas, Raising Humanitarian Concerns

Burundi has stopped recognizing travel documents issued in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) currently under the control…

Escalating Hate Speech and killings in the DRC Threatens National Unity and Regional Stability

Many official reports are shedding light on the growing use of hate speech in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…

Kenya:Security Forces Recover Weapons in Successful Operation Amid National Safety Efforts

Kenya – Security forces have conducted a successful operation in the region, recovering several weapons and equipment used for criminal…