The Irish Times

Mozambique’s battle with terrorism hinges on unprecedented co-operation

SADC, Mozambique and Rwanda working together in bid to overcome Islamist threat

Tue Apr 19 2022 - 01:00

Mozambique: Better co-ordination needed to tackle Islamist insurgency – experts

Southern African leaders agree to extend military mission in Cabo Delgado province

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 15:51

Calls from Rwandan jail: Rusesabagina family campaign for father’s release

Subject of Hotel Rwanda speaks to wife and children every Friday ahead of terrorism verdict

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 05:00

‘Hotel Rwanda’ dissident denied food and medicine in jail, family says

Rusesabagina held on terrorism-related charges as he complains of poor health

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 18:10

Macron recognises France’s ‘overwhelming responsibility’ in Rwanda genocide

‘Powerful’ speech, while not an apology, wins praise from Rwanda’s president

Thu May 27 2021 - 13:35

Hotel Rwanda hero goes on trial on terrorism charges

Paul Rusesabagina disappeared in Dubai in August before resurfacing in Kigali

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 18:48

He was the hero of ‘Hotel Rwanda’. Now he is in prison facing trial for terrorism

Prosecution of Paul Rusesabagina has drawn broad international condemnation

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 14:58

The Irish Times view on Rwanda: An arrest in Kigali

Detention of an opponent of Rwanda’s president has raised international concerns

Wed Sept 02 2020 - 19:48

DRC warlord Bosco Ntaganda given 30 years for war crimes by ICC

Sentence is longest in court’s history and includes first conviction for sexual slavery

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 13:37

First group of refugees evacuated from Libya to Rwanda

New programme involves African Union and the United Nations refugee agency

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 19:08

Migrant crisis requires inequality to be tackled, EU expert says

Stefano Manservisi highlights ‘mismatch’ between precarious work and welfare states

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 21:01

Rwanda honours those killed in genocide 25 years ago

At least 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutus murdered during three-month genocide

Sun Apr 07 2019 - 13:21

From Rwanda to Brittany, Macron loyalist navigates identities gracefully

Hervé Berville has received threatening, racist messages in toxic atmosphere in France

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 01:00

DRC rejects African Union demand to delay final election result

Dozens killed or wounded in post-election violence ahead of court ruling on challenge to count

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 16:46

DRC’s African neighours row back on call for election recount

Congo’s highest court asked to order new count amid claims of election rigging

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 15:16

EU and Africa partner up to strive for a bright digital future

Issue is ‘not what Europe can do for Africa but ‘what Europe and Africa can do together’

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 17:24

Dutch politicians see red over Rwanda’s €34m Arsenal advert deal

Three-year sponsorship arrangement ‘disheartening’ for aid donor the Netherlands

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 18:57

Kenya opposition leader defies pressure to concede defeat

Raila Odinga claims election win for Uhuru Kenyatta was rigged and calls for strike

Sun Aug 13 2017 - 22:49

BNP Paribas faces suit alleging complicity in Rwandan genocide

NGOs allege French bank knowingly approved transfer to arms dealer

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 17:01

Another Zuma eyes up long road to South African presidency

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the president’s ex-wife, is expected to bid for ANC leadership

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 16:51

Panama Papers: Links revealed to spies and Iran-Contra affair

Documents show ex-CIA gun-runners, contractors use offshore firms for personal gain

Tue Apr 05 2016 - 19:00

Suzanne Lynch: Ireland is complicit in raising global inequality

Corporate tax regime allows global giants to avoid paying their fair share

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 00:02

Sheryl Sandberg notes importance of traditional media

Facebook chief operating officer speaks at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 20:53

African leaders roll back presidential term limits

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame is latest president to alter constitution in order to stay in power

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00

Rwanda’s president to seek a third term in 2017

Kagame makes announcement following changes to constitution that could allow him stay in power for many years

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 15:18

Burundi will attack any AU peacekeepers sent in - president

African Union ready to send 5,000 soldiers to protect civilians from escalating violence

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 15:49

African Union to send peacekeepers to Burundi

No troops will be allowed to enter without government permission, says Burundi

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 20:27

Rwandans vote on presidential term limits

President Paul Kagame would be able to run for third term in 2017 if changes are passed

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 15:42

Rwanda’s president calls on Burundi to avoid ethnic violence

Paul Kagame highlighted ethnic violence that ended in genocide in Rwanda in 1994

Sun Nov 08 2015 - 16:33

Into Africa with Bono

The Irish Times went to Rwanda and Nigeria with Bono and his One Foundation

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 11:00

Obama: Africa’s presidents-for-life threaten democracy

Obama in Ethopia makes case for African leaders to respect term limits

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 01:00

Arrest in UK of spy chief an ‘outrage’, says Rwanda minister

Britain holding Karenzi Karake at request of Spain over war crimes charges

Tue Jun 23 2015 - 16:39

Rwandan singer jailed for plot to kill president

Kizito Mihigo sentenced for 10 years for plotting to kill Rwandan president Paul Kagame

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 18:12

Aid agency Bóthar preparing to open creamery in Rwanda

Charity hopes Rwandan president Paul Kagame will officially open facility this autumn

Tue Apr 22 2014 - 01:01