Rwanda

U.S. Immigration And Customs Officials Deport Undocumented El Salvadorians

Trump administration plans to deport migrants to Libya

1:14pm May 07, 2025

A U.S. official has confirmed to NPR that the Trump administration is planning to deport migrants to Libya, but a federal judge blocked any deportations there without due process.

Rwanda says it's in 'early stages' of talks with U.S. to take in deported migrants

4:26am May 06, 2025

by Kate Bartlett

The tiny east African country of Rwanda says it's holding "early talks" with the Trump administration about taking in deported migrants from the U.S.

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Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

1:49am February 07, 2025

The rebels continued advances in eastern Congo despite their own announcement of a cease-fire. The U.N. secretary-general called for them to lay down their guns and agree to mediation.

5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo

6:22pm January 31, 2025

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to claim more territory in one of the world's most mineral-rich territories.

Rwanda-backed rebels claim to have seized key city in Congo

9:17pm January 26, 2025

Rwandan backed rebels have entered the city of Goma, a key city in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Could the mineral rich region be in danger of tipping into all out regional conflict?

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International peacekeepers killed as fighting rages around eastern Congo's key city

5:51am January 26, 2025

Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead. M23 has made significant territorial gains in recent weeks, encircling the eastern city of Goma.

An 'unprecedented' good news story about a deadly viral outbreak

4:40pm November 01, 2024

The death rate for Marburg virus can be as high as 90%. There are no approved vaccines and treatments. So how did Rwanda achieve what one doctor calls an "unprecedented" success in controlling its outbreak?

Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, vaccine trial, U.S. travelers alert

2:00pm October 01, 2024

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Marburg is one scary disease. The fatality rate can be as high as 88%. There's no approved vaccine — yet. With one of the world's largest outbreaks, Rwanda is now testing a promising new vaccine.

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Chef Dieuveil Malonga runs the show at Meza Malonga.

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This chef in Rwanda wants to create a revolution in African cuisine

4:56pm June 03, 2024

Meza Malonga, a restaurant in Rwanda's capital Kigali, serves innovative Afro-fusion cuisine. Chef Dieuveil Malonga opened it in 2020, after years of working in high-end European restaurants.

The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country.

Basketball is booming in Rwanda — and the NBA is there for the ride

8:36am May 28, 2024

The popularity of basketball in Rwanda can be seen on courts around the country, and some young players see it as a path to a bigger future.