Joseph Rwagatare

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Africa: The World Waits for White Smoke From the Sistine Chapel and a New Pope

1 month ago | allafrica.com | Joseph Rwagatare

Today, Cardinals go into Conclave to elect a new Pope to succeed Pope Francis who passed away on Easter Monday. They gather in the Sistine Chapel and will remain locked there, closed to the outside world, until they elect a new Pope. Catholics around the world will be watching the events in the Vatican with keen interest, waiting to see the white smoke from the Sistine Chapel. But so also the rest of the world. The Pope is not just the spiritual head of the church, but also a world leader.
The world waits for white smoke from the Sistine chapel and a new Pope

1 month ago | newtimes.co.rw | Joseph Rwagatare

The world waits for white smoke from the Sistine chapel and a new Pope
Kenny Mirasano announces music tour to promote debut album

2 months ago | newtimes.co.rw | Joseph Rwagatare

Kenny Mirasano (R) performing live alongside Boukuru during the FIA Awards 2024 at BK Arena in December 2024-courtesy
DR Congo and its backers underestimate Rwandans’ resolve

2 months ago | newtimes.co.rw | Joseph Rwagatare

European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
UN and Europe’s actions in DR Congo will prolong the war, not end it

Feb 25, 2025 | newtimes.co.rw | Joseph Rwagatare

AFCM23 fighters at the DR Congo side of the border after their brief show up at Rusizi 1 Border Post, on Sunday, February 16. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda: Ending DR Congo Crisis Requires Addressing M23 Grievances, Rwanda's Security, and Tshisekedi's Failures

Feb 5, 2025 | allafrica.com | Joseph Rwagatare

A little over a week ago, the town of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fell to the Congolese rebel group, M23. The response to its fall by the DR Congo government, the United Nations, some western governments and media has been predictable. It has largely been one of misinformation and distraction and not very helpful in resolving the conflict in that part of the country. One reaction was outrage.
Ending DR Congo crisis requires addressing M23 grievances, Rwanda’s security, and Tshisekedi’s failures

Feb 4, 2025 | newtimes.co.rw | Joseph Rwagatare

M23 rebels control the border between Rwanda and DR Congo on January 28. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Fall of Goma offers opportunity for resolution of conflict in DR Congo

Jan 30, 2025 | newtimes.co.rw | Joseph Rwagatare

The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy
Reflections on extraordinary abilities of some diplomats

Jan 22, 2025 | newtimes.co.rw | Joseph Rwagatare

Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo's at the 7th Ministerial Meeting on peace and security in the Eastern DRC, in Luanda Angola on Saturday, December 14. Courtesy
Rwanda: New Year Festivities and the State of the Nation

Jan 7, 2025 | allafrica.com | Joseph Rwagatare

The festive season is over. The celebrations have ended, but hopefully not the goodwill, generosity and optimism. Counting the costs has begun. So too is reflection. It is always thus. We mark this passage of time in a wonderful mix of the religious and the secular. Places of worship are filled to capacity and beyond. Places of entertainment have more patrons than usual and operate around the clock. Concerts of every kind, the deeply spiritual and the distinctly earthly, alternate in the same venue.