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The partnership was launched on August 12, in a ceremony attended by representatives of Karongi Tea Factory and Izuba Tea Co. Ltd, Chinese investors, Karongi District Mayor Gerald Muzungu, tea producers organised under the KATECOGRO cooperative, and other stakeholders in the tea sector.

The joint venture brings together Rwanda's long-standing experience in tea cultivation and processing with Chinese technology, technical expertise, international trade knowledge and access to one of the world's largest tea markets.

Partnership driven by quality of Rwandan tea

David Mutangana, Managing Director of Karongi Tea Factory, said the partnership was partly driven by Chinese investors' interest in the quality of Rwandan tea.

'Tea is an important crop for the country. It contributes to the development of producers and the region as a whole. That is why we decided to look for investors in China. When they came here, they visited the tea plantations and were impressed by the quality of the product. That is what convinced them to invest in this sector,' he said.

Mutijima Bryon, Managing Director of Izuba Tea Co. Ltd, highlighted the importance of working with Chinese experts, describing the partnership as a 'strong technical and commercial bridge to China.'

The collaboration is expected to help Izuba Tea add greater value to tea produced in Rwanda and strengthen its presence on international markets.

The company aims to become 'a globally recognised Rwandan tea company' within the next five years, targeting markets across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

'Our role is to combine this natural advantage with the technologies, expertise, investments and access to international markets that are necessary,' Bryon said.

Liu Quiming, speaking on behalf of the Chinese investors, said the partnership followed positive results from tests conducted on Rwandan tea.

'We are very happy about this partnership. When we came to Rwanda to test the tea, we were very satisfied. We took samples to China, where they were very well received. We found that the Karongi factory perfectly matched our expectations in terms of its operations and production capacity, which is why we are here today to launch this partnership,' he said.

Expanding production and value addition

Located in Karongi District in Rwanda's Western Province, near Nyungwe Forest, Karongi Tea Factory began operations in 2012 and specialises in tea processing.

The factory produces several varieties of high-quality tea and has a production capacity of several dozen tonnes per day.

The partnership is also expected to create additional value in the tea sector, increase farmers' incomes, strengthen their economic independence and create jobs.

As production expands, improving the transportation of tea from farms to the factory will be important to supporting the sector's growth and ensuring that farmers can fully benefit from new market opportunities.

Mutangana said the factory is already working with the KATECOGRO cooperative and that continued improvements in transport infrastructure would help facilitate the movement of tea from farms to the factory and strengthen access to markets.

'The factory started operations in 2012. We already work with the KATECOGRO cooperative, and as the sector grows, continued improvements in infrastructure will be important in facilitating the movement of produce to the factory and connecting farmers to expanding markets,' he said.

Karongi District Mayor Gerald Muzungu said local authorities would continue working with stakeholders to support the development of the project and create an enabling environment for its growth.

'We will do everything necessary to ensure the success of this project,' he said, emphasising the initiative's potential to generate economic opportunities for local communities and contribute to the development of the district.

Building a bridge to the Chinese market

In its first phase, Izuba Tea plans to reach an annual production capacity of about 1,000 tonnes.

The initial phase will form the basis for a broader expansion programme. Shareholders plan to reinvest up to $10 million across four development phases to progressively increase production capacity, modernise technology, expand the product range and strengthen the company's international distribution network.

The company also plans to move beyond conventional tea production by developing speciality and value-added products, including matcha.

Izuba Tea intends to adapt its production capacity and product portfolio to meet the requirements of different international markets, positioning the joint venture as a potential channel for increasing the global reach of Rwandan tea.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/karongi-tea-factory-partners-with-izuba-tea-to-boost-rwandan-tea-on-international-markets/

The company officially opened its Rwanda office on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the MIC Building in Nyarugenge District, Kigali.

The Kigali office gives NIMCO Flintwood a physical presence in a market where it already serves customers and comes as the company plans to relocate its headquarters from Mombasa, Kenya, to Rwanda within the next five years.

'Within the next five years, Rwanda will be our headquarters. Our headquarters will no longer be in Mombasa because I will also be working here in Rwanda,' NIMCO Flintwood Founder and CEO Nimmoh Muriithi stated.

Muriithi said the decision to establish a permanent physical presence in Rwanda was influenced by the large share of the company's customers based in the country, as well as Rwanda's business environment, operational systems and strategic position in regional trade.

The Kigali office is expected to bring the company closer to its customers and make it easier for them to access services, obtain information and track their cargo without having to contact the company's offices in Mombasa.

'When your partner from Mombasa is sitting in an office in Kigali, you no longer need to call them on the phone or send them a WhatsApp message to get answers. Instead, you can go to the office and they can help you resolve your issues,' Muriithi remarked.

NIMCO Flintwood Country Sales Manager Marcelin Mudatenguha said the company's immediate priority would be to strengthen customer confidence by improving service delivery.

'The first thing we need to do is take the lead in providing efficient services to our customers when they place their cargo orders,' he noted.

The company has also introduced a rail-based cargo transportation service from Mombasa through Naivasha and Malaba. Cargo will then be transferred to trucks for onward transportation to Kigali, a model expected to reduce transportation costs.

NIMCO Flintwood also plans to expand into other sectors, including petroleum products, as Rwanda and Kenya continue to strengthen economic cooperation.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/nimco-flintwood-opens-kigali-office-to-bring-services-closer-to-customers/

The call was made during a forum titled 'Unlocking AfCFTA Services: Challenges and Opportunities for Youth and Women in Rwanda,' held at M-Hotel in Kigali on August 13, 2026.

The forum brought together government officials, entrepreneurs and private sector representatives and youth to discuss practical ways of increasing Rwanda's participation in Africa's growing services market.

Discussions focused on challenges including cross-border payments, currency conversion, taxation, business registration, regulations, logistics and limited access to information about African markets.

Doreen Ntawebasa, Director General of Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, emphasized the importance of turning AfCFTA commitments into practical opportunities for businesses.

'AfCFTA provides Rwanda with an important opportunity to connect its businesses to a much larger continental market. Our focus should now be on ensuring that entrepreneurs have the information, capacity and support they need to use these opportunities,' Ntawebasa said.

Participants also discussed the need to simplify regulations and strengthen cooperation between African countries so that businesses can operate more easily across borders.

The movement of professionals under Mode 4 was highlighted as an important opportunity in services trade, particularly for skilled young people seeking to provide professional services in other African countries.

The panel also examined Mutual Recognition Agreements, which can help facilitate recognition of professional qualifications across borders.

Digital trade and payments were another major focus. Participants noted that high transaction costs, currency conversion and difficulties accessing cross-border payment systems can make it harder for businesses to trade within Africa.

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) was highlighted as one solution that could make cross-border payments easier and reduce some of the costs associated with currency exchange.

Doreen Ntawebasa also stressed the importance of ensuring that AfCFTA information reaches entrepreneurs beyond Kigali.

'We need to take AfCFTA closer to the people, especially young people and women in rural communities, and provide information in a language they can easily understand,' she said.

Participants recommended using Kinyarwanda, social media and community-based channels to improve awareness of AfCFTA opportunities.

They also called for stronger export-readiness programmes to help entrepreneurs understand market research, rules of origin, regulations and other requirements before entering international markets.

The forum further emphasized the need for gender and age-disaggregated data to measure how youth and women are benefiting from AfCFTA.

The discussions were moderated by Amos Akandwanaho, National AfCFTA Youth and Women Champion.

Other speakers included Gloire Kayitare, External Trade Policy Specialist at the Ministry of Trade and Industry; Vyanie Kamikazi of Mbere Enterprises; Moise Tuyizere, Director of Operations at the Rwanda ICT Chamber; Tadhim Uwizeye, Founder of Olado Business Group Ltd; and Norman Mugisha, Founder and CEO of Afri-Farmers Market.

The forum concluded with a call for stronger public-private cooperation, better access to information, improved digital payment systems and targeted support to help Rwanda's youth and women turn AfCFTA opportunities into real businesses and jobs.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/stakeholders-weigh-in-on-unlocking-afcfta-opportunities-for-youth-and-women/

The programme was launched by the Government of Rwanda in 2024 as part of efforts to accelerate the country's transformation under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2).

The initiative aims to equip one million people, particularly young people, with coding and other digital skills over a five-year period.

The programme was introduced amid Rwanda's growing young population and the increasing demand for digital skills.

Data from the 2022 Population and Housing Census shows that people aged 30 and below account for 65.3% of Rwanda's population.

The 1MRC programme is implemented under the supervision of the Digital Inclusion Council (DIC) in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation.

Some of those who have benefited from the programme told Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) that the training has provided them with valuable skills and opened up new opportunities.

Umuhoza Evodie said the programme equipped her with skills to develop computer applications that can help address challenges faced by Rwandans.

'I was trained in computer programming, and the applications we develop can help Rwandans in their everyday lives,' she said.

Umuhire Aimée Cynthia said the skills she acquired through the programme helped her secure employment and prepared her to work on projects with potential impact both in Rwanda and internationally.

'They train us to compete in the global labour market, not just in Rwanda. Even the projects we are given to work on are designed with the international market in mind.

We are encouraged to think about how people outside Rwanda, or people in other countries, would use the solutions we develop,' she said.

She added that without the opportunity to acquire digital skills through the 1MRC programme, she would not have been able to work on the international projects she is currently involved in.

Ernest Mpundu, Project Manager in charge of Programs at the Digital Inclusion Council, said the initiative is not limited to teaching coding.

'The programme is not only about equipping people with computer programming skills. It is also about giving them broader digital literacy skills.

Technology has become an essential part of everyday life, and by taking this approach, we are confident that we can achieve the goals we have set,' he said.

The 1MRC programme is part of Rwanda's broader efforts to strengthen digital skills among its population and prepare young people for opportunities in the increasingly technology-driven global economy.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/300000-rwandans-trained-in-coding-under-one-million-rwanda-coders-programme/

The call was made by the Archbishop of Kigali, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, on August 15, 2026, as Catholics across Rwanda marked the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a feast that commemorates the Catholic belief that Mary was taken into heaven, body and soul.

The celebration brought thousands of worshippers together at churches across the country, while more than 80,000 pilgrims gathered at Kibeho in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda's major Marian pilgrimage site, to mark the feast.

The Assumption is observed in Rwanda both at Kibeho, where Marian apparitions were reported in 1981, and in Catholic parishes where worshippers normally attend Mass.

In Kigali, large numbers of Catholics attended Mass at churches including Regina Pacis Parish in Remera and Saint Michael Parish in the city centre.

At Saint Michael, the celebrations also coincided with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Archdiocese of Kigali.

Cardinal Kambanda said the Assumption should be an opportunity for Christians to reflect on how Mary lived her faith and to consider how those values can guide their own lives.

He encouraged Christians to see Mary as an example of humility and obedience to God, saying the feast is not only a celebration of her place in Catholic faith but also a reminder of the spiritual journey Christians are called to undertake.

Cardinal Kambanda said: 'Because the Virgin Mary was the Mother of God, she held such a unique dignity that her body, free from sin, could not remain in the grave.

'From the earliest times, Christians believed that she was taken into heaven, body and soul. Pope Pius XII later established this as a doctrine of the Catholic faith that is not open to dispute, because it is a divine mystery beyond human reason and understanding.'

A message for families

The Assumption was also used to highlight the role of Christians in their families and communities.

Father Janvier Nshimirimana of Regina Pacis Parish said Mary's life offers lessons for parents, particularly in raising children and creating responsible families.

'Mary also lived in a family, just as we do. The message to Christians is therefore to pay attention to raising children, just as Mary and Joseph cared for Jesus and provided what he needed,' he said.

He also urged Christians to avoid excessive individualism and instead embrace values that enable them to fulfil their responsibilities to their families and society.

For many Catholics in Kigali, the feast provided an opportunity to renew their commitment to prayer and to values associated with Mary's life.

Nizeyimana Edouard said the celebration reminds him that Christians are on a journey towards God and can learn humility from Mary.

'This day reminds us that Mary is the Mother of God and our mother, and that we are on a journey towards God. We learn humility from her, and celebrating this day encourages us to strengthen our prayer life and daily conduct,' he said.

Kanzirisa Caritas said the celebration also influences how she raises her children.

'It encourages us to teach our children good values at home by following Mary's example. Her humility helps us show them that humility is one of the virtues of a Christian,' she said.

More than 80,000 pilgrims gather in Kibeho

At Kibeho, more than 80,000 pilgrims from Rwanda and abroad gathered to celebrate the Assumption and pray for their personal and family needs.

Kibeho has become an important Catholic pilgrimage destination following the reported Marian apparitions that began in 1981. The apparitions were officially recognised by the Catholic Church in 2001.

Many pilgrims travelled long distances to attend the celebrations, with some walking for days as they sought spiritual renewal and prayed for their intentions.

Akankwasa Annet travelled from Mbarara in Uganda and spent the night at the Kibeho Marian Shrine. She said she came seeking help with an eye condition that makes it difficult for her to see in the evening.

'Being here in Kibeho, on this holy ground, and with the faith I have, I am hopeful that I will return home with my eyesight healed,' she said.

Nsengiyumva Samuel travelled from Kigali and said he spent a week making his way to Kibeho, praying the Rosary along the journey.

He said he came to pray for his family and ask for continued protection.

Nikomeze Judith travelled on foot from Gisagara District. She said she is preparing for her wedding in November 2026 and came to Kibeho to pray for the success of her marriage.

For the pilgrims and other Catholics who marked the feast across Rwanda, the Assumption offered an opportunity not only to honour Mary but also to reflect on the kind of lives they are expected to lead.

The celebration ultimately served as a reminder that faith, humility, prayer and responsibility towards others remain central to the Christian journey towards God.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/christians-urged-to-follow-marys-example-as-catholic-church-in-rwanda-celebrates-assumption-feast/

Kanimba made the remarks in an interview with KP Media24 about his career, leadership experience and some of the major decisions he took while serving in positions that shaped Rwanda's economic development.

Kanimba joined the National Bank of Rwanda in 2000 as Deputy Governor and was appointed Governor in 2002.

When he took over as Governor, the Rwandan franc was weak and the country faced a serious shortage of foreign currency.

He explained that one of the reasons for the shortage was that some Rwandan businesspeople who had accumulated significant wealth had fled the country after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, taking their money abroad.

Others who stayed in Rwanda had also kept their wealth outside the country rather than depositing it in local banks.

According to Kanimba, this was partly driven by a misconception that foreign currency belonged to the government and that individuals did not have the right to own it.

At the time, the central bank was the only institution authorizing people to access and use foreign currency, a system he said created room for corruption, favoritism and other irregularities.

'It is why we introduced a system where everyone could open a foreign currency account, just as they had a Rwandan franc account, and use the money as they wished,' Kanimba said.

He said the reform helped bring more foreign currency into Rwanda, with funds flowing into the central bank as well as commercial banks operating in the country at the time.

Tackling the informal foreign exchange market

As foreign currency began returning to the country and people became more aware of their right to use it, some foreign exchange service providers continued operating outside the legal framework.

Kanimba said one of the major areas where he believes he contributed to the country's economic transformation was in organizing and formalizing Rwanda's foreign exchange market.

'One of the major things I think I helped this country put in order was organizing and improving the foreign exchange market in Rwanda,' he said.

He recalled inviting some of the informal money changers to a meeting, where he explained that their activities were being conducted outside the law.

He then encouraged them to organize themselves into associations that could obtain legal authorization to operate as recognized foreign exchange businesses.

The proposal was initially met with resistance because some of the money changers feared that formalization was simply a way for the government to take away the little income they were making.

Kanimba said he reassured them that they would receive tax relief as they transitioned into the formal system.

'I immediately called the Commissioner at RRA, who came and addressed them, assuring them that those who followed that process would not pay taxes for three years,' he said.
Kanimba said the reforms became an important catalyst for the development of business and the wider economy.

By the end of June 2023, 26.8% of Rwanda's foreign exchange reserves were invested in short-term assets, while 73.2% were held in medium- and long-term investments, broadly in line with BNR's targets of 25% and 75%, respectively.

The reforms Kanimba described came as Rwanda continued to strengthen its financial sector and expand economic activity.

In 2025, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda reported that the country's gross domestic product grew by 11.8% in the third quarter, following growth of 7.8% in the second quarter and 6.5% in the first quarter.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has also projected strong economic growth for Rwanda in 2026, with the country's GDP expected to expand by 7.2%.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/francois-kanimba-reveals-central-bank-decision-that-transformed-rwandas-foreign-exchange-market/

Maingain is among the lawyers representing the Banyamulenge community in a complaint submitted to the ICC Prosecutor's Office in The Hague on August 14, 2026. The complaint calls for an investigation into alleged serious crimes committed against Banyamulenge people in Minembwe and other parts of eastern DRC.

Speaking to IGIHE, Maingain said the decision to approach the ICC came after the community had exhausted avenues available through DRC's domestic justice system.

'We came to The Hague to take an important step by submitting a complete file to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court under Article 15 of the Rome Statute,' he said.

According to Maingain, the file contains evidence and information relating to alleged crimes that the Banyamulenge representatives believe fall within the jurisdiction of the ICC.

He said efforts had been made over several years to have the alleged crimes investigated through DRC institutions, but those efforts had not resulted in what he considered a concrete response from the authorities.

'We had no other option left but to turn to the International Criminal Court,' Maingain said.

The material submitted to the ICC includes witness accounts, other evidence, statements that the complainants consider to be incitement to hatred and an analysis of the historical context surrounding the alleged abuses.

Maingain said the lawyers were asking the ICC Prosecutor's Office to examine the material and determine whether there are grounds for opening an investigation.

'We will never stop seeking justice for the Banyamulenge,' he said.

He said particular attention had been given to recent events in Minembwe, which he believes warrant consideration by international justice institutions.

Maingain is handling the case alongside lawyer Innocent Nteziryayo, who provided further details about the allegations contained in the complaint.

Nteziryayo said the filing focuses in part on alleged drone strikes in Minembwe, which he said took place mainly in recent months and caused damage to infrastructure.

He said the complaint names several individuals and officials whom the lawyers want investigated, including DRC President Félix Tshisekedi, members of his government and Burundian officials.

'Our focus was particularly on allegations concerning drone attacks in recent months that destroyed infrastructure in Minembwe and other areas,' Nteziryayo said.

The lawyers also allege that the attacks were accompanied by statements they consider to be hate speech, which they attribute to senior officials and other influential figures in DRC.

Nteziryayo said the complaint also names the Burundian military and some of its officials, alleging that they were involved in attacks against Banyamulenge civilians and the destruction of their infrastructure.

The complaint submitted to the ICC argues that the alleged acts could amount to crimes against humanity, war crimes, forced displacement on ethnic grounds and genocide.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/banyamulenge-turned-to-icc-because-drc-failed-to-deliver-justice-lawyer-maingain-says/

Izere was among high school students from 22 countries who took part in the seventh edition of the Icebreaker of Knowledge scientific and educational expedition, which returned to Murmansk, a city in northwestern Russia on August 13.

The expedition travelled from Murmansk to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land before returning to Murmansk. Rosatom said the voyage also marked the 200th expedition by a surface vessel to reach the North Pole.

For Izere, the journey provided an opportunity to experience the Arctic firsthand, meet students from different countries and see how science and technology are applied beyond the classroom.

'Reaching the North Pole was an experience I will never forget. Seeing the endless ice and snow with my own eyes made me realise how much of our planet remains to be explored,' Louise said.

'I was especially proud to make this journey representing Rwanda. The expedition showed me that science can take you to places you once thought were impossibly far away, and it has inspired me to dream even bigger about my future.'

The expedition included a scientific and educational programme designed to expose participants to advanced technologies and scientific research.

Among the activities was an aerospace laboratory aboard the nuclear-powered vessel. Working with scientists, participants conducted experiments including the launch of a radiosonde, which can provide information and support communication in hard-to-reach areas of the Arctic and along the Northern Sea Route.

They also took part in testing what Rosatom described as the world's first recoverable stratospheric platform.

The captain of 50 Let Pobedy, Ruslan Sasov, said the expedition was intended to inspire the next generation by giving young people an opportunity to experience places and technologies they may otherwise only encounter in books or classrooms.

'The brightest and most talented young people join the expedition,' Sasov said, adding that many participants had dreamed of visiting the North Pole and seeing polar bears.

On the day the expedition reached the North Pole, participants also held what Rosatom described as the northernmost and most international circle dance around the 90-degree point.

Yegor Plakhotnyuk, an expert on the Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition and project manager at Rosatom's Research Institute of Technical Physics and Automation, said the programme was designed to give young people direct exposure to technologies they might otherwise encounter only in theory.

'At Rosatom, we work every day on things that seemed like science fiction just yesterday. That's why it's especially important for us to show this to the kids in person,' he said.

The programme brought together students aged 14 to 16 and aims to promote interest in natural sciences and nuclear technologies, while identifying talented young people and providing career guidance.

About 5,000 students from 22 countries competed for places in this year's expedition. The selection process included a science quiz, webinars led by nuclear industry experts and a final round in which participants presented projects on how nuclear technologies are changing the world.

The expedition is also part of broader cooperation between Rwanda and Rosatom in nuclear education and human-resource development.

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding in 2019. Rosatom said 18 graduates of Russian universities with nuclear-related qualifications are currently employed in Rwanda's nuclear and related organisations, while nine Rwandan students graduated from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI in 2025.

For the 2026/27 academic year, Rosatom has allocated 20 places for Rwandan students to study nuclear and related fields at Russian universities.

More than 470 students have participated in Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge Arctic expeditions over seven seasons.

Russia operates the world's only nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet, with eight such vessels currently operated by FSUE Atomflot, a Rosatom enterprise.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/rwandan-student-returns-from-north-pole-expedition-aboard-rosatoms-nuclear-icebreaker/

The dispute began on social media after Snider responded to discussions about former Ozzy collaborator and bassist Bob Daisley's claims about his contributions to Ozzy's early solo albums.

Snider said that Daisley wrote lyrics for Ozzy's first two solo albums and also pointed to other musicians who contributed lyrics to Ozzy's music and Black Sabbath, including Geezer Butler and Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister.

Kelly responded through her Instagram Stories, defending her father's contributions as a musician, songwriter, singer and bandleader.

She said her father's legacy speaks for itself, pointing to his decades-long career and the millions of fans who continue to listen to and support his music.

Kelly also criticised Snider for discussing her father's career after his death, arguing that he did not know enough about Ozzy's private or professional life to make such judgments.

She described Snider's remarks as disrespectful and accused him of attempting to diminish her father's achievements. Kelly also compared their careers, noting that Ozzy's career spanned nearly six decades, from his work with Black Sabbath to his successful solo career.

'My father doesn't need Dee Snider's approval to establish his place in music history,' Kelly said. She also questioned whether Snider was using her father's name to attract attention.

Snider later clarified his comments on X, saying that he did not intend to disrespect Ozzy.

He said he had 'nothing but love' for Ozzy and recalled that Black Sabbath had a major influence on him. Snider explained that, as a songwriter himself, he is particularly sensitive to issues involving songwriting credits and royalties.

Kelly, however, remained critical of his explanation. She described it as a backhanded compliment and accused Snider of continuing to use her father's name to gain attention.

The disagreement has once again brought attention to longstanding discussions surrounding songwriting credits in Ozzy's music career.

Several musicians who worked with him have publicly discussed their contributions over the years, including Daisley, whose songwriting credits have been the subject of disputes.

Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. He became internationally known as the lead singer of Black Sabbath before building a successful solo career that lasted for decades.

Beyond his music, Ozzy also became a familiar television figure through The Osbournes, the reality series that followed his family and introduced millions of viewers to his life outside the stage.

For Kelly, however, her father's influence goes beyond questions about individual songwriting credits. She maintains that his contribution to rock and heavy metal music and his lasting influence on generations of fans remain undeniable.

The exchange between Kelly and Snider has therefore renewed public discussion about Ozzy's musical legacy, the contributions of musicians who worked with him and the question of how his work should be remembered.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/kelly-osbourne-hits-back-at-dee-snider-over-late-father-ozzys-legacy/

In a statement issued on August 14, 2026, AFC/M23 said shells were fired at around 9 a.m. in Kanyola, Walungu Territory, and surrounding areas in South Kivu Province.

The coalition said another attack was launched at around 11 a.m. by the Congolese army and allied groups against Kawere in Masisi Territory, North Kivu Province.

AFC/M23 said the attacks killed people and forced some residents to flee their homes again, although it did not provide figures for those killed or injured.

The accusations come as the DRC government and AFC/M23 have agreed to a ceasefire and mechanisms to monitor its implementation under peace talks held in Doha, Qatar.

The agreement requires both sides to protect civilians, respect human rights and maintain a lasting cessation of hostilities.

Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/afc-m23-accuses-drc-burundi-forces-and-fdlr-of-attacks-on-civilians/