Over 63,000 people now have crossed into the country, Burundi, fleeing atrocities, deadly conflict in parts of eastern DR Congo,” said Faith Kasina, UNHCR Regional Spokesperson for East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes.

Since January, however, the rapid conquest and occupation of a huge area of the Democratic Republic of Congo by Rwanda and the M23 rebel group it supports has raised concerns that the principle may now be endangered.

The current fighting is the result of a decision by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi to incite ethnic violence and to support groups that perpetrated the Rwanda genocide.

He says it is an honour but also a big responsibility. There is a lot of pressure because he is the only one in the country doing this kind of work. His journey to plastic surgery was not easy he says.

"Being the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in my country is a great honour," Dr. Baramburiye said. "But it's also a huge load on my shoulders, a lot of pressure."

Adel Amrouche, the newly appointed head coach of Rwanda's national football team, steps into a role laden with both promises and challenges. Amrouche, 56, brings extensive coaching experience, having previously managed national teams across Africa,

The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has appointed Algerian coach Adel Amrouche as the new head coach of the national team, Amavubi.

Super Eagles' first opponent during the March international break Rwanda have appointed a new head coach with history of playing against Nigeria.

Rwanda has appointed an Algerian tactician who previously served as Lobya's head coach, to lead the team ahead of their upcoming World Cup against Nigeria