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President Kagame meets with Makamba and his delegation at Village Urugwiro, on Wednesday, March 13. Village Urugwiro.

Rwanda, Tz move to open new border post as Tanzanian minister hails ties

Thursday, March 14, 2024

MP George Stephen Odongo (standing) moves a motion of the Assembly urging the Council of EAC Ministers and partner states to fast-track the harmonisation of tax policies, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

EALA calls for harmonized EAC tax regimes as 'differences hurt integration'

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Recalled East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Dr Peter Mathuki. PHOTO _ THE CITIZEN _ NMG

Ugandan lawyer sues Kenya for recalling EAC boss

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with Kenyan politician Raila Odinga at Village Urugwiro on March 8, 2024. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame endorses Kenya's Raila Odinga for AU top job

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation January Makamba. Courtesy

Tanzanian foreign minister embarks on multisectoral visit to Rwanda

Monday, March 11, 2024

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to “mobilise requisite support” for SADC military mission in eastern DR Congo. Internet

AU to fund SADC mission in DR Congo

Sunday, March 10, 2024

A cache of firearms displayed at the Baragoi Police Station in Samburu County, Kenya on April 14, 2023. PHOTO | GEOFFREY ONDIEKI | NMG

EA security chiefs plan to end arms trade with technology

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Kenya has proposed Catherine Mwende Mueke as the Secretary General of the East Africa Community (EAC)

Kenya proposes Caroline Mueke as new EAC boss

Saturday, March 09, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with Raila Odinga, the Kenyan politician who is vying for the Chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), at Village Urugwiro in Kigali, on Friday, March 8. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame meets AU Chair contender Raila Odinga

Friday, March 08, 2024

L-R- Kenya's President William Ruto, opposition leader Raila Odinga and Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni at Kisozi, Uganda on February 26, 2024. PHOTO _ POOL

Ruto: EAC to back one candidate for AUC top job

Friday, March 08, 2024

Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels took control of Nyanzale, a town in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu Province. Since early February, the rebels have advanced toward Goma, the capital of eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu Province. Photo Courtesy

DR Congo: M23 rebels capture FDLR stronghold

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Congolese refugees in a protest march calling for an end to violence against Banyamulenge, Hema, and Tutsi communities on Wednesday, March 6 at Mahama refugee camp in Kirehe.

VIDEO: 'Stop Genocide’: Congolese refugees demand peace at home

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Amb Wang Xuekun, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, speaking at a press conference in Kigali on Tuesday, February 5. He spoke about the never-ending conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that his country supports the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Eastern DR Congo crisis: Chinese envoy backs Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

President William Ruto delivers his remarks during Special Sitting of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, March 5. Courtesy

Ruto wants EAC to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Kenya receives new wagons from China for railway freight operations. COURTESY

Kenya receives new wagons from China for railway freight operations

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Ethiopia launches innovative satellite data service in partnership with China. INTERNET PHOTO

Ethiopia launches innovative satellite data service in partnership with China

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the Deputy Chairperson for the African Union Commission, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development opening held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on March 4.COURTESY

COM2024: Africa is stronger together, says African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe opening of the Ministerial segment of the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on March 4.

COM2024: President Mnangagwa calls for innovative green investment strategies to boost Africa’s economic growth

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Rwanda has protested against a non-inclusive move by the African Union (AU) towards endorsing the SADC Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC). Courtesy

DR Congo: Rwanda protests AU’s non-inclusive move to endorse SADC mission

Monday, March 04, 2024

Congolese refugees in Rwanda during a peaceful march in protest of killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge and Hema communities in eastern DR Congo in Karongi District at Kiziba camp on Monday, March 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

VIDEO: Congolese refugees protest killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge, Hema communities

Monday, March 04, 2024