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DR Congo: M23 rebels ‘welcome’ US-brokered ceasefire

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Africa

US govt says DR Congo, M23 rebels have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ernest Rwamucyo addresses the Security Council, on Monday, December 11. Courtesy
Africa

‘Premature departure’ of EAC force from DR Congo ‘undermines’ peace efforts

Monday, December 11, 2023
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Africa

Ex-Burundi premier Bunyoni sentenced to life in prison

Friday, December 08, 2023
The Kenyan contingent of the East African Community Regional Force withdrew 300 of its troops on December 3 after the Congolese government refused to renew the force's mandate. EAC army chiefs have approved the regional force's exit plan, as its mandate expires on Friday, December 8.
Africa

DR Congo: EAC army chiefs approve regional force’s exit plan despite continued clashes

Friday, December 08, 2023
The explosion shook the main island of Mahé as heavy rains triggered flooding which killed three people, the president’s office said in a statement, calling for a minute of silence. Courtesy
Africa

Seychelles declares state of emergency after floods, blast at explosives depot

Thursday, December 07, 2023
PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Africa

Move Afrika's economic investment in various sectors

Thursday, December 07, 2023
The M23's Bertrand Bisimwa, has condemned the continuous closure of the main supply roads connecting Goma-Rutshuru and Goma-Masisi by the DR Congo Government,
Africa

M23 accuses DR Congo military of cutting off supply route to Goma

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Dr. Willard Mwemba, the COMESA Competition Commission Executive Director speaking today at the Consumer International Congress 2023 at Radison Blu, in Nairobi Kenya. COMESA Competition Commission is in charge of regulating Consumer rights protection and Competition matters in all the 21 COMESA member states.
Africa

Rwandan consumers upbeat as World Congress kicks off in Nairobi

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Kenyan troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) boarding a plane. EACRAF announced that it will hand over to troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Exiting EAC regional force says to hand over to SADC troops

Monday, December 04, 2023
‘Col’ Protogene Ruvugayimikore.
Africa

Who is Ruvugayimikore, the FDLR commander killed by M23?

Monday, December 04, 2023
Kenyan soldiers under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) before boarding a plane to withdraw from DR Congo, on Sunday, December 3. M23 rebels announced that they will reoccupy the positions they handed over to the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF).courtesy
Africa

M23 rebels vow to retake positions as EAC force begins withdrawal

Monday, December 04, 2023
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla meets Kenya troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF). Courtesy
Africa

EAC regional force begins withdrawal from DR Congo

Sunday, December 03, 2023
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Africa

Travel: An adventurous experience in Kenya

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Friendship Park in Addis Ababa. Photo by Jade Natacha Iriza
Africa

First flight jitters, Injera, friendly faces: A week in Addis Ababa

Saturday, December 02, 2023
An African Union session at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PHOTO _ TONY KARUMBA _ AFP
Africa

AU moves to recover Africa’s ‘stolen’ assets

Friday, December 01, 2023
Kenya's President Ruto has popularised the Kaunda suit. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya speaker bans Kaunda suits, African attire in parliament

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Amb. Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Head of the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in CAR (MINUSCA), during an exclusive interview with The New Times in her office in Bangui on November 25. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Africa

VIDEO: MINUSCA boss Rugwabiza on need to build CAR’s internal capacity

Thursday, November 30, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente held discussions with Gambia's Vice President, Muhammad Jallow, on Tuesday, November 28.
Africa

PM Ngirente holds talks with Gambia Vice President

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, General (rtd) James Kabarebe speaks at the 9th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. Courtesy
Africa

Kabarebe urges Africa to pool resources to address security threats

Tuesday, November 28, 2023