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Former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday, July 13, chaired a stakeholders’ meeting in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, about the Luanda and the EAC-led Nairobi peace processes initiated for the country.

Kenyatta stresses peaceful resolution of DR Congo conflicts

Friday, July 14, 2023

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Congolese opposition lawmaker found dead

Thursday, July 13, 2023

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SADC to deploy troops to DR Congo in September

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

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Kenyatta chairs security meeting on eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an attack on the UN mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Monday, July 10. Internet

UN chief condemns attack that killed Rwandan peacekeeper

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Rwandan Peacekeepers on patrol in CAR. FILE PHOTO

Rwandan peacekeeper killed in CAR

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

General Sultani Makenga, the commander of the M23 rebel group, speaks to a Youtube Channel during an interview.

DR Congo: M23 rebels warn of renewed fighting

Monday, July 10, 2023

Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Joseph Rutabana, and the guest of honour, Uganda’s Minister of State for Trade Industry and Cooperatives, Harriet Ntabbazi, toast as they celebrate the 29th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation, at the former’s residence in Kololo, Kampala, on July 7, 2023. Courtesy

How Rwanda’s Liberation Day was celebrated in Uganda

Monday, July 10, 2023

Bernard Maingain (centre) speaks during a press conference in Nairobi, on Friday, July 7, other members of the team of lawyers look on. Courtesy

Kenya: Lawyers seek justice for victims of eastern DR Congo atrocities

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Officials during the official opening session of the second EAC World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Kampala, Uganda, on July 6, 2023.

Why Africans need to learn Kiswahili, cherish it

Saturday, July 08, 2023

General Sultani Makenga, the commander of the M23 rebel group, speaks during an interview with an online news reporter. Courtesy

M23’s General Makenga breaks silence on proposed cantonment

Friday, July 07, 2023

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his counterpart Felix Tshisekedi during a joint press conference in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa on Thursday, July 6. Courtesy

Ramaphosa urges Tshisekedi to dialogue with rivals

Friday, July 07, 2023

Media houses should support Kiswahili learning and speaking in the East African Community (EAC) so that the language can be commonly used by citizens. Courtesy

Media houses urged to promote Kiswahili use in EAC

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

The United Nations Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, speaking on Tuesday, July 4, during her briefing to the Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council.

Risk factors for genocide visible in DR Congo, says UN advisor

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Some combatants of the genocidal FDLR group, who were captured by M23 rebels, fighting alongside the DR Congo armed forces in the east of the country last year. Courtesy

Kagame speaks out on UN Group of Experts report on DR Congo

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led Nairobi Peace Process speaks during the June 30, 2023, meeting on the cantonment of armed groups in DR Congo. Courtesy

DR Congo crisis: Kenyatta convenes meet on cantonment matters, says all parties should be adequately consulted

Saturday, July 01, 2023

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Court orders WhatsApp Group admin to reinstate ejected member

Friday, June 30, 2023

President Paul Kagame and his counterpart of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan with both delegations during a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, June 28. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Rwanda, Seychelles waive visas, ink five pacts to deepen relations

Friday, June 30, 2023

Elizabeth Onuoha-Ozumba poses for a photo after the interview in Kigali. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Uncovering scleroderma: Author sheds light on disease silently affecting African communities, women

Friday, June 30, 2023

President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during an extraordinary session at the National Assembly, Ile du Port,during his visit in Seychelles on June 28. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Cooperation key to addressing common challenges – Kagame

Wednesday, June 28, 2023