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African Union calls for ceasefire in Sudan

Saturday, April 15, 2023
Angolan Lt Gen Nassone João, head of the ad-hoc verification mechanism (AVM) comprising officers from Angola, Rwanda, and DR Congo talks to the Commander of EACRF, Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah and other members of the Joint Bureau comprising the AVM, EACRF, EJVM and EAC-MVM.
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DR Congo: M23 ‘partially’ withdraws from Bunagana

Saturday, April 15, 2023
President Kagame has arrived in Cotonou for a two-day State Visit. He was received by his host, President Patrice Talon. Photo: Village Urugwiro.
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Kagame in Benin for two-day state visit

Saturday, April 15, 2023
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IMF predicts slowest global growth in decades

Friday, April 14, 2023
A joint bureau comprising the ad hoc verification mechanism, the East African Regional Force, the expanded joint verification mechanism and the EAC monitoring and verification mechanism on Thursday, April 13, verified the withdrawal of M23 rebels and the deployment of Kenya and South Sudan Contingents in Tongo within Rutshuru territory, in eastern DR Congo.
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EAC forces verify M23 rebels withdrawal

Friday, April 14, 2023
President Paul Kagame is expected to arrive in Benin on April 14, for a two day state visit. Courtesy
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Kagame, First Lady to visit Benin

Thursday, April 13, 2023
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC. Courtsey
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DR Congo: EAC force repulses attack in Kibumba

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Tanzania, Burundi eye electric train link

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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WHO: Health workers' exodus leaves Africa vulnerable

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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M23 rebels accuse DR Congo army of abuses

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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WHO: 15 out of 100 people in Africa suffering from infertility

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Rwanda, Uganda customs officials meet after alleged scanner glitch at Gatuna border

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Ambassador Jan-Christian Gordon Kricke.
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German ambassador expelled from Chad, officials confirm

Monday, April 10, 2023
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a session in Bujumbura. They have raised concerns about the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers' substandard and delayed reporting.
Africa

EALA pokes holes in 'EAC reports silent on integration progress'

Monday, April 10, 2023
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Regional MPs push member states to pay EAC remittances

Thursday, April 06, 2023
EACRF Commander Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah and MONUSCO Force Commander Lt Gen Otávio Rodrigues meet at MONUSCO Headquarters on Tuesday, 4th April 2023. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: EAC force, UN mission discuss operational plan

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a session in Bujumbura, Burundi on April 5,2023. Courtesy
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Long term political solution will fix DR Congo situation - EAC Lawmakers

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
President Paul Kagame and President William Ruto during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro during his two-day state visit in Rwanda, on Tuesday, April 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Rwanda, Kenya sign nine cooperation agreements

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
The Commander of EACRF, Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah, on March 29, visited Kenyan troops deployed at Kibati and Kibumba localities in eastern DR Congo. Gen Nyagah implored them to remain focused in all assigned tasks including protection of civilians, opening up of the main supply route as well as humanitarian assistance.
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DR Congo: Nairobi process making progress, says Kenyatta

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
President Ruto inspects a guard of honour mounted by Rwanda Defence Force at Village Urugwiro in Kigali as he began his two-day state visit to Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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Ruto arrives in Rwanda for state visit

Tuesday, April 04, 2023