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Representatives of the Congolese refugee community in Rwanda carried placards displaying the messages contained in the petition. Courtesy
Africa

Congolese refugees petition embassies over DR Congo insecurity

Monday, January 23, 2023
Leaders during the mini-summit in Luanda . Analysts say that the Congolese leadership continues to disrupt efforts put in place by regional leaders to restore peace and stability in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo govt frustrates regional peace efforts – analysts

Monday, January 23, 2023
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Africa

Uganda’s Gen. Muhoozi says to hold 49th birthday in Kigali

Thursday, January 19, 2023
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the African conference for peace, that is underway in Nouakchott, Mauritania on Wednesday, January 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Preserving peace is a collective effort - Kagame

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
President William Ruto speaks to members of the East Africa Community council of ministers, during a meeting he hosted in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday, January 17. Courtesy
Africa

Ruto, EAC ministers pledge to end trade barriers

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Regional leaders during DR Congo 's peace talks in Nairobi on November 28, 2022. The fourth round of the dialogue between the DR Congo government and armed groups is set to begin in mid-February. File
Africa

Inter-Congolese peace talks to resume in February in eastern DR Congo

Friday, January 13, 2023
Health workers who helped Ebola patients in Uganda. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General has congratulated Uganda for its robust and comprehensive response to Ebola. File
Africa

Ebola outbreak in Uganda declared over

Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Two damaged buses are pictured after they collided on a road in Gniby, Senegal, on Sunday. At least 40 people were killed and dozens injured in crash. / Elimane Fall via AP
Africa

Kagame condoles with Senegal over fatal bus accident

Monday, January 09, 2023
Gatete Nyiringabo, who went to the frontlines in North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo, seen here during a guided tour of the region recently. Courtesy
Africa

Experts weigh in on alleged Kishishe massacre

Monday, January 09, 2023
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Africa

4 Rwandans die in road accident in Western Uganda

Friday, December 30, 2022
At least six people are reported to have perished in a fatal accident involving a Rwandan bus and a Kenyan one, in Western Uganda early Friday morning. Courtesy
Africa

Fatal accident involving Rwandan bus in Uganda claims 6 lives

Friday, December 30, 2022
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC led by Kenyan Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah.Lawrence Kanyuka, the M23 political spokesperson, said that the next meeting, due on Saturday, December 31.
Africa

EAC force to meet M23 amid alleged ceasefire violation by DR Congo

Thursday, December 29, 2022
Bernard Maingain, a Belgian lawyer has condemned hate speeches in the Eastern DR Congo. Internet
Africa

Belgian attorney condemns hate speech in Eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, December 28, 2022
President Museveni.
Africa

DR Congo should negotiate with M23 – Museveni

Monday, December 26, 2022
The M23 rebel group has declared their withdrawal from Kibumba and has handed over control of the territory to the East African Community (EAC) force in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is led by Kenyan Major General Jeff Nyagah. Courtesy
Africa

M23 withdraws from Kibumba positions

Friday, December 23, 2022
Some combatants of the genocidal FDLR militia, who were captured by M23 rebels, fighting alongside the DR Congo armed forces in the east of the country. Courtesy
Africa

UN experts report says 'Congo collaborates with FDLR'

Friday, December 23, 2022
A coup attempt on Tuesday was targeting to overthrow President Adama Barrow's administration. Courtesy.
Africa

Gambia says foiled coup attempt

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
AK47 rifles.
Africa

UN lifts arms embargo on DR Congo

Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Thousands of Burundian refugees who live in Mahama camp in Kirehe District during a meeting with the delegation from Burundi which is in Rwanda to sensitize refugees to repatriate voluntarily, on Tuesday, December 20 . Mahama refugee camp hosts 38,000 Burundian national
Africa

Burundian refugees urged to repatriate voluntarily

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Joseph Ntakarutimana, the new Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly .Courtesy photo
Africa

Burundi's Ntakarutimana elected EALA Speaker, roots for regional harmony

Tuesday, December 20, 2022