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Rwanda security forces discovered stockpiles of weapons and ammunition hidden by the Islamic State-linked terrorists in Cabo Delgado on Saturday, October 15. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda security forces discover weapons stockpiles in Cabo Delgado

Sunday, October 16, 2022
President Paul Kagame addresses young people attending the Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali on Thursday , October 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Africa is not a continent of problems – Kagame

Thursday, October 13, 2022
President Kagame meets President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe on the sidelines of the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union in Kigali, March 21, 2018. Photoby Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame mobilises $800m for Zimbabwe’s rural electrification

Sunday, October 09, 2022
Some of the currencies of East African Countries.
Africa

Lawmakers look to fast-track EAC Monetary Union Bills

Wednesday, October 05, 2022
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Africa

Burkina Faso: Coup leader accepts predecessor’s resignation

Monday, October 03, 2022
President of Central African Republic Faustin Archange Touadéra joined a Rwandan traditional dance ballet at the event at his home in Damara district, CAR.
Africa

CAR President Faustin Archange Touadéra hosts Rwandan forces

Sunday, October 02, 2022
Moussa Faki, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, in a cheerful mood during the launch of AfCFTA in Kigali on March 21, 2018. Rwanda exported its first consignment of goods under the aggreement.File
Africa

Rwanda begins trade under AfCFTA

Saturday, October 01, 2022
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Africa

DIGP Ujeneza attends Mozambican Police graduation ceremony

Monday, September 19, 2022
Maj Gen Charles Karamba, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania and Seychelles (right), shakes hands with Christophe Bazivamo, during a farewell reception in honour of the Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community in charge of Productive and Social Sectors and his wife, in Arusha on September 17. / Photo: Courtesy
Africa

Bazivamo to wind up duty tour as Deputy Secretary General of EAC

Monday, September 19, 2022
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Africa

PM Ngirente in Angola for Lourenço’s inauguration

Thursday, September 15, 2022
Kenya’s new president William Ruto delivers remarks during the inauguration ceremony at Kasarani Sports Centre. on Tuesday, September 13 . Courtesy
Africa

Ruto commits to prioritise regional peace efforts

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Africa

Ruto sworn in as Kenya’s 5th president

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Africa

Kagame in Nairobi for Ruto’s inauguration

Monday, September 12, 2022
AGR Officials and delegates pose for a group photo at conclusion of the 12th Africa Green Revolution Forum in Kigali on September 9. Dan Nsengiyumva
Africa

AGRF calls for $200bn funding for resilient food systems in Africa

Friday, September 09, 2022
President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi graced the signing ceremony between EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki and DR Congo Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Christophe Lutundula Apala Pen´ Apala on the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) at the official residence of the President in Kinshasa on September 9. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo’s Tshisekedi gives regional force green light

Friday, September 09, 2022
Hailemariam Desalegn, the Board Chairman of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (left), consults with Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President, during a session of the ongoing 12th Africa Green Revolution Forum in Kigali. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Africa

AGRF: Experts bank on youth for Africa’s food security

Friday, September 09, 2022
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Africa

How much food does Africa need?

Thursday, September 08, 2022
President Paul Kagame together with other present and former heads of state and other dignitaries during the Africa Green Revolution Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, September 7. Kagame called for the transformation of Africa’s food system to not only feed the continent but also create wealth. Photo: Village Urugwiro.
Africa

President Kagame honours Obasanjo at AGRF summit

Thursday, September 08, 2022
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the ongoing 12th Africa Green Revolution Forum in Kigali on September 7. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva
Africa

First Ladies make rallying call to end food insecurity in Africa

Wednesday, September 07, 2022
Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni. / Internet photo
Africa

Burundian Prime Minister Bunyoni sacked, replaced

Wednesday, September 07, 2022