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President Paul Kagame on Friday criticized what he described as selective pressure from the international community in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, urging foreign governments and …

President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda will continue to defend its borders and citizens against security threats emanating from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, arguing that the long-running conflict …

Kenya-based financial services firm CPF Group has officially opened its Rwanda office with an initial investment of $20 million, as part of its ambitious expansion plans to improve access to …

The UN Security General António Guterres has appointed James Swan as the new head of its peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, ending months of quiet diplomatic maneuvering …

The Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has confirmed that it deployed specialized commando units to Kisangani in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the forces were responsible for …

Kigali, Rwanda — Despite decades of efforts to integrate East Africa’s economies, trade among East African Community (EAC) members remains surprisingly limited, prompting renewed concern from policymakers and business leaders. Recently, …

The Government of Rwanda on Monday sharply criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States, calling them “unjust” and “one-sided,” and accusing Washington of distorting the realities of the conflict …

GOMA — A fragile ceasefire in eastern Congo appeared to falter further on Tuesday as the rebel alliance known as AFC-M23 accused government forces of launching a series of drone …

KIGALI — The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Mueni Nduva, was in Kigali on Friday for high-level talks with President Paul Kagame, as the regional bloc …

KIGALI — Rwanda on Thursday cast doubt on Burundi’s ability to serve as a neutral broker in efforts to resolve the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, even as …

KIGALI — The United Nations refugee agency’s operations in Rwanda are facing a severe funding shortfall, with more than 70 percent of required resources for 2026 yet to be secured. …

ADDIS ABABA — Eight years ago, African leaders rallied behind a rare idea: that the continent could finally begin trading more with itself, flying more easily between its cities, and …