KIGALI — Thousands of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) coalition troops have reportedly been deployed along Rwanda’s border in South Kivu in what security sources describe as one of the …
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A proposed plan to quarantine American citizens exposed to the current outbreak of the Ebola virus has been met with horror and incredulity, both in Kenya and the USA. Now, …
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KIGALI — Rwandan President Paul Kagame was among hundreds of basketball fans at BK Arena on Sunday evening as RSSB Tigers Rwanda produced a stunning comeback to defeat Angola’s Petro …
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As the United Nations marked the International Day of Peacekeepers on May 29, Rwandan troops serving in the Central African Republic and South Sudan joined colleagues from around the world …
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KINSHASA — The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a growing wave of protests both inside the country and among diaspora communities abroad, as political tensions deepen over proposed constitutional …
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Global payments giant PayPal has officially expanded its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to 70 international markets, including countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North …
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The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has criticized the World Health Organization (WHO), accusing it of publishing information regarding the Ebola outbreak in a manner that could …
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Rwanda, Tanzania Sign Pact to Bring Dar es Salaam Port Services to Kigali
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKIGALI, Rwanda — In a major move to boost regional trade and eliminate costly logistical bottlenecks, Rwanda and Tanzania have signed a bilateral agreement to open a Tanzania Ports Authority …
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KIGALI— Rwanda has stepped up nationwide Ebola prevention measures as African health leaders and international partners intensify efforts to contain the growing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of …
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KAMPALA — Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, the spokesperson of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), has officially assumed office as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), taking over from …
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Kigali — Government has announced the closure of all border crossings with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including Rubavu–Goma and Rusizi entry points, following the spread of Ebola cases …
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Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons, Prospects of Lasting Peace in the DR Congo
by Adam Mweusiby Adam MweusiThe Democratic Republic of the Congo has endured decades of armed conflict that have severely undermined national stability, economic development, and human security. Despite repeated peace agreements and international interventions, …