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, …
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At the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the conversation turned sharply from economics to power politics when the moderator asked President Paul Kagame about sanctions imposed on Rwanda over …
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan police arrested more than 300 Congolese nationals in Nairobi on Tuesday after crowds gathered to welcome President Félix Tshisekedi during his visit to Kenya. The arrests …
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KIGALI — A coordinated regional policing exercise is underway in Rwanda, bringing together tactical units from seven African countries for a structured three-week program aimed at strengthening interoperability, sharpening field …