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 …
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Africa Forward Summit:France Looks to East Africa for New Business and Tech Deals
NAIROBI — The inaugural Africa Forward Summit, which opened in Nairobi on Monday, marks a fundamental shift in Euro-African diplomacy as leaders move to replace traditional aid models with an …
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Women Entrepreneurs from Rwanda and Mauritius to Explore New Trade Opportunities in Kigali
Women entrepreneurs from Rwanda and Mauritius are set to meet in Kigali later this month for a three-day business mission aimed at forging new trade and investment partnerships under the …
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KAMPALA — The East African Development Bank (EADB) has unveiled a USD 13 million facility dedicated to youth and women-led SMEs. By providing affordable capital through regional financial partners, the …