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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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President Félix Tshisekedi has finally agreed to a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising cautious hopes for peace—but also fresh questions about whether the commitment will truly hold …
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KIGALI — Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, has issued a sharp critique of the current diplomatic approach to the conflict in the Democratic …
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Efforts to Cut Load Shedding: NBI, Rusumo Power Company Sign MoU
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeRwanda and its neighbours could soon see more reliable electricity as the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) and Rusumo Power Company Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost operations …
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A Congolese opposition activist and online political commentator has alleged that he was starved, threatened, and psychologically pressured in detention in an attempt to force him to plead guilty to …
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South Africa to End 27-Year MONUSCO Mission in DR Congo Amid Growing Scrutiny Over Its Troop Deployment
South Africa has announced that it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), ending a 27-year military presence in the …