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EAC Summit Chairperson, President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, talks to the EAC Secretary General, Peter Mathuki, during the Extra-Ordinary Summit in Bujumbura on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Security
Nine key resolutions from EAC leaders’ Summit on DR Congo crisis
Sunday, February 05, 2023
President Paul Kagame and his Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye held a tete-a-tete on Saturday, February 4, in Bujumbura following Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State. Photo by Urugwiro Village
Africa
Kagame, Ndayishimiye hold tête-à-tête in Bujumbura
Saturday, February 04, 2023
EAC Heads of States at High Level Consultative Meeting on Eastern DRC,in Sharm El-Sheikh, on November 7, 2022 . They will meet in Bujumbura, Burundi,on February 4, to evaluate the security situation in DR Congo. Courtesy
Security
EAC Heads of State to meet in Bujumbura over DR Congo crisis
Friday, February 03, 2023
Bank of Kigali headquarters. Bank of Kigali (BK) has launched a home equity loan, a type of loan that allows a homeowner to borrow against the equity they have built up in their home.File
Featured
FEATURED: Bank of Kigali launches home equity loan
Friday, February 03, 2023
The EAC regional force and M23 rebel group representatives during the handover of Rumangabo military camp in DR Congo on Thursday, January 5. EAC seeks ‘urgent clarification’ on deported Rwandan officers. Courtesy
Africa
Rwandan officers deported from DR Congo enjoyed immunity - EAC chief
Friday, February 03, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta meets with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, in Washington, on Wednesday, February 1. Courtesy
Security
Biruta, US Deputy Secretary of State discuss DR Congo situation
Thursday, February 02, 2023
Nanda Ritsma, the Project Manager of ECOREF at GIZ Rwanda addresses particpants during the stakeholders' dialogue on Friday 27. Courtesy
Finance
FEATURED: Push for more access to finance for refugees, host communities
Wednesday, February 01, 2023
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC led by Kenyan Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah as they withdraw from Kibumba in DR Congo. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda ‘not surprised’ by DR Congo expelling officers from regional body
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of of Kenya and Facilitator of the EAC-Led Nairobi Peace Process in a group photo with the EAC Technical Advisory Team at a meeting on the current state of affairs
Security
Kenyatta calls urgent meeting as DR Congo situation worsens
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Dr Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Division Manager of Malaria and NTDs at Rwanda Biomedical Centre addresses participants. He said that the neglected diseases are found mostly in sub-Saharan African countries. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
Concerted efforts needed to end ‘neglected diseases’
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Rwanda
Youth urged to embrace heroic values
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Lt Col Innocent Nkubana, one of the RDF officers who completed the course on the prevention of recruitment and use of child soldiers, seen here speaks to journalists at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District, on Friday, January 27. Courtesy
Security
Rwandan security officers urged to lead fight against use of child soldiers 
Saturday, January 28, 2023
United Nations special envoy for the Great Lakes Region, Huang Xia speaks during a meeting. The UN special envoy has called upon the two countries to “exercise maximum restraint” amid high tensions. Courtesy
Africa
UN urges restraint over Rwanda-DR Congo tensions
Friday, January 27, 2023
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation minister Dr Vincent Biruta addresses the Chamber of Deputies on Rwanda’s relations with other East African Community partner states on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda ready to protect its sovereignty – Foreign Minister
Friday, January 27, 2023
A Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwanda’s airspace on Tuesday, January 24, prompting Rwanda to take defensive measures. It was the third such incident involving a Congolese Sukhoi-25 fighter jet in three months. File
Security
DR Congo’s warplane incursion an act of war – analysts
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta addresses the Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on regional diplomatic situations on Thursday, January 26. Courtesy
Security
DR Congo ignored Luanda agreement – Minister Biruta
Thursday, January 26, 2023
A Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from DR Congo violated Rwanda’s airspace on Tuesday, January 24, prompting Rwanda to take defensive measures. This is the third time in three months that Rwanda's airspace has been violated by DR Congo.
Security
Timeline: DR Congo’s violations of Rwandan airspace
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Former President of the Republic of Kenya. Uhuru Kenyatta who is the facilitator of the East Africa Community led Democratic Republic of Congo peace process condemned the deterioration of security situation in DR Congo.
Security
DR Congo: Kenyatta 'deeply concerned' about worsening situation
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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