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 Moise M. Bahati
Moise M. Bahati
Officials cut a cake at the launch of the memoir titled “Mountain Meets Land of a Thousand Hills' on Friday ,February 10. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Mount Kenya University Rwanda launches memoir, unveils new hotel name
The East Africa Community Chiefs of Defence Forces/ Chiefs of Defence Staff on February 9, 2023, held a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya to address the peace and security challenges in eastern DR Congo.
Security
EAC army chiefs order full deployment to DR Congo
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Technology
Central bank says 'monitoring' disruptions from BPR Bank system upgrades
A scene of tragedy where some congolese extremists in demonstrations turn into systematic attacks and looting of Tutsi property and churches in DR Congo on February 6. Courtesy.
Security
Leaked footage, violence raise fresh questions over Kinshasa's intentions
A screenshot of a video where demonstrators set on fire a convoy of the UN mission, MONUSCO, on Tuesday, February 7. Courtesy
Security
DR Congo: Three killed as rioters torch UN convoy
The Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja addressing Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) staff during the annual general assembly in Kigali, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Courtesy
Law
Impartial investigations crucial for effective justice – Minister
Rwanda Investigation Bureau  personnel during a general assembly in Kigali, on February 7. According to the officials ,RIB has sacked 88 of its personnel over corruption and other professional malpractices. Courtesy
Rwanda
Over 80 RIB investigators sacked over corruption
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Africa
UN peacekeeper killed in DR Congo chopper attack
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
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
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
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
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FEATURED: Bank of Kigali launches home equity loan
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
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
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
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
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
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’

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