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Rwanda has protested against a non-inclusive move by the African Union (AU) towards endorsing the SADC Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC). Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Rwanda protests AU’s non-inclusive move to endorse SADC mission

Monday, March 04, 2024
Congolese refugees in Rwanda during a peaceful march in protest of killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge and Hema communities in eastern DR Congo in Karongi District at Kiziba camp on Monday, March 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

VIDEO: Congolese refugees protest killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge, Hema communities

Monday, March 04, 2024
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Amb Claver Gatete, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on March 4 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Courtesy of UNECA.
Africa

We cannot ignore climate change challenges, need to respond accordingly - says UNECA boss

Monday, March 04, 2024
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Africa

Somalia becomes full member of East African Community

Monday, March 04, 2024
UNECA Executive Secretary Amb. Claver Gatete said the development of infrastructure such as internet connectivity was key to tapping the benefits of AI and that the technology must be shared among countries to avoid inventing the wheel. COURTESY PHOTO
Africa

Africa needs right policies, infrastructure to prosper from AI, experts say

Monday, March 04, 2024
Cross-border cargo trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Rwanda. CRAISH BAHIZI
Africa

UNECA calls for boosting intra-Africa trade to spur integrated development

Monday, March 04, 2024
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa

Sudan's army chief urges for restoring membership in AU

Monday, March 04, 2024
Some of the mercenaries fighting alongside FARDC against M23. In 2023, DR Congo’s authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors from Latin America to fight in North Kivu province.
Africa

Inside Kinshasa’s plan to hire American mercenaries to fight M23

Sunday, March 03, 2024
Vintage cars travel on a highway during a grand vintage car cruise in Cairo, Egypt, on March 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Africa

Vintage car enthusiasts join highway cruise in Cairo

Saturday, March 02, 2024
South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO). Two members of the South African National Defence died on Thursday, February 29, after one killed the other and turned the gun on themselves. Courtesy
Africa

Another two South African soldiers die in DR Congo

Saturday, March 02, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto participates in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya, March 1, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chinese-built Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, Kenya's capital.
Africa

Kenyan president attends groundbreaking ceremony for Chinese-built stadium

Saturday, March 02, 2024
Stephen Karingi, the ECA Director for Regional Integration and Trade Division.
Africa

African countries trade with rest of the world more than among themselves – new report

Saturday, March 02, 2024
Somalia's former Foreign Affairs minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam. She has formally declared interest in the African Union Commision (AUC) chairperson seat which its elections are set to be held in 2025. PHOTO _ POOL
Africa

Somalia fronts ex-minister for AU Chairperson top seat

Friday, March 01, 2024
Zambia President, Hakainde Hichilema addresses delegates at Norrsken House during his state visit in Rwanda last year. President Hicchilema on Thursday declared a national state of disaster and emergency to enable a rapid response to the prolonged drought in the country. File photo
Africa

Zambia declares state of disaster due to drought

Friday, March 01, 2024
Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi.
Africa

Former Tanzania President Ali Hassan Mwinyi dies at 98

Friday, March 01, 2024
EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen speaks during a debate about insecurity in eastern DR Congo at the EU parliament on Tuesday, February 27
Africa

EU condemns DR Congo support to FDLR

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Thousands of people are facing extreme drought in Somalia.Internet
Africa

Over 58 mln people face food insecure in Greater Horn of Africa: report

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi (left) met with Angola's Joao Lourenço in the Angolan capital Luanda on Tuesday, February 27. Courtesy.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Tshisekedi, Lourenço meet in Angola

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
In 2021, a combined force of UPDF elements drawn from infantry, motorized brigade, artillery, armored and special forces command moved into DR Congo and launched an offensive operation against ADF terrorists.
Africa

Uganda on high alert amid worsening tensions in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Lawmakers from the Great Lakes Region condemned ethnically motivated violence and discrimination in eastern DR Congo during the Conference in Kigali
Africa

Regional lawmakers condemn ethnic violence in DR Congo

Monday, February 26, 2024