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Cars passing by a destroyed military vehicle in Rugari, after clashes between the Congolese army and M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 6, 2023. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

DR Congo ceasefire breaches: AU rethinks peace interventions

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Queen Consort Camilla listens as King Charles III speaks during a meeting of the Accession Council inside St James's Palace in London, UK on September 10, 2022. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

British monarch's trip to Kenya chance to renew ties, officials say

Monday, October 30, 2023
African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina. PHOTO _ NMG
Africa

Unequal access to credit hurting Africa

Sunday, October 29, 2023
Senegal’s former president Léopold Sedar Senghor. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

Senegal stops French auction of first president's jewellery

Friday, October 27, 2023
The Force Commander of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu on October 16 hosted, at Force Headquarters in Goma, Contingent Commanders of EACRF troops deployed to North Kivu. Courtesy of EACRF
Africa

DR Congo: Regional force calls for cessation of hostilities

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta talks to the CAR Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff in Charge of Planning, Brig Gen Arcadius Betibangui, on Tuesday, October 24. Courtesy RDF
Africa

Biruta visits Rwandan troops in CAR

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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Africa

DR Congo: at least 20 dead in suspected ADF attack

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Martha Koome , Kenya's Chief Justice. A new bill proposed by the Kenyan judiciary, if passed, will decriminalise sex work by both males and females in the country. Internet
Africa

Kenya’s judiciary seeks to decriminalise prostitution

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The meeting is also part of the preparations for Africa Liberation Day 2024.
Africa

Pan-African Movement, Africans in Rwanda discuss development

Monday, October 23, 2023
EAPC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Media Council of Kenya, David Omwoyo speaks during the launch of the East Africa Press Council in Arusha, Tanzania on Thursday, October 19. Courtesy
Africa

East African Press Council launched for free, stronger media

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN. Courtesy
Africa

Rwandan envoy condemns Kinshasa’s arming of militias

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A tourist car that is suspected to be burned by the DR Congo-based Islamist ADF militia in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park on Tuesday, October 17. According to the spokesperson of Uganda Police Force, Fred Enanga, two foreigners and a Ugandan citizen were killed. Courtesy
Africa

Armed men kill tourists in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The commander of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo (EACRF), Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu held a meeting with the heads of its contingents following an attack on a Ugandan convoy on Monday, October 16.
Africa

DR Congo: EAC force commanders meet after attack on Uganda convoy

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Delegates follow speakers on the sidelines of the ongoing Gitex summit in Dubai on Monday, October 17, Courtesy
Africa

Crypto influence, blockchain innovation spark debate at Dubai global tech meet

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
At least two Ugandan soldiers were injured in an ambush by unidentified armed men in the conflict-ridden eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

Ugandan soldiers shot at by rebels in DR Congo

Monday, October 16, 2023
South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
Africa

South African peacekeepers recalled over sexual misconduct

Monday, October 16, 2023
The incident occurred in the Congo River, near the town of Mbandaka on Friday, October 13. INTERNET PHOTO
Africa

Over 40 dead, 167 missing as boat capsizes in DR Congo

Monday, October 16, 2023
Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation during the diplomatic briefing on October 11. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda concerned over 2,000 mercenaries in DR Congo, Kinshasa-backed FDLR

Friday, October 13, 2023
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took “immediate and robust action” in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Internet
Africa

DR Congo: UN peacekeepers suspended over sexual misconduct

Thursday, October 12, 2023
The wife to Gabon's deposed president Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, who was accused of allegedly embezzling public funds. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Wife of Gabon's former leader Ali Bongo jailed

Thursday, October 12, 2023