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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

East African Press Council launched for free, stronger media

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN. Courtesy

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

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.

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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

Wife of Gabon's former leader Ali Bongo jailed

Thursday, October 12, 2023

East African Community Secretary-General Peter Mathuki and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni during a meeting at state house to discuss the conflict in eastern DR Congo.on Tuesday, October 10. COURTESY

EAC boss, Museveni discuss DR Congo crisis

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Commander Maj. Gen. Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu visiting the Ugandan contingent’s bases in Kiwanja and Bunagana, in North Kivu Province, in June 2023. The EAC regional force has troops from Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, and South Sudan.

DR Congo crisis: Kenyatta urges non-military solution

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye meets with the Director General for Central African Republican Gendarmerie,Landry Urlich Depot ,on Monday, October 9. Courtesy

Rwanda, CAR police chiefs mull deeper cooperation

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Quadripartite Mechanism on Eastern DRC convened at the AU Headquarters on Friday, October 6. COURTESY

DR Congo crisis: African army chiefs back peace talks

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Amb. Claver Gatete, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN. Courtesy

Rwandan diplomat Claver Gatete appointed head of UNECA

Friday, October 06, 2023

Army chiefs from four African regions met at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia over the crisis in eastern DR Congo on Friday, October 6. Courtesy

African army chiefs meet over DR Congo crisis

Friday, October 06, 2023

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Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mudavadi arrives in Rwanda

Friday, October 06, 2023

Some of the spices at the Medina spices market.

Spices and serendipity: A stranger’s 'brief' excursion in Moroccan town

Friday, October 06, 2023

Volunteers during the past elections in DR Congo. The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election. Courtesy

DR Congo gears up for December polls; what you need to know

Thursday, October 05, 2023