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President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during an extraordinary session at the National Assembly, Ile du Port,during his visit in Seychelles on June 28. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Cooperation key to addressing common challenges – Kagame

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

On the sidelines of the Quadripartite Summit in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki and the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, signed a $2 million grant agreement aimed at facilitating the operation of the EAC-Regional Force in eastern DR Congo.

EAC gets over $2m for peace efforts in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Leaders from four regional blocs of the African continent – the EAC, ECCAS, ICGLR and SADC during a meeting in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, June 27. Courtesy

DR Congo crisis: Regional leaders hint on need for AU coordination

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame with President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan on their arrival to Victoria, Seychelles. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, First Lady in Seychelles for two-day state visit

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Heads of state and other senior delegates pose for a group photo after a meeting that discussed the coordination and harmonisation of regional responses to the conflict in eastern DR Congo Tuesday, June 27 .Courtesy

Burundi president warns against duplication of effort in mediating DR Congo crisis

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

President Paul Kagame is expected in Seychelles for a state visit. Photo by Vllage Urugwiro

Kagame expected in Seychelles for national day

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

32 Ugandan men want children passports cancelled after DNA tests turn negative.

32 Ugandan men want children passports cancelled after DNA tests turn negative

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Four African regional blocs discuss DR Congo crisis

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Rwanda’s former ambassador to DR Congo Vincent Karega during an interview with the New Times in Kigali on Friday,on June 24, 2023. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari

DR Congo: Absence of security gave birth to M23 rebellion – Amb. Karega

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Technicians assemble a Volkswagen car at the firm in Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

AfCFTA: Fuel quality, auto policies needed to boost automotive industry in Africa

Monday, June 26, 2023

Kenya's President William Ruto has defended the work done by East African Community (EAC) troops deployed to eastern DR Congo, during his interview with France 24. Courtesy

Ruto defends EAC mission in DR Congo, says insecurity is a regional concern

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is opening its first office in East Africa, drawn by increased demand for engines. Internet

Rolls-Royce expands into East Africa

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Officers hoist EAC flags during an event at the East African Community headquarters in Arusha on July 11,2021.EALA urged the region to expedite sanctions against Partner States who do not honour their contribution.

EAC urged to speed up sanctions against Partner States not paying contributions

Sunday, June 25, 2023

EACRF commander Major General Aphaxard Kiugu and MONUSCO Deputy Force Commander Major General Benoît Chavanat in a conversation during the reconnaissance mission. Courtesy

DR Congo: EAC force assesses Rumangabo as a pre-cantonment area for armed groups

Saturday, June 24, 2023

President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi presides over the ceremony of the successful implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration of Renamo ex-combatants on Friday, June 23. Courtesy

Kagame hails Mozambique on ex-combatants re-integration

Friday, June 23, 2023

Members of EALA during a plenary session that passed the East African Community (EAC) budget for the financial year 2023-2024 in Arusha on June 22, 2023. Courtesy

EALA approves revised EAC budget for 2023/24

Friday, June 23, 2023

Atmis Burundi National Defence Forces Commander of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lt Col Richard Binyenimana (L) shakes hands with Somalia National Army Commander Maj Gen Bashir Abukar Ahmed during the handing over Xaaji Cali FOB in Hirshabelle State in Somalia on June 20, 2023. PHOTO | ATMIS

AU starts exit of troops in Somalia

Thursday, June 22, 2023

President Paul Kagame and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema address journalists during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, June 21. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Rwanda, Zambia look to strengthen south-south cooperation

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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EAC urged to amend Treaty to recognise French, Kiswahili use

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

President Paul Kagame receives Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, June 20. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Zambian President jets in, set to address FinTech Forum

Tuesday, June 20, 2023