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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

Ndèye Aissatou Masseck Ndiaye, the country representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Rwanda during the interview in Kigali on June 15, 2023. Olivier Mugwiza

UNHCR boss on situation of refugees in Rwanda ahead of World Refugee Day

Monday, June 19, 2023

A UPDF soldier at Lhubirira Secondary School in Mpondwe, Kasese, Uganda on June 17, 2023 after the attack. Alex Ashaba/NMG

Uganda sends more troops to pursue militia who killed over 40 people

Monday, June 19, 2023

EALA MPs follow MP Mashaka Khalfan Ngole, the committee's Chairperson as he presents the report during an EALA plenary session last week in Arusha. Courtesy

Report exposes issues ‘hindering’ Kiswahili use in EAC

Monday, June 19, 2023

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Calls grow to prevent genocide in DR Congo

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Ugandan security forces have deployed heavily in the affected area. The UPDF says the terrorist group is now resorting to soft targets (Photo by Samuel Amanyire)

Uganda: ADF terror group kills over 40 civilians

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Malawian Minister of Homeland Security and Citizenship, Zikhale Ng'oma, confirmed that the government repatriated Rwandan refugees on June 13. Courtesy

Malawi: Over 30 Rwandan refugees express interest to return

Friday, June 16, 2023

The East African Legislative Assembly has unanimously approved a supplementary budget of over $11.9 million for the East African Community in the financial year 2022-2023. Courtesy

EALA approves $12m supplementary budget

Friday, June 16, 2023

The Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, Ezéchiel Nibigira presents the budget estimates for the EAC's financial year 2023-2024, during the EALA plenary on June 15.Courtesy

Regional MPs call for action as EAC faces high trade deficit

Thursday, June 15, 2023