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The joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur has raised the red flag over rebel activities in the region’s south, following attacks by armed movements on three towns last week. The heightened rebel activity has been triggered by the break out of violence between Sudan and South Sudan.

The use of violence to end the conflicts between Sudan and South Sudan will not bring stability in the region, say military experts of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF).

Genocide suspect Leon Mugesera yesterday admitted that he was interrogated by both the Judicial Police and the Prosecution and informed the charges against him.

Rwanda Development Board’s online business registration initiative has been criticised by local entrepreneurs saying they are not satisfied with the procedure.

THE recent Cabinet approval of the setting up the National Law Reform Commission has been welcomed by the law fraternity, considering it a big step in furthering the country’s judicial reforms. The commission will be charged with proposing and advise on the removal of some articles in laws that may no longer be applicable.

As the Global Day of Action on Military Spending was marked, calls for countries to cut back on military spending reverberated across the world.

Ever since she lost her parents and multiple family members 18 years ago, Chantal Mudahogora has been working on moving forward.

The work of mine action personnel around the world in preventing landmines and unexploded ordnance from causing harm long after conflicts have ended, and transforming danger zones into productive land has received recognition.