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Supporters of Felix Tshisekedi, who was declared the winner of the presidential election, in Gombe, Kinshasa, on Sunday. Credit: Arsene Mpiana/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Africa

DR Congo President Tshisekedi declared winner as opposition leaders call for mass protests against ‘electoral fraud’

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission start counting votes in Kinshasa, DRC on December 21, 2023. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

DR Congo election provisional results to be announced on Sunday

Saturday, December 30, 2023
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Africa

DR Congo: Voting marred by delays, alleged malpractices continues on Thursday

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Somalia’s President Sheikh Hassan Mohamud (left), the Chairperson of the EAC Summit, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan (centre), Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki, look at the new map of the regional bloc after Somalia inched closer to joining the seven-member Community by signing the Treaty of Accession with the EAC at State House, Entebbe, Uganda on Friday, December 15.
Africa

Somalia signs Treaty of Accession with EAC

Friday, December 15, 2023
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, December 5
Rwanda

UK lawmakers vote in favour of new migration treaty with Rwanda

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, December 5. Olivier Mugwiza.
International

British parliament to vote on new UK-Rwanda migration plan

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The Lower Chamber of Parliament on December 4 passed a bill governing bio-safety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). COURTESY
Rwanda

Parliament passes bill governing GMOs

Monday, December 04, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. She highlighted that this is a crucial move to advance climate action and facilitate Rwanda’s participation and maximize carbon market opportunities.
Environment

Rwanda’s carbon market framework launch, more events at COP28

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a guided tour of the revamped Nyandungu wetland Eco-Park, the first public recreational and touristic facility in Kigali, on Thursday, November 30. The ecotourism park is a symbol of Rwanda’s wetland restoration efforts. Photos by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Environment

PHOTOS: EAC lawmakers wowed by Nyandungu Ecotourism Park

Friday, December 01, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses a special sitting of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) in Kigali, on November 29. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

PM Ngirente commends intra-EAC trade growth

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The National Bank of Rwanda Governor, John Rwangombwa (R), presents the central bank’s annual report for the financial year 2022/2023 to Parliament, as the Deputy Speaker in charge of Finance and Administration at the Lower House, Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana, looks on , on November 27, 2023
Rwanda

Digital currency development process underway – central bank governor

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (L) and MP Fatuma Ndangiza address a press conference on the regional parliament's meeting in Rwanda, on November 27, 2023 (Courtesy)
Africa

EALA to hold EAC Partner States accountable for poor contribution remittance

Monday, November 27, 2023