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Kenyan President William Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC) on Sunday, January 26, delivered his remarks on security situation in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

Ruto to convene EAC leaders after M23 rebels surround Goma

Monday, January 27, 2025
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have said they will march on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on Monday, January 27, if government forces (FARDC) do not lay down their weapons. Courtesy
Africa

M23 threatens to occupy Goma on Monday

Monday, January 27, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amb. Ernest Rwamucyo addresses the UN Security Council in New York on Sunday, January 26. Courtesy
Africa

Kinshasa could have avoided current crisis, says Rwanda envoy

Sunday, January 26, 2025
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo said on Sunday, January 26, “the airspace over Goma is now closed.
Africa

DR Congo: M23 rebels say Goma airspace closed

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Rwanda government spokesperson Yolande Makolo on Saturday, January 25, condemned the choice of words in a statement issued MONUSCO. In a post on X, Makolo said the UN mission’s call for a final solution is shocking and needs to be condemned and retracted.
Security

Rwanda condemns MONUSCO’s use of Nazi Germany language in eastern DR Congo conflict

Saturday, January 25, 2025
UN peacekeepers in a helicopter in eastern DR Congo. MONUSCO on Friday, January 24, 2025, said it had conducted joint day and night patrols with the Congolese army and supported the deployment of Congolese forces’ heavy artillery and attack helicopters destroying M23 equipment.
Africa

MONUSCO ignores M23 rebel warning, intensifies support to Congolese army coalition

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Maj Gen Peter Chirimwami was appointed military governor of North Kivu Province in September 2023.
Africa

DR Congo: M23 rebels say North Kivu governor killed

Friday, January 24, 2025
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. Rwanda has recorded 2024 as the hottest year, with temperatures 1.1 degrees Celsius higher than those before the industrial revolution.File
Environment

Rwanda says 2024 hottest year on record

Thursday, January 23, 2025
A hydrological and weather station that helps in monitoring levels of floods. Rainfall from March to May in 2025 is expected to be slightly below the levels observed in the same period in previous years.
Environment

Weather agency on why country will experience low rainfall next quarter

Thursday, January 23, 2025
General Sylvain Ekenge, the army spokesperson.
Africa

DR Congo military calls for calm amid rebellion advances

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
An aerial view of key South Kivu town, Minova, captured by M23 rebels, on Tuesday, January 21. Courtesy
Africa

M23 rebels capture key South Kivu town of Minova

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Some cows struck by lightning in Nyagatare in 2021. Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda's lightning hotspots: Why some areas are more prone to strikes

Tuesday, January 21, 2025