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Ernest Rwamucyo, Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Africa

DR Congo: Rwanda calls for neutralisation of FDLR, withdrawal of foreign troops

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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
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
The New Times
Africa

AU commits to stabilization efforts in Somalia in 2025 as new mission begins work

Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Madagascar's former Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato and Djibouti's Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
Africa

Candidates for AU top job present visions

Monday, December 16, 2024
Officials during the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2024 in Morroco. Courtesy

A new era of growth and inclusion for Africa’s financial industry

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Justice minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja. COURTESY
Security

Rwanda questions unexplained removal of EAC troops from DR Congo

Saturday, November 30, 2024
The New Times

President Ruto takes over EAC Chairmanship, outlines priorities 

Saturday, November 30, 2024
President Paul Kagame arrives in Arusha, Tanzania, on Saturday, November 30, for the 24th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State. Courtesy Urugwiro Village
Rwanda

Kagame in Arusha for EAC Summit

Saturday, November 30, 2024
James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation, speaks at a high-level side event to celebrate EAC's 25th Anniversary, on November 29, in Arusha, Tanzania (courtesy photo)
Africa

EAC silver jubilee: Kabarebe calls for greater efforts to unlock bloc’s potential

Friday, November 29, 2024
A newly constructed water drainage to curb floods at Kanogo in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda, Horn of Africa countries forecast to face flooding risks

Wednesday, November 20, 2024