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President Paul Kagame and his Burundian counterpart Evariste Ndayishimiye held a tete-a-tete on Saturday, February 4, in Bujumbura following Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State. Photo by Urugwiro Village
Africa

Kagame, Ndayishimiye hold tête-à-tête in Bujumbura

Saturday, February 04, 2023
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda arriving at Melchior Ndadaye International Airport in Bujumbura to participate in the 20th Extra-Ordinary EAC Summit on Saturday, February 4. All pictures by Ntare Rushatsi House.

IN PICTURES: How EAC leaders arrived in Bujumbura for talks over deteriorating DR Congo crisis

Saturday, February 04, 2023
President Paul Kagame arriving in Bujumbura to join other Heads of State of the EAC for a meeting to evaluate the security situation in eastern DR Congo on Saturday, February 4. Photos by Urugwiro Village
Security

Kagame joins EAC leaders in Bujumbura over DR Congo crisis 

Saturday, February 04, 2023
The EAC regional force and M23 rebel group representatives during the handover of Rumangabo military camp in DR Congo on Thursday, January 5. EAC seeks ‘urgent clarification’ on deported Rwandan officers. Courtesy
Africa

Rwandan officers deported from DR Congo enjoyed immunity - EAC chief

Friday, February 03, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta meets with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, in Washington, on Wednesday, February 1. Courtesy
Security

Biruta, US Deputy Secretary of State discuss DR Congo situation

Thursday, February 02, 2023
Nkamira Transit Centre that was recently reopened to host Congolese refugees in Rubavu. At least 184 Congolese citizens, mostly women and children, fleeing insecurity in North Kivu province arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday, February 1.
Africa

More Congolese refugees flee to Rwanda as fighting renews

Thursday, February 02, 2023
Pope Francis in Kinshasa, delivered a speech full of stinging condemnation of the exploitation over centuries. Internet
Africa

DR Congo, Africa shouldn’t be plundered, Pope Francis tells West

Thursday, February 02, 2023
The M23 rebel group handing over Kibumba territory to the EAC force in DRC led by Kenyan Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah as they withdraw from Kibumba in DR Congo. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda ‘not surprised’ by DR Congo expelling officers from regional body

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Minister of Defence Maj Gen Albert Murasira and Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Jean-Bosco Kazura with other senior officers in a group photo with the winners. Republican Guard (RG) FC have retained their title for the second time in a row after beating Special Operation Forces (SOF) 2-1 in the final of the RDF Inter Force Competition 2022-2023 at Bugesera Stadium on January 31. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Republican Guard crowned inter-force games champions

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Cabinet named Christophe Bazivamo as Rwanda's High Commissioner to Nigeria
Politics

Bazivamo named envoy as Gasinzigwa takes over as electoral commission chair

Tuesday, January 31, 2023
President Kagame during interview with Jeune Afrique. Courtesy
Africa

Kagame: ‘Congo leaders cannot make Rwanda the scapegoat’

Monday, January 30, 2023
The New Times

Africa could tap from EAC and ECOWAS experience on free movement of persons

Monday, January 30, 2023