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Rwanda Defence Force soldiers who are participating in the East African Community (EAC) armed forces command post exercise currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya. Courtesy
Security

Rwandan forces participate in regional military exercise

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thousands of Congolese refugees during a peaceful march to protest against the genocidal violence against Congolese Tutsi in eastern DR Congo , at Kigeme refugee camp in Nyamagabe District in December 2022. File

Why EAC must counter the Tutsi-as-invader narrative

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The map of the East African Community (EAC). Courtesy

EAC integration without implementation is an illusion

Monday, May 04, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with his Tanzanian counterpart, President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday, May 3. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame meets with Tanzania’s Suluhu

Sunday, May 03, 2026
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, with UNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa Louise Haxthausen during the 4th East African Community Science, Technology and Innovation Conference in Kigali. Courtesy
Science

Why East Africa must own its AI future, not import it

Monday, March 30, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins Heads of State and Government at the Inaugural Ceremony of the 11th OACPS Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
Economy

Rwanda calls for investment-driven OACPS transformation

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Regional leaders during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State and Government in Arusha. Courtesy
International

What’s next for EAC defaulters?

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Young innovators say Africa’s fintech future lies in AI

Saturday, March 14, 2026
EAC Heads of State and Governments during the 25th Summit on Saturday, March 7. Courtesy

Why strengthening East African regional integration matters in a turbulent global economy

Friday, March 13, 2026
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the Director General of International Military Cooperation at Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence, addresses delegates at the meeting in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Security

Regional military industrial executives meet in Kigali

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The East African Community (EAC) congratulates Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi on his appointment as Secretary General (2026–2031). Courtesy

Who is Stephen Mbundi, new EAC boss?

Sunday, March 08, 2026
The New Times

EAC MPs to receive salaries from their home countries

Saturday, March 07, 2026