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Podoconiosis is a non-infectious form of elephantiasis caused by long-term contact with irritant red clay soil of volcanic origins. Courtesy
Health

Up to 7,000 Rwandans affected by non-infectious elephantiasis – WHO

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
The last edition of Blankets and Wine in Kigali took place in 2017. Net photo

Blankets & Wine returns to Kigali

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Ethiopian Joint Security and Intelligence Task Force on May 1, 2023 announced the arrest of at least 47 people whom it alleged attempted to topple Abiy’s federal government. Photo: Michael Tewelde
Africa

Ethiopia arrests 47 over ‘attempt to topple' Abiy

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Ugandan contingent under the East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Monday, 1st May deployed in Mabenga, completing the contingent’s deployment in the Joint Operation Area. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Ugandan contingent deploys troops to Mabenga

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The East African Community regional force has troops from Kenya, Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda. The EAC Secretariat has said it is proud of the work done by the regional force in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Security

EAC defends regional force in DR Congo

Monday, May 01, 2023
On April 27, 2023, the Al-Imam Al-Kadhim School in Al-Geneina City, West Darfur State, which had been serving as an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) shelter, was burned to the ground amidst the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
Africa

UN says extremely concerned by conflict's immediate, long-term impact to people in Sudan, region

Monday, May 01, 2023
African authors could borrow from national public libraries in the East African Community. Courtesy

EAC now boasts some national public e-libraries, but by how much?

Monday, May 01, 2023
Gambian migrant workers protest in Beirut asking to be evacuated from Lebanon. The East African Community is pursuing the harmonisation of labour migration policies to curb exploitation and abuse of migrant workers. Photo_Anwar Amro
Africa

EAC moves to protect migrant workers from abuse

Sunday, April 30, 2023
Refugees and asylum seekers from Libya arriving in Rwanda on December 10, 2021. File
Africa

New report to show state of migration in East Africa

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah speaking at a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on April 18, 2023. He told reporters that the ceasefire enabled by the troops he commanded had significantly enhanced the withdrawal of M23 rebels from areas they occupied. EACRF has recorded a month-long ceasefire between parties to the conflict in eastern DR Congo following the directive of the EAC Heads of State.
Africa

DR Congo: Of an EAC force commander’s exit and mismatched expectations

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Members of the Diplomatic corps accredited to Rwanda, on Thursday, April 27, visited Mahama refugee camp in Kirehe District to witness ongoing humanitarian and protection initiatives and efforts made by the government of Rwanda. They also reviewed the situation of Congolese refugees in Rwanda.

Minister Kayisire concerned over "lack of progress" in talks to repatriate Congolese refugees

Friday, April 28, 2023
President Paul Kagame arrived in Tanzania for a two-day state visit on Thursday, April 27 Photo Courtesy
Editorial

Expectations are high as President Kagame visits Tanzania

Friday, April 28, 2023