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Africa

Pentagon Leaks: DR Congo banks on FDLR to topple Rwandan govt

Monday, June 05, 2023
A Charis UAS drone pilot test-flies a drone in Kigali. Charis UAS is one of companies accredited to fly drones in Rwanda. The law regulating the use of Unmanned Aircrafts (UA) or drones in Rwanda is a tight one, requiring every user to first get authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority. Photo by Charis UAS
Aviation

Why drone use is tightly regulated

Friday, June 02, 2023
Burundi President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, who is also EAC Chairperson, chaired the 21st Extraordinary EAC Heads of State Summit, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Bujumbura. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: EAC leaders emphasize regional force’s achievements, buy more time

Thursday, June 01, 2023
DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi, Kenya’s President William Ruto, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, and Burundi President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, who is also EAC Chairperson, at the 20th Extra-Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Bujumbura, Burundi. The 21st Extraordinary EAC Heads of State Summit begins on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Bujumbura. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo crisis on agenda as EAC leaders hold second meeting in Bujumbura

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
East African Community Chiefs of Defence Forces and Chiefs of Defence Staff met for an extraordinary meeting in Bujumbura, Burundi, on Monday, May 29, over the security situation in eastern DR Congo.
Security

DR Congo: Gen Kazura attends EAC meet in Burundi

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Security

Experts: Peacekeeping missions ‘at crossroads,’ need a rethink

Saturday, May 20, 2023
Photos: Village Urugwiro
Security

Kagame, top security brass discuss role in advancing national priorities

Friday, May 19, 2023
Panelists at the 10th National Security Symposium that is taking place in Kigali on Thursday, May 18. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimirimana

Persistent foreign interference destabilises Africa, leaders say

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony of the 10th National Security Symposium which began on Wednesday, May 17, in Kigali.The three-day symposium brought together defence officials, policymakers, diplomats and academics from across the continent and beyond.Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: African defence experts discuss global challenges, foreign interference

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick M. Shava during the second Session of the Zimbabwe-Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation in Harare.
Economy

Rwanda, Zimbabwe move to boost trade, economic ties

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Members of District Administration Security Support Organ (DASSO) officers during a parade. The government has announced new reforms to improve the performance of DASSO. Sam Ngendahimana
Security

Inside new DASSO structural reforms

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The African Integrated Peace Operations Course in Kigali witnessed the successful completion of 34 military, police, and civilian personnel from nine member states of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), who participated in the training from May 7 to May 12.
Security

PHOTOS: Integrated peace operations course concludes in Kigali

Saturday, May 13, 2023