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EAC Ministers Hold Urgent Meeting Over Escalating M23 Rebel Conflict In DRC

East African Community (EAC) ministers of foreign affairs and defense have reaffirmed their commitment to finding a lasting solution to the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Meeting on March 15, the ministers stressed the urgency of a united

March 16, 2025

East Africa

Germany Suspends New Aid To Rwanda For Backing M23 Rebels In DRC

Germany has suspended new development assistance to Rwanda, citing concerns over Kigali’s alleged support for the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The German government is also reviewing its existing aid commitments, urging Rwanda to disengage from

March 6, 2025

East Africa

SADC, EAC Leaders Demand Withdrawal Of Foreign Troops From Eastern DRC

Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have jointly called for the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces operating without invitation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The demand was made during a

February 9, 2025

East Africa

Kagame,Tshisekedi To Hold Urgent Talks As M23 Rebels Seize Most Parts Of Goma

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing an escalating crisis as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have taken control of Goma’s airport. The ongoing clashes have resulted in over 100 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries, with hospitals in the city struggling

January 29, 2025

East Africa

Uganda Law Council To Reconsider Martha Karua’s Application For Temporary Practicing Certificate

The Law Council is set to hold a special meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:00 am to review a resubmitted application for a temporary practicing certificate by Kenyan legal luminary, Martha Karua, Senior Counsel. Ms. Karua, a prominent advocate known

January 3, 2025

East Africa

Speke Resort Convention Centre to host high-level African Union Summit on Agriculture Transformation

The Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala, Uganda, is set to host a high-level African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit focused on strengthening the continent’s agricultural sector. The summit, centred on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), will take place from January

January 2, 2025

East Africa

Rwanda,DRC Peace Talks Hit Snag As Kagame Pulls Out At The Last Minute

Talks due Sunday between the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to end conflict in the eastern DRC were called off after negotiations deadlocked, officials said. Since 2021 a Rwanda-backed rebel militia has seized swathes of the eastern DRC,

December 16, 2024

East Africa

France Wipes Out $145.6 Million Of Somalia’s Debt In Historic Nairobi Deal

In a milestone for Somalia’s economic recovery, France officially canceled $145.6 million of Somalia’s debt in a formal agreement signed today in Nairobi. The agreement was inked by Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Egeh, and the French Ambassador to Somalia and Kenya,

December 3, 2024

East Africa

Outcry: Kenyans Attack Ruto For Allegedly Procuring Spying Software For 2027 Elections

A storm of outrage has engulfed Kenya after reports surfaced alleging that President William Ruto’s administration plans to procure sophisticated spying software ahead of the 2027 general elections. The alleged move, which critics claim is aimed at influencing the political landscape through

November 27, 2024

East Africa

Judiciary Report: Ruto Security Dossier Exposes Crime Surge

The devastating effect of unemployment has been laid bare in a national security report that President William Ruto presented to MPs when he addressed the nation last Thursday. The report reveals that crime, especially stealing, went up generally, as Kenyans struggled to

November 25, 2024

East Africa

Somali Govt Names General Odawa Yusuf As New Chief of National Armed Forces

In a significant reshuffle of military leadership, Somalia’s council of ministers, under the direction of Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has appointed Major General Odawa Yusuf as the new Chief of the National Armed Forces. The decision came during an extraordinary meeting

November 11, 2024

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