Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa Community chairman President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya has called for the immediate deployment of a regional force to stabilize the situation in DRC. (FULL STATEMENT BOTTOM) “The East African Regional Force shall be deployed to the Ituri, North Kivu and South …
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Set rules for foreign intervention in your country, DRC President Tshisekedi advised as tensions flare up once again Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The latest flare up in tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been quickly followed by attempts of mediation and diplomatic manoeuvres …
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DR Congo war: Why it tops world’s most neglected crises ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The Democratic Republic of Congo tops the list of the world’s most neglected displacement crises according to the latest report by humanitarian non-profit organisation— the Norwegian Refugee Council. “The Democratic Republic of Congo has …
Read More »AU chief urges “calm and dialogue” between Rwanda, DR Congo
Dakar, Senegal | Xinhua | The chairperson of the African Union (AU) has called for “calm and dialogue” between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), expressing serious concern over the rising tension between the two neighbors. “I call for calm and dialogue between the two countries, and for …
Read More »DRC suspends Rwanda Air flights, makes M23 accusations
Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended all Rwanda Air flights from Kigali, after accusing the Rwanda Government of supporting M23 rebels. “In view of the Rwanda‘s support for the M23 terrorists, it has been decided to immediately suspend Rwandair flights …
Read More »Rwandan Army, other armed forces in Jinja for field training exercise
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rwandan army and other forces are in Uganda to participate in the 12th East African Community Armed Forces Field Training exercise code named Ushirikimano Imara. The training to be hosted in Buikwe, Jinja and Mayuge from 27th May to 16th June will test …
Read More »CHOGM 2022: Must visits in Rwanda
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting is the biggest postcolonial international conference that gathers all the former British colonial territories. A total of 53 countries gather together every two years in one of the commonwealth countries to discuss ways on how to further democracy, …
Read More »Rwanda recovering strongly from pandemic, says Bank of Kigali CEO
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Rwanda’s largest commercial bank by assets, speaks about the country’s growth outlook and its plans to become an international finance hub. What is your perspective on the outlook for the Bank of Kigali, and by extension, for Rwanda? As of September 2021, our …
Read More »Outsourcing asylum seekers
The case of Rwanda and the UK UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on April 4, 2022 that Britain would relocate some asylum seekers arriving in the UK to Rwanda. The plan was condemned by the opposition as well as human rights groups such as Amnesty International. The UK has …
Read More »PICTORIAL: President Kagame in Uganda
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Paul Kagame is Uganda on private visit. He will attend birthday celebrations of the First Son and UPDF Land Forces commander Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. He earlier held bilateral talks with President Yoweri Museveni on regional peace, stability and cooperation. Share on: WhatsApp
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