November 3

• Africa: AU Launches Police, Civilian Capacity Building Training

  The African Union (AU) on Wednesday opened Police and Civilian Focused Exercise in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia aiming to build the police and civilian capacities of the African Standby... Read more »

October 20

• Rwanda: Rwanda, Ethiopia Police Sign Cooperation Agreement

  RWANDA and Ethiopia police, yesterday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in various policing areas. Read more »

October 17

• Rwanda: Six Envoys Present Credentials

  Six new diplomatic representatives accredited to Rwanda yesterday formally presented their credentials to President Paul Kagame at Village Urugwiro. Read more »

October 1

• Rwanda: The Fight Against Malnutrition

  Rwanda's programme against malnutrition has won international recognition - it is being used to show that the global ambitious campaign against malnutrition and achieving zero... Read more »

September 29

• East Africa: Agric Minister Receives Yara Award

  The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr Agnes Kalibata, on Thursday received the Yara Award for 2012 for her efforts in ensuring food security in the country. Read more »

September 28

• Rwanda: Former Civil War Foes Sign Deals On Security

  Sudan and South Sudan inked a series of deals on security and cooperation Thursday after four days of presidential talks, but failed to reach a comprehensive deal on the most... Read more »

September 9

• Rwanda: Dreamliner Makes Maiden Flight to Kigali

  It was at around 2:25 pm as the Africa's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down at Kigali International Airport with passengers' optimistic that flying will be made easier and... Read more »

September 7

• Rwanda/Kenya: Muvunyi Storms 800m Final

  HERMAS Cliff Muvunyi beat off stiff competition from Kenyan and Ethiopian runners to reach the final of the Men's 800m T46 yesterday at the Olympic stadium in London. Read more »

September 3

• Rwanda: Speech By President Kagame At the Funeral Meles Zenawi [document]

  We join you in mourning and paying tribute to a great man, a great son of Ethiopia who is also ours as a continent. But we also celebrate his rich life that has touched millions of... Read more »

• Ethiopia: Meles Zenawi Laid to Rest

  PRESIDENT Paul Kagame, yesterday, joined the people of Ethiopia to bid a final farewell to their former premier Meles Zenawi, who was laid to rest in Addis Ababa. Read more »

September 2

• Rwanda: President Kagame in Addis Ababa to Pay Tribute to Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

  President Kagame has arrived in Ethiopia today where he will attend funeral ceremonies of the Prime Minister Meles Zenawi who passed away last week. Read more »

• Rwanda: Kagame in Addis for Meles Funeral

  President Paul Kagame is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the funeral of the late Ethiopian Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, who died on August, 21. Read more »

August 30

• Rwanda: Pan-African Congress Discuss Cultural Integration

  Promoting Africa's positive cultural values while combating harmful traditional practices can contribute to development on the African continent, an AU commissioner said on... Read more »

August 28

• East Africa: Legal Fraternity Commits to Strengthen Rights Court

  Delegates attending a regional forum on the promotion of courts have agreed to strengthen their partnership to make the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights achieve its set... Read more »

August 23

• Rwanda: Another African Candle Burns Out [editorial]

  If one was to say that this year was one of Africa's nightmares, it would not be exaggeration. Read more »

August 22

• Africa: The Continent Mourns Meles

  AFRICAN leaders yesterday joined the people of Ethiopia to mourn the death of their Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Read more »

August 21

• Ethiopia: 'Sudden Infection' Kills Prime Minister Meles Zenawi

  Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died of "sudden infection" while recovering at a hospital abroad, state TV reported on Tuesday. Read more »

August 18

• East Africa: Kenya Not to Cancel Power Purchase Deal With Ethiopia

  Kenya has dismissed calls for the cancellation of a multi-million dollar power purchase agreement with Ethiopia inprotest of a massive hydropower project that water scientists say... Read more »

July 26

• Africa: African Union's Darfur Mission Extended

  The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), has extended the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), for another year and... Read more »

July 25

• Africa: Economic Blocs to Focus On Intra-Africa Trade

  Preparations for the second Africa Trade Forum (ATF II) are underway. It is meant to review key challenges to implementing the agreed action plan on boosting intra African trade. Read more »

July 14

• Rwanda: Country Signs Co-operation Pacts with Ethiopia

  Rwanda and Ethiopia on Thursday signed three bilateral agreements that will see the two countries boost ties in various areas. Read more »

July 2

• South Sudan: Sudans Agree On Framework Ahead of Talks

  Sudan and South Sudan have agreed on a general framework over their outstanding issues, prior to the resumption of negotiations on July 5, Sudanese Minister of Defense Abdul-Rahim... Read more »

June 7

• Rwanda: Rwanda Should Learn From Ethiopia's Commodity Exchange Facility [column]

  RWANDA can borrow a leaf from Ethiopia in establishing a well functioning commodity exchange market as it plans to establish a similar facility. Read more »

May 9

• Rwanda: Kagame in Addis for WEF Meeting

  President Paul Kagame arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday, for the 22nd World Economic Forum (WEF). The three-day high-powered meeting is being held in the Ethiopian... Read more »

May 8

• Africa: World Economic Forum On Africa to Focus On Continent's Transformation

  More than 700 participants from 70 countries are scheduled to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa from Wednesday to Friday in Ethiopia to address the continent's... Read more »