May 28
Rwanda: Rwandan Peacekeepers to Be Honored Posthumously At UN Ceremony
Two Rwandans are among the 64 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers, who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag - including 61 who perished last year - that will be… Read more »
May 17
South Sudan: South Sudan, Rebel Groups Sign Peace Deal
South Sudan's Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact on Thursday to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country, Xinhua… Read more »
April 09
Africa: Former South African President Mbeki Says DR Congo Should Execute Sun City Agreement, Disarm FDLR Genocidal Forces
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki says the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) should disarm genocidal forces who fled into Congolese territory after committing… Read more »
March 01
Africa: Somalia Fronts Ex-Minister for AU Chairperson Top Seat
Somalia has formally begun lobbying for its ex-Foreign Affairs minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam to be the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson in what could bring a direct… Read more »
February 08
East Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss Regional Mission for DR Congo
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday, February 7, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for a discussion about regional peace efforts for DR Congo. Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Rwandan Correction Peacekeepers Honoured With UN Service Medals
Three Rwandan corrections peacekeepers based in South Sudan were awarded the prestigious 'UN Service Medal of Honor' in recognition of their unwavering commitment to upholding the… Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: Rwandan Lawmaker Calls for Peace in New Song
Deputy Francoise Uwumukiza, representing Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has released a compelling song titled 'Health for Peace', which calls for regional… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Africa: UN to Fund African Union-Led Peace Missions
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations, a decision welcomed by UN Secretary General… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado - Mozambican General Likens Rwanda's Support to 'Gas in a Stove'
Rwandan and Mozambican forces and a mission from the Southern African Development (SADC) in Mozambique's northernmost province of Cabo Delgado dislodged the Islamic State-linked… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: MONUSCO Mandate Extended for One Year as UN Adopts Drawdown Plan
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, December 19, adopted a resolution outlining the gradual withdrawal of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the… Read more »
December 17, 2023
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado - Over 250,000 People Return Home
More than 250,000 people earlier displaced by Islamic State-linked terrorists in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado have returned to their homes, thanks to joint… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo - M23 Rebels 'Welcome' U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have welcomed a 72-hour ceasefire with the Congolese army, which was announced by the United States government on Monday, December 11. Read more »
December 11, 2023
East Africa: 'Premature Departure' of EAC Force From DR Congo 'Undermines' Peace Efforts
In his first address to the Security Council, Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ernest Rwamucyo on Monday, December 11, said DR Congo's refusal to renew the… Read more »
December 08, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo - EAC Army Chiefs Approve Regional Force's Exit Plan Despite Continued Clashes
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in DR Congo has confirmed it will cease operations on Friday, December 8, after the Congolese government refused to renew its… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: Francophonie Women Leaders Begin Peace Course in Rwanda
Women leaders from 17 countries on Monday, December 4, began a course that aims at increasing the representation, and meaningful participation of women in leadership roles in… Read more »
December 04, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo - Exiting EAC Regional Force Says to Hand Over to SADC Troops
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) which began withdrawing from its positions in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, December 3, has indicated that it will hand over to… Read more »
December 03, 2023
East Africa: Regional Force Begins Withdrawal From DR Congo
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has begun withdrawing from DR Congo just over a year since it was deployed to support peace efforts for the country's… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Central African Republic: MINUSCA Boss Rugwabiza on Need to Build Central African Republic's Internal Capacity
In this November 25 interview, The New Times' James Karuhanga, sat down with Amb. Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African… Read more »
November 25, 2023
East Africa: DR Congo - EAC, SADC Army Chiefs to Deliberate Regional Force's Mandate
As the mandate of the East African Community regional force in DR Congo expires on December 8, the Congolese government has informed the summit of EAC leaders that it will not… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Are Dependable, Brave - UN Force Commander in Central African Republic
Rwandan troops serving in the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) are "very brave," Lt Gen Humphrey Nyone, the Force Commander, said on Thursday,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, UN Mission Sign Withdrawal Plan
The United Nations and DR Congo government have signed an agreement that will kick-start the withdrawal of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in the Country. Read more »
November 11, 2023
Rwanda: South Sudan - Rwandan Peacekeepers in Malakal Join Government Officials in Novel Peace, Hygiene Campaign
Rwandan Police peacekeepers deployed in Malakal, Upper Nile State under the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), on Friday, November 10, joined government officials and residents to… Read more »
Rwanda: Peacekeeping - Rwanda Rotates Police Contingent in Central African Republic
Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Friday, November 10, completed the rotation of its Formed Police Unit Three (FPU3-1) contingent serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Rotates Police Contingents in Central African Republic, South Sudan
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, November 6, briefed two Formed Police Unit (FPU) contingents of 340 set to be deployed for peace support… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Discuss Military Deployment in DR Congo
The heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), on Saturday, November 4, held an extra-ordinary summit where they discussed a number of… Read more »