Uganda: Equity Group Paving the Way for Investment in DRC's Emerging Economy

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with its immense natural resources and dynamic economic sectors, is fast becoming a pivotal player in Africa's economic landscape. Equity… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 300 Feared Dead in Lake Kivu Boat Accident

Democratic Republic of Congo authorities have confirmed that 23 people have died after MV Merdi capsized into Lake Kivu in North Kivu province on Thursday. Read more »

Kenya: Starlink to Expand to Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi

Starlink, the satellite internet service by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is set to expand its high-speed internet offerings to Uganda, Kenya, and Burundi. The service aims to bridge the… Read more »

East Africa: Military Spending Rising in East Africa Region

Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Economy Back On Track, DRC Reparation Continues - Ggoobi

Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has said Uganda's economy is back on track, and indications are of even stronger growth in the coming years. Read more »

Rwanda: RwandAir Cargo Expands Its Network to Dubai and Djibouti

RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline's mission to connect Africa… Read more »

Rwanda: Flood Warning Issued for Rwandans Living Near Rivers Amid Heavy Rains

The Rwandan agency in charge of water resources has warned that heavy rains pounding the country are likely to cause some rivers to burst their banks and flood surrounding… Read more »

Africa: Press Freedom in Uganda

A majority of the world's population has experienced a decline in press freedom in recent years, according to a UN report. In east Africa, the results are mixed and debatable. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Regional Military Leaders Meet in Eastern DRC to Coordinate Strategy Against M23 Rebels

Stability hangs in the balance in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where military leaders from five regional countries have been meeting for days to devise a… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UPDF Ghosts in DR Congo Awaken

The Uganda Army is once again locked in a propaganda war of words with armed fighters in the DR Congo who claim it is siding with rebels fighting the Kinshasa government. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: What Next for DR Congo?

When President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was on Jan.20, sworn-in for his second five-year term, he said he was aware of the expectations of the Congolese people. During… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Afcon - DRC Advances to Quarter-Final After Dramatic Penalty Shootout

Penalties after 1-1 tie Read more »

Rwanda: RwandAir Enhances Its Fleet With a Seventh Boeing 737 Aircraft

On Oct.25 RwandAir is continuing its fleet expansion with the delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft. Read more »

Gabon: Gabon's Ousted President Ali Bongo Cleared to Go Abroad for Medical Checks

Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo can go abroad for medical checkups, according to the country's transitional government. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Meets UPDF, and DRC Senior Army Officers Over ADF

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with senior army officers from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) at… Read more »

Central Africa: Women Meet to Discuss Great Lakes Peace and Justice

Women from the Great Lakes region have held an inception meeting on 'Women leading on peace and Justice 'organised by ActionAid Australia and ActionAid International Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: UPDF Contingent in DRC Joins Drive to Fight Cholera

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent operating under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) to keep peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joined the… Read more »

Uganda: Elections to Test Muhoozi Kainerugaba Relationship With Kagame

Rwanda goes to the polls in 2024 with President Paul Kagame widely expected to stand in his fourth election. In that election, all eyes will be on a maverick Ugandan army officer,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda in 400MW Energy Deal

Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) has revealed. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandair to Launch Nonstop Flights to Paris

RwandAir has announced plans to launch nonstop flights to Paris for the first time. Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Concerned About Security of Ugandan Businesses in DRC

The Committee on Foreign Affairs is concerned about the security of Ugandans and their businesses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Starts Exports of Army Uniform to Equatorial Guinea

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja today flagged off the export of military consignments to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea at Entebbe… Read more »

Africa: Paul Biya's Embarrassing Video

During the USA-Africa summit in December last year, President Paul Biya of Cameroon was videotaped in a highly compromising situation. Old and senile at almost 90, he entered the… Read more »

Uganda: Ruto Urges Faster Action As Tshisekedi, Kagame Meet in Burundi

Kenya's President William Ruto has called on leaders from the East African Community (EAC) to urgently address the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read more »

Rwanda: IMF Chief Hails Rwanda's Climate Actions

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has hailed policies and sustained implementation of reforms to address climate change by the… Read more »