Rwanda: No Consensus Reached On Talks With M23 As Tensions Escalate Between Rwanda and DRC

The much-anticipated Ministerial meeting in Luanda, aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ended without a consensus between Rwanda… Read more »

Africa: Third Edition of Dialogue On Youth, Peace, Security in Africa Opens in Bujumbura

The third edition of the youth, peace and security in Africa dialogue organized by the African Union has opened in Bujumbura, Burundi. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign in Kinshasa

Aiming to halt the rapid spread of Mpox in one of Kinshasa's most densely populated neighbourhoods, Pakadjuma, the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Ministry of Public Health,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, DRC Legislators Address Diplomatic Tensions, Visa Disputes

At a meeting with the Foreign Affairs Committee in Parliament, concerns were raised regarding unresolved diplomatic issues between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »

Africa: Equity Group and Deg Launch German Desk to Boost Trade and Investment in East Africa

Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have announced the launch of the German… Read more »

East Africa: Rwanda Discharges Last Marburg Patient

Rwanda has discharged its final patient from the Marburg virus treatment unit, marking a critical milestone in the country's fight against the deadly virus. Read more »

Central Africa: Fossil Fuel Funding Hindering Sustainable Energy in Great Lakes

A recent report from the Environment Governance Institute (EGI) in Uganda examines the hidden impacts of fossil fuel financing in Africa's Great Lakes region, highlighting the… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Lawyer Kalali Sues DRC for Alleged Prisoner Rights Violations

Ugandan lawyer Kalali Steven has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the East African Court of Justice, alleging severe human rights violations within… Read more »

Central Africa: Great Lakes Region MPs Unite to Address Conflicts and Promote Sustainable Development

The Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region has convened in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together lawmakers from 12 member states to tackle… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Tightens Katuna Border Over Marburg Outbreak

The government of Uganda has tightened measures at the one stop border post of Katuna with Rwanda to prevent the spread of Marburg. Read more »

East Africa: Author Goes On Trial for Downplaying Rwanda Genocide

Charles Onana, 60, author of "Rwanda: The Truth about Operation Turquoise" published in 2019, faces charges of denial and minimising of the Rwanda genocide. Read more »

Central Africa: Uganda Cancer Institute Joins DRC to Set Up Centre in North Kivu

The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is partnering with the Democratic Republic of Congo to establish a cancer treatment centre in North Kivu. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Conclude Three-Day Military Engagement

A three-day military engagement between Rwanda and Uganda concluded at Les Vegas Gardens Hotel in Mbarara City, with both sides committing to enhancing cooperation. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Receives Special Message From DRC's Tshisekedi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received a special message from the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi. Read more »

Uganda: Mpox - Uganda Tightens Border Control With DRC At Bunagana

Mpox is endemic in forested regions of East, Central, and West Africa, and a global outbreak has been ongoing since May 2022. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Mubende RDC Criticises Local Leaders for Neglecting Talented Youths

The Mubende Assistant Resident District Commissioner, Steven Ssemango Kasozi, criticized Mubende leaders for distancing themselves from promoting and supporting the talents of… Read more »

Uganda: Ya Levis' Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More

Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, DRC Review Agreement On Fishing On Shared Lakes

Uganda and DRC minister have reviewed an agreement signed in 2018 to guide on fishing on the two shared lakes of Edward and Albert. Read more »

Uganda: Business At Mpondwe Uganda-DRC Border Undeterred By Mpox Alert

Business at the Mpondwe border crossing with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing as usual , despite recent health measures implemented to address a potential… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Forks Another Shs247bn Fine for DRC Plunder

The government has allocated Shs247 billion toward settlement of part of the compensation awarded by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Here's the Potential Solution to DRC's Conflict Conundrum

DR Congo's history of civil wars is like a never-ending family feud, except with more guns and less pie Read more »

Uganda: Kagame to Tshisekedi - Rwanda Ready for Military Action

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has said his nation is ready to defend itself against any potential threats even if it needed military action. Read more »

Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Again Barred From Rwanda's Presidential Election

Rwanda's National Electoral Commission (NEC) has again dashed Ms Diane Rwigara's hope of running for president in the July 14 elections. Read more »

Uganda: Nabbanja to Mediate in Pader Leadership Wrangles

Having personally experienced the fight between the Pader District chairman Retired Colonel Fearless Obwoya and his RDC Milton Odong, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has summoned… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Denies Involvement in Bujumbura Deadly Blasts

The Rwandan government has strongly rejected accusations that it facilitated grenade attacks that killed at least three people in the Burundian capital Bujumbura. Read more »