March 26
Uganda: Uganda to Withdraw Troops From Some Positions in Eastern DR Congo, Says Gen Muhoozi
Uganda is set to withdraw some of its troops that are deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chief of Defence Forces in the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said. Read more »
March 24
Central Africa: Journalists Urged to Promote Peace and Security in Great Lake Region
Journalists across the Great Lakes Region have been urged to play a more deliberate role in promoting peace and security through responsible and balanced reporting. Read more »
March 11
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo FA President Sentenced to Life Over $1.3m FIFA Funds Embezzlement
The president of the Congolese Football Federation, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty in a major corruption case that has… Read more »
March 03
Congo-Kinshasa: Sanctions, Sovereignty and Security in DR Congo Proxy Warfare
On March 2, 2026, the United States Treasury imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior commanders for allegedly supporting the M23 rebellion in… Read more »
Cameroon: Belgium Detains Three Suspected Cameroon Separatists in War Crimes Probe
Three people have been detained in Belgium as part of a probe into possible crimes against humanity and war crimes in Cameroon linked to the country's secessionist rebellion,… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda's Envoy in Rwanda Santa Kinyera Is Dead
Uganda's Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda, Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, has died, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday, describing her passing as a… Read more »
March 02
Rwanda: Rwanda Regrets 'One-Sided' Us Sanctions
The Government of Rwanda has said it "regrets" what it described as one-sided sanctions imposed by the United States against the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior… Read more »
February 28
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Confirms Death of Lt Col Willy Ngoma
The March 23 Movement (M23) has confirmed the death of Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, a commander and military spokesperson in its armed wing. Read more »
February 27
Rwanda: DR Congo Challenges Rwanda's Mushikiwabo With Lumumba Bid for Francophonie Top Job
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced on February 26, 2026 that it is presenting Juliana Amato Lumumba as its candidate for Secretary-General of the… Read more »
February 26
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs $1.2bn US Health Deal As Zambia and Zimbabwe Walk Away
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a $1.2 billion, five-year health partnership with the United States, joining Uganda in embracing Washington's new bilateral financing… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses
Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and… Read more »
February 21
Uganda: UPDF and RDF Reinforce Bilateral Cooperation At Musanze Security Talks
The Seventh Proximity Commanders' Meeting between the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 2 and 5 Divisions and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) 2 Infantry Division concluded on… Read more »
February 17
Africa: Uganda Urges Realism On Somalia, DRC As Sweden Takes Contact Group Leadership
The Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda, Maria Hakansson, has held talks with State Minister for Regional Affairs John Mulimba following Sweden's assumption of the chairmanship of the… Read more »
February 06
Rwanda: Kagame Defends Rwanda's Security Postureat National Dialogue
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Thursday chaired the 2026 Umushyikirano National Dialogue at the Kigali Convention Centre, using the annual forum to confront persistent regional… Read more »
February 04
Southern Africa: Museveni Hosts AU-EAC-SADC Panel On DR Congo Peace Process
President Museveni on Tuesday met leaders of the African Union-East African Community-Southern African Development Community (AU-EAC-SADC) panel of facilitators tasked with… Read more »
January 28
Rwanda: Rwanda Sues UK Over Cancelled Migration Deal
Rwanda has initiated arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom (UK) over the cancellation of the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP). Read more »
January 09
Morocco/Cameroon: Hosts Morocco Beat Cameroon to Storm Afcon Semi-Finals
Hosts Morocco booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a dominant display against Cameroon in Rabat. Read more »
December 28, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: UK Restricts DR Congo Visas Over Migrant Return Policy
The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal… Read more »
December 25, 2025
Equatorial Guinea/Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Snatch Late Win Over 10-Man Equatorial Guinea
Two goals deep into second-half added time gave Burkina Faso a stunning comeback win over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in Group E at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
December 22, 2025
Africa: Foster Scores Winner As South Africa Beat Angola At Afcon
Lyle Foster was the hero as South Africa narrowly edged out Angola 2-1 in an absorbing encounter in Marrakesh as both sides opened their Group B campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of… Read more »
December 16, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Withdraw From Uvira
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has announced that it will unilaterally withdraw its forces from the city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, describing the move… Read more »
December 14, 2025
Rwanda: Rwanda Parliament Volleyball Team Outclasses Uganda At Inter-Parliamentary Games
Rwanda's men's parliamentary volleyball team outshone their Ugandan counterparts on Monday evening, securing a 3-1 victory in an entertaining encounter played at Lugogo Indoor… Read more »
December 09, 2025
East Africa: Kenya Dominates Rwanda in Women's Volleyball At Inter-Parliamentary Games
A thrilling match at the Inter-Parliamentary Games saw Kenya emerge victorious against Rwanda in the women's volleyball competition, winning 25-22. Read more »
December 06, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: Analysts Question Washington-Brokered DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal
A peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Washington has sparked sharp criticism from regional politicians, analysts and security… Read more »
December 07, 2025
East Africa: Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Deal - A Turning Point for the East African Community
The recent signing of a peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) marks a significant moment in the history of the East African Community (EAC). Read more »
