Central Africa: Burundi's Former Attorney General Arrested After Gold Bars, Elephant Tusks Found in Office

Burundi's former Attorney General, Léonard Manirakiza, has been detained by the National Intelligence Service (SNR) following the discovery of two gold bars, several… Read more »

Rwanda: VP Alupo Arrives in Washington As Regional Leaders Gather for Historic DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Signing

Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night to join East African leaders for what is being billed as one of the most consequential peace efforts in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Wins Best Documentary At 11th Mashariki African Film Festival in Kigali

Ugandan-American filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine's Memories of Love Returned won Best Documentary at the 11th Mashariki African Film Festival in Kigali, highlighting Uganda's… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame Slams DR Congo Over Conflict, Calls Sanctions a 'Distraction From Mismanagement'

Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a scathing critique of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the international community this week, dismissing diplomatic… Read more »

East Africa: Rwanda to Host FIFA Series 2026 At Iconic Amahoro Stadium

Rwanda has been confirmed as one of the hosts for the expanded Fifa Series 2026™, a global initiative bringing men's and women's national teams together for competitive… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Faults Macron Over Goma Airport Claims

Rwanda's foreign minister, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has issued a strongly worded response to French President Emmanuel Macron, rejecting the assertion that M23 rebels and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Says It Has Expanded Into New Global Markets After Arsenal Deal Ends

The Rwanda government has said its decision to conclude the eight-year Visit Rwanda sleeve partnership with North London giants Arsenal is part of a broader strategy to diversify… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Takes Over ICGLR Leadership As Kinshasa Summit Calls for Renewed Push On Peace, Security

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken over the chairmanship of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) following the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Hands Over Five Congolese Soldiers to Fardc in Continued Spirit of Regional Cooperation

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Force (UPDF), working closely with the Regional Immigration Office in Mbarara, has formally handed over five Congolese soldiers to the Armed Forces of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Minister Survives Fiery Plane Crash

The Democratic Republic of Congo Mines Minister Louis Watum Kabamba and his delegation survived a plane crash on Monday, November 17. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Framework for Peace in Qatar

M23 rebels and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a framework for peace in the east of the country. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rejects Kinshasa's 'Posturing' to Reopen Goma Airport

The M23 rebel movement has rejected a decision by President Félix Tshisekedi's government to prepare for the reopening of Goma International Airport, describing Kinshasa's… Read more »

Uganda: AfDB Approves Shs870bn to Complete Key Uganda-Rwanda Road Project

The African Development Bank Group has approved an additional €217.37 million (Shs870 billion) to complete the Multinational Busega-Mpigi and Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo Roads… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses Kinshasa of Violating Ceasefire Hours After Signing Doha Peace Protocol

The March 23 Movement (M23) has accused the Congolese government of violating the ceasefire agreement signed on October 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, alleging that Kinshasa's forces… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda, DRC Launch Business Connect Forum, Expo in Butembo to Boost Cross Border Trade

In a major step towards deepening regional economic integration, the Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa, in partnership with both public and private sector stakeholders from Uganda and the… Read more »

Central Africa: UPDF, Fardc Hold Security Talks After Lake Edward Incident

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have held a high-level bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda to Teach Kinyarwanda, Culture to Citizens Abroad

The Rwandan Senate is pushing for a revamp of how Kinyarwanda and Rwandan culture are taught to citizens living abroad, citing outdated materials, lack of coordination, and weak… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Warns Ministers Against Repeating Mistakes

Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Monday warned government officials against repeating mistakes, emphasizing that public service should prioritise the interests of Rwandans over… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa's Gamble - Why Tshisekedi's Death Sentence On Kabila Could Ignite Congo

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken its most perilous step yet. On Tuesday, September 30, a military court sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to… Read more »

Africa: Pogačar Defends World Title As Kigali Showcases Africa's Cycling Rise

Slovenia's Tadej Pogačar delivered another masterclass on Sunday, retaining his men's elite road race crown at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »

Uganda: Rwanda's Nsanzuwera Clinches 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Title

Rwandan professional golfer Celestine Nsanzuwera emerged victorious at the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open, held at the scenic par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf and… Read more »

Africa: AU Condemns Massacre of 71 Civilians in Eastern DRC

The African Union (AU) has condemned the killing of at least 71 people in a brutal attack by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in North Kivu Province of the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Frustrated DRC Fans Wreck Stadium After Dramatic Home Loss to Senegal

Football fans in the Democratic Republic of Congo went on a rampage Tuesday evening, vandalizing seats at Kinshasa's Stade des Martyrs after their team's 3-2 defeat to Senegal in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Blasts 'Baseless' Genocide Allegations At UN Human Rights Council

Rwanda has issued a strong rebuttal rejecting allegations by the Democratic Republic of Congo that it is backing armed groups and complicit in genocidal acts in the troubled east… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandair Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737-800s, Airbus A330

RwandAir has bolstered its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, one newly delivered and another freshly serviced and returned to operation, as the airline works… Read more »