September 09, 2023
Africa: G20 Membership Will Increase Africa's Voice, Visibility, and Influence - Leaders
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally took its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest… Read more »
Africa: AU Becomes Permanent Member of G20
The African Union (AU) has formally taken its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest countries… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Rwanda: Senator Ntidendereza to Be Laid to Rest on September 11
Senator William Ntidendereza, who passed on September 3, will be laid to rest on Monday, September 11, according to a communique from the Parliament of Rwanda. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Gabon: Gabon Coup Leaders Free Former President Bongo on 'Health Grounds'
A week after his ouster, former Gabonese President Ali Bongo can now move about freely, The East African reports. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Rwanda: Officials From 68 Public Entities Summoned By Public Accounts Committee
High-ranking officials, chief budget managers and staff members from 68 public institutions are expected to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to queries… Read more »
September 05, 2023
East Africa: Regional Force Gets Three Months' Extension to Restore Peace in Eastern DR Congo
East African Community leaders on Tuesday, September 5, agreed to extend the mandate of the EAC Regional Force deployed to eastern DR Congo for three months. Read more »
Rwanda: A Tale of Two Peoples, Two Destinies and One Border
I spend almost an hour daily reading up on what is happening across the region. Unfortunately, because of the myriad of problems that it faces, the majority of the news that I read… Read more »
Africa: Are the Balances of the World Evolving With the Brics Summit? Where Is Africa in That?
The eyes of the whole world were turned to the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24. Because, in the changing world dynamics, the idea of activating a… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Western Province Governor, Heads of Govt Institutions
President Paul Kagame on Monday, September 4, appointed Lambert Dushimimana as the new governor of the Western Province, replacing Francois Habitegeko who was dropped from the… Read more »
Rwanda: Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi - Academic Turned Politician to Swear in As New Chief Gender Monitor
Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, Rwanda's new Chief Gender Monitor, is expected to swear on Monday, September 4, after her appointment on August 10. Read more »
Africa: Present and Past Coups Similar but Also Different in Key Aspects
Military takeover of governments in Africa is the talk again. The two most recent cases, in Gabon only a week ago and Niger a little over two weeks before that, have generated a… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya Presents Credentials
Rwanda's High Commissioner to Kenya, Martin Ngoga, on Friday, September 1, presented his letters of credence to the President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Senator William Ntidendereza Dies at 72
Senator William Ntidendereza has passed on at the age of 72, after a short illness which has not yet publicly communicated, according to a communique from Senate of Rwanda. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: Continent Witnesses Seven Coups in Three Years
Africa had experienced seven coups since August 2020, before army officers said on Wednesday that they had deposed President Ali Bongo in Gabon, The East African reports Read more »
August 30, 2023
Gabon: 10 Major Events in Gabon Since Independence
Gabon, a central African country, is rich in natural resources. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, it borders Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. It is sparsely… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Rwanda: Nyamasheke Mayor Dismissed
Nyamasheke District Council on August 28 dismissed Appolonie Mukamasabo from the position of mayor citing misconduct and failure to accomplish her duties. Read more »
August 28, 2023
Rwanda: Western Province Governor, Land Authority Boss Fired
President Paul Kagame has dropped François Habitegeko as Governor of Western Province and Espérance Mukamana who was Director General of the National Land Authority. Read more »
Niger: French Ambassador Refuses to Leave Niger
France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a defiant speech. Read more »
August 27, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Joins Nigerian Governors in Kigali for Their Leadership Retreat
President Paul Kagame on August 26, graced the three-day executive retreat that has brought together Nigerian state governors. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Rwanda: Time to Own Responsibilities, Kagame Tells Sworn-in Leaders
At the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed ministers, President Paul Kagame told them to embrace their new responsibilities while setting an example for young people to not… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Rwanda: Cabinet Reshuffle - Youthful Ministers Take Up More Slots in Govt
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 22, reshuffled cabinet, making key changes that saw Valentine Uwamariya redeployed to the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, after… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Rwanda: Governor Gasana on Why Bugesera is Under Scrutiny
After the suspension of three local leaders in Bugesera due to administrational issues, Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana has identified a number of shortcomings… Read more »
August 10, 2023
Rwanda: Northern Province Gets New Governor, New Cooperatives Agency Boss Named
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, August 10, appointed Maurice Mugabowagahunde as Governor of Northern Province, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Clarifies Dismissal of Northern Province Officials
In the wake of an investigation that culminated in the removal of several local government leaders from the Northern Province, the Minister of Local Government, Jean-Claude… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Central Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss DR Congo Security Crisis
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday, August 5, received Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is the facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led peace… Read more »