June 18
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 »
May 02
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 »
March 25
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 »
October 30, 2023
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 »
May 22, 2023
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 »
May 21, 2023
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 »
April 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandair to Launch Nonstop Flights to Paris
RwandAir has announced plans to launch nonstop flights to Paris for the first time. Read more »
January 28, 2023
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 »
January 25, 2023
East Africa: The DRC-Rwanda Conflict, Coloniality and Refusal of EAC to Unite
I was left puzzled when I heard that Kenya that failed miserably to pacify Somalia, has now sent its army to fight M23 rebels in the DRC. A million questions have been generated by… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: Ruto, Museveni and Kagame Discuss DRC in Washington
East African leaders have continued the discussion on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Washington, where they are all assembled for the USA-Africa Leaders… Read more »
The Independent (Kampala)
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