East Africa: Unusual Weather Conditions Expected in Horn of Africa From April to June

The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 'Belgian Politicians Leveraging DR Congo Crisis to Boost Influence'

The ongoing crisis in DR Congo has drawn international attention, with various stakeholders weighing in on its causes and potential resolutions. Former Belgian Senator Alain… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Introduce Agrihubs, Food Basket Sites in New Strategy

The government plans to introduce agrihubs and food basket sites as part of innovations to drive forward its agriculture sector, under a new strategy, The New Times understands. Read more »

Rwanda: A Balanced Approach to Proposed Vehicle Levy Is Needed

The proposed levy on vehicles for road maintenance has sparked considerable debate, with arguments both in favor and against the new taxation model. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Military Commanders Assess Security Situation Along Common Border

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday, March 20, convened their fourth proximity commanders' meeting in Mbarara, Uganda, to assess… Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: Rwanda Vs Nigeria - What Is Your Prediction?

Rwanda lock horns with Nigeria in an epic World 2026 Cup qualifier Group C game at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, March 21. Read more »

Rwanda: Match-Fixing - Why Severe Sanctions Are Essential in Rwandan Football

The recent reports of the suspension of Muhazi United's assistant coach, Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza, following allegations of involvement in a match-fixing scandal, has sent… Read more »

Rwanda: Lessons for Belgium - How Rwanda and France Rebuilt Ties After 2006

This week, Rwanda severed diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Belgium, accusing it of orchestrating what some analysts describe as an international conspiracy against Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Maintains Visa-Free Access for Belgians Despite Severing Diplomatic Ties

Rwanda has reassured Belgian citizens that they will continue to receive visas upon arrival, and free of charge, despite the recent diplomatic fallout that led to the severance of… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Proposed 15% Fuel Levy

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, March 19, raised concerns over the government's proposal to introduce a 15 percent fuel levy, warning that it could drive up the cost of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - M23 Rebels Seize Walikale - Reports

The AFC/M23 rebels pressed on with their offensive in eastern DR Congo, capturing the town of Walikale in North Kivu Province, late Wednesday, March 19, reports indicate. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks to Encourage Use of Electric Cars

Rwanda is moving to revise its tax policy on hybrid vehicles as part of efforts to promote eco-friendly transportation, Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera,… Read more »

Burundi: Scholar Tells How Burundi, FDLR Connived in DR Congo Village Massacre

As part of a book project on the mechanisms of genocide ideology in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu Province, Harvard scholar Bojana Coulibaly and her research partner travelled to… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Europe's Meddling in Efforts to Pacify DR Congo Must Be Collectively Fought

Over the years, the pursuit of peace in Africa has often been hijacked by external forces that prioritise their interests over the continent's stability. Nowhere is this clearer… Read more »

Rwanda: A Rwanda Without Belgium? Six Decades Overdue

After our ancestors fought for independence, a resistance that cost more than an arm and a leg, it hasn't been easy for African countries to cut ties with colonial powers. Instead,… Read more »

Africa: The End of Development Aid As We Know It - a Blessing for Africans

For decades, foreign aid has shaped Africa's economic path. Multilateral institutions like the World Bank and IMF, alongside bilateral donors, have driven infrastructure, health,… Read more »

East Africa: Kagame, Tshisekedi Hold Talks in Qatar

President Paul Kagame and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in Doha on Tuesday, March 18, as part of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Rwanda Civil Society Warns Western Sanctions Will 'Exacerbate Conflict'

The sanctions being imposed by Western countries on the AFC/M23 rebellion and Rwanda could derail the ongoing regional mediation processes that are aimed at restoring peace in… Read more »

Rwanda: Belgium Funds Genocide Denial Organizations, Says Minister Bizimana

Belgium Is funding well-known organizations that deny the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic… Read more »

Rwanda: Senators Back Govt Decision to Sever Ties With Belgium

The government announced on March 17 that it was severing diplomatic ties with Belgium, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave Rwanda within 48 hours and immediate closure of… Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Weigh in On Break-Down of Ties Between Rwanda and Belgium

Rwanda's move to sever diplomatic ties with Belgium has been referred to as a strong message to the European country, which may be interpreted in a number of ways. Read more »

Rwanda: Brussels' Posture Against Rwanda Is 'Profoundly Irresponsible', Says Ex-Belgian Senator

The Belgian government's partiality on the conflict in eastern DR Congo and an anti-Rwanda campaign have reopened historical wounds in Rwanda that had partially healed since Prime… Read more »

Rwanda: How a 98-Year-Old Weaver Inspired a Women's Cooperative and Preserved Rwanda's Cultural Heritage

In Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district, 98-year-old, Catheline Bwinturo is more than just a weaver; she is a living archive of Rwanda's cultural heritage. Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Urge Firm Measures to Avert Genocide Ideology Perpetuation

Experts have called for comprehensive measures to prevent the spread of Genocide ideology, particularly among younger generations who were not directly involved in the 1994… Read more »

Rwanda: M23 Withdraws From Luanda Talks After EU Sanctions

The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), which includes M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, said it might withdraw from the peace talks with the Congolese government, hours before negotiations… Read more »