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ARUSHA, Tanzania — The East African Community (EAC) on Thursday announced the launch of Phase III of its Regional Network of Reference Laboratories for Communicable Diseases, backed by €12 million in funding from the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW, the German Development Bank. The three-year initiative, scheduled to run from July 2025 to...

GITEGA, Burundi — Burundi officially launched its 2025 electoral campaign with a national ceremony marked by a parade, political addresses, and calls for peaceful, inclusive elections. The event, held in Gitega, began with a parade led by the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), followed by national and provincial-level staff, starting with...

MOMBASA, Kenya (May 9, 2025) — The 28th ordinary meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Monetary Affairs Committee (MAC) took place in Mombasa, Kenya, on May 9, 2025. Central bank officials from across the EAC region gathered to discuss the economic outlook, progress on the East African Monetary Union (EAMU) roadmap, and regional financial stability. The...

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — Burundi’s parliament on Monday elected new members to the executive committee of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights (CNIDH), replacing the previous leadership amid ongoing investigations into allegations of financial misconduct. Out of 114 applicants who submitted their credentials to the National Assembly, 21 met the eligibility criteria, including 12...

DOHA, Qatar — Representatives from six countries, including the United States, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reiterated their commitment to peace, stability, and economic development in the Great Lakes region following high-level discussions in Doha aimed at resolving the conflict in eastern DRC. The meeting, held in the Qatari capital, followed...

KAMPALA, Uganda (BT) — The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has postponed debate on the East African Community’s (EAC) 2025/2026 budget, demanding that the Council of Ministers release funds for pending programs before lawmakers resume scrutiny. In a special virtual sitting held Monday, the Assembly received the EAC supplementary budget for the current fiscal...

GITEGA, Burundi — The Truth and Reconciliation Commission with french acronym CVR has completed the registration of thousands of victims of past violence across Burundi, as part of ongoing efforts to address grievances and promote national reconciliation. In the Gitega province, specifically in Nyarusange, 995 individuals have been identified in the TRC's victim registration...

Liverpool are champions of England once again as Arne Slot ends four seasons of Manchester City dominance in the Premier League in his first season at Anfield; Reds secure title with four games to spare after home win against Spurs; Liverpool equal Man Utd's record of 20 top-flight titles. The Reds clinched the title...

Representatives from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and the M23/AFC movement signed a joint declaration on April 23, 2025, committing to an immediate cessation of hostilities and the pursuit of a permanent ceasefire. The negotiations were facilitated by the State of Qatar and held recently in the United States. The declaration,...

GENEVA — The World Health Organization is calling for urgent global action to prevent adolescent pregnancies and end child marriage, warning that millions of girls across low- and middle-income countries continue to face serious health risks and lost futures due to early motherhood. More than 21 million adolescent girls become pregnant each year in...