UK’s Billy Stewart on Burundi Aid, Coffee Reform and Climate Plans
Billy Stewart is the Development Director at the British High Commission in Kigali and Gitega, where he leads the United Kingdom's development partnership and...
Tom Byabagamba, Ex-Kagame Guard Commander, dies in Rwanda prison after 12 years
Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame's elite presidential guard who was later convicted of inciting insurrection, has died in prison after...
Tanzania’s Ruling CCM expels Vice President Nchimbi a day after his resignation
Tanzania's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has expelled Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi from the party, a day after he announced he would resign from...
Burundi begins talks on new law for Social Media Influencers
Burundi has opened consultations on a proposed law that would regulate influencers and content creators, a step that would bring the country's fast-growing online...
DRC and M23 sign Geneva Peace Roadmap: Will the Minembwe ceasefire hold?
Representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo's government and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 rebel alliance said Saturday they had agreed on a roadmap for...
Burundi weighs joining Gaza Stabilisation Force after Israel visit
Military officials from Burundi and Uganda visited Israel last week to discuss the possible deployment of troops to Gaza as part of the International...
DRC, Tanzania push for Foreign Force withdrawal and FDLR disarmament
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan have called for the withdrawal of all unauthorized foreign forces from...
Ndayishimiye congratulates Hichilema as observers flag uneven playing field in Zambia election
Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing the result as an opportunity for Zambia to pursue greater...
FDLR disarmament emerges as next test of Rwanda-DRC peace deal
The disarmament and demobilisation of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda is emerging as a key test of whether the U.S.-brokered peace...
South Africa seeks repayment from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for migrant repatriation costs
South Africa is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for the costs of repatriating their citizens as the country grapples with a surge...


