With African mediation stalled, DRC and M23 reach ceasefire in U.S.-Qatar talks
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...
Yoweri Museveni’s stance on anti-LGBTQ laws and economic growth
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has said that despite international backlash and financial sanctions over his country's anti-LGBTQ legislation, Uganda's economy has...
US urges Total withdrawal of M23 from eastern DRC
The United States has reiterated its concern over the ongoing violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), calling for an immediate cessation of...
Urgent call for peace in South Sudan amid rising tensions
JUBA, South Sudan— A top United Nations official on Tuesday warned that South Sudan is edging dangerously close to full-scale conflict amid rising tensions...
New Tax Rules Stir Controversy Among Rwandan Wedding Couples
A document circulating on social media has stirred controversy in Rwanda, as it appears to require couples organizing weddings to submit tax information for...
UNICEF: Nearly Half of Rape Survivors in DRC Are Children
GENEVA — Children make up nearly half of the estimated 10,000 victims of rape and sexual violence recorded in the Democratic Republic of the...
EACSOF Warns of South Sudan Crisis Impact on Regional Stability
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The East African Civil Society Organisations’ Forum (EACSOF) on Friday expressed deep concern over recent developments in South Sudan, including...
Burundi’s 2024 census reports 12.3 million people, contrasting global estimates
BUJUMBURA, Burundi (Burundi Times) — Burundi’s official 2024 census recorded a total population of 12,332,788, according to newly released government data—figures that differ from...
Burundi Sets Conditions for Reopening Border with Rwanda
Burundi has announced that it will reopen its border with Rwanda only after the extradition of members of the RED TABARA rebel group, currently...
Rwanda District Mayor Denies Request for Eid Prayers at Open Venues
On March 24, 2025, the Muslim community in Rulindo District, Northern Rwanda, sent a formal request to the district mayor, seeking permission to hold...


