EAC pushes new wave of border reforms as Burundi’s Kobero crossing faces regional review
The East African Community (EAC) is preparing to review operations at the Kobero/Kabanga One Stop Border Post on the Burundi-Tanzania frontier as part of...
Burundi Police to introduce first dedicated training on Journalist Safety
Burundi's National Police is preparing to introduce its first dedicated training module on the safety of journalists, freedom of expression and the right to...
DRC-Rwanda peace process enters new phase with push for Independent Verification
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are moving toward creating a mechanism to verify compliance with their U.S.-backed peace agreement, a step aimed...
DR Congo, Rwanda report progress at Geneva security talks under Washington Peace Accord
Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda reported progress on key security commitments during a meeting in Geneva this week, as the...
EAC unveils new migration framework to protect workers and ease Cross-Border employment
East African Community ministers have approved a regional migration action plan aimed at improving labour mobility, protecting migrant workers and strengthening cooperation among member...
Burundi Court to rule within two months on CNL leadership dispute
Burundi's Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment in a closely watched case that will determine who legally leads the opposition National Congress for Liberty...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met President Évariste Ndayishimiye on Friday during a visit to Burundi that underscored Moscow's efforts to deepen its engagement...
New Rwanda-Tanzania Payment Pilot could transform trade across East Africa
Rwanda and Tanzania are emerging as the first testing ground for the East African Community's ambition to build a regional instant payment network, as...
Zimbabwe enacts sweeping Constitutional changes, extending Mnangagwa’s time in office
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law sweeping constitutional amendments that extend his presidency by two years to 2030, postpone the country's next...
Ndayishimiye calls for Dialogue, Unity during talks with Congolese opposition
Évariste Ndayishimiye, the current chairperson of the African Union, on Monday hosted a delegation of opposition political leaders and senior religious figures from the...


