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Uhuru Kenyatta picked as EAC's mediator for peace talks in DRC

Uhuru has been instrumental in trying to broker a long-lasting peace deal between the Kinshasa-led government and the rebels.

By Mwangi Maina 21 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta picked as EAC's mediator for peace talks in DRC

Why Kagame is a benevolent imperial agent

Why Kagame is a benevolent imperial agent

By John Ouma 1 month ago

UK-Rwanda asylum deal

UK-Rwanda asylum deal

By Gado 1 month ago

Refugee deal: UK, Rwanda have set a 'catastrophic precedent'

Refugee deal: UK, Rwanda have set a 'catastrophic precedent'

By Kirsten Krampe 1 month ago

Military option without political will won't solve Rwanda-DRC conflict

President Kenyatta as the chair of the seven-member EAC, thus proposed a regional force to try and bring an end to decades-long conflict between Kigali and Kinshasa, at times Uganda.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Military option without political will won't solve Rwanda-DRC conflict

EAC Heads of States order deployment of Regional Force to DRC

The standby force shall be deployed to the Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu provinces immediately ‘’to stabilise the zone and enforce peace in support of the DRC security forces.

By Patrick Vidija 1 month ago

EAC Heads of States order deployment of Regional Force to DRC

Uhuru Kenyatta to host regional Heads of State summit

The summit will focus on the peace and security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Mwangi Maina 1 month ago

Uhuru Kenyatta to host regional Heads of State summit

UK condemns court decision to block Rwanda deportation, will not leave convention

The European court's late intervention had led some in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party to call for Britain to pull out of the European Convention on Human Rights altogether.

By Reuters 1 month ago

UK condemns court decision to block Rwanda deportation, will not leave convention

European court order could stop UK migrant flight to Rwanda

European Court of Human Rights issued an injunction to stop the deportation of one of the migrants.

By Reuters 1 month ago

European court order could stop UK migrant flight to Rwanda

Two Rwandese soldiers detained in Congo released

"The RDF is pleased to announce that the two soldiers are now safely back in Rwanda."

By Reuters 2 months ago

Two Rwandese soldiers detained in Congo released

Prince Charles criticizes UK's Rwanda migrants policy calls it 'appalling'

"He said he was more than disappointed at the policy"

By Reuters 2 months ago

Prince Charles criticizes UK's Rwanda migrants policy calls it 'appalling'

UK court okays migrants transfer to Rwanda

The first few dozen asylum seekers are due to be deported to Rwanda on June 14.

By Reuters 2 months ago

UK court okays migrants transfer to Rwanda

Congo accuses Rwanda of sending disguised troops across border

Rwanda's army spokesman said it was a fake story.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Congo accuses Rwanda of sending disguised troops across border

Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels

Congo and U.N. investigators accused Kigali of supporting the M23 during a 2012-2013 insurrection.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Congo suspends flights from Rwanda over Kigali's alleged support for rebels

U.S. says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina 'wrongly detained'

Rusesabagina, 67, was sentenced last September to 25 years in prison over eight terrorism charges tied to an organization opposed to Rwandan President Paul Kagame's rule

By Reuters 2 months ago

U.S. says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina 'wrongly detained'

Alleged senior leader of 1994 Rwandan genocide confirmed dead

Protais Mpiranya, one of the last remaining fugitives sought over the 1994 Rwandan genocide, has been confirmed dead and the case against him has been closed.

By Reuters 2 months ago

Alleged senior leader of 1994 Rwandan genocide confirmed dead

London's calling, and asylum seekers go into hiding to evade 6,600km trip to Kigali

Some asylum seekers in Britain have reportedly gone into hiding after a deal with the Rwandan government to ship them to Kigali for processing.

By Peter Kimani 3 months ago

London's calling, and asylum seekers go into hiding to evade 6,600km trip to Kigali

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Britain's Rwanda asylum plan

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned a British plan to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to the East African country of Rwanda.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Britain's Rwanda asylum plan

KCB merges Rwanda operations after deal

KCB Group has received regulatory approval from the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) to merge its newly acquired Banque Populaire du Rwanda (BPR)...

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

KCB merges Rwanda operations after deal

Presidents Uhuru, Kagame commit to ending conflicts in Horn of Africa

President Uhuru holds talks with Rwanda’s Paul Kagame on trade, transport among other issues; Kagame was in Kenya on a working visit

By PSCU 6 months ago

Presidents Uhuru, Kagame commit to ending conflicts in Horn of Africa

Big day for Rwanda, Uganda as they reopen borders three years later

Rwanda has reopened its land borders with Uganda, including the busy Gatuna border post for the first time after almost three years.

By Mwangi Maina 6 months ago

Big day for Rwanda, Uganda as they reopen borders three years later

Rwanda to re-open border with Uganda as relations thaw

Rwanda had repeatedly accused Uganda of supporting rebel groups planning to topple the government in Kigali.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Rwanda to re-open border with Uganda as relations thaw

Rwanda to host Africa’s biggest conservation meet

Rwanda is set to host the largest conservation congress in March to chart the way for a new funding model for Africa’s protected areas.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Rwanda to host Africa’s biggest conservation meet

Appeal in 'Hotel Rwanda' hero's case can proceed without him, judge rules

Public prosecutors had asked for a life sentence and had announced after the trial that they would appeal.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Appeal in 'Hotel Rwanda' hero's case can proceed without him, judge rules

Kagame vs journalist

By Gado 6 months ago

Kagame vs journalist

Mukansanga to lead all-female officiating line-up at Cup of Nations

Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga will lead an all-female line-up of match officials at the Africa Cup of Nations encounter between Guinea and Zimbabw

By Reuters 6 months ago

Mukansanga to lead all-female officiating line-up at Cup of Nations

19 years later, family of slain journalist still seeks justice for kin

Munuhe met his death while attempting to lay a trap for Rwandan Genocide suspected mastermind Felicien Kabuga to be arrested by FBI agents.

By Daniel Chege 6 months ago

19 years later, family of slain journalist still seeks justice for kin

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