East Africa

DRC court confirms President tshisekedi’s re-election

Democratic Republic of Congo's Constitutional Court on Tuesday rejected two legal challenges to the provisional results of a contested presidential…

4 months ago

24 candidates sign up for Congolese presidential race in December

Twenty-four candidates, including Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, have officially declared they will compete for the presidency in the December election,…

7 months ago

Rwandan genocide suspect arrested in S.Africa, to face extradition hearing

A Rwandan man accused of ordering the killing of some 2,000 Tutsis who were seeking refuge in a church during…

12 months ago

DRC files new case to ICC against Rwanda’s military and M23 rebels

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday made another formal referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to ensure the…

12 months ago

Multi-million market project nears completion in Zombo

Construction of 30 lockup shops at Paidha central market Paidha town council Zombo district is to be handed over to…

12 months ago

Freed ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero returns to United States after Rwanda prison stay

The man who inspired the film "Hotel Rwanda", Paul Rusesabagina, arrived in the United States on Wednesday after being released…

1 year ago

‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Rusesabagina finally freed from Rwandan jail

Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the film "Hotel Rwanda," was released from a Rwandan prison on…

1 year ago

Gen Muhoozi calls for Uganda – Rwanda collective defence pact

UPDF General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has today called for much more understanding of Rwanda and Uganda militaries. #WhisperEyeNews Collective Defence pact…

1 year ago

Rwandan economy growing 6.2% this year: finance minister

Rwanda's economy is forecast to grow at a slightly slower pace this year before picking up speed again in 2024…

1 year ago

Congo’s M23 rebels withdraw from seized positions in goodwill gesture

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo's M23 rebels on Friday began withdrawing from…

1 year ago