Congolese refugees protest killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge, Hema communities
Thousands of Congolese refugees in Rwandan camps on Monday, March 4, organised a peaceful march in protest of killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge and Hema communities...
Author : Regis NDAYISENGA
Tourism and key sectors to help Rwanda grow by 7.2pc
The World Bank projects Rwanda’s economy to grow 7.2 percent between 2024 and 2026, driven by global tourism, new construction projects, and increased manufacturing activities....
Somalia becomes full member of East African Community
Somalia is now a full member of the East African Community (EAC), after depositing her instrument of ratification of the treaty of accession to the...
Haiti: State of emergency declared after mass jailbreak
The government of Haiti declared a 72-hour state of emergency on Sunday after armed gangs stormed a major Port-au-Prince prison, leading to the killing of...
Rwanda considers lowering Value Added Tax
A comprehensive analysis is underway to pinpoint taxation loopholes and devise strategies that may lead to pivotal reforms, including a potential decrease in the Value...
Uganda ready to sign Africa open skies plan
Authorities in Kampala indicated this week that the Uganda will join the open skies regime in the next financial year. The East African reports “We...
Nollywood star, Mr Ibu dies at 62 after battle with illness.
Popular Nollywood comedy actor John Okafor colloquially known as Mr. Ibu has died on Saturday while receiving treatment at a hospital in Lagos. Emeka Rollas,...
US condemns Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ law, urges reconsideration
The United States Embassy has stated that a new law in Ghana criminalizing same-sex relations violates human rights and calls for Parliament to reconsider. The...
LEBRON surpasses 40,000 career points, first in NBA history
LeBron James just raced past another NBA milestone … becoming the first player in league history to break the 40,000 point mark! James recorded the record-breaking...
Gaza receives first humanitarian aid from the US
The US has carried out its first airdrop of aid for Gaza, with more than 30,000 meals parachuted in by three military planes. The operation...