Rwanda-Uganda Border Security Talks Conclude in Musanze, Aiming for Enhanced Cooperation February 29, 2024 High-level discussions between Rwandan and Ugandan defense forces have wrapped up in Musanze, Rwanda, signaling a renewed commitment to bolstering security along their shared border. The talks, focused on collaborative strategies, represent a significant step in ongoing efforts to stabilize the … Read more
US Accuses Rwanda and M23 of Escalating Violence in Eastern Congo, Sanctions Loom Washington has directly implicated the M23 rebel group and the government of Rwanda in the renewed fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), raising the specter of potential sanctions against Kigali. The strong condemnation came from US Senior Advisor for Africa, … Read more
Just 17% of frontline foreign correspondents are women, according to a 2023 report by the International Women’s Media Foundation. This statistic underscores a critical vulnerability in global news gathering, a vulnerability that is becoming increasingly apparent as seasoned journalists like Fergal Keane, a BAFTA-winning veteran of the BBC, step down after 37 years of service. … Read more
African Union Summit to Address Escalating Crisis in Eastern DR Congo February 13, 2024 – Addis Ababa – As African heads of state converge in Addis Ababa for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit, the intensifying conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is poised to take center stage. Observers anticipate robust … Read more