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Burundi’s President Accuses Rwanda of Plotting Attack.

Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has claimed that Rwanda is planning to attack his country, citing “credible intelligence” that supports his allegations. In an interview with the BBC, Ndayishimiye accused Rwanda of attempting to destabilize Burundi, drawing parallels to Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Burundian leader…

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M23 Rebels Seize Bukavu as Second Major City Falls in Eastern DR Congo.

Bukavu, DR Congo – The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has witnessed another major city fall into the hands of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, as Bukavu, the second-largest city in the region, was taken over without resistance. The rebels have seized the regional governor’s office, further expanding their control in the conflict-ridden area. The fall…

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AU Kampala Summit To Adopt 10-Year CAADP Strategy For Agricultural Transformation And Food Systems In Africa.

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…

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Uganda Law Council Grants Martha Karua Practising Certificate

Updated by, Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 19:46. Monday, 06 January, 2025. The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a special practising certificate, allowing her to represent veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale. The two are currently on remand facing charges related to illegal firearms, among…

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