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Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...

Rwanda sticks to US-arbitrated peace agreement but cautions against ‘tricks’
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country's commitment to a US-mediated peace agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), while cautioning that Rwanda will...

Africa peace agreement brokered by Trump associated to US resource push
(MENAFN) Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have signed a peace agreement aimed at ending a long-standing conflict, with US President Donald Trump stating the deal grants the US rights to the region’s valuable mineral...

Rwanda Holds Firm on Advancing Kiswahili Language
(MENAFN) Rwanda has reiterated its dedication to advancing the Kiswahili language as a key part of its strategy to enhance African unity and solidarity. "Rwanda recognizes the importance of Kiswahili in achieving inclusive and equitable education....

What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...

Rwanda Reaffirms Commitment to Peace Deal
(MENAFN) Rwandan President Paul Kagame has reaffirmed his country's dedication to fulfilling its commitments under a peace agreement facilitated by the United States, aimed at resolving the ongoing strife in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

Rwanda Pledges to Uphold Commitments in Deal with DRC
(MENAFN) Rwanda’s leader stated Friday that his nation is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities under a peace accord recently facilitated by the U.S. and signed with the Democratic Republic of Congo. This marked his initial public statement...

Rwanda’s president affirms commitment to peace agreement
(MENAFN) Rwanda’s president has affirmed his country’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations under a newly signed peace agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo, brokered by the United States. Speaking publicly for the first time since...

Tanzania Gears Up to Host Pan-African Summit
(MENAFN) Tanzania is gearing up to host a pivotal Pan-African summit centered on shaping the future of social security throughout Africa, a top official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in the northern city of Arusha, the high-level...

Tanzania to have Pan-African summit, centering on social security future
(MENAFN) Tanzania is preparing to welcome a significant Pan-African summit centered on the future of social security across the continent, a senior official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in Arusha, northern Tanzania, the summit will...

Africa peace agreement mediated by Trump associated with US resource push
(MENAFN) Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending their long-standing conflict, with U.S. President Donald Trump stating the deal grants the U.S. future access to...

Rwanda, Congo ink deal to end decades long conflict
(MENAFN) Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending a conflict that has lasted for decades, with US President Donald Trump asserting that the deal grants the United States rights to...

WTO announces new cohort of Young Trade Leaders for 2025
Aim of the Young Trade Leaders Programme The Young Trade Leaders Programme was launched in 2024 to bring young people closer to the work of the WTO. By creating a global network of enthusiastic young trade leaders, it aims at promoting a better...

Trump is scheduled to host five African leaders in Washington
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to hold talks with the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11, according to a news report. If this meeting proceeds as planned, it...

Energy America Launches ASTROVOLT to Accelerate Africa’s Clean Energy Future
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- San Francisco, California – July 2, 2025 – Energy America, a U.S.-based leader in next-generation solar technologies and sustainable infrastructure, is proud to announce the...

Amnesty International is concerned about DRC-Rwanda deal failure
(MENAFN) Amnesty International has voiced strong concerns over the recently signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, stating that the deal fails to ensure justice for victims of serious crimes committed in...

Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG Partner to Create Widespread Access to Vision-Saving Medicine Across Sub-Saharan Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda and SAN FRANCISCO and ZUG, Switzerland , July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio Usawa Biotechnology Ltd. (Bio Usawa) and Bioeq AG today announced a groundbreaking agreement that will bring a life-changing biosimilar...

Liberian leader amazes Trump with ‘good English’
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language during a meeting with several African leaders at the White House. The gathering, held on Wednesday, brought together leaders from...

Chief D.C. White House Correspondent, aka Lady in the Red Dress, Cara Castronuova of LindellTV and Mike Lindell Media Corp. OTC: (MLMC) Gets Her First Question From President Trump during Congo, Rwanda Ministers Visit in the Oval Office.
Washington, D.C. , June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mike Lindell Media Corporation (OTC: MLMC) announced on Friday that Chief D.C. White House Correspondent, aka the Lady in the Red Dress, Cara Castronuova presented her first question to...

Hope Rises After Congo, Rwanda Peace Agreement
(MENAFN) Experts have voiced optimism that the recent peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, designed to conclude the prolonged conflict in eastern Congo, will help mitigate the severe humanitarian emergency in the...