Cleared cargo stranded at Gatuna as Uganda pleads with Kigali
As the border closure between Rwanda and Uganda entered day six on Monday, the Uganda Revenue Authority revealed that it was taken by surprise by...
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Rwanda deploys army along border with Uganda amid standoff
Rwanda has deployed the army along its common border with Uganda as a diplomatic rift continues to rage between the two East African neighbours. Uganda’s...
Uganda: Traders, truck drivers recount ordeal at closed Katuna border
“We left Mombasa in Kenya and reached Katuna border town on Wednesday hoping to proceed and deliver the salt that we are carrying only to...
Uganda-Rwanda tension: Rugunda appeals for calm
Kabale- Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda has appealed for calm as tensions continue to mount at closed the Uganda–Rwanda border. Tensions at the Katuna-Gatuna border post...
Rwanda says borders are open, advises citizens against travelling to Uganda
Rwanda’s state minister for foreign affairs in charge of the East African Community, Oliver Nduhungirehe, on Friday explained the ongoing border standoff between his country...
Rwanda restricts trucks from Uganda at border
Cargo trucks from Uganda have been blocked from crossing into Rwanda at Katuna, also known as Gatuna, to pave the way for the upgrade of...
Rwanda to Africa: Paul Kagame’s ‘loaded’ AU presidency [Explainer]
The African Union, AU, presidency is a year-long rotational post by serving African presidents. It is currently held by Egypt’s Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi – the...
Even if Rwanda didn’t exist, Burundi’s issues will persist – Kagame
Rwandan president Paul Kagame has finally spoken about strained relations between his country and neighbouring Burundi. The relation is still the subject of mediation by...
Government downplays fears on Uganda-Rwanda relations
The government has downplayed fears that Uganda’s relationship with Rwanda has deteriorated. The clarity comes at the backdrop of simmering tension between the two neighbouring...
Rwanda: As Kagame steps down, Egypt takes helm at African Union
Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who led an active, reformist tenure as African Union chair, on Sunday passes the baton to Egypt, seen as more likely...
