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FDLR ATTACKS: Rwanda Now Deploys 1,000 Commandos
The Rwandan government has deployed over 1,000 guerilla-war-experienced commandos at the border with DRC to reinforce security as a swift response to attacks by rebel group FDLR. ... Full story
EAC Headquarters To Be Officially Opened
East African Community Presidents will officially open the newly constructed EAC headquarters in Arusha Tanzania, today Wednesday before launching rehabilitated Arusha-Namanga-Athi River Road in Athi River Town and hold retreat on infrastructure. ... Full story
S. Sudan Lose Historic Opener
Regardless of the result, South Sudan rewrote theirs and Cecafa history books when they became the latest team to play in Africa’s oldest football tournament. ... Full story
Kabila, Kagame Faceoff At State House As M23 Threaten To Seize Kinshasha
Thousands of defeated Congolese troops have Wednesday surrendered and handed over their weapons to M23 rebels who captured the strategic town of Goma on Tuesday afternoon. ... Full story
Diego Kizza warns teammates a head of CECAFA
Cranes striker Diego Hamis Kiza has come out and warned fellow teams to take the CECAFA cup more serious as it is the only cup they have to shade off the tears from Ugandans. ... Full story
Mbabazi: Gov’t Will “Move On” Despite Aid Cuts
Premier Amama Mbabazi has said despite lack of “contingency plans,” government will have to “move on” amid increased donor aid cuts. ... Full story
M23 Rebels At The Gates Of Goma
Despite being attacked by heavily-armed DRC troops and UN attack warplanes, M23 rebels have pushed the allied forces out of several towns and are now 3 kilometers away from Goma. ... Full story
Museveni Urges Thailand To Invest In Ugandan Oil
President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Thai government to consider partnering with Uganda in the exploration of oil. ... Full story
CONGO WAR: Uganda Calls Special Ministers’ Summit
The breakout of a fresh war between M23 rebels and DRC forces has compelled Uganda to call a special ministerial meeting on Monday in Kampala. ... Full story
M23 President Sounds War Drums As Rebels Pound Goma
Heavy shelling and massive explosions have continued to rock the Eastern Congo as rebels continue to pound positions held by the DRC forces (FARDC) in their bid to capture Goma, the provincial town of Kivu Province. ... Full story
