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I'll explain in this tweet the advantages such a visit has for a Rwandan citizen. For a Rwandan citizen, President Kagame's visit to Senegal to meet with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and members of the cabinet signifies a diplomatic effort to strengthen ties between Rwanda and Senegal. This could potentially lead to new agreements or collaborations in areas such as trade, security, or cultural exchange. Such a visit can also be seen as an opportunity for Rwanda to expand its diplomatic and economic influence in West Africa, which could ultimately benefit the citizens through increased opportunities and partnerships. For similar contents: @mugabojulius1 #AskMeAboutRwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼💙💙🇷🇼🇷🇼🇷🇼

🌍 The 24th East African Community (EAC) Summit concludes in Tanzania ⚫ Kenyan President William Ruto assumed the presidency of the EAC. He succeeds South Sudanese leader Salva Kiir, whose one-year term has come to an end. Ruto underlined the importance of harnessing emerging opportunities and building a more stable and competitive EAC that will accelerate the creation of a single continental market. ⚫ At the summit, EAC Heads of State agreed to expedite the establishment of the Political Federation, the fourth and final stage of EAC integration, according to a statement from the intergovernmental organisation. ⚫ The EAC is composed of 8 partner states: Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania. #HammidBakare #OpeningMonologue #DiasporaNews #News #Africa #Somalia #EastAfricaCommunitySummit #EAC #SouthSudan#Uganda#Tanzania#Kenya #Congo #DRC #Burundi

𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐇𝐀𝐍: #HornOfAfrica In September 2018, leaders from Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia signed the Comprehensive Tripartite Cooperation Agreement in Asmara. The accord aspired to strengthen regional ties across political, economic, social, cultural, and security domains. However, recent developments suggest a shift, as the initial promise of cooperation seems to wane under external pressures, particularly from Western influences. Read more https://ow.ly/eTSE50RjWr9

In my closing remarks at the 5th ministerial meeting under the #LuandaProcess, held in Angola on Saturday 12 octobre 2024, I laid down, on behalf of the government of Rwanda, three (3) key points that would be decisive in solving the conflict in eastern #DRCongo: 1️⃣ The #DRC, to take ownership of this crisis, stop scapegoating Rwanda in all official visits and international conferences, and find a lasting solution to the conflict. This should be done through a direct political dialogue with the #M23, addressing the root causes of the crisis, which include hate speech, historical marginalization, discrimination and persecution of the Congolese Tutsi; 2️⃣ The DRC, to neutralize, in good faith, the #FDLR génocidaires, who not only are embedded in the Congolese army, but are also spreading genocide ideology within the #FARDC coalition and in the whole region; 3️⃣ The African countries that provided troops to fight alongside the FARDC/FDLR coalition (#Burundi and #SAMIDRC contingents), as well as the European mercenaries, which were deployed in violation of the international law, to think twice about their presence in eastern DRC, which is fueling an already tense situation. Should the DRC have the political will to take those important steps, this would significantly contribute to the resolution of the long-standing conflict in eastern DRC. And Rwanda is willing to support this process.

After #Mali, Burkina Faso and #Niger has announced the confederation, #ECOWAS nominated Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye #Faye to engage with the three military-led member states to try to reunite the region. There are some reasons behind this decision. The younger president of the continent wasn’t yet elected, when relations between the juntas and ECOWAS deteriorated last year after the coup in Niger and the risk of intervention. In addition, despite the fact that #Senegal is an ally of the West, Bassirou Diomaye Faye wants to revise the old economic agreements with France, "to free the country from dependencies in its politics" - and this is something that the leaders of the junta should generally "like". However, in the near future, this is unlikely to bear fruit in uniting the #Sahel due to the ongoing tensions and the disposition of junta leaders. #Africa #ForeignPolicy #africanpolitics #westafrica

African Union (AU) – Addis Ababa – #Ethiopia The African Union (AU) is a continental organization established to promote unity, cooperation, and economic development across Africa. Founded on July 9, 2002, in Durban, South Africa, it succeeded the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which had been in existence since 1963. The AU's main objective is to drive Africa toward greater political and economic integration, while addressing challenges such as poverty, conflicts, and human rights issues. The AU is comprised of 55 member states, representing every African nation. Its headquarters are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where key decisions on continental policies and initiatives are made. The AU operates through various organs, including the Assembly of the Union, the Executive Council, the Pan-African Parliament, and the Peace and Security Council, which deals with conflict resolution and https://lnkd.in/ecEXFrgD #AddisAbaba #AfricanUnion #Government #Internationalorganization

African Union (AU) – Addis Ababa – #Ethiopia The African Union (AU) is a continental organization established to promote unity, cooperation, and economic development across Africa. Founded on July 9, 2002, in Durban, South Africa, it succeeded the Organization of African Unity (OAU), which had been in existence since 1963. The AU's main objective is to drive Africa toward greater political and economic integration, while addressing challenges such as poverty, conflicts, and human rights issues. The AU is comprised of 55 member states, representing every African nation. Its headquarters are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where key decisions on continental policies and initiatives are made. The AU operates through various organs, including the Assembly of the Union, the Executive Council, the Pan-African Parliament, and the Peace and Security Council, which deals with conflict resolution and https://lnkd.in/ecEXFrgD #AddisAbaba #AfricanUnion #Government #Internationalorganization

#Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Lord Valentine Cecil the chairman of the Eastern Africa Association and Agnes Gitau EAA’s Exec. Dir called on Ethiopia’s newly appointed Ambassador, H.E. Ambassador Biruk, to discuss Ethiopia’s progress & EAA’s unwavering support for the country’s economic growth and regional stability. Our conversation touched on: - Ethiopia’s recent economic reforms, including significant changes to the foreign exchange landscape aimed at boosting investor confidence. - Progress on the Pretoria Peace Agreement, underlining efforts towards lasting peace - Ethiopia’s strategic role in the Horn of Africa, its position as a key player in promoting regional stability and economic integration. H.E. Ambassador Biruk expressed Ethiopia’s commitment to fostering an investor-friendly environment and welcomed future collaborations with the EAA to advance shared goals. This meeting reinforces our dedication to supporting Ethiopia’s economic development and facilitating impactful partnerships that drive progress across the region. #EconomicReforms #RegionalStability #Ethiopia #InvestmentOpportunities #Partnerships

A repost of this insightful discussion on the growing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a topic that remains critical to our advocacy efforts. As part of our alliance with the U.S. Global Fragility Act (GFA) Coalition, ARAC International Inc. continues to work alongside our partners to address conflict prevention and promote peace in Africa's Great Lakes region. In this edition of VOA: Straight Talk Africa, guest host Vincent Makori leads an engaging panel featuring: 🔹 Kwezi Mngqibisa – Research Fellow, University of Johannesburg 🔹 Claude Gatebuke – Executive Director, African Great Lakes Action Network 🔹 Anasthasie Tudieshe & Eugene Unimana – Expert Reporters These experts dive deep into the complex dynamics fueling regional tensions and offer potential pathways to peace. 🌍 Why This Matters: This conversation highlights the importance of conflict resolution and cross-border cooperation, which aligns with ARAC’s mission to foster peace and security, in partnership with global stakeholders. ➡️ Watch the full discussion here https://lnkd.in/eJFEt4xk. 👉 Follow ARAC International for more insights on global peace and security challenges. https://lnkd.in/eFUU6GW3 #RwandaDRC #PeaceAndSecurity #ConflictResolution #GlobalFragilityAct #ARACInternational #USGFACoalition #AfricaGreatLakes #GeopoliticalAnalysis #HumanSecurity

African Development Bank President Adesina to address 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union in #Ghana on Sunday. The summit comes at a critical juncture for Africa, as the continent continues to push for greater economic and political cooperation among its nations and international partners. Key items on the agenda include assessing the status of regional integration in #Africa, evaluating the AU's early warning and conflict prevention mechanisms, and promoting cooperation among regional economic communities to accelerate integration. Details: https://bit.ly/3Wo7Gzt #IntegrateAfrica