Rwanda

Rwanda Withdraws from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)

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Rwanda Withdraws from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) - The State Signal

RWANDA – Rwanda have announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), due to tensions with Democratic Republic of Congo. “Rwanda’s right to the rotating presidency, as stipulated in Article 6 of the treaty [establishing ECCAS], was deliberately ignored” with instructions from Congo, according to the Foreign Ministry. It cited Rwanda’s … Read more

International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) Held in Rwanda

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International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) Held in Rwanda - The State Signal

RWANDA – Rwanda is the host for the first International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) that started on Monday in Kigali. In opening remarks, the hosting president, Paul Kagame, lauded the forum and encouraged the focus of African-led responses on African issues. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kagame said that Africa’s future “cannot be outsourced” … Read more