The French Government has revealed plans to spend 4 Billion Dollars or about 15 Trillion Shillings in Uganda over the next three years. This is part of the country’s renewed economic, social and political partnerships starting this year,

Protests broke out over alleged global inaction on the M23 conflict, with Rwanda denying claims of aiding the rebels

KAMPALA - Journalists in Uganda have urged the French government to extend its assistance to sewerage, wastewater management, and sanitation projects in Uganda, alongside its strong commitment to water supply initiatives.

A combination of screengrabs from a video show Congolese demonstrators protesting against Rwanda in Kinshahsa on January 28, 2025, amid tensions following a clash in Goma between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC).

Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken to the streets in protest against the ongoing offensive by the M23 rebel group in the country's eastern region. ・Angry protesters targeted foreign embassies in Kinshasa,

Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s east.

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) fired tear gas at protesters in the capital, Kinshasa, on Tuesday, after embassies were attacked over the conflict in the country's east.

Rioters stormed embassies and started fires in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, drawing tear gas from police, in an eruption of protests over a Rwandan-backed rebel offensive in the east.

"In 2025, French companies will still be the leading investors in Uganda (accounting for more than half of foreign direct investment flows); their investments will amount to 4 billion dollars (nearly 15 trillion Ugandan shillings) over the next three years," says Ambassador Xavier Sticker.

A combination of screengrabs from a video show Congolese demonstrators protesting against Rwanda in Kinshahsa on January 28, 2025, amid tensions following a clash in Goma between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC).

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a urgent cease-fire in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo saying Washington was "deeply troubled" by a recent escalation in the fighting.