Rwanda agrees on EAC-mediated ceasefire, M23 withdrawal, in eastern DRC

Kenya’s former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Rwandan leader Paul Kagame are reported to have agreed on the need for M23 rebels to cease fire and withdraw from captured territories in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). According to the East African Community (EAC) bloc, both leaders agreed via telephone “on the need for […]

Uganda: Opposition leader faces military trial following controversial Kenya return

Prominent Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has appeared before a military court in Kampala facing serious charges, including endangering national security, illegal firearms possession and international arms negotiations. The hearing follows his alleged forced return from Kenya, where his wife claims he was kidnapped during a book launch event. The 68-year-old former presidential candidate, who […]

Shellfish Aquaculture: Japan shares its experience with Morocco

Morocco looks forward to developing its shellfish farming sector with the help of Japan, a global leader in this industry which plays a key role in this Asian country’s economy and food security. Japanese experts visited lately the site of the project Tiguert-Imiouadar, near the city of Agadir, to share their know-how with Moroccan fishermen […]