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Rwanda's Complicated Role in the DRC Conflict In the ever-tense region of Central Africa, Rwanda's actions have once more brought international pressure. Recently, the U.S. Treasury Department placed sanctions on Rwanda’s former army general and the current Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, following allegations of Rwanda’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict. But what does this mean for the embattled region? The accusations are severe: Rwanda is said to…

President William Ruto in Kakamega on January 20, 2025/PCS With the ambition of transforming Kenya into a titan of the sugar trade within just a couple of years, President William Ruto unveiled an intriguing blueprint ripe with potential and challenges. On a bustling Monday in Kakamega, Ruto shared a grand vision: by 2027, Kenya will not only fulfill its domestic sugar requirements but will also venture into the world of exporting the sweet commodity. Ever the optimist, Ruto elaborated on the nation's current measures…