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

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).

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.

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).

The event brought together members of the French community in Uganda and various guests. While France's support for Uganda's water supply projects was praised, journalists expressed concerns that ...

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

Uganda, meanwhile, which also has troops in eastern Congo to take on Ugandan rebels based there, on Friday said it would "adopt a forward defensive posture" due to the fighting between

France's foreign minister was due in Rwanda on Thursday after talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of efforts to prevent a regional escalation following the capture of the eastern Congolese city of Goma by M23 rebels and Rwandan troops.