Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in The Great Lakes Region - Paris

Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in The Great Lakes Region - Paris

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R) shakes hands with Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC) Veronica Nduva prior to a conference for the support of peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region, in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

DR CONGO-GOMA-EAC REGIONAL FORCE-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-GOMA-EAC REGIONAL FORCE-WITHDRAWAL

(231204) -- GOMA, Dec. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 3, 2023 shows Kenyan soldiers boarding an aircraft at the Goma airport in the eastern North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The East African Community (EAC) Regional Force started to withdraw from DRC on Sunday. The Kenyan contingent, part of the EAC Regional Force, departed from the Goma airport in the eastern North Kivu province on Sunday morning, following the DRC authorities' decision to deem the regional force ineffective. After a summit held on Nov. 25, the EAC officially announced that the DRC "would not renew the mandate of the regional force beyond Dec. 8, 2023." (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

EAC leaders extend mandate of regional force in DRC by 3 months

STORY: EAC leaders extend mandate of regional force in DRC by 3 months DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Various of EAC heads of states meeting 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER MATHUKI, EAC Secretary General 3. Various of EAC heads of states meeting STORYLINE: Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have resolved to extend the mandate of their regional force that was deployed to restore security in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by additional three months. The decision was announced in a communique released following the 22nd Extra-Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State held Tuesday evening in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. The communique said that the leaders had collectively agreed to extend the mandate of the regional force in the DRC, which will expire on Sept. 8, by additional three months to Dec. 8. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER MATHUKI, EAC Secretary General "The heads of states took note of the followin

South Africa to help pacify conflict-laden eastern DR Congo: president

STORY: South Africa to help pacify conflict-laden eastern DR Congo: president DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:32 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): FELIX TSHISEKEDI, DRC President 3. various of a joint press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FELIX TSHISEKEDI, DRC President 5. various of a joint press conference STORYLINE: South Africa will work alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to silence the guns in its eastern part which has faced multiple security challenges for decades, said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday. Cyril Ramaphosa made the statement at a joint press conference with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi during his 48-hour official visit to the Congolese capital Kinshasa since Wednesday. As part of the Nairobi peace Process for the eastern DRC, members of the East African Community (EAC) formed a regional force

Houthis destroy large quantity of drugs in northern Yemen

STORY: Houthis destroy large quantity of drugs in northern Yemen DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Al-JAWF, Yemen CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houthi military personnel destroying confiscated drugs STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi rebels destroyed over 12 tonnes of hashish and 4.2 million narcotic pills in Al-Jawf province, northern Yemen, marking the first time a large quantity of drugs has been destroyed in the province under their control. The Security Media Center, the official Houthi media outlet, said on Wednesday the drugs were destroyed in a public ceremony on Monday attended by a prosecutor. The center said the destruction of the drugs was a "clear message" to the enemies of Yemen who are trying to target the country's youth with drugs. The drugs were seized by Houthi security forces during previous periods, the Security Media Center said. They were destroyed to coincide with the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed on June 26 eac

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows people in Kilolirwe, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Kilolirwe, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Mushaki, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 18, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Kibumba, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 21, 2023 shows a view of Mushaki, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows soldiers of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC) in Bunagana town, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-NORTH KIVU-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230425) -- GOMA, April 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows people in Kilolirwe, North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). As the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels have been withdrawing from occupied villages and towns in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jeff Nyagah, commander of the Regional Force formed by the East African Community (EAC), says he is pleased with the positive progress in the withdrawal process. TO GO WITH "EAC regional force says M23 withdrawal makes positive progress in eastern DRC" (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DRC-GOMA-SOUTH SUDAN-EAC REGIONAL FORCE

DRC-GOMA-SOUTH SUDAN-EAC REGIONAL FORCE

(230403) -- GOMA, April 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 2, 2023 shows soldiers of South Sudan at the Goma airport in east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The first contingent of South Sudan's army arrived Sunday in Goma, capital of North Kivu Province in east DRC, under the mandate of the regional force of the East African Community (EAC). (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DRC-GOMA-SOUTH SUDAN-EAC REGIONAL FORCE

DRC-GOMA-SOUTH SUDAN-EAC REGIONAL FORCE

(230403) -- GOMA, April 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 2, 2023 shows soldiers of South Sudan at the Goma airport in east Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The first contingent of South Sudan's army arrived Sunday in Goma, capital of North Kivu Province in east DRC, under the mandate of the regional force of the East African Community (EAC). (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

(230331) -- BUNAGANA (DR CONGO), March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows a checkpoint of Bunagana, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bunagana had been occupied by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group since June, but it will reopen gradually following the deployment of Ugandan army, said Jeff Nyagah, the East African Community (EAC) regional force commander, Thursday. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

(230331) -- BUNAGANA (DR CONGO), March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan soliders are seen in Bunagana, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on March 30, 2023. Bunagana had been occupied by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group since June, but it will reopen gradually following the deployment of Ugandan army, said Jeff Nyagah, the East African Community (EAC) regional force commander, Thursday. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

(230331) -- BUNAGANA (DR CONGO), March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows a checkpoint of Bunagana, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bunagana had been occupied by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group since June, but it will reopen gradually following the deployment of Ugandan army, said Jeff Nyagah, the East African Community (EAC) regional force commander, Thursday. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

DR CONGO-BUNAGANA-REOPENING

(230331) -- BUNAGANA (DR CONGO), March 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan soliders are seen in Bunagana, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, on March 30, 2023. Bunagana had been occupied by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group since June, but it will reopen gradually following the deployment of Ugandan army, said Jeff Nyagah, the East African Community (EAC) regional force commander, Thursday. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

Burundi troops arrive in DR Congo under EAC mandate

STORY: Burundi troops arrive in DR Congo under EAC mandate DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Burundi troops arriving at Goma international airport 2. SOUNDBITE (French): PLACIDE NZILAMBA, Civil society member STORYLINE: The first contingent of Burundian soldiers arrived Sunday in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), under the mandate of the regional forces of the East African Community (EAC). Emmanuel Kaputa Kasenga, deputy commander of the contingent, greeted the Burundian soldiers arriving at the Goma International Airport and said the Burundian troops are set to end the violence in the eastern DRC. Last year, the EAC member countries set up a regional force to end the activism of armed groups, particularly the advance of the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23). The Burundian troops will join forces with a Kenyan army contingent of about 1,000 men already deployed i

East African leaders call for immediate ceasefire in eastern DRC

STORY: East African leaders call for immediate ceasefire in eastern DRC DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Bujumbura, Burundi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the EAC Presidents summit 2. various of the attendees STORYLINE: East African leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a communique by the East African Community (EAC) said on Saturday. The 20th Extraordinary Summit of the EAC Heads of State was held in the Burundian commercial capital Bujumbura on Saturday to evaluate the current security situation in the eastern DRC. The heads of state called for an immediate ceasefire by all parties and the withdrawal of all foreign armed groups, said the communique, directing the chiefs of defense forces to meet within one week to set new timelines for the withdrawal. The summit also recommended that troop-contributing countries immediately deploy troops and urged the DRC to facilitate the deployment of troops from South

Nepal, China are reliable partners: upper house leader

STORY: Nepal, China are reliable partners: upper house leader DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the Chinese New Year reception hosted by the Chinese embassy in Nepal 2 SOUNDBITE (Nepali): GANESH PRASAD TIMILSINA, Chairman of Nepal's National Assembly STORYLINE: Chairman of Nepal's National Assembly Ganesh Prasad Timilsina said on Thursday that China has been an important development partner of Nepal and the two countries have remained "reliable partners." Addressing the welcoming reception in honor of new Chinese Ambassador Chen Song and the Chinese New Year reception hosted by the Chinese embassy, the chairman spoke of Nepal and China as "good neighbors." SOUNDBITE (Nepali): GANESH PRASAD TIMILSINA, Chairman of Nepal's National Assembly "Nepal and China have been good neighbours and have remained reliable partners. Both countries have been giving high priority to cooperation and partnership. The state visits by the heads of state to eac

M23 rebels withdraw from captured military camp in NE DR Congo

STORY: M23 rebels withdraw from captured military camp in NE DR Congo DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of some houses inside Rumangabo military base 2. various of officials from both sides during the ceremony inside Rumangabo military base STORYLINE: Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) on Friday officially handed over the Rumangabo military base they seized in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in October, to the military force of East African Community (EAC). The handover ceremony of this military base, about 40 km from the city of Goma, the capital of the province of North Kivu, took place in the presence of officials from the command of the EAC regional force, the joint verification mechanisms of the Great Lakes region and the authorities of the M23 rebellion. For Emmanuel Kaputa, the deputy commander of the EAC regional force, this ceremony showcases the continuity of a process already in motion preceded by

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230106) -- RUMANGABO, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2023 shows a military base at Rumangabo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) on Friday officially handed over the Rumangabo military base they seized in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in October 2022, to the military force of East African Community (EAC). (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230106) -- RUMANGABO, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) withdraw from Rumangabo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Jan. 6, 2023. Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) on Friday officially handed over the Rumangabo military base they seized in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in October 2022, to the military force of East African Community (EAC). (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230106) -- RUMANGABO, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 6, 2023 shows a press conference held by the regional force of East African Community (EAC) and rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) at Rumangabo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) on Friday officially handed over the Rumangabo military base they seized in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in October 2022, to the military force of East African Community (EAC). (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230106) -- RUMANGABO, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of the regional force of East African Community (EAC) are seen at Rumangabo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Jan. 6, 2023. Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) on Friday officially handed over the Rumangabo military base they seized in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in October 2022, to the military force of East African Community (EAC). (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

DR CONGO-RUMANGABO-M23 REBELS-WITHDRAWAL

(230106) -- RUMANGABO, Jan. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers of the regional force of East African Community (EAC) are seen at Rumangabo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on Jan. 6, 2023. Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) on Friday officially handed over the Rumangabo military base they seized in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in October 2022, to the military force of East African Community (EAC). (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

M23 withdraws from key occupied position in NE DR Congo

STORY: M23 withdraws from key occupied position in NE DR Congo DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:01 LOCATION: KIBUMBA, DR Congo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hand-over ceremony in Kibumba, NE DR Congo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GENERAL JEEF NYAGAH, EAC regional force commander STORYLINE: The regional force of the East African Community (EAC) on Friday officially took control of Kibumba, a town about 20 km from Goma, capital of the province of North Kivu in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which was once occupied by the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23). M23's withdrawal from Kibumba came after a joint conference held in Kibumba between the M23, officials of the EAC regional force led by Kenyan General Jeff Nyagah and some members of the Joint Verification Mechanism of the Great Lakes region. On behalf of the authorities of the region, General Nyagah congratulated the M23 on this peaceful withdrawal, calling the movement to do the same in the other positions i

UGANDA-KAMPALA-TRADE FAIR

UGANDA-KAMPALA-TRADE FAIR

(221213) -- KAMPALA, Dec. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the 22nd edition of East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, Dec. 12, 2022. The 22nd edition of the EAC MSMEs Trade Fair that kicked off in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Dec. 8, will last till Dec. 18. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-TRADE FAIR

UGANDA-KAMPALA-TRADE FAIR

(221213) -- KAMPALA, Dec. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform during the 22nd edition of East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, Uganda, Dec. 12, 2022. The 22nd edition of the EAC MSMEs Trade Fair that kicked off in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Dec. 8, will last till Dec. 18. (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

Former Kenyan president visits key DR Congo city to mediate rebel violence

STORY: Former Kenyan president visits key DR Congo city to mediate rebel violence DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Uhuru Kenyatta arriving at Goma, NE DR Congo 2. various of the Kanyaruchinya displacement camp, NE DR Congo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): MUGARUKA UWEMEYE, Displaced person in the Kanyaruchinya displacement camp 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): MEZALI ABARUGIRA, Displaced person in the Kanyaruchinya displacement camp 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): UHURU KENYATTA, Former Kenyan President STORYLINE: Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived Tuesday in Goma, a major city located in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) have been fighting for several months the rebels of the March 23 movement (M23). Uhuru Kenyatta, a mediator for the seven-nation East African Community (EAC), visited Kanyaruchinya displacement camp, where about 80,000 people are currently seeking refuge. Due to

Kenyan army deployed to NE DR Congo to stem rebel fighting

STORY: Kenyan army deployed to NE DR Congo to stem rebel fighting DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan Air Force Airplane arriving at the Goma International Airport STORYLINE: A contingent of the Kenyan army arrived Saturday in Goma, the capital of the North Kivu province, located in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as part of the military intervention by the East African Community (EAC) to stem the armed violence in this part of the country. Received by officers of the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) at the airport, the Kenyan contingent will be deployed in the Rutshuru territory where the FARDC have been fighting for several months the rebels of the March 23 movement (M23). General Chiko Chitambwe, FARDC deputy chief of staff who welcomed the troops at the Goma airport, thanked the Kenyan elements for coming to the aid of the Congolese people during this difficult time. "Good friends are those who he

DR CONGO-GOMA-CLASHES-KENYAN ARMY

DR CONGO-GOMA-CLASHES-KENYAN ARMY

(221112) -- GOMA, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 12, 2022 shows Kenyan soldiers arriving at the airport in Goma, capital of the North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A contingent of the Kenyan army arrived Saturday in Goma, capital of the North Kivu province, located in the northeastern DRC, as part of the military intervention by the East African Community (EAC) to stem the armed violence in this part of the country. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-GOMA-CLASHES-KENYAN ARMY

DR CONGO-GOMA-CLASHES-KENYAN ARMY

(221112) -- GOMA, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 12, 2022 shows Kenyan soldiers arriving at the airport in Goma, capital of the North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A contingent of the Kenyan army arrived Saturday in Goma, capital of the North Kivu province, located in the northeastern DRC, as part of the military intervention by the East African Community (EAC) to stem the armed violence in this part of the country. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

DR CONGO-GOMA-CLASHES-KENYAN ARMY

DR CONGO-GOMA-CLASHES-KENYAN ARMY

(221112) -- GOMA, Nov. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 12, 2022 shows Kenyan soldiers arriving at the airport in Goma, capital of the North Kivu province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A contingent of the Kenyan army arrived Saturday in Goma, capital of the North Kivu province, located in the northeastern DRC, as part of the military intervention by the East African Community (EAC) to stem the armed violence in this part of the country. (Xinhua/Alain Uaykani)

KENYA-NAIROBI-GENERAL ELECTIONS-AFRICAN OBSERVER

KENYA-NAIROBI-GENERAL ELECTIONS-AFRICAN OBSERVER

(220812) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jakaya Kikwete, the head of the EAC Observation Mission and former Tanzanian president, speaks during a press briefing in Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 11, 2022. Kenya's general elections, held Tuesday to choose the fifth president, county governors, senators and members of the National Assembly, were largely peaceful, free and fair, pan-African blocs said Thursday. TO GO WITH "African observers laud Kenya for holding free, fair elections" (Photo by Fred Mutune/Xinhua)

TANZANIA-ARUSHA-EAC-BYPASS

TANZANIA-ARUSHA-EAC-BYPASS

(220723) -- ARUSHA, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan (5th R) and her Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta (5th L) attend the launch ceremony of the Arusha bypass in Arusha, Tanzania, July 22, 2022. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday officially opened the 42.4-km Arusha bypass, said a statement issued by the East African Community (EAC), a regional intergovernmental organization. The Arusha bypass is part of the regional Arusha-Holili/Taveta-Voi road that links northern Tanzania to the Kenyan port city of Mombasa. It is the first phase of a project that was constructed to decongest traffic in Arusha, where the EAC headquarters is located, and Moshi towns in Tanzania, in addition to promoting intra-regional trade. (Tanzanian President's Office/Handout via Xinhua)

TANZANIA-ARUSHA-EAC-INTERVIEW

TANZANIA-ARUSHA-EAC-INTERVIEW

(220524) -- ARUSHA, May 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 20, 2022 shows an exterior view of the East African Community (EAC) headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. TO GO WITH "Interview: East African Community calls for closer cooperation with China" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

TANZANIA-ARUSHA-EAC-INTERVIEW

TANZANIA-ARUSHA-EAC-INTERVIEW

(220524) -- ARUSHA, May 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Peter Mathuki, secretary general of the East African Community (EAC), speaks during an interview with Xinhua at the headquarter of EAC in Arusha, Tanzania, May 20, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: East African Community calls for closer cooperation with China" (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua)

East African Community calls for strengthened cooperation with China

STORY: East African Community calls for strengthened cooperation with China DATELINE: May 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER MATHUKI, Secretary general of East African Community 2. various of cooperation projects STORYLINE: The East African Community (EAC) has called for strengthened cooperation with China to benefit from a win-win situation. Peter Mathuki, the EAC secretary general, said in an interview with Xinhua on Friday in Arusha that the regional bloc welcomes investors from China to implement various projects in the region of a combined population of about 300 million people. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER MATHUKI, Secretary general of East African Community "The People's Republic of China is a longstanding friend of East Africa. The People's Republic of China is one of the most progressive countries that has tried to partner in so many sectors with the countries in East Africa. And if you see the infrastructure of what is hap

CHINA-GUIZHOU-COUNTRYSIDE-COUPLE WITH DISABILITIES (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-COUNTRYSIDE-COUPLE WITH DISABILITIES (CN)

(220516) -- ZUNYI, May 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Youliang (R) and Jian Qin do housework together in Zhongguan Township, Zheng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 12, 2022. Living deep in the mountains in Zunyi of Guizhou Province, Zhao Youliang and Jian Qin are a couple with disabilities. The 50-year-old Zhao lost his hands due to an amputation at a young age, and the 43-year-old Jian lost her eyesight because of the delay in treatment of a disease in her childhood. In everyday life, Zhao helps his wife see with his eyes, while Jian assists her husband with her hands. The couple have been supporting each other along the years, working in the field and doing household chores together. Since their marriage in 1999, the couple, with a joint effort, have overcome many difficulties. Hand in hand, they have built a new house, taken care of their parents, and worked hard to finance their children's education. The couple have got rid of poverty through their perseverance and reliance on eac

CHINA-GUIZHOU-COUNTRYSIDE-COUPLE WITH DISABILITIES (CN)

CHINA-GUIZHOU-COUNTRYSIDE-COUPLE WITH DISABILITIES (CN)

(220516) -- ZUNYI, May 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhao Youliang and Jian Qin walk to work in the field in Zhongguan Township, Zheng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 12, 2022. Living deep in the mountains in Zunyi of Guizhou Province, Zhao Youliang and Jian Qin are a couple with disabilities. The 50-year-old Zhao lost his hands due to an amputation at a young age, and the 43-year-old Jian lost her eyesight because of the delay in treatment of a disease in her childhood. In everyday life, Zhao helps his wife see with his eyes, while Jian assists her husband with her hands. The couple have been supporting each other along the years, working in the field and doing household chores together. Since their marriage in 1999, the couple, with a joint effort, have overcome many difficulties. Hand in hand, they have built a new house, taken care of their parents, and worked hard to finance their children's education. The couple have got rid of poverty through their perseverance and reliance on eac

DR Congo formally joins EAC after signing treaty of accession

STORY: DR Congo formally joins EAC after signing treaty of accession DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of EAC presidents at the function 2. various of the signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President 4. various of guests at the function 5. various of the national anthem STORYLINE: The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Friday formally joined the East African Community (EAC) after the signing of the Treaty of the Accession of the DRC into the EAC in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the EAC said in a statement. The statement issued by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania's northern city of Arusha said the EAC chairperson, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, signed the Treaty of Accession with DRC President Felix Tshisekedi. Also present at the signing ceremony were Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame, said the statement. SOUNDBITE (English): UHURU KENYATTA, Kenyan President "With

East African Community admits DR Congo as 7th member

STORY: East African Community admits DR Congo as 7th member DATELINE: March 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of virtual meeting 2. various of East African leaders 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, EAC Chairman 4. various of virtual meeting 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): UHURU KENYATTA, EAC Chairman 6. various of virtual meeting 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL KAGAME, Rwandan President 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): YOWERI MUSEVENI, Ugandan President 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, Tanzanian President 10. various of DRC city cuts STORYLINE: The East African Community (EAC) approved Tuesday the admission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into the regional bloc, at the 19th Extraordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State conducted virtually. While addressing the EAC Heads of State Summit, President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is the chairperson of the Summit, said the admission of the DRC marks a momentous occasion in the region's integration hist