This archive report was first published on 21 August 2019.
On August 21, 2019, a significant development took place in Luanda, Angola, as Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed an agreement to end months of tensions between their countries.
The two leaders had been at odds over allegations of spying, political assassinations, and meddling, which had damaged trade between the neighboring countries.
The agreement was witnessed by the presidents of Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Republic of Congo.
After the signing, Kagame expressed optimism about working with Museveni to address the issues they had agreed to resolve.
The agreement came after months of tensions, which had escalated in March when Rwanda accused Uganda of abducting its citizens and supporting rebels bent on overthrowing the government.
Ugandan officials had also accused Rwandans in Uganda of spying, leading to the detention or deportation of some individuals.
