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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:06:07 GMT
Nigeria: President Okays Return of Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon, Niger, Chad
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the gradual return of Nigerian refugees in Cameroon, Niger and Chad to the country from February 27, 2021.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:28:12 GMT
Central African Republic: CAR 'Very Volatile', Despite Important Progress - UN Peacekeeping Chief
[UN News] Despite a successful presidential election and other noteworthy progress, the Central African Republic (CAR) continues to be plagued by violence and volatility, the UN peacekeeping chief told the Security Council on Tuesday.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:49:53 GMT
Rwanda: New Water Treatment Plant Will Triple Supply in Kigali, Bugesera
[New Times] The City of Kigali and Bugesera District will have almost a three-fold water supply increase, thanks to a new water project that went operational this month.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:46:50 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda to Exploit Methane Gas for Cooking Next Year
[New Times] Rwandans could start using locally produced cooking gas from Lake Kivu by the end of 2022 thanks to a project that seeks to process methane into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:46:05 GMT
Uganda: Uganda's Exports to DR Congo Post Record Growth
[Monitor] Uganda's exports to DR Congo registered an all time high, signaling manufacturer's renewed efforts to capture new markets after encountering blockades in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:37:41 GMT
Rwanda: We Have Submitted All Requirements for League to Resume - FERWAFA
[New Times] The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) says they have submitted all the requirements that the Ministry of Sports asked from them to resume the 2020-2021 Rwanda Premier League.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:26:15 GMT
Cameroon: Cameroon-Turkey - Outgoing Ambassador Bids Farewell
[Cameroon Tribune] Ayse Saraç was received in audience on February 23, 2021 by External Relations Minister.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:25:07 GMT
Rwanda: Government to Build Houses for Over 14,000 Households Displaced By Disasters
[New Times] Philippe Habinshuti, the Director for the Response and Recovery Unit at the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA), has disclosed that there is a plan to build decent houses for 14,051 households displaced by disasters.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:16:44 GMT
Rwanda: Young Players to Watch in 2020/21 Rwanda Premier League
[New Times] There has been talk that Rwanda's poor performance at the international stage is partly due to the country's lack of good foundation to nurture young talented footballers.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:01:26 GMT
Rwanda: Nsengiyumva Named New Coach of National Sitting Volleyball Team
[New Times] The National Paralympic Committee of Rwanda has appointed Jean Marie Vianney Nsengiyumva as the new head coach of the national women sitting volleyball team ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:00:54 GMT
Rwanda: Olympics President Munyabagisha Undecided On Pursuing Second Term
[New Times] THE Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) President Amb. Valens Munyabagisha says he has not decided about running for a second term in office.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:42:55 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Kicks Out 386 Officers From Police Force
[East African] Rwanda National Police (RNP) has dismissed about 386 police officers over gross misconduct in its latest bid to clean up law enforcement, The EastAfrican has learnt.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:19:54 GMT
Rwanda: Govt Earmarks Rwf1 Billion for Settlement of Longstanding Arrears of Ex-Employees
[New Times] The revised national budget, which was recently approved by parliament, has taken into consideration the issue of outstanding salaries owed to former employees of Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA).

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:44:51 GMT
Rwanda: Team Rwanda Gears Up for 2021 Road Cycling Championship
[New Times] THE national cycling team (Team Rwanda) interim coach, Felix Sempoma says his team is training hard in a bid to grab a podium finish at the 2021 African Continental road cycling Championship slated from March 2-6 in Egypt.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:39:55 GMT
Rwanda: Basketball League to Start in April
[New Times] The Bank of Kigali basketball National League will tentatively kick off on April 2, the Rwanda Basketball Federation (Ferwaba) has said.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:03:41 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Another Cold Case in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
[DW] The DRC is no stranger to violence and death. But when a foreign diplomat is killed, one expects swift answers. History tells us not to hold our breath when it comes to the DRC and the UN, writes Mimi Mefo Takambou.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:09:29 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola With 36 New Cases, 17 Recoveries
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Health authorities on Tuesday announced 36 new cases, 17 recovered and one death in the last 24 hours.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:25:41 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Banks on PM Lukonde for Smooth Leadership
[East African] After his appointment by President Félix Tshisekedi on February 15, Prime Minister Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde began the fundamental work of constituting his government. He knows, however, he is now President Tshisekedi's new sail to ste...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:32:19 GMT
Uganda: Ugandan Rebels Deny Responsibility for Attack In Which Italian Envoy Died
[DW] The Democtratic Republic of Congo has accused the FDLR rebels of killing the Italian ambassador to the country on Monday. But the rebels are shifting the blame to the armies of DR Congo and neighboring Rwanda.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:56:16 GMT
Central African Republic: Russia in the Central African Republic - New Allies, Same Challenges
[African Arguments] Russia recently sent an additional 300 military advisors to support President Touadéra as part of a deepening relationship. What's in it for each side?

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:28:25 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwandan Hutu Rebels Killed Italy's DRC Ambassador in 'Terrorist Attack', Tshisekedi Claims
[RFI] Italy's ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo was killed in violence the DRC's president described as a "terrorist attack", which he blamed on a Rwandan Hutu rebel group.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:55:19 GMT
Rwanda: FDLR Blamed for Assassination of Italian Ambassador to DR Congo
[New Times] The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has blamed Rwandan militia based in the country's east for the attack on a UN convoy on Monday, February 22, in which an Italian Ambassador was killed.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:55:18 GMT
Rwanda: RwandAir to Become First African Airline to Trial IATA Travel Pass
[New Times] RwandAir, the national carrier, is set to become the first African airline to trial the innovative new IATA Travel Pass starting April this year, following a partnership with the global body that facilitates international air travel.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:55:13 GMT
Rwanda: Central Bank Maintains Key Repo Rate at 4.5% to Encourage Lending
[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has maintained its key repo rate at 4.5 per cent to encourage continued lending to the private sector by banks to support economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:34:01 GMT
Cameroon: Buea Regional University Hospital - MPs Want Work Resumed
[Cameroon Tribune] A parliamentary delegation visited the site on 17 February, 2021, near Muea in Buea to evaluate the level of construction and pushed for work resumption.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:33:55 GMT
Cameroon: Cameroon-France - Consultations to Strength Cooperation
[Cameroon Tribune] President Paul Biya had discussions with the Ambassador of France to Cameroon, Christophe Guilhou in the Unity Palace on February 22, 2021.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:33:54 GMT
Cameroon: Abouem Esseba - From Special Criminal Court to Human Rights
[Cameroon Tribune] Abouem Esseba Jean-Pierre was on February 19, 2021 appointed the new Permanent Secretary of the Cameroon Human Rights Commission.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:33:52 GMT
Cameroon: 2021 NBA All Star - Joel Embiid Picks Fourth Straight Entry
[Cameroon Tribune] He got a place in this year's event with four million fan votes, 99 media votes and 168 player votes.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:33:49 GMT
Cameroon: Covid-19 Vaccine - G7 Members Pledges Extra Funding
[Cameroon Tribune] This follows a call by the UN Secretary General for an equitable distribution of the vaccine.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:33:33 GMT
Cameroon: Nanbudo, Sambo - 2021 Season Opens
[Cameroon Tribune] The first board meeting of the Cameroon Federation of Nanbudu (FECANA) organised on Saturday February 20, 2021 marked the official start of the sporting season.



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