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Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:24:50 GMT
Rwanda: Construction of Vaccine Plant in Rwanda to Kick Off Mid-2022
[New Times] The government of Rwanda on Tuesday, October 26 signed a memorandum of understanding with BioNTech to initiate the construction of the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for mRNA-based vaccines slated for mid-2022.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:22:53 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville: How Some Florida Condos Could Sink Sassou Nguesso's Succession Plan
[African Arguments] New revelations of luxury properties held by the Republic of Congo's first family shed light on a regime running out of options.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:14 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Gaffer Thierry Hitimana Appointed Simba Coach
[New Times] Rwandan coach Thierry Hitimana has been appointed as coach for Tanzanian giants Simba SC for the rest of the season.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:10 GMT
Rwanda: New Law Outlines Penalties for Mishandling Personal Data
[New Times] Companies and individuals in Rwanda that process personal data of individuals have 24 months beginning October this year to comply with the new law on protection of personal data and privacy.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:03 GMT
Rwanda: MPs Task Government to Fix Flaws in Public Service Management Online System
[New Times] Members of the lower chamber of parliament on October 26, tasked the Ministry of Public service and labour (MIFOTRA) to accelerate the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:00 GMT
Rwanda: Top EU Diplomat Lauds Reconciliation Efforts By Rwandans
[New Times] Josep Borrell, the European Union (EU)'s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice President of the EU Commission has lauded the reconciliation efforts undertaken by Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:24:46 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda, Burundi in Fresh Joint Efforts to Tackle Cross-Border Crimes
[New Times] The governors of four neighbouring provinces of Rwanda and Burundi have committed to fighting cross border crimes and ensuring security.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:52:08 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi
[State Department] The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:45:08 GMT
Rwanda: What Would It Take for Rwandan Industries to Adopt Clean Energy?
[New Times] Experts have called for renewed commitment to green industrial production in Rwanda as a way to mitigate climate change and protect the environment.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:14:16 GMT
Rwanda: Inside the Country's Space Ambitions
[New Times] Rwanda's ambition to launch two satellite constellations in the next three years has further highlighted the country's plan to become a hub for the African space industry.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:36:22 GMT
Rwanda: How Charcoal Production and Hunting Threatened Kibirizi-Muyira Natural Forest
[New Times] Isaac Ngango a resident of Muyira sector in Nyanza district recalls different species of wildlife that used to be in Kibirizi-Muyira Natural Forest but only few of them have survived the human encroachment.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:57:28 GMT
Angola: Chevron Reaffirms Support to Communities in Cabinda Province
[ANGOP] Cabinda -- The new General-Director of Chevron Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, Billy Lacobie, assured that he will continue to support the population of the Cabinda Province, within the framework of the oil multinational's social responsibility.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:50:47 GMT
Rwanda: APR's Champions League Woes Continue, What Next?
[New Times] After yet another disastrous CAF Champions League campaign, APR FC's dreams of making it into the group stages continues to become a dream.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:49:12 GMT
Rwanda: Meddie Kagere, Imanishimwe Booted Out of CAF Club Competitions
[New Times] It was a weekend of mixed feelings for Rwandan players abroad as the likes of Abdul Rwatubyaye and Djihad Bizimana continued to impress while others struggled for playing time.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:55:07 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Strengthen Human Vaccine, Drug Trial Legislation
[New Times] The Government of Rwanda on Monday, October 25, tabled before Parliament's Chamber of Deputies a "draft law relating to research on a human participant" in a move meant to help the country meet international medicine and vaccine trial sta...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:17:48 GMT
Angola: National Airline Resumes Windhoek Flights
[New Era] Angola's national airline, TAAG Angola, last week resumed their Windhoek-Luanda route following the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on travel between the two countries. TAAG Angola last operated the route on 19 March 2020 before it was sus...

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:48:59 GMT
Burundi: IMF Executive Board Approves a U.S.$76 Million Disbursement Under the Rapid Credit Facility to Burundi to Address the Covid-19 Pandemic
[IMF] Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR 53.9 million (35 percent of quota, about US$76.2 million) under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). This emergency financial assistance wil...

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:20:38 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Acquires Financing for National Referral Lab
[New Times] The Ministry of Health through Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) on Monday, October 25 signed a financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the construction of the National Health Referral Laboratory.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:54:21 GMT
Rwanda: Govt Issues New Guidelines to Reduce Informal Settlements
[New Times] Rwanda Land Management and Use Authority (RLMUA) has issued fresh guidelines that will be a major tool in ensuring that over 61 per cent of the country's population currently living in informal settlements are relocated to well-planned se...

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:53:44 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Safest Countries for Solo Travellers
[New Times] Rwanda has been ranked sixth among the top 10 safest countries for solo travellers in the world. It is the only African country on the list.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:13:00 GMT
Rwanda: Medical Council Speaks Out After Closure of Private Hospitals
[New Times] Rwanda Medical and Dental Council (RMDC), the regulator for health care professionals, has said that they are closely monitoring developments regarding uncertainties that may arise from the closure of health facilities following a recent ...

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 05:20:05 GMT
Rwanda: Kenyans Dominate Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally
[New Times] Kenyans drivers dominated the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally (RMGM) that took place over weekend, claiming all the 3 podium slots.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:01:07 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria, Chad to Set Up Joint Business Council
[Premium Times] The establishment of the joint business council is expected to foster bilateral relations between key public and private sector institutions in both countries.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:09:52 GMT
Rwanda: Volleyball - Yves Mutabazi Joins Dubai Side Hatta Club
[New Times] Rwandan volleyball player Yves Mutabazi has joined Dubai side Hatta Club on a one-year contract.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:09:06 GMT
Rwanda: Suji Positive Despite Rwanda's Frustrating WC Qualifiers
[New Times] Rwanda may have had a frustrating campaign during the just-concluded International Cricket Council men's T20 sub regional Group A World Cup Qualifiers but national Cricket team head coach Martin Suji remains positive

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:20:11 GMT
Rwanda: New Centre to Build Capacity for Grassroots Leaders
[New Times] Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) has created a new leadership centre of excellence to spearhead the capacity building of local government leaders.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:28:11 GMT
Burundi: Dar - Bujumbura for Improved Trade Balance
[Daily News] RESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed the need for Tanzania and Burundi to make good use of available opportunities to improve trade balance between the two countries.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 16:38:52 GMT
Central African Republic: Central African Rebel Commander Faces War Crimes Charges
[DW] Mahamat Said, a former leader of a militia group in the Central African Republic, faces 14 charges at the International Criminal Court of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:17:56 GMT
Angola: President Lourenço Rules Out Reshuffle At State-Owned Oil Firm Management
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço ruled out Saturday any changes at the State-owned oil company Sonangol and the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Management, describing the reports as "mere speculation".

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:40:26 GMT
Tanzania: Tanzania -/Burundi Trade Ties Boom Timely
[Daily News] TANZANIA and Burundi have, for decades, enjoyed good diplomatic ties and as years unfold there have been cementing of the relations, extending the same to trade ties.



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