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Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:29:42 GMT
Burundi: Lobby Pushes for Media Freedom
[East African] The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) remains sceptical on whether the latest policy shift by Washington on Burundi sanctions will guarantee freedom of the Press in a country where news media is crying foul over continuous harassm...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:02:38 GMT
Central Africa: UN Says Acute Hunger Grips Millions in West and Central Africa
[VOA] Geneva -- The latest United Nations analysis of food security in the Sahel and Western African countries finds a record 38 million people will face severe food shortages next year. It warns that many people may not survive without prompt and ge...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 04:36:57 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: UNHCR Staff Members Wounded in DR Congo, UN Chief Calls for Full Investigation
[UN News] The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Wednesday expressed outrage over an attack on a convoy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in which one of its vehicles was hit, wounding three staff members

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:26:10 GMT
Africa: Totalenergies Africa Cup of Nations On Cameroonian Soil - the 30 Days Countdown Begins Today!
[CAF] In 30 days, Africa and the whole world will vibrate to the rhythm of the spectacle offered by the top footballers from the continent.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:20:09 GMT
Southern Africa: Eusebio Brace Seals Region 5 Games Gold for Angola
[Namibian] Angola scored a goal in the final minute as Angola edged Zambia 2-1 to claim the gold medal at the Boys' Under-17 football tournament at the Region 5 Games Maseru 2020 on Wednesday.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:42:15 GMT
Cameroon: Made in Cameroon - New Horizons for Producers
[Cameroon Tribune] A four-day exhibition at Douala Grand Mall gave an opportunity to showcase homemade products to the world.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:42:12 GMT
Cameroon: Senate - Scrutiny of Finance Law On Course
[Cameroon Tribune] The bill on the Finance Law of the Republic of Cameroon for the 2022 financial year already adopted by the National Assembly was tabled in the Senate on December 7, 2021.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:42:06 GMT
Cameroon: CAF Confederation Cup - Fourteen Teams Progress to Group Phase
[Cameroon Tribune] Only two seats are left to fill up the list of 16 clubs that will battle in this prestigious stage of the competition.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:42:04 GMT
Cameroon: Book Launch - Lessons Taught By Covid-19
[Cameroon Tribune] Professor emeritus Emmanuel Eben-Moussi launched "La COVID-19 Pandemie" this 1st December in Douala.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:42:02 GMT
Cameroon: 'Why My Costume Is Shredded Fresh Plantain Leaves'
[Cameroon Tribune] Jato Sonita, 14, a songster, student and passionate farmer, in her first ever interview, revisits how she shot into national music limelight in 2020. Through her video of Witty Minstrel's award-winning song, "Be Proud!" Propelled b...

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:41:59 GMT
Cameroon: Music - the Phenomenon Called Jato Sonita
[Cameroon Tribune] The peculiarly-clad young crooner shot into instant fame in 2020 through her video of Witty Minstrel's award-winning song, "Be Proud!" By ingeniously adding lyrics, colour, sights and sounds from her rich cultural roots.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:41:55 GMT
Cameroon: Monitoring of Extractive Industries - Consupe Publishes Two Pilot Reports
[Cameroon Tribune] Conducted in Adamawa and the East Regions, the findings were presented in Yaounde on December 7, 2021.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:55:46 GMT
Rwanda: Nigeria's Digital Payroll Platform Bento Expands to Kenya, Rwanda and Ghana, to Enter Six Other African Markets in 2022
[TechCrunch] Bento, Nigeria's digital payroll and human resource management platform is expanding to Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda with plans to set up operations in six other markets in Africa over the next one year.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:43:35 GMT
Rwanda: Kigali to Renovate Key Roads in Major Infrastructure Upgrades
[New Times] Up to 58 road projects are set to be implemented in the neighbourhoods of Kigali city before 2024, according to the city council resolutions dated October 29.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 06:32:05 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Court Releases Ex-Tshisekedi Aide After 20-Month Detention
[Nation] Vital Kamerhe, the former chief of staff of Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, has been granted provisional release after 20 months in detention.

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:44:56 GMT
Cameroon: Refugees Flee to Nigeria as Secession Conflict Worsens
[Nation] The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has raised concern over influx of Cameroonian refugees into Nigeria which has surpassed the benchmark of 70,000 people.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 05:19:14 GMT
Burundi: Dozens Die as Fire Sweeps Through Prison
[DW] A huge fire tore through an overcrowded prison in Burundi, claiming 38 lives and injuring many more.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:52:57 GMT
Rwanda: Kigali to Renovate Key Roads in Major Infrastructure Upgrade
[New Times] Up to 58 road projects are set to be implemented in the neighbourhoods of Kigali city before 2024, according to the city council resolutions dated October 29.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:30:37 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Reports 21 New Cases, 8 Recoveries
[ANGOP] Luanda -- At leat twenty-one new cases and eight recovered patients, in the last 24 hours, is the balance announced, this Tuesday, by the health authorities.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:28:25 GMT
Angola: Deputy President Highlights Child Protection
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Vice-President of the Republic, Bornito de Sousa, on Tuesday praised the performance of the Government in the protection of children and their access to the education system.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:18:57 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Receives Batch of Moderna Vaccines
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola received, for the first time this Tuesday, 297,100 doses of Moderna vaccine.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:34:52 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Receives 100,000 Doses From Sputnik
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola received, this Tuesday, 100,000 doses of Sputnik vaccine, part of a package of 600,000 doses of the second component, by acquisition of the Angolan government.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:14:39 GMT
Angola: Angola Takes Oil Potential to World Summit in U.S.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Republic of Angola is represented at the 23rd edition of the World Petroleum Congress in Houston, exposing the current potential of the oil and gas sector and investment opportunities in the country.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:41:38 GMT
Angola: Angola Exceeds Oil Revenues Forecast in State Budget
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan state has collected 4.9 trillion kwanzas in oil revenues up to October of this year, exceeding the figures previously projected in the 2021 State Budget.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:33:28 GMT
Uganda: Top ADF Commander Survives Congo Bombing Raid
[Monitor] The overall commander of Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), Musa Baluku, was not killed in last week's bombing raid on his suspected camp, a highly-placed security source has said.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:52:59 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda and China Agree to Eliminate Double Taxation
[New Times] China and Rwanda have signed an agreement that will see the two countries eliminate double taxation with respect to tax on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance (DTAA).

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:52:53 GMT
Rwanda: RBC Boss Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana Suspended
[New Times] The Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, announced the suspension of the Director-General of Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:52:49 GMT
Rwanda: MPs Task Govt to Speed Up Efforts to Revive Jobs
[New Times] Members of parliament on Monday December 6, raised their concerns over the rising rate of unemployment in the country.

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:52:47 GMT
Rwanda: Government Revenues Fall Short of Target
[New Times] The Government collected less revenues than expected in the first quarter of this fiscal year, Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, said on Monday as he updated parliamentarians on the state of the economy a...

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:50:09 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives 150,000 Johnson & Johnson Doses From Africa CDC
[New Times] Rwanda, on Monday, December 6, received 151,200 Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine doses purchased under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative.



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