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Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:09 GMT
Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda Preps Still On Despite Covid-19 Situation, Says Ferwacy Boss
[New Times] Local cycling governing body (Ferwacy) president, Abdallah Murenzi, has said that preparations for Tour du Rwanda 2022 are ongoing as planned despite the fresh challenges that the current Covid-19 situation is inflicting on sporting activ...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:16:26 GMT
Africa: AFCON 2021 - Squads for Tournament
[Cameroon Tribune] The 33rd Africa Cup of Nations gets underway in Cameroon on January 9, 2022, having been delayed a year by the Coronavirus pandemic. Below are the squads which have been announced for the tournament, which ends with the final on Fe...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:05:58 GMT
Rwanda: A Farmer During Irrigation Exercise in Bugesera District in December 2021
[New Times] Despite the disruptions that were brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic which hit different sectors including the environment, steps toward green Rwanda continued to be registered in the country.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:05:58 GMT
Rwanda: 2021 - Inside 15 Milestones Towards Greening Rwanda
[New Times] Despite the disruptions that were brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic which hit different sectors including the environment, steps toward green Rwanda continued to be registered in the country.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:05:56 GMT
Rwanda: How Covid-19 Disrupted Rwanda's Market-Driven Agriculture Targets
[New Times] The fourth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA4) which Rwanda launched in 2018 - and runs through 2024 - targets among other outcomes, improved productivity and inclusiveness of agricultural market systems, increased value...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:15 GMT
Rwanda: Mukagatete On Changing Lives Through Growing Nutritious Beans
[New Times] Among things Safina Mukagatete is proud of at the moment is ability to make her own decisions, being financially stable, and most importantly, being able to improve the nutrition of people around her community.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:14 GMT
Rwanda: Why Wood Sector Needs Access to Financing
[New Times] There is a need for improved access to finance for the wood sector to boost its contribution to economic and exports growth as well as job creation, experts have said.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:20:26 GMT
Africa: Gabon's Neveu Upbeat On AFCON Chances Despite Burkina Faso Loss
[CAF] The Panthers of Gabon are confident of a positive campaign at the upcoming 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations despite their humiliation against Burkina Faso in an international friendly on Sunday.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:16:46 GMT
Cameroon: Political Parties - Time for Cajoling Mobilisation Strategies
[Cameroon Tribune] As the calendar year 2022 is starting, political parties are brainstorming on strategies to implement in order to stay alive and cover more grounds in preparation for future elections.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:16:43 GMT
Cameroon: Keeping Growth Objectives After All!
[Cameroon Tribune] With the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic that has altered almost everything on planet earth, countries are readjusting to keep their economies afloat and Cameroon cannot afford to be different.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:16:39 GMT
Africa: AFCON 2021 - Missed Stars, Newcomers
[Cameroon Tribune] As the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in less than a week in Cameroon, football fans are going to miss some great names as well as discover some debutants in the competition.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:16:34 GMT
Cameroon: Second Academic Term - Serenity Reigns As Classes Unfold
[Cameroon Tribune] Despite the late arrival of some students, teaching effectively began yesterday, January 3, 2022 in Yaounde and its environs.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:16:31 GMT
Cameroon: North-West - H.m Ngum IV Opens New Era
[Cameroon Tribune] The new era opened for the 36 third class chiefdoms of Oku on December 18, 2021 when the passionate paralegal aid and senior administrative assistant, His Majesty Fon Ngum IV was officially enthroned and presented to the public as ...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:16:28 GMT
Africa: Teams Unveil Final Lists
[Cameroon Tribune] Ahead of the tournament coaches have announced their squads in line with the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:09:38 GMT
Rwanda: Road to 2024 - Will Tvet Enrollment Targets Be Achieved?
[New Times] With two years remaining, there are mixed reactions over the target of enrolling 60 percent of Nine Years Basic Education graduates into TVETs by 2024 as part of by government to spur job creation.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:25:39 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda - Is the Trial of a 'Simple Driver' a Lesser Trial?
[JusticeInfo.net] Using the principle of universal jurisdiction, a French court on December 16 sentenced Rwandan Claude Muhayimana to 14 years in jail for complicity in genocide. Muhayimana was accused of having, in 1994, transported Hutu militiamen ...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:20:28 GMT
Cameroon: Rights of Disabled People - Girls With Special Needs Clamour for Sexual Rights
[Cameroon Tribune] This was during a meeting on December 30 aimed at building their self-esteem.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:20:26 GMT
Cameroon: FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Qualifiers - Cameroon Prepares for Round Four
[Cameroon Tribune] Some 27 players of the national women's U20 team are fine-tuning their skills in Mbankomo ahead of the qualifier aganst the Falconets of Nigeria next month.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:05:58 GMT
Rwanda: Fallen Ex-Senator Kalimba Eulogised As a Rights Activist
[New Times] The deceased former senator, Zephyrin Kalimba, has been eulogised as a man who was devoted his life to defending human rights.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:05:58 GMT
Rwanda: Govt Looks to Inoculate Children Under 12 Years
[New Times] Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) says 2021 left Rwanda with enough vaccines to inoculate 70 percent of its population.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:05:58 GMT
Rwanda: Five Held in Toxic Brew Case As 11 Are Confirmed Dead
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) have confirmed having in custody five people in connection with brewing and distributing an alcoholic beverage called Umuneza, which was recently banned by the regulator.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 12:20:06 GMT
Rwanda: Digital Cooperation Organisation Boss Speaks Out On Expanding to Rwanda
[New Times] The Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) recently expanded to include Rwanda as its eighth member state, with the body now representing around half a billion people.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:52:08 GMT
Cameroon: Highlights of the President's Message.
[Cameroon Tribune] In his end of year message to the nation, President Paul Biya appraised the efforts of his administration in the overwhelming tasks of nation building amid global challenges and spelt out what should be tackled to forge ahead.

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:24:50 GMT
Rwanda: Richard Karimba - Tributes Pour in for Fallen Patriots Founding Member
[New Times] Patriots Basketball Club confirmed on Saturday, January 1, the death of Richard 'Richo' Karimba - one of its founding members.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:15 GMT
Rwanda: Haringingo Urges Kiyovu Players to Keep Fit During League Suspension
[New Times] The latest surge of Covid-19 omicron variant has not only seen the local football league suspended, but has also shut down training grounds for 30 days.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:15 GMT
Rwanda: All You Need to Know About Collective Investment Schemes in Rwanda
[New Times] Recently Rwanda enacted a new law to govern collective investment schemes (CIS), the Law N° 062/2021 of 14/10/2021 Governing Collective Investment Schemes.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:14 GMT
Rwanda: Best Five Players in Rwanda Premier League So Far This Season
[New Times] The Rwanda Premier League's 2021/22 season has seen some exciting displays so far after match-day 11. Some of the players stood out and inspired their teams with superb outputs.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:14 GMT
Rwanda: Four Rwandan Players Abroad Likely to Switch Clubs in January
[New Times] The 2022 winter transfer window officially opened on January 1 and will run through January 31. A host of Rwandan players abroad could change clubs, with some being permanent deals whereas others would be loan moves.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 05:37:14 GMT
Rwanda: Could Farm Service Centres End Delays in Agro-Inputs Distribution?
[New Times] Officials in Gatsibo District have assured farmers that they are addressing delays in distribution of agro-inputs and improved access to improved agro-inputs in Eastern Province following the establishment of a Rwf325m farm service centre...

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:09:41 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Beat Guinea in First Warm-Up Match
[New Times] Monday Rwanda 3-0 Guinea



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