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Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:02:56 GMT
Chad: Attacks in Darfur and Chad Leave Three Dead, More Than 40 Injured
[Radio Dabanga] Seleia / El Fasher / Mukjar / Mile -- Three men were killed and 20 people were injured in Darfur last weekend. In eastern Chad, 21 women refugees from Darfur were attacked with knives.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:17:51 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands in Precarious Conditions as Violence Set to Repeat in Ituri Province
[MSF] Overwhelming violence has tormented people in Djugu's territory, Ituri's province, north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2017, as community tensions have sparked the resurgence of an armed conflict.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:55:34 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Acquires HIV Drugs Worth U.S.$7.6 Million
[New Times] The Ministry of Health of Health on Wednesday January 19 acquired 349,393 bottles of Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Dolutegravir (TLD - B/90) tablets, to be distributed to all Rwandans living with HIV/AIDS.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:46:18 GMT
Rwanda: Township Rollers to Decide on Iradukuda's Future
[New Times] Rwanda international Bertrand Iradukunda or Malian striker Mohammed Diallo will be shown the exit door by Botswana side Township Rollers following the acquisition of Kenyan attacker Ovella Ochieng from South African outfit Marumo Gallants...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:44:56 GMT
Rwanda: Gicumbi Sign Two Congolese Strikers
[New Times] Rwanda premier league side Gicumbi FC have signed two attackers from Congo Brazzaville in the ongoing transfer window in a bid to beef up their squad.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:44:20 GMT
Rwanda: Five Things to Know About the 2022 Population Census
[New Times] Every decade, the government of Rwanda conducts a population census to update demographic, social, economic and cultural characteristics of the population. This year, the government through the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda w...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:43:48 GMT
Rwanda: Police Look to Close Gap on Top Table
[New Times] Hopefuls Police will be seeking maximum points and a chance to close gap to the top when they host stubborn Rutsiro at Kigali Stadium on Thursday.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:25:44 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Case for Women Protection - UN -
[New Times] With Covid-19, the situation for women human rights defenders and the prospects for women's full participation in building peace have become 'vastly worse'.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:49:11 GMT
Cameroon: Amadou Vamoulké Completes 2,000 Days in Prison in Cameroon Without Being Convicted
[RSF] Cameroonian journalist Amadou Vamoulké, the septuagenarian former head of the national radio and TV broadcaster, has just completed his 2,000th day in detention without being convicted on any charge. Cameroon's disgraceful treatment of Vamoulk...

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:40:07 GMT
Rwanda: Table Tennis - Twenty-Nine Coaches Attend Enhancement Training
[New Times] The Rwanda Olympic Committee (ROC) has officially launched the first-ever table tennis coaches' training course in the country.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:22:00 GMT
Equatorial Guinea: U.S. Relations With Equatorial Guinea
[State Department] More information about Equatorial Guinea is available on the Equatorial Guinea page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:55:33 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Air Balloon Rides in Akagera Park
[New Times] Tourists visiting Akagera National Park will be exposed to a new adventurous product following the launch of the first air balloon experience in Rwanda.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:55:28 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Firm to Extend Pan-African Payment System to Region
[New Times] RSwitch Ltd, Rwanda's e-payment operator mandated to expand the financial services ecosystem by delivering interoperable solutions, plans to take the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS), to countries in East, Central and So...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:22:56 GMT
Africa: Match Facts - Sierra Leone V Equatorial Guinea
[CAF] Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea are eyeing a historic lace in the second round, which would be the first ever for Leone Stars and third in as many appearances for Nzalang Nacional.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:22:53 GMT
Africa: Sierra Leone V Equatorial Guinea - History Awaits
[CAF] They gained the respect and admiration of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 followers. Now it's time for more.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:17:40 GMT
Cameroon: Cameroon's Nigerian Refugees, Displaced Cheer Super Eagles At AFCON
[VOA] Yaounde -- Nigerian football fans are cheering their team, the Super Eagles, at home and in Cameroon, which is hosting the Africa Football Cup of Nations tournament. That includes hundreds of Nigerian refugees and people displaced by Boko Haram...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:59:51 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Ironman Triathlon Race in August
[New Times] President Paul Kagame yesterday received Serge Pereira, CEO of Starstone, an insurance firm, and Cindy Descalzi who the Presidency said are in the country to launch Ironman Triathlon.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:51:25 GMT
Rwanda: Rosette Rugamba Joins Board of Global Conservation Body
[New Times] Rosette Chantal Rugamba, the founder of Songa Africa, an East African tourism and hospitality company has been appointed to the World Wide Fund (WWF) for nature international board.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 11:38:26 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Despite Calm, Cycle of Violence Set to Repeat in Ituri Province
[MSF] Overwhelming violence has tormented people in Djugu's territory, Ituri's province, north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 2017, as community tensions have sparked the resurgence of an armed conflict.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:57:47 GMT
Rwanda: People Forcibly Vaccinated Against Covid-19 - Reports
[DW] Although Rwanda says it will not mandate people to take COVID-19 vaccines, some residents -- especially in rural areas -- say officials have been forcing Rwandans to take the jabs.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:44:52 GMT
Tanzania: Tanzania, Burundi Standard Gauge Railway - Why It Matters
[Daily News] SOME economic and transport professionals on Monday welcomed the signed agreement between Tanzania and Burundi for the construction of railway to link the two countries, saying the envisaged infrastructure will significantly boost trade ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:05:37 GMT
Rwanda: A Look At Rwandan Referees Who Have Officiated at Afcon Finals
[New Times] Rwandan referee Salma Mukansanga made history on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to officiate a match as a center referee at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:43:55 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Firm Looks to Extend New Pan-African Payment System to Region
[New Times] RSwitch Ltd, Rwanda's e-payment operator mandated to expand the financial services ecosystem by delivering interoperable solutions, plans to take the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS), to countries in East, Central and So...

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:23:15 GMT
Rwanda: FLN-MRCD Trial - Appeal to Proceed Without Rusesabagina
[New Times] The appeal trial of the FLN terror convicts will go on in the absence of their political head Paul Rusesabagina, judges at the Court of Appeal have ruled.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:55:33 GMT
Rwanda: Nyiramatama Presents Credentials to Moroccan King
[New Times] Rwanda's envoy to Morocco Zaina Nyiramatama, on Monday, January 17 presented her letters of Credence to King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 04:35:10 GMT
Gabon/Morocco: Morocco Seal Top Spot With Hard-Fought Draw Against Gabon
[CAF] The Atlas Lions of Morocco twice came from behind to draw Gabon 2-2 and finish top of Group C at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:45:42 GMT
Rwanda: Covid-19 - League Match Between Marines and Espoir Postponed
[New Times] Local football governing body (Ferwafa) has postponed the league match between Marines and Espoir due to Covid-19 positive cases reported in Espoir's camp.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:28:05 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy Nyiramatama Presents Credentials to Moroccan King
[New Times] Rwanda's envoy to Morocco Zaina Nyiramatama, on Monday, January 17 presented her letters of Credence to King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:43:48 GMT
Rwanda: Soybean, Sunflower Growers Call for More Support
[New Times] Soybean and sunflower farmers have appealed for financial and technical support from the government to help boost their production and offset the high prices of cooking oil.

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:11:40 GMT
Rwanda: RwandAir Resumes Flight to Dubai
[New Times] The national carrier RwandAir has announced the resumption of its route to and from the United Arab Emirates, effective January 20.



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