[DW] Large crowds were trying to get into the Olembe stadium in the Cameroonian capital Yaounde for the last-16 match. Local officials warn the death toll may rise.

[DW] After being driven out of Uganda, the Lord's Resistance Army ran riot in the Central African Republic, where it behaved more like a criminal gang than a terrorist militia. Now the LRA's days seem to be numbered.

[New Times] The government has deployed 9,985 teachers and head teachers for primary and secondary schools in a bid to fix the existing gaps identified in all districts across the country.

[CAF] Hosts Cameroon are through to the quarter finals of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon 2021 following an eventful 2-1 victory over Comoros.

[ISS] As Boko Haram factions grow in strength, solutions to the rapidly evolving crisis will become more complex in 2022.

[New Frame] The football showpiece is being shunned by fans who either cannot afford the tickets or are not prepared to get a Covid-19 vaccination in order to visit the match venues.

[VOA] Yaoundé -- Separatists in western Cameroon have released eight rubber plantation workers they abducted earlier this month. But the anglophone rebels are still holding onto five government officials and a top chief they abducted months ago in C...

[New Times] Yves Mutabazi, a Rwandan volleyball player who was reported missing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been found, the Rwandan embassy in the middle-eastern country has reported.

[UNDP] Life is on hold for Rebecca Sumaya. Everyday tasks, such as walking by herself are daunting. But even with a walking cane, she finds getting around difficult, frequently stumbling and sometimes falling into ditches.

[New Times] Rwandan graduates from Atlantic International University (AIU) have threatened to sue Higher Education Council (HEC) as they attempt to overturn the cancellation of their academic equivalences.

[New Times] Amani Niyoyita, a Rwandan young innovator, is the brains behind the first Made-in-Rwanda high-tech white canes that are already being distributed to visually impaired people on the market.

[New Times] Rwanda will host the 2022 African Taekwondo Championships; Times Sport has learned.

[New Times] An investigation carried out by a team of researchers namely Christophe Mupenzi, Abias Maniragaba and Gaspard Bayingana found that chemical fertilizers and pesticides, failure to fight against erosion and inefficient management of marshla...

[New Times] Nala, a UK based mobile money transfer targeting Africans worldwide, could be planning its debut in Rwanda in coming days.

[New Times] Nigerian basketball powerhouse Rivers Hoopers won't participate at the 2nd edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) slated in May after the Nigeria Basketball Federation failed to organise the 2021 regular season, FIBA Africa has ann...

[New Times] Etincelles FC head coach Abdou Bizimana popularly known as Beken believes the Rubavu-based side will fight hard to avoid relegation to the second division.

[New Times] Rwanda's capital city, Kigali, has been ranked at sixth position on new continental charts for leading cities in Africa.

[New Times] Rwanda Private Medical Facilities Association (RPMFA) has made a U-turn on its decision to suspend Radiant, Britam and Sanlam insurance companies over debts arrears, taken during the general assembly held on Friday, January 24 in Kigali.

[New Times] Some of the leagues in Europe have resumed after the festive season with others also scheduled to resume in the coming weeks.

[New Times] Christian Francis Haringingo has tipped his side SC Kiyovu to be in contention for the Rwanda premier league title after snatching a 2-1 win over Espoir FC at the weekend.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Saturday, January 22, met with Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations and Commander of Land Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), in Kigali.

[RFI] At least six people died and dozens were injured on Monday night after a stampede outside the Olembé Stadium in Yaoundé just before the last-16 Cup of Nations clash between Cameroon and Comoros, according to Cameroon state media.

[Foroyaa] The Gambia has been drawn against Chad in the preliminary round of qualifiers for AFCON 2023 in Cote d'Ivoire in a draw held on Friday afternoon in Douala, Cameroon.

[DW] The Indomitable Lions were too strong for the Coelecanths, who had their captain sent off early but still presented a formidable opposition to the hosts. Players from the island nation go home with heads held high.

[New Times] Rwandan citizens will have to pay $250 dollars to be able to experience the new adventurous hot air balloon that was introduced in Akagera National Park last week.

[Capital FM] Yaounde -- Hosts Cameroon are through to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations but only after labouring to a 2-1 win over a Comoros side who were forced to start outfield player Chaker Alhadhur in goal and played most of the ga...

[RFI] Cameroon beat 10-man Comoros 2-1 on Monday night in Yaoundé to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

[Premium Times] As Boko Haram factions grow in strength, solutions to the rapidly evolving crisis will become more complex in 2022.

[New Times] The Government has intervened to help avert a potential healthcare crisis after the Rwandan Private Medical Facilities Association (RPMFA) decided to suspend services to patients with insurance policy from three firms.

[New Times] The two-week inquiry in 63 integrated model villages across the country by a Senate ad hoc committee was concluded on Friday, January 21.