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Central Africa

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:22:21 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Aid Cuts Threatens nternally Displaced
[VOA] Geneva -- The U.N. refugee agency says it will be forced to cut aid programs for millions of internally displaced people and refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo without an immediate injection of money.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:22:18 GMT
Cameroon: Separatists Killed and Captured in Days of Fighting Military Forces
[VOA] Yaounde -- The streets of the Batibo district in western Cameroon were deserted Tuesday following three days of clashes between government forces and separatist fighters. Both sides say they inflicted significant losses on the other, while witn...

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:19:33 GMT
Rwanda: How Annual Genocide Commemoration Fans the Flame of Ethnicity
[The Conversation Africa] Each year, Rwandans at home and in the diaspora remember those killed in the 1994 genocide. This is not a single-day event. Kwibuka ("to remember" in the local Kinyarwanda language) consists of 100 days of official commemora...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 09:48:25 GMT
Rwanda: What Is the Best Way to Address Kigali's Public Transport Challenges?
[New Times] Every year, the issue of public transport in Kigali clouds the media space, and over time, different measures have been suggested but it persists. One cannot ignore the fact that matters that are of public interest - like public transport...

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:53:10 GMT
Gabon: ASO Stade Mandji Clinch League Title
[CAF] ASO Stade Mandji of Port-Gentil, has emerged winner of the 2022 Gabonese National Division one football championship, following their 1-0 win over Union Sportive of Bitam on Sunday July 31, 2022.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:36:26 GMT
Angola: Elections 2022 - Journalists Told to Avoid Partisan Propaganda
[ANGOP] Lubango -- Journalists have been urged to refrain from partisan propaganda, but respecting the professional code of ethics.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:36:23 GMT
Angola: Elections2022 - MPLA Wants to Reduce Social Inequality
[ANGOP] Saurimo -- MPLA party said that it will continue to promote programmes to reduce social inequality, in view of the ongoing progress.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:48:38 GMT
Angola: Elections2022 - First Summary of the Ninth Day of Campaign
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The campaign for the election of the President of the Republic, Vice-President and MP´s continued on Monday throughout the country, plus the utilisation by each party of the legal airtime in the public radio and television to publi...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:20:32 GMT
Rwanda: New Ministers to Be Sworn in
[New Times] The newly appointed cabinet ministers, Eric Rwigamba of Public Investments and Privatisation and Ildephonse Musafiri, the Minister of State of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources are expected to take oath of office on Tuesday...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:10:33 GMT
Rwanda: Commonwealth Games - Rwanda Defeats Maldives to Reach Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals
[New Times] Yesterday Rwanda 2-1 Maldives

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:54:20 GMT
East Africa: Uganda Monitors DR Congo Border After Deadly Shooting
[VOA] Kampala, Uganda -- Ugandan police are deploying a standby force to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after U.N. peacekeeping troops opened fire on a border post, killing two people and wounding 15, including an 8-year-old U...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:20:54 GMT
Burundi: Burundi At 60 Is the Poorest Country On the Planet - A Look At What Went Wrong
[The Conversation Africa] Burundi, which marked 60 years of independence on 1 July 2022, ranks as the poorest country on the planet in terms of GDP per capita. This must be understood in the light of a history punctuated by political upheavals. Until...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:31:27 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Two Dead After UN Troops Open Fire At DRC, Uganda Border Post
[VOA] Nairobi -- The U.N. peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has arrested U.N. peacekeeping troops suspected of having opened fire on a Ugandan border post, killing at least two people and injuring 15 others. It's the latest vio...

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:42:06 GMT
Mozambique: War in North Expands as Displaced Hit 950,000
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Rwandan forces have dispersed the insurgents, leading to more widespread and audacious insurgent attacks. Government, Rwandan and SADC forces have become more active and effective. But they are not keeping Moci...

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:41:06 GMT
Africa: Blinken to Visit South Africa, DR Congo and Rwanda [UPDATED]
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to three African countries from August 7 to 12 with visits to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda. These stops will follow visits to Cambod...

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:37:45 GMT
Rwanda: Why Do Most Tech Start-Ups Fail to Take Off?
[New Times] Running a tech business is a lot harder than most people think. Rarely is the business so in tune with the niche that it can float along with minimal effort.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:26:00 GMT
Rwanda: Five Young Rwandan Players in Europe to Watch This Season
[New Times] There are alot of young Rwandan players scattered across Europe as they continue to make giant strides in their career.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:17:29 GMT
Rwanda: Zimbabwean Minister Decries Low Level of Trade With Rwanda
[New Times] HARARE- Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Fredrick Shava, has bemoaned the low levels of trade and economic cooperation with Rwanda saying this does not match the levels of friendship the two countries enjoy.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 12:26:48 GMT
Africa: Basketball - Top Prospects At U-18 Africa Championship
[New Times] Madagascar is set to witness the emergence of new stars in the 20th edition of the FIBA U-18 African Championship.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:15:39 GMT
Rwanda: Why Varsity Student's Business Was Nominated for U.S.$100,000 Global Award
[New Times] Ernest Mugisha, 22, started pondering about how to create a business empire that could change his life as well as help fight poverty in his community when he was studying Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science (MPC) in high school.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:47:57 GMT
Rwanda: Four Arrested Over Nyungwe Fire
[New Times] Four people have so far been arrested for allegedly burning part of Nyungwe forest.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:47:28 GMT
Rwanda: Nyanza - Two Teachers Detained Over Violation of Exam Guidelines
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has detained two teachers in Nyanza, Southern Province, for allegedly breaching confidentiality and sending unsolicited messages.

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:36:26 GMT
Angola: Elections 2022 - MPLA Vice President Chairs Political Event in Cunene
[ANGOP] Ondjiva -- MPLA's vice president Luísa Damião has been in the southern province of Cunene to present her party´s guidelines and address a mass political rally, as part of election campaign.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:34:11 GMT
Rwanda: Amavubi Striker Jacques Tuyisenge Joins AS Kigali
[New Times] Striker Jacques Tuyisenge on Monday signed for AS Kigali on a one-year deal ahead of the new season.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:33:04 GMT
Rwanda: Primary Teachers Get 88% Pay Rise
[New Times] Primary teachers are set to receive an 88 percent salary increment, while secondary school teachers will receive a 40 percent increment, effective August 2022.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:16:32 GMT
Angola: Elections2022 - Casa-Ce Pledges to Turn Soyo Into Tourist Hub
[ANGOP] Soyo -- Broad Convergence for the Salvation of Angola - Electoral Coalition (CASA-CE) has announced plans to turn the municipality of Soyo, northern Zaire province, into a tourist hotspot in the next five years.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:16:32 GMT
Angola: Elections 2022 - Cne Extends Registration Deadline for Delegates
[ANGOP] Luanda -- National Electoral Commission (CNE) Monday (01 Aug) extended for further three days the deadline for receiving the accreditation list of delegates from the list of political parties competing for the 24 August general elections.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 07:16:28 GMT
Angola: Minister Highlights Women's Role in Stability, Family Cohesion
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan minister of State for Social Affairs Carolina Cerqueira highlighted in Luanda the women's role in stability, family cohesion and community development.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:39:52 GMT
Rwanda: Public Warned Against Starting Wildfires as Blaze Guts Part of Nyungwe Forest
[New Times] Members of the public have been warned against starting bushfires in protected areas across the country.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:27:29 GMT
Rwanda: Experts Weigh in on Creation of New Investment Ministry
[New Times] The creation of the Ministry of Public Investments and Privatization will play a key role in curtailing losses from government investments while at the same time providing a better and efficient oversight for better results.



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