Central Africa
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:05:52 GMTAngola: President Regrets Death of Nationalist "Ludy Kissassunda"
[ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço Thursday in Luanda regretted the death of Angolan nationalist João Rodrigues Lopes "Ludy Kissassunda", on Wednesday in Portugal.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:05:04 GMTAngola: Over 30 Citizens From DRC Repatriated
[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- Thirty-two citizens from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were repatriated Wednesday over illegal entry and stay in national territory, according Migration and Foreigners Department (SME).
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:18:19 GMTRwanda: Daair Appointed New British High Commissioner to Rwanda
[New Times] Omar Daair has been appointed British High Commissioner to Rwanda to replace Joanne Lomas who has served in the position since 2018.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 13:56:22 GMTUganda: Kabale Court Orders Deportation of 57 Rwandans, Congolese Convicted of Illegal Entry
[Monitor] The Kabale chief magistrate's court in western Uganda on Wednesday sentenced to a caution 47 Rwandans and 10 Congolese nationals after they pleaded guilty to charges of illegal entry.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:51:47 GMTGambia/Angola: Coach Saintfiet Begins Staid Business As Gambia, Angola Afcon Qualifiers Loom
[The Point] Scorpions coach Tom Saintfiet has started serious business as his side's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at home to Angola edges closer.
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:20:21 GMTRwanda/Congo-Brazzaville: CHAN 2021 - Mico Scores Late As Rwanda Hold Congo-Brazzaville in Warm-Up Match
[New Times] Thursday Rwanda 2-2 Congo Brazzaville
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:45:18 GMTRwanda: Virus Dampens Wedding Season in Rwanda
[East African] The wrecking ball that is Covid-19 has claimed many lives this year. It has also drastically changed lives.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:08:18 GMTBurundi: Burundi Records Highest Cases of Covid-19 After Festive Season
[East African] Burundi has announced 40 new Covid-19 cases, the highest number of cases recorded in the country within two days since the first positive case was announced in March last year.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:19:03 GMTCentral African Republic: What Is Francois Bozize's Agenda? He Should Be Stopped
[East African] The December 27 elections in the Central African Republic have been marred by fighting between government and rebel forces. In the flare-up, thousands of people have been displaced.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:59:11 GMTAngola: Covid-19 - Angola Detects 108 More Infections
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Confirmed new cases of covid-19 in Angola amounted to 108, three deaths and 101 recoveries in the last 24 hours, health officials have reported.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:59:07 GMTAngola: Vice President Arrives in Ghana for Inauguration Ceremony
[ANGOP] Accra -- Angola's Vice president Bornito de Sousa arrived in Accra on Wednesday afternoon to attend, on behalf of the head of State João Lourenço, the official inauguration ceremony of Ghana's president, Nana Akufo-Addo.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:40:02 GMTCentral African Republic: CAR Internet Rollout Deferred Amid Conflict
[CAJ News] Bangui, Central African Republic -- A network of organisations providing shared communications services in humanitarian emergencies requires over US$871 000 to roll out internet connectivity in the Central African Republic (CAR).
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:53:12 GMTRwanda: Legislating in the Era of Covid-19
[New Times] When Covid-19 first spread to Rwanda in March last year it quickly changed our way of life and how we do business. A lockdown was immediately imposed and many institutions and individuals turned to online platforms to make themselves prod...
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:53:11 GMTRwanda: They Are Disciplined, Caring, Central Africans On Rwandan Peacekeepers
[New Times] Residents from a town called Bria, the capital of Haute-Kotto, one of the 14 prefectures of the Central African Republic (CAR), only have kind words for Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the UN Mission there.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:53:09 GMTRwanda: Powdered Milk Plant Suffers Setback Due to Shortage of Funds
[New Times] Dairy farmers in Gicumbi and neighbouring districts will have to wait longer to get the much anticipated factory that would be processing fresh milk into powdered milk after its construction has faced financing problems.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:53:06 GMTRwanda: Curfew Violations Drop, Police Say
[New Times] The number of people held and vehicles impounded over violating the curfew directive has decreased following the new Covid-19 guidelines that among others restrict all business operations, including restaurants, shops, markets, and malls ...
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:35:08 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Bans Travel to Kigali As Coronavirus Deaths Increase
[East African] Rwanda has restricted the movement of people between its capital city Kigali and other districts in its latest bid to curb surging coronavirus infections and deaths.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:59:11 GMTAngola: Petro Make It to CAF Champions League
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Petro de Luanda qualified Wednesday for the African Championship League, after beating Zambia's Nkana FC 1-0 at home.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:53:11 GMTRwanda: CHAN 2021 - Amavubi to Take On DR Congo in Friendly
[New Times] Thursday
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:53:09 GMTRwanda: Ferwafa to Build Artificial Turfs in Three Districts
[New Times] Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) in partnership with the World Governing Body (FIFA) is set to construct three stadiums with a sitting capacity of 3000 people in the districts of Rutsiro, Rusizi and Gicumbi.
Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:42:52 GMTRwanda: Confederation Cup - As Kigali FC Progress to Qualification Round
[New Times] Wednesday
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:30:59 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Equity Gets Approval to Merge DRC Subsidiaries Into New Bank Branches
[East African] Equity Group Holdings has received regulatory approval to merge Equity Bank Congo (EBC) and Banque Commercial du Congo (BCDC) to form DR Congo's second largest lender by assets.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:28:27 GMTAngola: Vice President Represents Head of State At Inauguration Ceremony in Ghana
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Vice President Bornito de Sousa leaves for Ghana Wednesday (6th) to attend, on behalf of the Head of State João Lourenço, the official inauguration ceremony of President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:14:28 GMTCentral African Republic: How Russia Saved CAR From Plunging into War
[CAJ News] Bangui -- From dispatching hundreds of military personnel to delivering humanitarian aid in recent years, Russia's role in assisting the Central African Republic (CAR) hold elections and avert catastrophe cannot be overestimated.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:58:40 GMTAngola: 2 Million Registered for National Identity Card
[ANGOP] Luanda -- A nationwide mass registration and issuing of identity cards campaign held in seven months has allowed two million citizens to be registered with Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, an official source told Angop last Monday in Lua...
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:56:33 GMTAngola: Law Prevents Irregular Contracts
[ANGOP] Luanda -- National Public Procurement Service (SNPC) will suspend contracts with flaws in its procedures to ensure improvement and swiftness in accordance with the new Public Contracts Law, which comes into force on 23 January.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:50:18 GMTRwanda: How Local Manufacturers Can Earn Tax Credits
[New Times] Rwanda based manufacturers are eligible for tax credits starting this year as part of the government's move to incentivize local production, job creation and exports.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:37:47 GMTCentral African Republic: Global Community Reacts to CAR Election Outcome
[CAJ News] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- THE international community has appealed for calm and justice to prevail in the Central African Republic (CAR) after Faustin Archange Touadéra was re-elected for a second presidential term.
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:02:05 GMTRwanda: Delayed Reopening of Lower Primary Schools Draws Mixed Reactions
[New Times] When Rwanda confirmed the first Covid-19 case on March 14, 2020, schools were among institutions that were immediately closed to prevent the spread of the virus.
Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:49:33 GMTCentral African Republic: Touadéra Re-Elected President
[New Times] President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) has won the December 27 election, according to results announced late Monday, January 4.