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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:09:57 GMT
Africa: CHAN 2020 - What Can Rwanda, and Rest of Africa, Learn From Morocco?
[New Times] Morocco is a step away from retaining the African Nations Championships (CHAN) after humiliating hosts Cameroon 4-0 in Wednesday's semi-final to book their ticket into the title decider due on Sunday, February 7, at Stade de la Réunifica...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:34:20 GMT
Nigeria: Cameroon-Nigeria - Growing Mutually Beneficial Support
[Cameroon Tribune] President Paul Biya in a State House audience on February 4, 2021 received a special envoy of his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:34:18 GMT
Cameroon: Ngarbuh Incident - Presidential Couple Assists Survivors
[Cameroon Tribune] The Head of State's envoy, North West Governor delivers message of hope, gifts and FCFA 80 million for the reconstructions of destroyed homes, crops etc.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:16:24 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs Rwf12bn for Cervical Cancer Screening
[New Times] The government is mobilising $13 million (approximately Rwf12bn) to conduct screening sessions for women aged between 30-49 for cervical cancer during the next five years, the Director of Cancer Diseases Unit Marc Hagenimana has said.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:16:22 GMT
Rwanda: It Takes Many Iterations for a Woman to Succeed in Sports - Sitting Volleyball Referee Mukeshimana
[New Times] In male-dominated fields, sports being one of them, it is no news that women who seek to excel there face unique challenges, and Joy Happiness Mukeshimana is no exception.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:16:19 GMT
Rwanda: Will Audit Address Diaspora Real Estate Project Stalemate?
[New Times] While owning a home is an ambition for many, the journey to owning one is often characterized by trials and tribulations. A stalemate in a real estate investment project, Inzozi Hills, championed by some members of the Rwandan Community A...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:16:15 GMT
Rwanda: Basketball - Star Shooting Guard Gasana Boosts National Team Camp
[New Times] Rwanda's senior basketball team, which is preparing to take part in African Basketball Championship (Afrobasket) qualifiers later this month, is set to receive a major boost as US-based Kenneth Gasana is due to join camp.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:55:30 GMT
Angola: Rights Groups Urge Govt to Probe Police Killing of Separatists
[East African] Human rights groups have urged Angolan authorities to probe the weekend killing of separatists in the town of Cafunfo in Lunda Norte province, 750 kilometres east of the capital Luanda.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:34:07 GMT
Morocco/Cameroon: CHAN - Morocco Thrash Cameroon 4-0 to Reach Final
[MAP] Limbe (Cameroon) -- Defending champions Morocco on Wednesday reached the final of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) following a 4-0 win at Limbe's Stadium over hosts Cameroon in the semi-finals.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:15:14 GMT
Cameroon: Nine Killed in Army Attack
[HRW] Nairobi -- Investigate Killings of Civilians in Mautu Village, South-West Region

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:43:45 GMT
Cameroon: Promoting Entrepreneurship - 80 Youths Women Empowered
[Cameroon Tribune] They received equipment and tools worth millions to assist them in their businesses and economic activities.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:43:43 GMT
Cameroon: Cancer - Early Diagnosis Improves Survival
[Cameroon Tribune] Research indicates that screening reduces ailments and mortality caused by cancer.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:43:39 GMT
Cameroon: Understanding Ancient Animal, Plant Remains
[Cameroon Tribune] "Essentials of Palaeontology" by Prof. Njilah Isaac Konfor of the University of Yaounde I was published in 2020.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:43:36 GMT
Cameroon: U-20 AFCON Preparations - Junior Lions Fortify Tactics
[Cameroon Tribune] They arrived Morocco on February 1, 2021 to finalise training ahead of the fast approaching continental jamboree.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:30:26 GMT
Rwanda: Mukura VC Looking for New Head Coach
[New Times] The management of Mukura Victory Sport are looking for a new head coach who will take over the club for the next two seasons, Times Sport can confirm.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:29:58 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda in Line to Get Over a Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses From COVAX
[New Times] Rwanda is in line to get over 1.1 million Covid-19 vaccine doses in the first and second quarter of 2021 from the COVAX facility, a global initiative that aims at accelerating fair and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines for every count...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:29:42 GMT
Rwanda: Supreme Court Okays Virtual Parliamentary Plenary Sittings
[New Times] The Supreme Court has ruled that both chambers of Rwanda Parliament can hold their plenary sessions virtually in case of 'force majeure' - unexpected circumstances that are insurmountable - such as the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:29:34 GMT
Rwanda: World Cancer Day - First Lady Jeannette Kagame Calls for Increased Awareness
[New Times] The First Lady Jeannette Kagame has urged global leaders to enhance awareness that seeks to educate global communities about healthy lifestyles as part of the ways to culminate the epidemic.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:28:06 GMT
Rwanda: Government Pledges Safety as Covid-19 Vaccine Roll Out Nears
[New Times] The Ministry of Health has promised that it will undertake all necessary precautionary measures to ensure that people are safe while being vaccinated for Covid-19.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:27:46 GMT
Rwanda: Govt Reassures Public on Covid-19 Vaccine Safety
[New Times] Richard Mihigo: We expect that these countries are going to introduce the vaccine in the next couple of days pending final regulatory agreements finalized between them and the vaccine manufacturers.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:04:30 GMT
Cameroon: Campaign Coverage Satisfies Media Regulator
[Cameroon Tribune] The President of the National Communication Council, Peter Essoka, has commended pressmen for their sense of professionalism in the first week of the two-week campaign.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:42:14 GMT
Cameroon: Biblio - Understanding Ancient Animal, Plant Remains
[Cameroon Tribune] "Essentials of Palaeontology" by Prof. Njilah Isaac Konfor of the University of Yaounde I was published in 2020.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:56:30 GMT
Angola: Police Chief Says Corporation Ready to Face Insurrection
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The general commander of the National Police Paulo de Almeida said Tuesday that all armed insurrection actions against the instituted power in the country will have prompt intervention of the forces of order.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:15:23 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Backtracks On Fight Against Graft in Congo
[HRW] Special License for Billionaire Dan Gertler Undercuts Magnitsky Sanctions

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:39:51 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Felix Tshisekedi's Search for Real Power, Two Years On
[African Arguments] On 27 January 2020, the Congolese parliament passed a motion of censure against Prime Minister Ilunga. The PM called the parliament's decision unconstitutional, but nevertheless offered his resignation two days later. The question...

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:25:59 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Time for DR Congo to Show Leadership At The African Union
[ISS] On 6 February, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi will officially take over the rotating chairship of the African Union (AU) for 2021 - this as he manoeuvres to consolidate power at home.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:59:51 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - 103 Recovered, 37 New Cases and 3 Deaths
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The health authorities announced, last Wednesday, the recovery of 103 people, 37 new infections and 3 deaths, in the last 24 hours.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:59:24 GMT
Angola: Interclube Beat 1º De Agosto Academia in Basketball Tournament
[ANGOP] Luanda -- With difficulties Interclube defeated Tuesday in Luanda the 1º de Agosto Academia by 91-85 in a second round match of the basketball tournament, entitled Victorino Cunha.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:53:12 GMT
Angola: 1º De Agosto Play FC Bravos Do Maquis
[ANGOP] Luanda -- 1º de Agosto will face FC Bravos do Maquis this Wednesday at 5 pm at 11 de Novembro Stadium, a match that marks their return to the National Football Championship "Girabola2020/21", after a quarantine due to Covid -19.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:18:04 GMT
Rwanda: Afrobasket Qualifiers - Determination and Confidence Will Be Key to Winning - Shyaka
[New Times] The national men's basketball team captain, Olivier Shyaka reckons that a combination of confidence and determination will be key to a good performance in the upcoming Afrobasket qualifiers window 2.



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