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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:05:53 GMT
Central Africa: Central African States Say Covid-19, Conflicts Halt Integration
[VOA] Yaoundé -- The Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) says armed conflict and the coronavirus pandemic have seriously damaged the economies of the six member-countries and put a halt to regional integration. The economic block...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:22:18 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville: Republic of Congo's 'Emperor' Consolidating Power in Presidential Polls - Analysts
[RFI] Described by some of his African counterparts as "The Emperor", Denis Sassou-Nguesso, president of the Republic of Congo, will attempt to further extend his time in office on Sunday, as voters go for presidential elections that are widely expec...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:06:31 GMT
Rwanda: African Ministers to Discuss Covid-19 Recovery Strategies
[New Times] African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development are this week set to, among others, explore and consolidate strategies the continent can use in mapping the way forward following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:24:35 GMT
Central African Republic: Meet Bernadette Gomina, a Pioneering Parliamentarian in Central African Republic
[Africa Renewal] A former midwife, Ms. Gomina submitted several project proposals to international organizations, and built a Women's Centre in Bayanga with MINUSCA's support.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:23:14 GMT
Rwanda: 'Believe in Us', Haruna Rallies Fans Ahead of Crucial Afcon Qualifiers
[New Times] Haruna Niyonzima, skipper of the national football team, has called upon Rwandans to show support and believe in the team ahead of two crucial matches in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers this month.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:07:33 GMT
Africa: 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - - List of Players Retained Against Libya and Equatorial Guinea
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The national football coach, Mondher Kebaier, announced on Thursday a list of 31 players selected for the next two matches against Libya and Equatorial Guinea, scheduled on March 25 at the Bnina stadium in Beng...

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:29 GMT
Cameroon: Churches - Social Distancing At Its Best, But...
[Cameroon Tribune] Efforts are being made to respect Covid-19 barrier measures in prayer houses. But some Christians still think otherwise.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:24 GMT
Cameroon: Best Weapon Against a Common Health Enemy
[Cameroon Tribune] The past one year has been unprecedented in human history with a health crisis that is threatening to cripple all aspects of life.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:21 GMT
Cameroon: Obituary - Senator Fon Kumbongsi Bows Out
[Cameroon Tribune] The politician and traditional ruler died on March 14, 2021 in Yaounde after an illness.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:18 GMT
Cameroon: 'Les Temps Des Opportunités' - Magnifying an Astute Statesman!
[Cameroon Tribune] The February edition of the bilingual publication of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic qualifies President Paul Biya as a Maestro, highlighting his month-long activities.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:45:51 GMT
Rwanda: ICT Sector Grew By 29% in 2020
[New Times] The Information and Communication Technology grew by 29 per cent in 2020, the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on Thursday, March 18th, show.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:45:34 GMT
Rwanda: Zim, Rwanda Ink Major Deals
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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:55:28 GMT
Rwanda: Nyarugenge Prison Boss Sent on Remand Over Theft Allegations
[New Times] The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Thursday, March 18, upheld an earlier ruling by a lower court to remand three officers of Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) for 30 days.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:41:53 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Parliamentarians Celebrate Commonwealth Day
[New Times] Members of the Rwandan Parliament on Thursday launched a two-day activity to celebrate Commonwealth Day.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:40:39 GMT
Rwanda: Govt Warns Against CHY Ltd Amidst Pyramid Scheme Claims
[New Times] The government has warned the public to not engage in business with Century Heng Yue (CHY) Ltd, saying it was luring people into a pyramid scheme.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:40:00 GMT
Rwanda: PM to Brief Parliament on Economic Recovery
[New Times] Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente is expected to appear in parliament on Thursday next week where he will shed light on the national economic recovery.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:39:47 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Pays Tribute to Magufuli, Orders Flags to Fly At Half-Mast
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has joined world leaders in paying tribute to Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli who passed on March 17.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:28:25 GMT
Angola: Angola Starts First Farming Census This Month
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The first Farming and Fisheries Census (RAPP), in Angola, will start on the 25th of this month, through a process that will continue until the year 2022, aiming to allow the country to know the structure of its agriculture, cattle-b...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:28:24 GMT
Angola: Loan to Real Economy Grows 13.6 Percent
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Commercial banks granted loans to the real economy in the global amount of 210.5 billion Kwanzas (US $340million equivalent) an increase of 13.65% in February compared to January 2021.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:28:22 GMT
Angola: Judges Present Suggestions for Constitutional Review
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Association of Angolan Judges (AJA) has announced, in Luanda, the creation of a commission to present suggestions, in the ambit of the Constitution review initiated by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:48:34 GMT
Angola: Telecommunications, Transports Tariffs Regulated Soon
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The sectors of telecommunications and transports will soon regulate the prices of their goods and services, aiming to secure the autonomy of the respective ministerial departments.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:38:41 GMT
Angola/Namibia: Experienced Squad Called Up for Angola
[Namibian] BRAVE Gladiators coach Robert Nauseb has called up an experienced squad of 32 players in preparation for two friendly matches against Angola in Windhoek next month.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:33:48 GMT
Africa: AUC Chairperson Receives Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mahamat Ali Hassan, New Ambassador of the Republic of Chad to the African Union
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, on 11 March 2021, received the credentials of H.E. Mr. Mahamat Ali Hassan, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Chad to Ethiopia and Permanen...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:44:02 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy Hategeka Presents Credentials to Saudi Arabian King
[New Times] King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Wednesday, March 17 received letters of credence from Emmanuel Hategeka as Rwanda's ambassador to Saudi Arabia with residence in Abu Dhabi.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:42:20 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Registers 57 Recoveries and 43 New Infections
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan health authorities notified, in the last 24 hours, the recovery of 57 patients and 43 new infections of the newcoronavirus.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:59:18 GMT
Rwanda: Government Introduces New Covid-19 Measures in Schools
[New Times] The Ministry of Education has introduced new Covid-19 measures in schools to control the virus spread.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:03:29 GMT
Cameroon: Families of Victims Need Access to Cameroon Massacre Trial
[HRW] Justice Should Be Done and Seen to Be Done at Trial for Ngarbuh Massacre

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:55:52 GMT
Rwanda: Over 250,000 in Rwanda Get Astrazeneca Jab, No Health Issues Recorded
[East African] With over 250,000 people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Rwanda, no health problems have been recorded so far.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:53:51 GMT
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda - the Show Must Go On
[East African] With the pandemic still raging, Rwanda's event scene has been crippled by the tight health regulations that have resulted in few face-to-face public events. However, the 2021 Miss Rwanda beauty pageant is still going on, but with sever...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:29:05 GMT
Cameroon: Regional Council Election - Time to Mobilise Campaign Funds
[Cameroon Tribune] Participating political parties, traditional rulers and the government are bracing up to finance the main part of the election which is the campaign.



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