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Mon, 17 May 2021 07:46:40 GMT
Rwanda: Conflict Kills Education - Rwandan Experiences Show How Lost Years Can Be Recovered
[The Conversation Africa] Humanitarian situations, especially protracted violent conflicts, are a serious barrier to accessing education. This is why, for 30 years, aid practitioners have been advocating for "Education in Emergencies". The idea is to...

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:58:47 GMT
Rwanda: Primus National League - Five Things That Have Stood Out So Far
[New Times] A lot has stood out throughout the past two weeks as the Primus National League continues to provide a number of surprises.

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:40:29 GMT
Rwanda: Burera Garment Factory Stops Operations, 1,000 Remain Jobless
[New Times] About 1,000 people who have been working at Burera Garment Factory are now jobless as the plant remains idle following the dissolution of partnership between Burera district and Noguchi Holdings Company.

Mon, 17 May 2021 05:47:14 GMT
Rwanda: Excitement as BAL Tips Off in Kigali
[Nation] The historic inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) tips off Sunday here in Kigali, Rwanda and will run to May 30.

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:15:45 GMT
Angola: President Expected in Paris to Attend Summit On African Economy
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of state João Lourenço will travel to Paris (France) on Sunday (16) where he will participate in a high-level meeting on the African Economy, along with other African Heads of State, an official source announced Satur...

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:13:17 GMT
Angola: Palanca Negra Pavilion Hosts Super Cup Despite Poor Conditions
[ANGOP] Malanje -- Palanca Negra Gigante Pavilion, also called "Arena de Malanje", hosts on Saturday the senior women's basketball super cup for the third time in its history, despite its poor infrastructure conditions.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:29:43 GMT
East Africa: Uganda, Kenya Team Up On Old Metre Gauge Rail Project
[East African] With an eye on the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan markets, there is renewed vibrancy on the Northern Corridor, as Uganda and Kenya join forces to push the rehabilitation and seamless connection of the old metre gauge rail...

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:48:58 GMT
Rwanda: Covid-19 - Netherlands Lists Rwanda Among Safe Countries to Visit
[New Times] The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday listed Rwanda among countries that are safe to travel and visit.

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:01:07 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - MPLA Reiterates Call for Prevention
[ANGOP] Cuilo -- The first secretary of MPLA's Provincial Committee in Lunda Norte, Ernesto Muangala, on Saturday reiterated the appeal to the population to redouble prevention measures against Covid-19.

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:01:06 GMT
Angola: Angola Participates in Formalising Atlantic Centre in Portugal
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola took part Friday, in the Azores (Portugal), in the formalisation of the Atlantic Centre, whose aim is to constitute a support front for peace and stability in the Atlantic region.

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:01:05 GMT
Angola: State Minister Praises Selfless Spirit of Health Professionals
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of State for Social Affairs, Carolina Cerqueira, on Saturday praised the selfless spirit of health professionals in providing care to Angolans.

Sat, 15 May 2021 10:37:22 GMT
Nigeria: Buhari Hosts Chadian Interim President, Assures Him of Support
[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Republic of Chad of Nigeria's readiness to help that country stabilise and return to democratic rule within 18 months as promised by its Transitional Military Council President, Lt General Mahamat...

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:09:46 GMT
Angola: Isaac Francisco Lucas Elected Bailundo King
[ANGOP] Bailundo -- The members of the court of the Bailundo kingdom and traditional authorities of the municipality legitimated on Friday through an elective process, Isaac Francisco Lucas as the 36th sovereign of this kingdom.

Sat, 15 May 2021 20:37:35 GMT
Chad: Religious Leaders Remain Mostly Outside the Fray, Unlike Elsewhere in the Sahel
[African Arguments] How have Chad's religious leaders reacted to the dramatic events of April and May? So far, top Muslim and Christian figures have appeared vaguely supportive of the Military Transition Council (CMT) and uneager to rock the boat. In...

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:16:48 GMT
Angola: Roller Hockey Tournament Delayed
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The start of the senior men's roller hockey tournament scheduled for this week has been postponed for Tuesday due to unavailability of stadiums and inability of some teams to pay for regular Covid -19 tests.

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:10:52 GMT
Angola: Trove Singing Marks First Edition of Literature, Plastic Arts Festival
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Exhibition of paintings, books, poetry recital and singing in trove marked the opening on Friday of the first edition of the Literature and Plastic Arts Festival.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:06:29 GMT
Angola: Foreign Minister Attends Inauguration Ceremony of Yoweri Museveni
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs Téte António attended Wednesday, on behalf of the Head of State João Lourenço, the inauguration of the re-elected President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:06:35 GMT
Angola: President Gets First Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço received Thursday the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and should complete the vaccination until next July.

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:06:00 GMT
Cameroon: Rights Group Condemns Jail Term for Transgender Women
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Rights activists in Cameroon have condemned a five-year jail sentence given to two transgender women for "attempted homosexuality" and public indecency. A lawyer for the two, who were arrested for wearing women's clothing i...

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:45:19 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Brushes Off Criticism Over Generals With Bloody History
[Nation] Democratic Republic of Congo President, Félix Tshisekedi, has rebuffed criticism of past human rights abuses allegedly committed by his military appointees to the restive North Kivu and Ituri provinces.

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:01:11 GMT
Angola: Fear of Food Insecurity as Locusts Invade Southern Provinces
[East African] Desert locust swarms have destroyed crops in major agricultural areas in southern Angola, raising fears of severe food insecurity as the country is also experiencing drought.

Fri, 14 May 2021 06:44:00 GMT
Zimbabwe: Govt, Rwanda to Strengthen Ties
[The Herald] Kigali. -- Rwanda's ruling party, has emphasized the importance of the continued collaboration between Zimbabwe and Rwanda in deepening collaboration in the spirit of furthering the liberation struggle of the African people.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:06:41 GMT
Angola: First Lady Urges People to Join Covid-19 Vaccine
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's first lady Ana Dias Lourenço Thursday appealed to the people to go to the vaccination points to get Covid-19 shots in order to halt the spread of the pandemic.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:06:39 GMT
Angola: Angola Calls for Equity in Vaccine Distribution
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço Thursday appealed to the countries' sensitivity in producing Covid-19 vaccines to ensure that the vaccine efforts prioritise all countries equally.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:06:33 GMT
Angola: Cuando Cubango - Natural Resource Centre Launched
[ANGOP] Menongue -- The southeastern Cuando Cubango province launched Thursday a natural resource and wildlife research center dedicated to agriculture and ecotourism, as part of the Provincial Development Plan KK-2050.

Fri, 14 May 2021 13:06:31 GMT
Angola: Supreme Court President Highlights Evolution of Justice System
[ANGOP] Dundo -- The president of Superior Council of Judiciary and Supreme Court (TS) Joel Leonardo Thursday stressed the progress in justice system saying that the country is moving toward an institution increasingly credible, taking its services c...

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:58:37 GMT
Rwanda: Eid Prayer - Mufti Urges Muslims to Continue Praying for Normalcy
[New Times] Sheikh Salim Hitimana, the Mufti of Rwanda, urged Muslims to persistently pray that God will take away the Covid-19 pandemic and restore normalcy to the lives of Rwandans and the general world population.

Fri, 14 May 2021 10:02:13 GMT
Rwanda: Using Karate Skills in Real Life - Byukusenge Shares His Story
[New Times] During high school, it was a must for all students to participate in extracurricular activities - particularly sports. Clement Byukusenge had no preference and didn't know which way to go.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:33:59 GMT
Rwanda: Central Bank Speaks Out on Prohibitive 'Push' and 'Pull' Charges
[New Times] Concerns by members of the public on the cost of transferring funds from one's bank account to their mobile money wallets are likely to be addressed in coming days with the Central Bank convening players to find amicable price points.

Fri, 14 May 2021 09:05:48 GMT
Rwanda: CIMERWA Pays Tribute to Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
[New Times] CIMERWA PPC staff pay their respects to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tusti.



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