[New Times] A combination of more use of mosquito treated nets and indoor residual spraying preventive interventions has seen Rwanda slash malaria cases by 71 per cent between 2016 and 2021.

[New Times] Rwanda National Police (RNP) have arrested five people said to be belonging to the same racket suspected to be behind a series of violent motorcycle thefts in the City of Kigali.

[New Times] Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has turned to the police and the military to sustain its blood collection efforts.

[New Times] Rwandan youngster Junior Hakizumwami has departed for Morocco where he is expected to start his scholarship programme at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) High-Performance Training Centre.

[New Times] A few weeks ago, Lague Byringiro's Euros 130 000 move to Swiss second tier club Neuchatel Xamax seemed a 'done deal', but the APR FC striker surprised many when he confessed his regret at failing professional trials at the club.

[Cameroon Tribune] Candidates or their representative are invited to go and sign the campaign funds at the Ministry of Territorial Administration today, September 19, 2018.

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[New Times] Farmers are appealing for sustainable funding to rehabilitate irrigation infrastructure that was destroyed by floods in different years.

[New Times] Football governing body (Ferwafa) president, Olivier Nizeyimana, has said that the approved African Super League will be beneficial to not participating clubs but to the development of African football at large.

[New Times] A team of four Tennis players has started training sessions as they gear up for next month's Davis Cup Africa Group III tourney slated from August 11-14 in Cairo, Egypt.

[CFR] In the Democratic Republic of Congo, opaque dealmaking facilitated the transfer of power from Joseph Kabila to Felix Tshisekedi. It is not too early for policymakers to encourage a more democratic process in 2023.

[Nation] The Presidential race in Sao Tome and Principe will head into a run-off after the two main contenders failed to garner enough votes.

[New Times] Two suspects of a scam attempt are paraded after they were arrested by Rwanda National Police trying to fleece a man of Rwf15 million on July 15. / Photo: Courtesy.

[New Times] APR FC midfielder Andrew Buteera is expected to join AS Kigali on a one year loan deal from APR this week.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola reported 155 new cases, 67 recoveries and 1 death in the last 24 hours, according to the daily bulletin.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Debate and vote on the General State Account (CGE) for the 2019 financial year resume on Wednesday in the National Assembly.

[New Times] A mass testing exercise has begun in upcountry districts under lockdown in which over 198,800 people will be tested for Covid-19.

[New Times] Muslims in Rwanda celebrated this year's festival of sacrifice, Eid al-Adha, amidst a lockdown in Kigali City and eight other districts across the country.

[New Times] The Mayor of the City of Kigali, Pudence Rubingisa, and his Paris counterpart Anne Hidalgo on Tuesday signed a cooperation agreement spelling out different areas of cooperation between the two capitals.

[New Times] Chess as a game of strategy and wits has long been considered to be the thinking game. It is a wonderful game to play anytime, anywhere, and with almost everyone.

[New Times] National examinations started Tuesday, July 20, with a total of 197,375 candidates from Ordinary Level, Advanced Level and TVET siting their exams nationwide.

[New Times] The Covid-19 test positivity rate in Rwanda has risen significantly from 3.7 per cent recorded on Sunday, 18 July to 10.5 percent on Monday.

[New Times] Local businessman Egide Gatera has acquired a stake in I&M Rwanda previously held by Kibo Capital Partners, a Mauritius-based private equity fund.

[New Times] Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris is in Rwanda for the 41st General Assembly of the Association Internationale de Maires Francophones (AIMF), a summit that brings together mayors in the French-speaking countries.

[New Times] The role of households in preventing the spread of Covid-19 and breaking the stigma around the virus is very crucial, and families have a fundamental role in dealing with far-reaching implications of the virus on society.

[New Times] Rayon Sports on Monday, July 19, penned a five-year strategic partnership with Moroccan side Raja Athletics Club in an agreement that is expected to boost both clubs' ambitious plans to grow their football business to another level.

[New Times] Renowned American basketball player, development expert and Sacramento Kings' Assistant coach, Rico Hines, is conducting a training clinic for basketball coaches and young players from July 19-31 at Green Hills Academy.

[New Times] The Rwandan High Commissioner in Ghana, Aisa Kirabo Kacyira has underscored the need for all Rwandans to keep united to ensure that the country achieves its development aspirations and shared prosperity.

[New Times] 28-year-old Olive Mujawamariya first felt mildly sick five days ago. The expectant mother of one says that at first, she felt some general body weakness but brushed it off as part of pregnancy fatigue.

[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) confirmed the arrest of 30-year old Sam Kalisa, the village chief of Rubona in Karangazi Sector, Nyagatare District and one Steven Mutsinzi for assaulting a journalist who was on field reporting.