[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.

[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.

[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).

[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...

[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.

[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.

[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 ...

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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...

[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.

[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.

[New Times] Equity Bank Rwanda has received the Bank of the Year Rwanda 2020 award by The Banker, during the Bank of the Year Awards.

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[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.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- FC Bravos do Maquis of the eastern Moxico province lost Tuesday 1-2 to Motema Pembe in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and are out of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Cup.

[New Times] The Football Association of Rwanda (FERWAFA) has warned teams that won't comply with Covid-19 safety regulations when the league resumes will face punitive sanctions that include expulsion or relegation to lower-tier competitions.

[New Times] Gisagara Volleyball club on Tuesday, January 5 appointed Joseph Ndahiro as their new head coach on a one-year contract.

[New Times] The World Football governing body (FIFA) is set to move its Regional Office from Addis Ababa to Kigali after an agreement was reached with the host nation Rwanda.

[New Times] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Rwandan referee Louis Hakizimana to officiate the Total CAF Champions League clash between Sudanese giants El Hilal and Ghana's Asante Kotoko.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan minister of Culture, Tourism and Environment Jomo Fortunato regretted Tuesday the death of the Angolan musician Tino Fortes in Portugal.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Cameroon Tribune] The people of Bwassa Likombe, Likoko Membea and Bokwaongo in Buea Subdivision have expressed some needs to the Member of Parliament for Buea Urban, Hon. Malomba Esembe, if addressed will make life better for them. They requested fo...

[UN News] Senior officials from the United Nations and regional organizations have called on all political actors in the Central African Republic (CAR) to respect the final results of the recent presidential elections, and to settle any disputes peac...