[East African] At midmorning January 8, 2021 Bernard Takaishe Ngumbi, the Vice-Minister for Justice in the DR Congo, oversaw the release of 28 inmates incarcerated since 2005 for the assassination of former president Laurent-Désiré Kabila.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan health authorities reported Tuesday 89 new infections, 687 recoveries and two deaths in the last 24 hours.

[New Times] Rwanda has introduced a project that seeks to engage her nationals living and working in Europe to contribute to the country's development.

[Daily News] TAIFA Stars coach Etienne Ndayiragije's move to create a new generation of players to replace veterans such as Aggrey Morris, Erasto Nyoni and Kelvin Yondani paid off yesterday when Taifa Stars drew 1-1 with crafty Congo DR at Benjamin M...

[New Times] The Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju has told the national football team players bound for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) that Rwandans have a lot of expectations from them, and should work hard to lift the national fl...

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[CAJ News] Yaoundé -- Threats by separatist groups to disrupt games and their warning to teams not to travel to the matches have raised fears over the safety of players and other personnel as the African Nations Championships (CHAN) kick off in Came...

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Armed Forces of Liberia is continuing its patrol along the Liberian borders with Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Sierra Leone as part of its statutory mandate in protecting the territorial limit of the country.

[ISS] On 27 December 2020, citizens of the Central African Republic (CAR) were called to elect their president and 140 Members of Parliament amid renewed violence between non-state armed groups.

[New Times] A total 10,864 teachers for both primary and secondary schools who were this week hired without degrees in education has been offered a one-year contract.

[New Times] Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has temporarily banned the sale and use of Unibrol (Aminosidine Sulphate) USP 250 mg tablets, citing quality concerns.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- International Monetary Fund said on Monday its executive board approved a disbursement to Angola of about $487.5 million after completing a fourth review of the economic programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

[ISS] The Boko Haram insurgency has had devastating consequences on Lake Chad boat transporters, a socio-economic group that has been the locomotive of local trade for decades. An effective crisis response must address the needs of this often overloo...

[ANGOP] Sumbe -- Angolan minister of Social Action, Family and Promotion of Women, Faustina Alves, reiterated Monday the Executive's strong commitment to improving the social conditions of Angolans.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Government announced plans to resume classes in Primary Education, as from February 10.

[New Times] A total 10,864 new teachers for both primary and secondary schools who were hired this week have been offered a one-year contract. They all have no prior training in education although they are qualified in fields related to their respect...

[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and Police are looking for a man who allegedly defiled a 10-year-old girl on Monday, January 11, in Kigabiro Sector, Rwamagana District in the Eastern Province.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Several candidates started Monday applying for cleaning jobs in Education sector of the civil service to fill the 7,500 vacancies available across the country.

[New Times] Ndereyemungu: Our cooperative supplies between 30 tonnes and 50 tonnes per week during harvesting season to different parts of the country.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's National Assembly approved Monday in specialty the opinion reports of three Draft Laws, which will be submitted to the final global vote later this month.

[Nation] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed Monday the fourth review of Angola's economic programme supported by an extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

[New Times] Consumers flocking one of the biggest Carrefour outlets at the Mall of Emirates in Dubai appreciated new fresh products including avocado and passion fruits from Rwanda on Sunday.

[New Times] The 2020 festive season was somewhat a muted one for the retail sector as consumers continue to reel under the pressures of Covid-19 pandemic and its resultant impacts.

[New Times] Crafts producers and artisans have joined the efforts to increase the Made-in-Rwanda products despite challenges limiting their production capacity.

[New Times] When you first see Lt Scovia Gwizimpundu wearing her favourite jeans or high-waisted pants, you might easily take her for any stylish professional but a soldier.

[New Times] The CARAES Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital has raised concerns over its patients who continue to face transportation challenges since the government imposed a strict ban on inter-district movements and those to and from the City of Kigali...

[New Times] The Government has temporarily taken over the ownership of unregistered land until the owners come forward and have it registered.

[New Times] Personal struggles and experiences can often be a great basis to set up a business as one has an understanding of the pain points in the market. This is how Nicola K Magera started out her business.

[IMF] Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the fourth review of Angola's economic program supported by an extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The Board's decision allows...

[New Times] All eyes are already on the national football team, Amavubi, as they gear up for the much anticipated sixth edition of African Nations Championships (CHAN).