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Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:29:25 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: What's Next for President Felix Tshisekedi Without Joseph Kabila?
[DW] Kinshasa's parliament is expected to pass a vote of no confidence against DR Congo's prime minister. It's President Tshisekedi's latest attempt to rid himself of an onerous coalition. But his problems are far from over.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:35:32 GMT
Rwanda: Trial of 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Rusesabagina Adjourned to February
[East African] A Rwandan court has adjourned the trial of "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina after his lawyers failed to meet him to discuss his case, officials say.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:15:23 GMT
Chad: African Union - No Reparations for Ex-Chad President's Victims
[HRW] Addis Ababa -- The African Union has yet to set up a Trust Fund to compensate victims of the former Chadian president Hissène Habré, four years after his historic conviction in Senegal, a coalition of international and regional human rights o...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:49:02 GMT
Central Africa: How to Hold a Former Child Soldier Accountable?
[HRW] Dominic Ongwen, Kidnapped by the LRA at Age 10, to Face ICC Judgment

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:18:37 GMT
Central African Republic: Govt Sends Bangui War Crimes Suspect for Trial
[ICC] The Hague -- Today, 24 January 2021, Mr Mahamat Said Abdel Kani, also known as "Mahamat Said Abdel Kain" and "Mahamat Saïd Abdelkani" ("Mr Said"), was surrendered to the International Criminal Court ("ICC" or "the Court") by the authorities of...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:32:36 GMT
Central African Republic: Fighting in Western Car Leaves Displaced People With Growing Needs
[MSF] People in the town of Bouar, in western Central African Republic (CAR), have been living in fear since the end of December, when the town became one of the theatres for the latest cycle of violence in the country. A coalition of armed groups an...

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:09:49 GMT
Angola: Angolan President Congratulates Portuguese Counterpart Re-Election
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Head of State João Lourenço Monday congratulated his counterpart of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, for his re-election to the post.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:42:34 GMT
Cameroon: South West - Officials Begin Effective Work
[Cameroon Tribune] While technicians were on January 25, 2021 busy providing the necessary fittings for their offices, the officials were conceiving work plans to satisfy the population.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:42:31 GMT
Cameroon: « La Campagne Du 8 Mars Est Compromise»
[Cameroon Tribune] Adoum Abagana, directeur de l'usine Cicam de Garoua.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:42:28 GMT
Cameroon: Covid-19 - Taking Special Concoctions Continues, But...
[Cameroon Tribune] Compliance to barrier measures has dropped. However, many families are into the drinking of lemon, ginger and garlic teas as a measure to curb the virus.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:42:24 GMT
Cameroon: Power Supply - Turkish Company Proposes Low-Cost Electricity
[Cameroon Tribune] Officials of the Turkish Power Company KARPOWERSHIP presented their offer to Prime Minister, Joseph Dion Ngute in Yaounde on January 25, 2021.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:18:01 GMT
Rwanda: Sugira Fires Rwanda Into CHAN Quarterfinals
[New Times] Striker Ernest Sugira came off the bench to score in the 66th minute as Rwanda defeated Togo 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2020 African Nations Championship on Tuesday, January 26, at Limbe Stadium in Cameroon.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:16:19 GMT
Rwanda: Inside French Firm Duval's Business Interests in Rwanda
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on January 26, received a delegation from renowned French firm, Groupe Duval, led by the founder Eric Duval.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:49:06 GMT
Central Africa: The LRA Commander Dominic Ongwen and the ICC
[HRW] Who is Dominic Ongwen?

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:41:06 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan to Officiate At U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
[New Times] Rwanda international referee Samuel Uwikunda has been shortlisted to officiate at the 16th edition of Under 20 African Cup of Nations.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:19:20 GMT
Angola: UAE to Invest U.S.$190 Million in Port of Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda -- One hundred and ninety million US dollars will be invested, in the next twenty years, by the DP World Ltd company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in the exploration, development, modernization and expansion of the multi-purpose...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:14:40 GMT
Angola: Angolan President Addresses Cooperation With U.S. Diplomat
[ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço addressed last Monday, with the US ambassador, Nina Fite, issues relating to the cooperation between the two countries, during an audience granted to the North American diplomat.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:01:42 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandans Tipped On Heroism in Fight Against Covid-19
[New Times] Rwandan have been urged to demonstrate heroic values and avoid to undermine the effort by frontline workers' in the ongoing battle against Covid-19 pandemic that is ravaging the world.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:01:13 GMT
Rwanda: CHAN 2020 - a Look at Rwanda's Rivals' Chances of Reaching Last 8
[New Times] Rwanda take on Togo in one of the final two ties of Group C at the African Nations Championship knowing that only a win will earn them a quarterfinal berth.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:00:22 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame to Attend Virtual Davos Agenda 2021
[New Times] President Paul Kagame is on Monday afternoon scheduled to take part in a virtual panel session as part of the Davos Agenda 2021.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:59:05 GMT
Rwanda: More Income for Farmers as Coffee Price Increases By 15%
[New Times] Farmers are set to earn more from their coffee produce thanks to a 14.8 percent increase in coffee farm gate price from Rwf216 in January 2020 to Rwf248 a kilogramme now.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:58:38 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Backs Review of Social Protection Systems
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called for the review and adjustment of social protection systems to fill gaps that have been revealed by the covid-19 crisis and its effects.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:57:58 GMT
Rwanda: 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Trial to Begin on Tuesday
[East African] Hotel Rwanda 'hero' Paul Rusesabagina will on Tuesday appear in court to answer to several charges related to terrorism, in a trial that is expected to draw international attention due to his global celebrity status.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:50:54 GMT
Rwanda: Illicit Fishing Threatens Biodiversity in Lake Kivu
[New Times] Fish production in Lake Kivu has plunged by 28 per cent over the last two years, occasioned by illegal fishing practices, which are characterised by the use of destructive equipment.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:45:43 GMT
Rwanda: Transition to Electric Motorbikes Could Save Rwf9 Billion Annually
[New Times] The Government of Rwanda is engaging partners and private sector to promote e-mobility that could see phased adoption of electric buses, private cars and motorcycles with a goal to reduce conventional vehicle sales, transport fuel imports...

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:30:20 GMT
Rwanda: 18,000 Ha Under Risk of Soil Erosion Around Sebeya River
[New Times] Landscape restoration is required on about 18,000 hectares that are under risk of soil erosion on Sebeya River catchment to reduce induced economic losses and floods that affect off-farm businesses surrounding the river.

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:39:28 GMT
Uganda/Cameroon: Odds Stacked Against Cranes As Atlas Lions Stroll in the Douala Park
[Monitor] Tomorrow is a case of two deeply contrasting fortunes, yet - depending on results elsewhere - Uganda can still beat Morocco and both progress.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:40:37 GMT
Rwanda: 37th Universal Periodic Review - UK Statement On Rwanda
[PR Newswire] London -- The UK delivered a statement on Rwanda at the 37th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:05:26 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Urges Review of Social Protection Systems
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called for a review and adjustment of social protection systems to fill gaps that have been revealed by the covid-19 crisis and its effects.

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 04:56:52 GMT
Central African Republic: Govt Surrenders War Crimes Suspect to International Criminal Court
[DW] According to analysts, by handing over a militia leader to the International Criminal Court, CAR's president, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has sent a clear signal to the rebels that they cannot expect impunity.



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