Central Africa
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:50:49 GMTAfrica: Change For Africa's Women - So, Where Do We Start?
[allAfrica] The years 2010-2020 marked the African Women's Decade. As we take stock of the last ten-plus years, it is clear is that we have not kept the promises that were made to the women and girls of our continent. Our words and good intentions ha...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:25:37 GMTAngola: Slain Priest's Body Flown to Colombia
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The urn containing the remains of priest Manuel Veiga, of Colombian nationality, murdered on the 7th of this month in the municipality of Viana, in Luanda, is on its way tonight to his homeland, where he will be buried next Sunday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:46:36 GMTGambia/Angola: Gambia, Angola AFCON Clash Looms
[The Point] The Gambia and Angola crucial 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers clash is looming.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:15:00 GMTCameroon: Nigerians Drilled On Cameroon Law
[Cameroon Tribune] A seminar on immigration, taxation and security took place on March 17 in Douala.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:14:56 GMTCameroon: Olympics Intercontinental Play Offs - Cameroon Intensifies Training
[Cameroon Tribune] The Indomitable Lionesses will play against La Roja Feminina of Chile at a neutral venue in Turkey in April.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:54:07 GMTRwanda: What Is Behind the Recent Spike in Cooking Gas Prices?
[New Times] The recent sharp increase in the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), used by many families in Kigali to cook, has been attributed to external market forces that have seen the demand on the world market increase in the last couple of mo...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:27:04 GMTAngola: Covid-19 - Angola Reports 69 New Cases, and 4 Recoveries
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has notified, in the last 24 hours, 69 new cases and 4 recovered patients.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:26:22 GMTAngola: Uige Former Transport Director Sentenced to Five Years
[ANGOP] Uige -- The former director of Transport in Uige province, Domingas Inácio Tuyango, was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison by the provincial court.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:24:14 GMTAngola: Angola Considers Covid-19 Vaccine Card
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan government is considering "implementing "the Covid-19 vaccine card for citizens who intend to travel or enter the country, said on Thursday in Luanda the Minister of Health, Silvia Lutukuta.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:23:03 GMTAngola: Transformation of Lobito Harbour Into Landlord Port to Improve Performance
[ANGOP] Lobito -- The transformation of the Port of Lobito (Benguela province) into a "landlord port" will significantly improve its performance, as has been happening for decades in Luanda, said Thursday the Minister of Transport, Ricardo D'Abreu.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:20:36 GMTAngola: Covid-19 - Angola Vaccinates Over 53,000 People
[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 53,515 people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 since the beginning of the massive campaign on March 2nd, Health Minister, Silvia Lutucuta said Thursday in Luanda.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:19:26 GMTAngola: World Bank Approves U.S.$700 Million to Support Sustainable Growth
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Board of Directors of the World Bank (WB) Tuesday in Washington (USA) approved a US$700 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) to support the Angolan government's efforts to boost financial and social inclusion and strengthe...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:54:07 GMTRwanda: Jacqueline Tuyishime - a School Dropout's Rise in Cycling and Desire to Inspire Others
[New Times] The national cycling team, popularly known as Team Rwanda, earlier this month competed at the 15th African Continental Road Championships in Cairo, Egypt.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:54:00 GMTRwanda: Elite Sports - the Last Frontier for the Girl Child
[New Times] Last week, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Women's Day under the theme 'Achieving an equal future in a Covid-19 world'.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:05:53 GMTCentral Africa: Central African States Say Covid-19, Conflicts Halt Integration
[VOA] Yaoundé -- The Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) says armed conflict and the coronavirus pandemic have seriously damaged the economies of the six member-countries and put a halt to regional integration. The economic block...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:22:18 GMTCongo-Brazzaville: Republic of Congo's 'Emperor' Consolidating Power in Presidential Polls - Analysts
[RFI] Described by some of his African counterparts as "The Emperor", Denis Sassou-Nguesso, president of the Republic of Congo, will attempt to further extend his time in office on Sunday, as voters go for presidential elections that are widely expec...
Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:59:18 GMTRwanda: Government Introduces New Covid-19 Measures in Schools
[New Times] The Ministry of Education has introduced new Covid-19 measures in schools to control the virus spread.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:24:35 GMTCentral African Republic: Meet Bernadette Gomina, a Pioneering Parliamentarian in Central African Republic
[Africa Renewal] A former midwife, Ms. Gomina submitted several project proposals to international organizations, and built a Women's Centre in Bayanga with MINUSCA's support.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:23:14 GMTRwanda: 'Believe in Us', Haruna Rallies Fans Ahead of Crucial Afcon Qualifiers
[New Times] Haruna Niyonzima, skipper of the national football team, has called upon Rwandans to show support and believe in the team ahead of two crucial matches in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers this month.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:07:33 GMTAfrica: 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification - - List of Players Retained Against Libya and Equatorial Guinea
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- The national football coach, Mondher Kebaier, announced on Thursday a list of 31 players selected for the next two matches against Libya and Equatorial Guinea, scheduled on March 25 at the Bnina stadium in Beng...
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:29 GMTCameroon: Churches - Social Distancing At Its Best, But...
[Cameroon Tribune] Efforts are being made to respect Covid-19 barrier measures in prayer houses. But some Christians still think otherwise.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:24 GMTCameroon: Best Weapon Against a Common Health Enemy
[Cameroon Tribune] The past one year has been unprecedented in human history with a health crisis that is threatening to cripple all aspects of life.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:21 GMTCameroon: Obituary - Senator Fon Kumbongsi Bows Out
[Cameroon Tribune] The politician and traditional ruler died on March 14, 2021 in Yaounde after an illness.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:03:18 GMTCameroon: 'Les Temps Des Opportunités' - Magnifying an Astute Statesman!
[Cameroon Tribune] The February edition of the bilingual publication of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic qualifies President Paul Biya as a Maestro, highlighting his month-long activities.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:45:51 GMTRwanda: ICT Sector Grew By 29% in 2020
[New Times] The Information and Communication Technology grew by 29 per cent in 2020, the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on Thursday, March 18th, show.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 07:45:34 GMTRwanda: Zim, Rwanda Ink Major Deals
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Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:55:28 GMTRwanda: Nyarugenge Prison Boss Sent on Remand Over Theft Allegations
[New Times] The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Thursday, March 18, upheld an earlier ruling by a lower court to remand three officers of Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) for 30 days.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:41:53 GMTRwanda: Rwandan Parliamentarians Celebrate Commonwealth Day
[New Times] Members of the Rwandan Parliament on Thursday launched a two-day activity to celebrate Commonwealth Day.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:40:39 GMTRwanda: Govt Warns Against CHY Ltd Amidst Pyramid Scheme Claims
[New Times] The government has warned the public to not engage in business with Century Heng Yue (CHY) Ltd, saying it was luring people into a pyramid scheme.
Fri, 19 Mar 2021 05:40:00 GMTRwanda: PM to Brief Parliament on Economic Recovery
[New Times] Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente is expected to appear in parliament on Thursday next week where he will shed light on the national economic recovery.