Central Africa
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:48:39 GMTAfrica: Building Peace in Troubled Places – South Sudan, the Sahel, Mozambique
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- A backgrounder for AllAfrica's online discussion with scholars and peace practitioners.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:57:22 GMTRwanda: How the Elderly in Bugesera Use Yoga to Tackle Mental Health
[New Times] Thursday afternoon is a special day for the elderly in Bugesera District. At about 2:30 pm the elderly men and women aged between 50 and 70 start trickling in at Aheza Healing Centre, some with the help of a walking stick.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:50 GMTRwanda: Gambia Joins Rwanda in Solidarity With Victims of Genocide
[The Point] As Rwanda begins 100 days of the 27 Commemoration of the "Genocide Against Tutsi" - The Government of The Gambia joins in solidarity with Rwandans in this difficult period of #Kwibuka27.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 08:06:27 GMTRwanda: The Rwandan Genocide - Memory Is Not Enough
[The Point] In just three months, between April and June 1994, while the world stood by and watched, nearly 800 000 Tutsis and tens of thousands of Hutus opposed to the government
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:50:59 GMTCameroon: National Assembly - CONAC Edifies On Path Covered
[Cameroon Tribune] This was during a special plenary session chaired by Senior Deputy Speaker, Hon. Hilarion Etong on April 8, 2021.
Sat, 10 Apr 2021 06:50:53 GMTCameroon: Anti-Covid-19 Fight in Public Places - Local Authorities to Intensify Sensitisation
[Cameroon Tribune] Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute gave the instructions in Yaounde on April 8, 2021 as he chaired the Inter-ministerial meeting to evaluate government response strategy to the pandemic.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:27:42 GMTBurundi: Human Rights, Justice Still on Agenda in EU-Burundi Talks
[East African] The Burundian government and European Union Thursday winded up the second round of political dialogue aimed at improving relations and leading to the lifting of sanctions imposed on Burundi since 2015.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:24:47 GMTAngola: Government Asks for Spain's Support in Building Its Economy
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Minister of State for Economic Coordination, Manuel Nunes Júnior, on Thursday asked the Kingdom of Spain for help in building up the national economy, making it less dependent on oil.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:16:17 GMTWest Africa: How Smuggled Petrol From Nigeria Floods Niger, Cameroon, Benin, Togo
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's refined petroleum products, especially the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol, is the 'smuggle gold' feeding Cameroon, Benin, Togo, Chad and Niger Republic, which all share border with Nigeria.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:33:51 GMTAngola: Covid - 19 - Over 34,000 People Vaccinated in Benguela
[ANGOP] Benguela -- At least 34,190 people have been vaccinated against Covid-19, in Benguela province, since the opening of the process on March 20 of this year, said this Thursday the local Health director, Manuel António Cabinda.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:33:29 GMTAngola: Spain Supports Exports With 250 Million Euros
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez, Thursday announced financial support estimated at 250 million Euros to cover exports from the business sector of the Republic of Angola.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:24:43 GMTAngola: Spanish Premier Thanks Angolan Government for Hospitality
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, Friday thanked the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço for welcoming him during his 24-hour visit to Angola.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:39:10 GMTAngola/Gabon: Football - Angola Defeat Gabon
[ANGOP] Luanda -- With no chance of qualifying, Angola defeated Gabon 2-0 this Monday, at the 11 de Novembro stadium, in Luanda, in the last qualifying match (group D) for the African Nations Cup in football, in 2022 in Cameroon.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:10:35 GMTRwanda: The Man That Basketballer Gisembe Was - Family and Friends Tell His Story
[New Times] The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi affected every aspect of life in Rwanda, leaving behind a trail of poignant stories that still provoke tears when being told.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:25:36 GMTAngola: Head of Spanish Government Leaves Angola
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, has left the Angolan capital, where he made an official 48-hour visit at the invitation of the African country Head of State, João Lourenço.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:43:12 GMTEquatorial Guinea: Explosions in Bata - the Solidarity of African Bishops
[Agenzia Fides] Malabo -- "To the families of all those who have lost their loved ones, we the Catholic Bishops of Africa express our heartfelt sympathy. To all the wounded and those affected in any way by the explosions, we express our spiritual clo...
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 11:41:55 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: World Bank Approves $500 Million to Support Urban Resilience and Expand Access to Services and Opportunities in Kinshasa, DRC
[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank approved financing in the amount of $500 million for the Kinshasa Multisector Development and Urban Resilience Project, known as Kin Elenda, which means Sustainable and Resilient Kinshasa. The financing, prov...
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:54:25 GMTRwanda: Renewed Call for UK to Pursue Genocide Suspects
[New Times] The High Commissioner for Rwanda to the United Kingdom (UK), Yamina Karitanyi, has called on the UK to bring to book the five genocide suspects who have been roaming freely in the European country for the last 13 years.
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:02:58 GMTChad: Coronation, Not an Election in Chad
[allAfrica] After 30 years in power, Chad's brutal ruler Idris Déby Itno is just coming into his own. With elections on April 11 in his oil rich, yet crushingly impoverished country, he is offering a masterclass in how to not just win an election ...
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:55:23 GMTRwanda: How Wedding Entourage Ended Up at Stadium in Sting Operation
[New Times] The arrests sparked public outrage, especially on social media platforms.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:44 GMTCameroon: North West - Peace-Building Prioritised
[Cameroon Tribune] North West Regional Assembly Executives learn innovative performance-based budget practices.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:41 GMTCameroon: 'There Is No Risk At Any Level'
[Cameroon Tribune] Tar Caroline Ndzeysila epse Wiysahnyuy, Regional Pedagogic Inspector Centre Region.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:38 GMTCameroon: Humanitarian Response Plan - 2021 Priorities Outlined
[Cameroon Tribune] Territorial Administration Minister, Paul Atanga Nji presided at the launch of the said plan in Yaounde on April 7, 2021.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:36 GMTCameroon: Good Governance - Cameroon Goes in for 'Open Government'
[Cameroon Tribune] The second phase of the Open Government in Cameroon project was launched in Yaounde on April 7, 2021.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:28:35 GMTCameroon: Legacy of a Great Mind
[Cameroon Tribune] In his tribute to the late Professor Daniel Lantum who died on 15 February 2021.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:17:31 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: PM Reviews Outcome of Kinshasa Negotiations Over Ethiopia Dam
[Egypt Online] Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli reviewed on Thursday 8/4/2021 with Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Ati the latest developments of many files, including the outcome of negotiations that were held in Congo's Kinsha...
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:56:29 GMTRwanda: Cathia Uwamahoro - Genocide Survivor on Finding a New Family in Cricket
[New Times] To a person who grew up in a two-parent household with a bunch of siblings, it's quite hard to imagine how life is for someone who happens to be the only sibling, and more to that, raised by a single parent.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:55:20 GMTRwanda: Why War On Genocide Denial Will Be a Lifelong Struggle
[New Times] Rwandans living and working abroad have pushed for the enactment of laws punishing the denial and minimisation of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, in foreign countries globally.
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:54:04 GMTRwanda: Kwibuka27 - FIFA President Joins Rwandans in Commemoration
[New Times] Gianni Infantino, President of the world football governing body (Fifa), has become the latest world leader to convey a message of solidarity to the local football community as Rwanda commemorates, for the 27th time, the 1994 Genocide aga...
Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:53:25 GMTRwanda: In Rwanda, Seeds of Disunity Were Planted in 1930s - Envoy to Sudan
[New Times] The Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda in Sudan on Wednesday gathered to honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi which claimed more than a million lives in a span of 100 days.