Central Africa
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:27:30 GMTAngola: Josefa Sacko Encourages Creation of Coffee Cooperatives
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan agronomist Josefa Sacko Wednesday encouraged national farmers, particularly coffee producers, to organise themselves in cooperatives, in order to better defend their commercial interests.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:01:15 GMTCentral Africa: Deutsche Bank Must End Its Sustainability Farce in Central Africa
[Greenpeace] Hamburg/Yaoundé, 15 April 2021 - For the second time in 12 months, Deutsche Bank is about to violate its own Environmental and Social Policy Framework. By mid-2021, the bank is expected to transfer the second tranche of a 25m USD loan t...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:50:17 GMTAngola: Lourenço Informed On Farming Potential Reporting Project
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, Wednesday in Luanda received journalists from different national media outlets, involved in the farming potential reporting project called "Walking the Country on the Ways of Agricultu...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:09:39 GMTCameroon: Journalist Emmanuel Mbombog Mbog Matip Detained Since August 2020
[CPJ] New York -- Cameroonian authorities should immediately release journalist Emmanuel Mbombog Mbog Matip and all other members of the press imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:26:23 GMTRwanda: Back to School - Few Students Turn Up for Mass Transport on Day One
[New Times] There was a slow start to students' return to school on Thursday, April 15 as few of them showed up for the mass transportation exercise organized for them by government.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:25:48 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Unveils New Incentives to Drive Electric Vehicle Uptake
[New Times] A cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, April 15 approved a strategy for electric mobility adaptation aiming at increasing electric vehicles and motorcycles.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:49:18 GMTRwanda: French Prosecutor Seeks Trial of Genocide Suspect Philippe Hategekimana
[New Times] A prosecutor in France has requested that Genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, be referred to the country's cour d'assises, or Assize Court, a criminal trial court that handles cases of genocide and war crimes.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:48:21 GMTCameroon: Cameroon-Britain - High Commissioner Hands Accreditation Papers
[Cameroon Tribune] Dr. Christian Dennys-McClure presented the advance copies of his letters of credence to External Relations Minister, Mbella Mbella on April 13, 2021.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:47:57 GMTCameroon: Healthcare, Agric Productivity - Elite Donates Equipment, Free Driving Licenses to Momo
[Cameroon Tribune] Minister Mbah Acha Rose Fomundam was in Mbengwi with 177 free driving licenses for commercial bike riders and farm inputs to enhance agriculture on April 9, 2021.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:47:54 GMTCameroon: Douala III Council - Newly Trained Municipal Police On the Field
[Cameroon Tribune] They graduated in a ceremony at the Mboppi Gendarmerie camp on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:47:52 GMTAfrica: African Kick-Boxing Cup - Cameroon On Honours Roll
[Cameroon Tribune] Some 35 athletes from five countries took part in the competition that took place in Yaounde last weekend with Cameroon and Egypt finishing on top.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:46:04 GMTAngola: Angola Presents Sustainable Development Report At UN
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola will present, in July this year, for the first time, at the United Nations, the voluntary report on the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 20/30 agenda, under execution in the country since 2...
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:46:03 GMTAngola: Cuanza Norte Province in Need of New Library
[ANGOP] Ndalatando -- Cuanza Norte province is currently in need of a new provincial library, due to its population density and education expansion, the provincial head for Culture, Tourism, Youth and Sports, Osvaldo Caculo, has said.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:28:51 GMTCongo-Brazzaville: President Weah Arrives in Brazzaville, Congo
[Govt of Liberia] The President of the Republic, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, has arrived in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo for a two-day visit. Dr. Weah and entourage touched down at the Maya Maya International airport at 1:10 PM local time.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:16:38 GMTRwanda: Benediction Coach Names Strong Roster for Tour Du Rwanda 2021
[New Times] Two weeks before the start of the 13th Tour du Rwanda, local side Ignite Energy Benediction Club have confirmed their final line-up. The race is scheduled for May 2-9.
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:20:50 GMTRwanda: Police Rotate Two Peacekeeping Contingents in CAR
[New Times] Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Thursday, April 15, conducted the rotation of its two Formed Police Unit (FPU) contingents of 320 officers serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:26:41 GMTAngola: Minister Encourages Young People to Entrepreneurship
[ANGOP] Dundo -- The Minister of Youth and Sports (MINJUD), Ana Paula Neto, reiterated today, Wednesday, that in the current context, entrepreneurship is the viable solution to mitigate unemployment and ensure the participation of young people in the...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:22:51 GMTAngola: Official Encourages Young People to Bet On Entrepreneurship
[ANGOP] Saurimo -- The deputy governor for the Political, Social and Economic sector of Lunda Sul province, Mendes Gaspar, Wednesday encouraged young people to bet on entrepreneurship, to boost self-employment and improve their standard of living.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:22:17 GMTAngola: State Acknowledges Traditional Power Institutions Role
[ANGOP] Moçâmedes -- The Angolan State recognises the statute, the role and the functions of the institutions of traditional power, constituted in accordance with the customary law and that do not contradict the Constitution.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:19:38 GMTAngola: Audit Court Focuses On Excellence in Inspection
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Chief Judge of the Audit Court (TC), Exalgina Gambôa, Wednesday reaffirmed the institution's commitment with excellence in the control and inspection of public resources management.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:19:00 GMTAngola: President Acknowledges Youth Commitment to Building Rule of Law
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, Wednesday acknowledged the "important role" that Angolan youths played in the building of the democratic and law-abiding state, as well as in the process of national reconstruction.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:18:07 GMTAngola: Minister Highlights Importance of Inter-Familiar Relations Communication
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Social Action, Family and Women Promotion (MASFAMU), Faustina Inglês, highlighted Wednesday in Luanda, the importance of communication, dialogue and coexistence in interpersonal relations and particularly interfamil...
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:40:03 GMTAngola: President Bets On Work Towards Development
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, Wednesday encouraged the new members of the Government to contribute with their knowledge and effort for the country's development.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:09:43 GMTAngola: Minister Encourages Young People for Academic Achievement
[ANGOP] Dundo -- The Minister of Youth and Sports, Ana Paula Neto, Wednesday, encouraged the Angolan youths to overcome themselves academically and professionally, in order to be up to the social, political and economic challenges of the country.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:57:55 GMTCameroon: Cameroon Receives 200,000 Covid-19 Vaccines From China
[East African] Cameroon has received a donation of 200,000 doses of Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccine, Sinopharm, after it suspended the approval of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines over safety concerns.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:52:00 GMTAngola: Lourenço Gets Message From Congolese Counterpart
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan head of State, João Lourenço, Wednesday in Luanda, received a message from his Republic of Congo's counterpart, Dennis Sassou Nguesso.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:48:33 GMTAngola: Foreign Minister Defends Increased Domestic Production
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The head of Angolan diplomacy, Téte António, Wednesday in Luanda, advocated the need to boost domestic production in order for the country to obtain surpluses for export.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:47:19 GMTAngola: Covid-19 - Angola Reports 144 New Infections, Three Deaths and 29 Recoveries
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola registered, in the last 24 hours, 144 new cases, three deaths and the recovery of 29 patients.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:42:47 GMTRwanda: Team Rwanda Enters Final Training Camp Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda
[New Times] Team Rwanda riders on Wednesday, April 14, started a two-week training camp ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Rwanda 2021 slated from May 2-9.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:33:41 GMTRwanda: Ferwafa Opens Transfer Window for Top-Flight Teams
[New Times] Teams in the Primus national league will have a two-week window where they can recruit players for the upcoming league resumption.