Central Africa
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:19:09 GMTChad: Interim President Faces Power Struggle in the Military
[VOA] N'djamena, Chad -- In Chad, factionalism is creating uncertainty over the central African nation's leadership following this week's sudden death of longtime President Idriss Deby Itno.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:15:23 GMTWest Africa: Chad Leader's Death Means Uncertainty for French Operations in Sahel
[VOA] Paris -- Few countries are feeling the loss of Chad's President Idriss Deby more keenly than former colonial power France. Paris has long seen Deby as a key ally in the fight against terrorism in the Sahel. Now some observers say his death brin...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:38:43 GMTChad: Junta Allows Slain Leader's Cabinet to Continue Working
[Nation] Chad's Transitional Military Council is backing down and is reviewing the measures it took just a day ago by allowing ministers in the government of slain leader Idriss Deby to continue working.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 05:14:19 GMTChad: Anger, Uncertainty As Slain President's Son Named Interim Leader
[DW] In the wake of Idriss Deby's death on the battlefield Monday, the military has consolidated behind the longtime leader's son. He will assume broad powers but not everyone thinks that's a good thing.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:36:12 GMTChad: Idriss Déby's Death and Son's Leadership - the Making of a New African Dynasty
[Vanguard] Tuesday's death announcement of Idriss Déby, the president of Chad just after news came that he had won a sixth term, by 79.3%, in the latest provisional results on Monday sent shock waves around the world.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:10:10 GMTChad: France Says Deby Was 'Essential' Ally in Fight Against Terrorism
[RFI] France and a number of African countries offered their condolences for Chadian strongman Idriss Déby whose death was announced on Tuesday, after he was injured in clashes with rebel forces in the west of the country.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:01:06 GMTCameroon: 'The Training Is Going On Hitch-Free'
[Cameroon Tribune] Serge Christian Guebogo, Trainer of the Handball Lionesses.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:01:03 GMTCameroon: Child Abuse - Authorities Continue Ringing the Bell
[Cameroon Tribune] The campaign for inclusive education for children with disabilities is ongoing nationwide.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:59 GMTCameroon: African Women's Handball Championship - Lionesses Bracing Up in Earnest
[Cameroon Tribune] The revelation was made by the team's coach, Serge Guebogo during a training session on Friday April 16, 2021 at the Yaounde Multipurpose Sports Complex.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:55 GMTCameroon: School Art, Culture Festival - Centre Region Acknowledges Colleges, Students
[Cameroon Tribune] The grand finale of Fair'Arts 2021, which began last month, held in the Cameroon Cultural Centre, Yaounde on April 21, 2021.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:50 GMTChad: Marshal Idriss Deby Is No More
[Cameroon Tribune] The President died yesterday from injuries he received at the war front against the FACT rebel groups.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:53 GMTRwanda: Prosecution Pins Rusesabagina on Terror Acts of Battery, Arson
[New Times] The substantive trial of Paul Rusesabagina and 20 others with whom he is co-accused of perpetrating terror activities on Rwandan soil continued this Wednesday, April 21.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:51 GMTRwanda: Former Hoops Player Rwampungu Is Now a Barber After Tragic Accident
[New Times] It was in March 2015, when Kigali Basketball club players got involved in a fatal accident while traveling to Huye district for a game with the University of Rwanda Team.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:48 GMTRwanda: Basketball - BAL Partners With Fortress Energy Group
[New Times] The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE), a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the world's transition to clean energy, on Tuesday, April 20 announced a multi-year partnership that ...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:45 GMTRwanda: Busingye Rallies Civil Society on Participation in Rights Review
[New Times] The Minister of Justice Johnston Busingye has called on both local and international non-governmental organisations to be more open and engaging to share insights into their work towards the advancement of human rights.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:42 GMTRwanda: Genocide Suspect Munyenyezi's File Handed to Prosecution
[New Times] Five days after Beatrice Munyenyezi was deported from the United States, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has submitted her file to prosecution.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:39 GMTCentral Africa: Regional Leaders - End Impunity to Resolve CAR Crisis
[New Times] Regional heads of state on Tuesday stressed the importance of putting an end to impunity in the Central African Republic (CAR), by bringing to justice the perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights viola...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:36 GMTRwanda: Kagame Eulogizes President Idriss Deby
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, April 21 paid tribute to the late Chadian President who was announced dead on Tuesday, after he was reportedly injured in clashes with rebels.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:34 GMTRwanda: Appeals Court Gets New President
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday appointed François-Régis Rukundakuvuga as the new president of the Court of Appeal, replacing Justice Aimé Muyoboke Kalimunda.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:28 GMTRwanda: Rwandans Seek More Govt Support in Healing Process
[New Times] A cross section of Rwandans want the government to extend its support to various categories of people who are still facing challenges in their healing process, 27 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:55:25 GMTRwanda: Mukansanga to Officiate at 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games
[New Times] Rwanda's top female referee Salma Radia Mukansanga has been named among referees who will officiate at the Tokyo Olympics games set to take place from July 21 to August 7 this year.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:54:05 GMTAngola: Angola and Namibia Analyze Illegal Immigration, Cattle Theft
[ANGOP] Lubango -- Illegal immigration, the reopening of the common border, smuggling of goods and cattle theft are on the agenda of the 21st bilateral meeting between the Angolan Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Immigration...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:54:05 GMTAngola: Namibia Ready to Reopen Border With Angola
[ANGOP] Lubango -- The ambassador of Namibia to Angola, Patrick Nandago, said Wednesday in Lubango (Huíla) that his country has the conditions in place to reopen the border with Angola, expecting a similar position from its neighbour, for the good o...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:54:05 GMTAngola: Constitutional Revision Concluded By June
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Proposal of Punctual Revision of the Constitution, submitted to the National Assembly by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, may be concluded in June, said Tuesday the rapporteur of the document, MP Virgílio Tchiova...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:54:00 GMTAngola: Mineral Resources Minister Assesses Sector in Eastern Region
[ANGOP] Dundo -- The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, is today in Lunda Norte province, where, among several issues, he will inaugurate the headquarters of Fundação Brilhante, Endiama Mining and the Furi mine, as p...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:43:29 GMTSudan: Death of Chad's President Idriss Déby - Sudan Govt Sends Condolences, Appeals for Calm
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum / N'djamena -- The Chairman and Members of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council have expressed their condolences to the people of Chad after the death of President Idriss Déby, who died on Monday, reportedly "from wounds...
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:10:54 GMTNigeria: Jonathan Commiserates With Chadians Over Death of President Derby
[Vanguard] Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has commiserated with Chadian people over the death of their President, Idriss Derby.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:06:36 GMTChad: Remembering Chad's Idriss Deby
[HRW] President's Death Leaves Chad with an Uncertain Future
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:53:47 GMTAngola: Six Monuments in Huambo Await Heritage Classification
[ANGOP] Huambo -- At least six monuments and sites in central Huambo province expect to be classified as historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Angola, for better protection, conservation and touristic exploration, ANGOP has learnt.
Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:53:46 GMTAngola: MPLA Expresses Dismay for Rain Victims
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Secretariat of MPLA's Political Bureau expressed on Tuesday in Luanda its deep sorrow for the victims of the rains that fell in the last few days in several provinces of the country, sending its condolences to the mourning famil...