[East African] With an eye on the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan markets, there is renewed vibrancy on the Northern Corridor, as Uganda and Kenya join forces to push the rehabilitation and seamless connection of the old metre gauge rail...

[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the Republic of Chad of Nigeria's readiness to help that country stabilise and return to democratic rule within 18 months as promised by its Transitional Military Council President, Lt General Mahamat...

[African Arguments] How have Chad's religious leaders reacted to the dramatic events of April and May? So far, top Muslim and Christian figures have appeared vaguely supportive of the Military Transition Council (CMT) and uneager to rock the boat. In...

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs Téte António attended Wednesday, on behalf of the Head of State João Lourenço, the inauguration of the re-elected President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço received Thursday the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, and should complete the vaccination until next July.

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Rights activists in Cameroon have condemned a five-year jail sentence given to two transgender women for "attempted homosexuality" and public indecency. A lawyer for the two, who were arrested for wearing women's clothing i...

[Nation] Democratic Republic of Congo President, Félix Tshisekedi, has rebuffed criticism of past human rights abuses allegedly committed by his military appointees to the restive North Kivu and Ituri provinces.

[East African] Desert locust swarms have destroyed crops in major agricultural areas in southern Angola, raising fears of severe food insecurity as the country is also experiencing drought.

[The Herald] Kigali. -- Rwanda's ruling party, has emphasized the importance of the continued collaboration between Zimbabwe and Rwanda in deepening collaboration in the spirit of furthering the liberation struggle of the African people.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's first lady Ana Dias Lourenço Thursday appealed to the people to go to the vaccination points to get Covid-19 shots in order to halt the spread of the pandemic.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço Thursday appealed to the countries' sensitivity in producing Covid-19 vaccines to ensure that the vaccine efforts prioritise all countries equally.

[ANGOP] Menongue -- The southeastern Cuando Cubango province launched Thursday a natural resource and wildlife research center dedicated to agriculture and ecotourism, as part of the Provincial Development Plan KK-2050.

[ANGOP] Dundo -- The president of Superior Council of Judiciary and Supreme Court (TS) Joel Leonardo Thursday stressed the progress in justice system saying that the country is moving toward an institution increasingly credible, taking its services c...

[New Times] Sheikh Salim Hitimana, the Mufti of Rwanda, urged Muslims to persistently pray that God will take away the Covid-19 pandemic and restore normalcy to the lives of Rwandans and the general world population.

[New Times] During high school, it was a must for all students to participate in extracurricular activities - particularly sports. Clement Byukusenge had no preference and didn't know which way to go.

[New Times] Concerns by members of the public on the cost of transferring funds from one's bank account to their mobile money wallets are likely to be addressed in coming days with the Central Bank convening players to find amicable price points.

[New Times] CIMERWA PPC staff pay their respects to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tusti.

[CAF] The CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) will meet in Kigali, Rwanda this Saturday, 15 May 2021, chaired by CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe.

[New Times] Muslims in Kigali braved a morning downpour as they made their way to various places where they gathered to mark Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, May 13.

[Greenpeace] The Okavango Basin is an endorheic basin that covers an area of over 2.5 million km2 across Namibia, Angola and Botswana. The basin, which includes the Okavango Delta, is one of Africa's most biodiverse habitats, home to a myriad of bird...

[New Times] The commercial real industry and hotels have the highest credit risks in the local market, Central Bank statistics show.

[East African] Desert locust swarms have destroyed crops in major agricultural areas in southern Angola, raising fears of severe food insecurity as the country is also experiencing drought.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has received 40,000 doses of Russian Sputnik vaccine, Angop has learnt

[Nairobi News] President Uhuru Kenyatta was among 11 African Heads of State who graced Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni's swearing-in ceremony in Kampala on Wednesday.

[Nairobi News] American rapper J Cole is set to play professional basketball for Rwandan side Patriots BBC.

[HRW] Release Trans Women, End Anti-LGBT Persecution

[Thomson Reuters Foundation and The New Humanitarian] Butembo -- More than 20 Congolese women have accused aid workers of sexual abuse in new claims that include rape and unwanted pregnancies, with United Nations investigators uncovering similar alle...

[New Times] The government plans to spend Rwf3,807 billion in the 2021/22 fiscal year, which represents an increase of 9.8 per cent from the current Rwf3,464.8 billion budget.

[New Times] The 5th meeting of the East African Community Forum of Chief Justices ended in Kigali on Wednesday, May 12, where the participants agreed to embrace technology more in executing their daily activities.

[New Times] The Zimbabwean ambassador to Rwanda, Charity Manyeruke on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Secretary-General of RPF-Inkotanyi, Francois Ngarambe, at the ruling party's headquarters in Rusororo.