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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:45:29 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: New Govt Plan Has Potential to Deal with Violence in East of Country, UN Hears
[UN News] A new government action plan in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the potential to reverse the urgent and tragic deterioration in the east of the country, where thousands of human rights abuses are being committed against civil...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:03:44 GMT
Rwanda: Volleyball - Opening Match Will Be Key, Admits Head Coach Mudahinyuka
[New Times] The Women's U-20 national volleyball team head coach Christopher Mudahinyuka has admitted that his team will be out to avoid defeat in opening game of the 2021 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship against Netherlands on Friday at Topsportc...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:02:48 GMT
Rwanda: Less Than Half Have Paid Mutuelle De Santé Premium
[New Times] Less than a half of Rwandans who use Mutuelle de santé have so far paid their fees for this fiscal year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic that has eroded some people's incomes.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:13:15 GMT
Rwanda: Basketball - We Want to Fight for National Pride - Bella Murekatete
[New Times] Rwandan international Bella Murekatete has said that it's the national pride that is at stake as Rwanda gets ready for the forthcoming Women's Afrobasket Zone V qualifiers that starts on Monday, July 12 in Kigali.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:18:21 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Eyes New Investments to Help Trim Cooking Oil Imports
[New Times] Kayonza Distribution Company Ltd, a local retail firm, has invested $10 million in a cooking oil manufacturing plant.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:56 GMT
Rwanda: Ngoma - 18 Year-Old Student Arrested for Alleged Infanticide
[New Times] A young student of 18 years was arrested over killing her own baby in the morning of Monday, July 7th in Murama Sector, Ngoma District.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:53 GMT
Rwanda: Ngororero - Two Arrested Over Illegal Mining
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Wednesday, July 7 confirmed the arrest of two people in Muhororo Sector of Ngororero District over illegal mining and possession of one ton of minerals.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:52 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Continental e-Trade Platform
[New Times] The Africa Union through its department of Economic Development, Trade and Mining on Wednesday chose Rwanda as the continental headquarters for the African e-trade Group.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:49 GMT
Rwanda: Covid-19 Related Deaths in Rwanda Hit 500
[New Times] Deaths related to Covid-19 have crossed the 500 mark in Rwanda.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:40 GMT
Rwanda: Hategeka Presents Credentials to Bahraini King
[New Times] Emmanuel Hategeka has presented his letters of credence to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa as Rwanda's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain with residence in Abu Dhabi.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:34 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Partners With Italy to Train Police Motorbike Riders
[New Times] Thirty Police officers on Tuesday, July 6, started a three-week 'motorbike riding' course at the Police Training School (PTS) Gishali in Rwamagana District.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:29 GMT
Rwanda: Chez Lando's Kantengwa Scoops Global Economic Prize
[New Times] The General Manager of the Remera-based Chez Lando Hotel, Anne-Marie Kantengwa, has scooped the 2021 prize for women economic empowerment thanks to her significant contribution as the head of the hotel for the past twenty-five years.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:27 GMT
Rwanda: RSSB's Investment in U.S. Drug Firm Has Paid Some Dividends - Minister
[New Times] The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana has said that Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has started getting dividends from its investment in a drug research firm.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:05:36 GMT
Cameroon: State Budget for 2022 - Senate Examines Draft Orientations, Priorities
[Cameroon Tribune] The special plenary sitting for the Budgetary Orientation Debate took place at the Senate on July 6, 2021 night.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:05:20 GMT
Cameroon: Human Rights Promotion - Govt Edifies MPs On Efforts Made
[Cameroon Tribune] Minister Jean de Dieu Momo on July 5, 2021 presented different mechanisms put in place by the government to ensure the respect of the rights of persons.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:38:53 GMT
Central Africa: UNICEF Calls for Action to Reverse 'Spiraling Protection Crisis' for Children in West and Central Africa
[UN News] Action must be taken now to halt alarming attacks against children and abductions - including of students - in parts of West and Central Africa, the head of the UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, said in a statement on Wednesday.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:15:33 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Selected to Host Continental e-Trade Platform
[New Times] The African Union, through its department of Economic Development, Trade and Mining, on Wednesday chose Rwanda as the continental headquarters for the African e-trade Group.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:58:15 GMT
Angola: President João Lourenço Sends Message to Sassou Nguesso
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, sent a message to his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso as acting president of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (CIRGL), which was delivered o...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:13:34 GMT
Cameroon: Communist Party of China Centenary - CPDM Joins Over 500 Political Parties in Video Summit
[Cameroon Tribune] The event on July 6, 2021 saw the participation of over 10,000 political party members from across the globe.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:37:45 GMT
Africa: Liquid, Facebook Team Up to Build DRC Fibre Network
[The Herald] Liquid Technologies and Facebook announced a partnership to build an extensive long haul and metro fibre network in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that is expected to improve internet access for more than 30 million people and he...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:45 GMT
Rwanda: RSSB's Investment in Us Drug Firm Paying Off, Says Finance Minister
[New Times] The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana has said that Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has started getting dividends from its investment in a drug research firm.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:47:42 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandans in Us Midwest Celebrate Liberation Day
[New Times] The Rwandan Community in the United States Midwest region met on Sunday to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the country's liberation, paying tribute to Rwandan men and women who gave their lives, and also in different ways, those who con...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:27:50 GMT
Central Africa: Cameroon Accuses CAR Rebels of Stealing Cattle
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Cameroon officials are accusing rebels from the Central African Republic of crossing the border and stealing cattle and abducting villagers for ransom. The officials say C.A.R. rebels are fleeing the country to escape post-...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:11:26 GMT
Rwanda: Kimironko Market - All Traders to Be Tested for Covid-19
[New Times] Vendors in Kimironko market will all undergo Covid tests as authorities seek to establish the extent to which the virus has spread in the sector in the wake of a rise in new infections.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:10:15 GMT
Rwanda: Farmers Worried as Fertiliser Prices Rise
[New Times] The prices of the three most commonly used fertilisers in Rwanda have increased, implying that farmers have to spend more to get farm produce.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:58:15 GMT
Angola: Angolan Head of State Congratulates Counterparts
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, congratulated this Tuesday his counterparts from Cape Verde, Algeria and Venezuela on their independence day celebrations, marked Monday 5th.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:58:14 GMT
Angola: MPLA Vice President Points Out Pillars for Well-Being of Angolans
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The ruling MPLA party's vice president, Luísa Damião, said this Tuesday, in Luanda, that the consolidation of peace, forgiveness, national reconciliation and the deepening of democracy are essential pillars for promoting the well-...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:58:14 GMT
Angola: First Lady Points Out Education As Main Vehicle for Sustainable Development
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan First Lady, Ana Dias Lourenço, considered this Tuesday, in Luanda, education as the main vehicle to promote sustainable development, for being an elementary right and a basic need of the citizens.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:58:13 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Registers 280 Recoveries and 75 New Infections
[ANGOP] Luanda -- the Angolan health authorities announced, this Tuesday, the recovery of 280 patients, 75 new infections and 5 deaths.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:50:35 GMT
Cameroon: Challenges of Effective Media Regulation
[Cameroon Tribune] Tasked with the duty to establish a responsible media landscape, the National Commission Council has a series of obstacles to fully regulate the sector.



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