Central Africa
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:49:24 GMTSão Tomé and Príncipe: President Evaristo Carvalho Hospitalised
[Nation] Sao Tome and Principe President Evaristo Carvalho has been hospitalised since Saturday following an illness.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:46:42 GMTCameroon: Cameroon Creates, Trains Militias To Fight New Militant Ideology
[VOA] Mora -- Cameroon's President Paul Biya has sent his top military officials and a governor to reactivate old militias and create new ones to combat terrorism on the central African state's northern border with Nigeria. The militias are, for the ...
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:31:41 GMTAfrica: In Search of Advantages - Israel's Observer Status in the African Union
[The Conversation Africa] Since its establishment as a state in 1948, Israel has placed great importance on foreign policy. This is because it had been under a political and economic boycott by surrounding Arab states. The boycott has been falling ap...
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:23:44 GMTCongo-Brazzaville: Republic of the Congo National Day
[State Department] On behalf of the United States of America, I extend best wishes and hopes for a bright future to the people of the Republic of the Congo as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of their independence.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:42:30 GMTCameroon: Cameroon Says Fight Over Water Leaves Many Dead or Wounded
[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Cameroonian officials say hundreds of people have fled its northern border with Chad after an ongoing conflict over water between cattle ranchers and fishermen killed 18 people and wounded 70. The wounded have been rushed t...
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 15:43:58 GMTAngola: Covid-19 - Angola Registers 205 New Infections and 57 Recoveries
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan health authorities announced, this Saturday, 205 new infections, 57 recoveries and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 12:26:05 GMTRwanda: Govt Launches Door-to-Door Covid-19 Vaccination for Vulnerable Groups
[East African] Rwanda has launched door-to-door Covid-19 vaccinations for vulnerable groups, including the elderly.
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:19:16 GMTAfrica: Africa Ramps Up Vaccine Drive As Covid Cases Surge
[DW] Africa has vaccinated more than 50 million people against COVID. However, that figure is way below other continents. As a result, countries such as Kenya and Rwanda are pushing for partial vaccination mandates.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:06:53 GMTAfrica: TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 - Draw Procedure
[CAF] The draw for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 will be held at Yaounde Conference Centre on the 17th of August 2021, and will see the 24 participating teams divided into six groups of four teams each.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:15:18 GMTRwanda: Rwanda, Switzerland to Partner in Childhood Illness and Covid-19 Response
[New Times] The Government of Rwanda and Switzerland have signed an agreement of cooperation to support two projects dubbed "Dynamic electronic decision trees for managing childhood illness" and "Covid-19 National Preparedness and Response Plan."
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:36:36 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: UN Agency Calls for Protection From Sexual Attacks in D.R.C.
[VOA] Geneva -- UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, is calling on Congolese authorities to increase security and protect women and girls from widespread, systematic sexual attacks by rival armed groups in Democratic Republic of Congo's Tanganyi...
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 11:13:38 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Renews Arsenal Deal, Bets on Messi for Numbers
[East African] Rwanda has paid an undisclosed amount as fee to extend its sponsorship deal with Arsenal FC as the government builds on its campaign to boost tourism through partnerships with European football clubs.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:21:26 GMTRwanda: Senate to Vet Cabinet's Pick for Top Rwanda FDA Job Next Week
[New Times] Senators will next week hold confirmation hearing for the nominee for the position of director general of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA), The New Times has learnt.
Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:17:27 GMTRwanda: Arsenal Fan Kagame Blasts Team After Brentford Defeat
[Independent (Kampala)] Kigali -- Rwanda President Paul Kagame has blasted the management of the football side he supports, Arsenal, after they started their English season with a 2-0 away defeat at Brentford.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:27:55 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Concern as Tshisekedi Promotes Ex-Rebel Leader to Top Position
[HRW] Appointment Risks Undermining Disarmament and Recovery
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:22:46 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: 'Widespread and Systematic' Violence Linked to Clashes Over Gold
[UN News] Rival armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are carrying out horrific sexual attacks against women and girls, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned on Friday.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:52:59 GMTCameroon: Fishermen-Herders Conflict Leaves 12 Dead
[Nation] At least a dozen people were killed and 48 others wounded in clashes between cattle breeders and fishermen on Tuesday in the Far North region of Cameroon, authorities announced Thursday.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:53:13 GMTAngola: Speaker Stresses MPs' Commitment to Constitutional Revision
[ANGOP] Luanda -- National Assembly Speaker (AN) Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos highlighted Friday in Luanda the commitment of the MPs to the process of constitutional revision, under the initiative of the Head of State, João Lourenço.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:53:13 GMTAngola: Covid-19 - Health Ministry Announces Mass Vaccination Campaign
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Ministry of Health (MINSA) announced Friday plans to start the registration of the population aged 18 years and over for Covid-19 vaccination.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:53:12 GMTAngola: President Promulgates Constitutional Revision Law
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola head of State João Lourenço Friday promulgated the Constitutional Revision Law approved by National Assembly (AN), following the ruling of the Constitutional Court (TC).
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:53:12 GMTAngola: Parliament Passes Second Deliberation of Constitutional Revision Law
[ANGOP] Luanda -- National Assembly approved the second deliberation of the Draft Constitutional Revision Law, under the terms of the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the body responsible for the preventive inspection of the Constitution.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:53:12 GMTAngola: President's Aide Reiterates Separation of Powers Among Sovereignty Bodies
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan government continues to endorse the principle of separation and interdependence of functions among the powers of the State in the country, the minister of State and Head of the Civil Affairs Office to the President of the Re...
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:53:10 GMTAngola: Covid-19 - 311 Recoveries, 154 New Cases Reported
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola reported 311 recoveries, 154 fresh cases and 12 deaths on Friday, bringing the country's death tally to 1.082.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:46:00 GMTCameroon: Aids-Free Holidays Campaign - 19thedition Kicks Off
[Cameroon Tribune] Peer educators to lead the crusade in the Centre Region were trained yesterday, August 12, 2021.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:45:59 GMTCameroon: Urban Transport Agencies Called to Order
[Cameroon Tribune] The Governor of the Littoral region held a meeting on August 11, to map out strategies to reduce accidents on the highway.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:45:53 GMTCameroon: Olembe Stadium - Sports Officials On Familiarisation Tour
[Cameroon Tribune] The Minister of Sports and Physical Education, President of COCAN, had a working session at the Olembe Sports Complex yesterday, August 12, 2021.
Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:45:51 GMTCameroon: Aisha Buhari Tournament - Thirty Lionesses Shortlisted
[Cameroon Tribune] It is for a first preparatory training camp which runs till Saturday August 21, 2021 in Yaounde.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:53:17 GMTCameroon: Star Building - PM Receives New Swiss Ambassador
[Cameroon Tribune] Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute and Ambassador Martin Strub yesterday August 12, 2021 discussed ways of fostering cooperation between their two countries.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:53:14 GMTCameroon: Cameroon-India Relations - Growing Prospects for Stronger Cooperation
[Cameroon Tribune] A series oWhat are the key areas that will mark your tour of duty in Cameroon?f activities are being organised in Yaounde to mark 75 years of the Independence of India.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:53:10 GMTCameroon: Back-to School, AFCON - Strengthening Covid-19 Surveillance, Treatment
[Cameroon Tribune] Prime Minister, Head of Government Joseph Dion Ngute on August 12, 2021 chaired the inter-ministerial meeting on government's response strategy against the Covid-19 pandemic.