Central Africa
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:34:05 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Human Rights Watch Reports New Findings On Prison Mass Rape
[HRW] Full Investigation Needed into Ignored Riot Warnings, Sexual Violence
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:46:39 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Disqualified From Africa Volleyball Championship
[New Times] Rwanda has been eliminated from the 2021 Women's Volleyball African Nations Championship as the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) continues to investigate allegations that the hosts fielded ineligible players.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:53:14 GMTRwanda: 'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Awaits Verdict On Terrorism Charges
[DW] A Rwandan court is expected to issue a verdict on Paul Rusesabagina. His story, in which he saved scores of people during the Rwandan genocide, inspired the film 'Hotel Rwanda,' but now Kigali accuses him of terrorism.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:39:35 GMTAfrica: Volleyball - Rwanda Bows to Pressure, Continues 2021 African Nations Championship
[Leadership] Rwanda Government on Sunday bowed to pressure from Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and promised to conclude the 2021 African Women's Senior Nations Championship.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:02:28 GMTMozambique: How Big Is the Islamic Threat in Mozambique? and Why Are Rwandan Troops There?
[The Conversation Africa] Rwanda has sent troops to Mozambique to assist the government in fighting against a four-year Islamist militant insurgency. Political scientist Phil Clark provides insights into the threat and why Rwanda is supporting Mozamb...
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:07:44 GMTKenya: Cameroon Stop Kenya to Retain Africa Nations Championships
[Nation] Cameroon women's volleyball team completed a double against Kenya with a deserved 3-1(25-2125-23,15-25 and 25-23) win to retain the African Nations Championships title as the event came to an end Sunday night at Kigali arena, Rwanda.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:44:13 GMTRwanda: Inside Rwanda's Efforts to Protect Mountain Gorillas From Covid-19
[New Times] Gorillas are closely related to humans with similar anatomical and physiological features, and this makes them vulnerable to many of the same diseases.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:20:22 GMTRwanda: Who Are the Suspects in the FLN Trial?
[New Times] High Court Chamber for International Cross Border Crimes will today September 20 deliver its verdicts on the Forces Nationale de Liberation (FLN) terrorism trial.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:18:51 GMTRwanda: Rusesabagina - Victims Await Justice as Court Makes Ruling
[New Times] The High Court Chamber for International and Cross-Border Crimes will today read its verdict of a case involving Paul Rusesabagina and other 20 suspects linked to MRCD and its military wing, FLN.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:08:02 GMTRwanda: Who Are the Top Flight League Title Contenders Next Season?
[New Times] Less than a month to the return of the top flight league, top clubs are already targeting to dethrone reigning champions APR FC of the league title which kicks off on October 16.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:07:11 GMTRwanda: Placide Bagabo Steps Down as President of Taekwondo Federation
[New Times] Placide Bagabo has resigned from his position as the President of the Rwanda Taekwondo Federation.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:50:39 GMTRwanda: Rwandan Students Emerge Runners Up China Tech Competition
[New Times] Rwandan students came third in a stiff competition designed to boost e-commerce between China and the world.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:06:13 GMTRwanda: Digital Cooperation Should Go Beyond Access to Broadband - Kagame
[New Times] Digital cooperation ought to go beyond ensuring access to broadband to close the gap in aspects such as the adoption of affordable devices and services, accessible content and digital literacy, President Paul Kagame has said.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:57:29 GMTRwanda: AS Kigali Turn Focus to Motema Pembe Clash
[New Times] AS Kigali FC are in upbeat mood ahead of their first leg clash against Daring Club Motema Pembe of DR Congo in the first qualification round of this year's CAF Champions League slated for next month.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:37:31 GMTRwanda: 20 Military, Police Officers Train on Gender in Peacekeeping
[New Times] A total of 20 senior military, police officers and civilians on Monday, September 20 start a gender course at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:02:51 GMTRwanda: General Muganga Visits RDF Troops Deployed in Mozambique
[New Times] The Rwanda Defence Force Army Chief of Staff, Lt Gen Mubarak Muganga on Saturday, September 18, started a four-day visit to Rwandan Forces deployed in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:48:02 GMTRwanda/Somalia: APR Eliminate Mogadishu City From CAF Champions League
[New Times] APR progressed to the first round of CAF Confederation Cup following a 2-1 win over Mogadishu City of Somalia in the return leg of the preliminary round.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:22:40 GMTKenya: Cameroon Beat Malkia Strikers to Retain Africa Women's Volleyball Title
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's quest for a record 10th African title fell flat on its tracks on Sunday night after losing by three sets to one to defending champions Cameroon at the Kigali Arena in Rwanda.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:06:01 GMTAngola: Angolan President Arrives in Washington
[ANGOP] Washington -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço arrived Saturday afternoon in Washington, United States, where he will be honoured Monday for his involvement in initiatives to protect the environment.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:46:33 GMTBurundi: Discord Over State of Rights
[East African] Burundi's political opposition and the National Independent Human Rights Commission are locked in a disagreement over the state of human rights following comments by a UN team that intolerance was still rife in the country.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:24:27 GMTKenya: How Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania Kept Schools Open
[Monitor] Kenya, like Uganda, first closed its schools in mid-March 2020 to contain the onslaught of the coronavirus disease.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:33:10 GMTAngola: President Has Little to Show for Promise of a Break With Authoritarian Past
[The Conversation Africa] It's four years since João Lourenço was sworn in as Angola's third president. He succeeded former president José Eduardo dos Santos, who had governed the southern African nation for 38 years.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:59:09 GMTCameroon: Migrants Deported From UAE Face Conflict or Exile
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Rounded up in mass raids in Abu Dhabi, Cameroonian expatriate workers were deported home - only to face fighting and the prospect of exile
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:05:58 GMTAlgeria: Angolan Head of State Mourns Ex-Algerian President Bouteflika
[ANGOP] Washington -- Angolan president João Lourenço expressed Saturday "deep dismay" at the death on Friday of the former President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, victim of illness.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:40:49 GMTRwanda: Health Ministry Closes Down Baho International Hospital
[New Times] The Ministry of Health (MoH) has closed down Baho International Hospital following a recent death of a patient that triggered an investigation.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:37:49 GMTRwanda: Govt Suspends Public Service Recruitments, to Focus On Teachers
[New Times] As the start of academic year 2021/2022 nears, the Ministry of Public Service and Labour has suspended all job recruitment in public institutions to focus on teachers.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:36:23 GMTAngola: President Lourenço Leaves for the U.S.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço left Luanda Saturday for the United States of America, to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:13:11 GMTAngola: Angolan Editor Carlos Alberto Sentenced to Fine, 2 Years in Prison Over Coverage of Land Deal
[CPJ] New York -- Angolan authorities should not contest the appeal of journalist Carlos Alberto against his prison sentence and fine, and should stop pursuing criminal defamation cases against members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalis...
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:36:08 GMTCameroon: Cameroon's Community Leaders Drive Demand for Covid-19 Vaccines
[WHO-AFRO] Yaoundé -- Local leaders, working with over 2300 community mobilizers and 1450 vaccination teams, were crucial to the success of a rapid COVID-19 vaccination drive that saw 52 000 people vaccinated across Cameroon in just five days in Jul...
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:58:36 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Quick Reaction Forces to the Rescue in Eastern DRC
[ISS] The UN hopes a revamped Force Intervention Brigade can counter the ruthless tactics of the Allied Democratic Forces.