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Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:45:04 GMT
Africa: Rwanda and Senegal Will Host Africa's First Covid-19 Vaccine Plants - What's Known So Far
[The Conversation Africa] The lack of vaccine production capacity in African countries has been the subject of much concern and hand-wringing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has become a particularly hot topic because of the gravely unequal ...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:38 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Cabinet Member, Dismisses Forestry Boss
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday October 27 made new appointments in senior government positions.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:35:54 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Recognised for His Contribution to Cancer Fight
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has been awarded for his outstanding contribution to cancer control by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:42:47 GMT
East Africa: Verdict on EAC Admission of DR Congo Set for November
[East African] The Democratic Republic of Congo's bid to join the East African Community (EAC) has passed the technical committee stage with the regional Council of Ministers expected to deliver the final verdict this November.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:51:52 GMT
Angola: President João Lourenço Returns to Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Head of State João Lourenço returned Wednesday to the country's capital, Luanda, after two-visit to the northern Uíge province.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:34 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Premier League is Back! What You Should Expect
[New Times] After three months, the national football league returns this weekend as reigning champions APR FC, who are unbeaten in the past two league seasons, look forward to defending their league title while Rayon Sports looks a different side th...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:34 GMT
Rwanda: Mugisha to Race in Tour Du Faso
[New Times] Rwandan cyclist Moise Mugisha is in Burkina Faso where he will participate in the 33rd Tour du Faso which runs from October 29 to November 7.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:29 GMT
Rwanda: 14,000 More Smartphones to Be Distributed to Vulnerable People
[New Times] About 14,000 smartphones are set to be distributed next month under the Connect Rwanda Challenge following the ease of Covid-19, which slowed down the exercise, the Minister of ICT and Innovation has confirmed.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:24 GMT
Rwanda: Expansion of Nyarugenge District Hospital to Cost Over 10 Million Euro
[New Times] Less than a year after it was inaugurated, authorities have announced that Nyarugenge District hospital will soon undergo an expansion, works that are estimated to cost between 10 million and 11 million Euros.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:19 GMT
Rwanda: What Rwanda Expects From UN Climate Summit
[New Times] As global leaders head to Glasgow, Scotland this weekend for the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, Rwanda will be hoping that countries increase funding to fight climate change.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:14 GMT
Rwanda: Ngirente Tips Police on Innovation as He Commissions Over 600 Officer Cadets
[New Times] Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente reiterated on Wednesday, October 27, that majority of the criminals now execute their ruthless plans with the support of technology, a phenomenon that is pervasive across the world.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:10 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda FDA Urges Media to Seek Approval Before Advertising Regulated Products
[New Times] In its announcement released on October 27, 2021, Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) urged stakeholders involved in the business of regulated products that promoting, informing or advertising regulated products should be done af...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:06 GMT
Rwanda: Four Arrested for Trafficking Ivory From DR Congo
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has in custody four people held for allegedly trafficking products from endangered animals such as elephant ivory.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:50:02 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Diaspora in Canada Builds Classrooms in Ruhango
[New Times] Three new classrooms were last week inaugurated after they were built through an initiative dubbed One Brick at a Time, which was launched by the Rwandan diaspora in Canada and their friends, through an association called Inzira y'Urumuri...

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:49:58 GMT
Rwanda: UAE Foreign Minister Pays Homage to Genocide Victims
[New Times] Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has paid tribute to the genocide victims laid to rest at the Kigali Genocide Memorial...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:24:50 GMT
Rwanda: Construction of Vaccine Plant in Rwanda to Kick Off Mid-2022
[New Times] The government of Rwanda on Tuesday, October 26 signed a memorandum of understanding with BioNTech to initiate the construction of the state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for mRNA-based vaccines slated for mid-2022.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:22:53 GMT
Congo-Brazzaville: How Some Florida Condos Could Sink Sassou Nguesso's Succession Plan
[African Arguments] New revelations of luxury properties held by the Republic of Congo's first family shed light on a regime running out of options.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:14 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Gaffer Thierry Hitimana Appointed Simba Coach
[New Times] Rwandan coach Thierry Hitimana has been appointed as coach for Tanzanian giants Simba SC for the rest of the season.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:10 GMT
Rwanda: New Law Outlines Penalties for Mishandling Personal Data
[New Times] Companies and individuals in Rwanda that process personal data of individuals have 24 months beginning October this year to comply with the new law on protection of personal data and privacy.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:48:25 GMT
Ghana: Ghana, Sao Tome and Principe Sign Instruments to Deepen Bilateral Relations
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana and Sao Tome and Principe have signed four instruments to deepen the bilateral relations between them.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:03 GMT
Rwanda: MPs Task Government to Fix Flaws in Public Service Management Online System
[New Times] Members of the lower chamber of parliament on October 26, tasked the Ministry of Public service and labour (MIFOTRA) to accelerate the implementation of the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:25:00 GMT
Rwanda: Top EU Diplomat Lauds Reconciliation Efforts By Rwandans
[New Times] Josep Borrell, the European Union (EU)'s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and Vice President of the EU Commission has lauded the reconciliation efforts undertaken by Rwandans after the 1994 Genocide against the...

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:24:46 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda, Burundi in Fresh Joint Efforts to Tackle Cross-Border Crimes
[New Times] The governors of four neighbouring provinces of Rwanda and Burundi have committed to fighting cross border crimes and ensuring security.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:52:08 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Secretary Blinken's Call With Democratic Republic of Congo President Tshisekedi
[State Department] The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:45:08 GMT
Rwanda: What Would It Take for Rwandan Industries to Adopt Clean Energy?
[New Times] Experts have called for renewed commitment to green industrial production in Rwanda as a way to mitigate climate change and protect the environment.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:14:16 GMT
Rwanda: Inside the Country's Space Ambitions
[New Times] Rwanda's ambition to launch two satellite constellations in the next three years has further highlighted the country's plan to become a hub for the African space industry.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:36:22 GMT
Rwanda: How Charcoal Production and Hunting Threatened Kibirizi-Muyira Natural Forest
[New Times] Isaac Ngango a resident of Muyira sector in Nyanza district recalls different species of wildlife that used to be in Kibirizi-Muyira Natural Forest but only few of them have survived the human encroachment.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:51:45 GMT
Angola: Angola Recommends Vaccination of 60 Percent of Population
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola recommended Monday the acquisition of vaccines to immunise as many as 60 percent of the Angolan population, aimed to halt the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:57:28 GMT
Angola: Chevron Reaffirms Support to Communities in Cabinda Province
[ANGOP] Cabinda -- The new General-Director of Chevron Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, Billy Lacobie, assured that he will continue to support the population of the Cabinda Province, within the framework of the oil multinational's social responsibility.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:50:47 GMT
Rwanda: APR's Champions League Woes Continue, What Next?
[New Times] After yet another disastrous CAF Champions League campaign, APR FC's dreams of making it into the group stages continues to become a dream.



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