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Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:32:34 GMT
East Africa: Burundi Sets Sight on East African Community to Lift Economy
[East African] Burundi, currently under European Union sanctions over its human and political rights record, is asking its East African neighbours to help unlock its economic development potential.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:17:20 GMT
Nigeria: Nigeria, Angola's Under-Performance Cut OPECs October Production Target
[This Day] The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) delivered barely half the oil production increase it had planned for October as African members, especially Nigeria and Angola continued to struggle with output losses.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:51:25 GMT
Rwanda: Rwandan Start-Up Secures U.S.$9 Million to Expand Electric Taxi Moto Rollout
[New Times] A Rwandan start-up, Ampersand, has announced that they have secured a $9 million loan facility from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to expand its operations in Rwanda and Kenya.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:02:28 GMT
Cameroon: As Cameroon Celebrates Brain Health - Beware of Sclerosis, Stroke, Covid-19 Neuroinflammation!
[Cameroon Tribune] The themes of this year's "Brain Week in Cameroon" and "World Brain Day" celebrations focus on these emergent health challenges.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:02:27 GMT
Cameroon: International Cooperation - Brazilians Seal Deal With Binguela Agriculture School
[Cameroon Tribune] The delegation of commercial farmers was in the school located on the outskirts of Yaounde on October 27, 2021.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:43:07 GMT
Cameroon: Cameroon-India Growing - Trade Development Cooperation Celebrated
[Cameroon Tribune] A State dinner was offered on behalf of the Head of State, President Paul Biya in honour of the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Cameroon.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:43:04 GMT
Cameroon: Foumbot - New Sultan Lays Referral Hospital Foundation Stone
[Cameroon Tribune] His Majesty Mforifoum Mbombo Njoya Nabil chaired the event for the construction of Cameroon's pioneer private referral hospital on October 27, 2021.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:43:02 GMT
Cameroon: Protestant Churches Pray for President Biya
[Cameroon Tribune] The closing worship service of the 25th edition of the Protestantism Week in Cameroon was marked by special prayers for President Paul Biya, authorities, peace and reconciliation.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:43:00 GMT
Africa: Disaster Risk Management - Cameroon Makes Pertinent Proposals
[Cameroon Tribune] External Relations Minister Mbella Mbella made the proposals as he represented President Paul Biya in a virtual summit on addressing disaster risk management in Africa.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:42:57 GMT
Cameroon: Kette, Mbotoro Subdivisions - CERAC Offers Health Equipment, Farming Tools
[Cameroon Tribune] Donated on October 30, 2021 the gifts are intended to improve health and the autonomy of the rural woman.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:42:57 GMT
Cameroon: Commonwealth Games - Queen's Baton Relay in Yaounde
[Cameroon Tribune] The ceremony took place at the Ministry of External Relations on October 29, 2021.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:03:01 GMT
Cameroon: Heroic Welcome At Commonwealth Games Headquarters
[Cameroon Tribune] The hero baton left the country yesterday October 31, 2021 for Kenya after staying in the country for three days.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:02:59 GMT
Cameroon: Climate Change - Between Declarations and Deceptions
[Cameroon Tribune] From October 31 to November 12, World leaders are expected to strategize on new ways of reducing gas emissions.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:21:55 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: MSF Suspends Medical Activities in Ituri Province After Attack
[Nation] Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended services in parts of Ituri Province in eastern DR Congo after its staff was attacked the region.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:19:41 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Health Ministry Closes Vaccination Posts Due to Holiday
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Health Ministry (MINSA) announced Sunday the closure of vaccination posts across the country on the bank holidays, celebrated on 2 and 11 November.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:19:22 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Reports 59 New Cases and 108 Recoveries
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola announced, this Sunday, the recovery of 108 patients, 59 new cases and 2 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:13:11 GMT
Angola: Angolan President Arrives in Glasgow for Climate Conference
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan head of State João Lourenço arrived Sunday in Glasgow, Scotland, to participate in the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26).

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:18:02 GMT
Rwanda: Areruya, Ingabire Shine as Cycling Races Return
[New Times] Former Tour du Rwanda winner Joseph Areruya stamped his authority in local cycling over the weekend as he claimed the 'Patriotism Race' in the men's elite category. Diane Ingabire finished top in the women's classic.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:07:50 GMT
Rwanda: Rugby - Sevens Tournament Set for November 13
[New Times] The Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) has confirmed it is organising a 7-a-side tournament, scheduled for November 13 at Amahoro Stadium.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:05:47 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Challenges World Leaders on Tackling Climate Change
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged world leaders on action in tackling climate change, noting that previous commitments have not always materialized.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:04:55 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Activities Suspended in DRC Health District Following Attack
[MSF] Goma -- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has suspended our activities in Bambu health district in Ituri province, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, following an attack on one of our vehicles.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 20:45:18 GMT
Rwanda: #AfricaClimateCrisis - PM Ngirente Leads Rwanda's Delegation At COP26
[New Times] Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente is leading the country's delegation at the 26 th UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland where Rwanda will be calling for an ambitious action to address the climate crisis.

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:19:13 GMT
Angola: Music Group Vozes Do Nambua to Release New Album
[ANGOP] Caxito -- "Cor-de-rosa"(Pink) is the title of the new album by the music group Vozes do Nambua, to be released on November 5th, in Caxito City, Bengo Province.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:19:42 GMT
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Records 73 New Cases, 5 Recoveries
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola announced Saturday 73 new infections, one death and five recoveries in the latest 24 hours.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:19:36 GMT
Angola: Angola, DRC Strengthen Cooperation
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a Verbal Process and a Trade Agreement, as part of strengthening of bilateral cooperation, according the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:12:46 GMT
Angola: Sonangol Withdraws Means From China Sonangol Group
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's National Fuel Society (Sonangol) said that it has recovered, in the favour of the Angolan State, some means belonging to the China Sonangol Group (CS), in partial compensation with interest for the debt.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 01:46:57 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
[White House] Glascow -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met with President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Chair of the African Union (AU) on the margins of the G20. The Leaders discussed the shared commitment of the U...

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:27:08 GMT
East Africa: Ethiopian Women's U-20 National Team to Take Part in Cecafa Tournament
[Reporter] The Ethiopian Women's U-20 national team is set take part in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup hosted by Uganda. Ethiopia, Burundi, Eritrea, Djibouti, Tanzania and Uganda have been preparing for the tournament, which will take place from Oct...

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:38:20 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Marks Innaugural World Stroke Day
[New Times] On 29 October 2021, for the first time, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Stroke Day through a national organization created by Rwandans who survived the stroke, Stroke Action Rwanda (SAR).

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 14:43:23 GMT
Niger: Digital Press Briefing with U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
[State Department] Digital press briefing with U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield discussed her trip to Mali, Niger, and Gabon.



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