[VOA] Yaoundé, Cameroon -- Cameroonian authorities have erected sanitary barriers around poultry farms in the western city of Bafoussam after an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. Authorities say a "huge" number of birds have died whil...

[UN News] Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) must ensure civilian protection in the wake of recent deadly raids on camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, February 8, presided over the swearing in of the two newly appointed cabinet ministers, during a ceremony he challenged leaders in general to double their commitment in serving Rwandans.

[Premium Times] Could a governance scorecard reduce corruption and improve governance in Africa? In Nigeria? Could it hold leaders accountable and improve government performance? Could it reduce corruption and ensure that citizens participate in impo...

[New Times] Over the last two days, joint operations were conducted by Rwandan and Mozambican security forces in the general areas Pundanhar and Nhica do Ruvuma to flush out remnants of the Islamic State-linked insurgency in northern Mozambique

[New Times] Government plans to invest Rwf9.5 billion to increase fish production in the country, a top official at Rwanda Agricultural and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has told The New Times.

[CISA] Benguela -- Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) has called on eligible voters in Angola to register and renew their cards as they prepare to protect and enhance human dignity during the August General Elections.

[New Times] League Champions Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Basketball Club, on Monday, February 8 started residential training camp ahead of the second edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) which tips off next month.

[New Times] The Kigali Golf Club will honor departed golfer Richard Karimba on Saturday February 12.

[New Times] The derby between arch-rivals APR FC and Rayon Sports has been scheduled for February 26 as indicated in the fixture calendar for the return leg of the 2021/2022 top flight league.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called for collective efforts by regional leaders towards the end of security challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo, mainly associated to armed militia groups based in the country.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the recent outcry by dairy farmers in the Gishwati area over the persistent attacks by a wild animal which killed dozens of cows.

[VOA] Geneva -- The U.N. human rights office says it fears heightened tension between Hema herders and Lendu farmers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo may erupt into more violence following last week's deadly attacks.

[New Times] The Senate has resolved to summon a government representative to provide explanations to issues related to the depreciation of the Rwandan Franc (Rwf), and price fluctuations on the market, among others.

[New Times] Striker Lague Byiringiro has committed his future at APR FC until 2026 after signing a four-year contract extension last weekend.

[OHCHR] GENEVA (4 February 2022) -- The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) will hold its upcoming session from 7-25 February, during which it will review Gabon, Panama, Senegal, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Peru, Lebanon a...

[New Times] A judge at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (the Mechanism) on Monday, February 7, ruled in favour of a return to Tanzania of eight Rwandans who had been relocated to Niger late 2021.

[New Times] Besides achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage for all citizens, Rwanda has an ambitious target of becoming a medical tourism hub where people from various parts of the continent and the world can access advanced healthcare services and ...

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- A dramatic penalty shootout that ended 4-2 in Senegal's favour has seen the Lions of Teranga make history by winning their first AFCON championship, beating Egypt in the grand final at Paul Biya Stadium in Olembé.

[New Times] Besides achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage for all citizens, Rwanda has an ambitious target of becoming a medical tourism hub where people from various parts of the continent and the world can access advanced healthcare services and ...

[New Times] The glamorous 2021 AFCON came to an end on Sunday, February 6, 2022 with the Teranga Lions of Senegal defeating seven-time champions Egypt on penalties to lift Africa's most coveted football prize for the first time in their history.

[New Times] Claver Gatete has been approved by the upper chamber of parliament as the new Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations headquarters in New York.

[New Times] The Government has proposed to increase total public spending by Rwf633.6 billion, from Rwf3,807 billion in the original budget presented mid-last year, to Rwf4,440.6 billion.

[New Times] Despite the government's policy to promote a circular economy, there is a need for improved strategies in collecting electronic waste for recycling according to players in waste management.

[New Times] Rwanda will face South Sudan in the two sides' first Group B game at the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers that will take place in Dakar, Senegal.

[New Times] The Rwanda Innovation Fund has announced its latest investment in Metro Africa Xpress Inc. ("MAX"), a vehicle subscription platform for low-to-zero emission vehicles in Africa.

[New Times] The High Court has reduced by more than half, the jail term of Robert Nyamvumba, a former top official of the Ministry of Infrastructure who was implicated in a multi-billion franc corruption case in 2020.

[New Times] A delegation from Zambia Police Service (ZPS) led by the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in Charge of Administration, Doris Nayame Chibombe arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a six-day working visit aimed at strengthening policing ...

[New Times] It was a fair weekend for Rwandan players abroad as the likes of Noam Emeran put up an excellent performance for Manchester United U-23 against West Ham in the premier league 2.

[New Times] The High Court has reduced, by more than half, the jail term of Robert Nyamvumba, a former top official with the Ministry of Infrastructure who was implicated in a multi-billion Franc corruption case in 2020.