Central Africa
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:23:21 GMTRwanda: Low Uptake of Smartphones Hinders Digital Penetration
[New Times] In the fourth quarter of 2021, only 1,943,786 smartphones were operational or active in Rwanda (approximately 15 per cent of entire population), according to data from Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:46:26 GMTCameroon: Govt Says It Will Rebuild Hospitals Destroyed By Boko Haram
[VOA] Yaounde -- Cameroon's government says it will rebuild hospitals and clinics destroyed by Boko Haram terrorists along the border with Nigeria. In a visit to the area this week, officials said the facilities were needed for villagers who have suf...
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 05:37:23 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Death Toll Climbs to 75 in Train Derailment
[RFI] The death toll from a freight train that derailed over the weekend in Lualaba, southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has risen from 60 to 75 after more bodies were discovered, says officials.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:57 GMTRwanda: General Muhoozi Pays Tribute to 1994 Genocide Victims
[New Times] Lieutenant General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Commander of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, on Tuesday, March 15, paid tribute to victims of the Tutsi Genocide at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:54 GMTRwanda: BAL 2022 - Pitchou Manga Confident REG Can Finish Top of Sahara Conference
[New Times] Today REG Vs FerroviƔrio da Beira 7:30pm Kigali-Time DUC Vs AS Sale 9pm Kigali- Time
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:53 GMTRwanda: Govt, Private Sector Urged to Create Space for Youth Innovations
[New Times] More efforts need to be invested in gearing up youth innovations and creating space for them to address some of the biggest challenges in the country.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:50 GMTRwanda: Government to Review Cooking Gas Prices
[New Times] Rwanda Utilities and Regulatory Authority (RURA) has disclosed it is in consultations with different players to review cooking gas prices, which are skyrocketing in the wake of the volatility on the international market.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:49 GMTRwanda: Robert Pack Relishes Reg's Win Against US Monastir
[New Times] Robert Pack, the Head Coach of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) has lauded his team's win against continental giants US Monastir, saying it was a very important one.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:46 GMTRwanda: Multibillion Projects to Improve Learning Outcomes in Schools
[New Times] Two projects worth Rwf49.8 billion have been launched with an aim to improve learning outcomes, especially in Kinyarwanda in pre-primary and lower primary as well as local communities countrywide.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:44 GMTRwanda: Burundi President Ndayishimiye Receives Message From Kagame
[New Times] President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi on Tuesday, March 15, received a message from President Paul Kagame.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:41 GMTRwanda: General Kazura in France for Three Day Visit
[New Times] General Jean Bosco Kazura, Chief of Defence Staff of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) arrived in Paris on Monday, March 14 at the invitation of his French counterpart General Thierry Buthkard.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:38 GMTRwanda: Global Software Solutions Firm Enters Rwandan Market
[New Times] A year ago, before his first trip to Africa, Jam Nelavai, the Chief Executive Officer of TechAffinity, had never heard about Rwanda.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:29:57 GMTRwanda: Lack of Law on Mental Health Driving Suicide Cases - Report
[New Times] A new report on the state of mental health in the country has indicated that lack of an independent law on mental health, an updated policy framework and regulations of private mental health clinics are still among the issues impeding the...
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:27:00 GMTRwanda: Minister Bizimana Warns Youth Against Laziness, Drug Abuse
[New Times] The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascene Bizimana, has urged the youth who are to start the national civic training to avoid laziness, which he said was one of the challenges they are confronted by.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:24:50 GMTRwanda: Rwandans in Tanzania Light Up 500 Homes of Vulnerable Families
[New Times] The Rwandan Community in Tanzania has contributed $7,500 towards the Rwandan Development Bank's #CanaChallenge Programme to light up 500 families' homes.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:02:34 GMTRwanda: Five Ways Covid-19 Affected Rwanda's Environment
[New Times] The Covid-19 pandemic has had both negative and positive impact on the environment sector according to the State of Environment and Outlook Report 2021.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:01:03 GMTRwanda: Refugees in Rwanda to Benefit From Multi-Billion Business Financing Schemes
[New Times] There are various sources to fund the business ideas that could be submitted by refugees living in Rwanda so as to ensure economic independence and improved welfare, the Ministry in charge of emergency management has assured.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:47:25 GMTCameroon: Two men arrested with a leopard skin
[Camer.be] Two men have been arrested in Melong for leopard skin trafficking. They were arrested on February 23, 2022 during an operation carried out by wildlife officials of the Moungo Divisional Delegation of Forestry and Wildlife in collaboration ...
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:43:09 GMTRwanda: Upgrade Works At Amahoro Stadium Begin
[New Times] Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) has said that works to revamp Amahoro national stadium have started for the facility to host international football matches, concerts and public events.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:43:06 GMTRwanda: Amavubi Needs Special Plan to Qualify for Afcon, Murangwa Says
[New Times] The head of former Amavubi players Association Eugene Murangwa says the national football federation (Ferwafa) needs to draw up a master plan for the national team to qualify for the Africa cup of nations.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:43:03 GMTRwanda: Inmates to Get University Education - What It Means
[New Times] The proposed provision by the Government of Rwanda to offer university education to convicts incarcerated in correctional facilities in the country will make them more productive and help tackle reoffending, experts in education and human...
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:43:01 GMTRwanda: Peace Cup - Rutsiro, Etincelles Face Off in Preliminary Round
[New Times] Wednesday University of Rwanda vs Bugesera Rutsiro vs Etincelles La Jeunesse vs Espoir Impeesa vs Amagaju Nyanza vs Marines Interforce vs Etoile de L'est
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:42:59 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Housing Boss Remanded
[New Times] Kicukiro Primary Court on Tuesday, March 15, sent on a 30-day remand, Felix Nshimyumurenyi, the Director-General of Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), and co-accused Felix Emile Mugisha who are suspected of corruption after the judge denied ...
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:48:35 GMTCentral African Republic: Militia Leader Surrendered to International Criminal Court
[DW] Maxime Jeoffroy Eli Mokom Gawaka is suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Mokom is alleged to have committed the crimes in 2013 and 2014 in his role as an anti-Balaka militia leader.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 04:40:50 GMTChad: Chad's Long Road to Reconciliation
[ISS] Since the transition started, there have been no signs of lessons learned from past political missteps.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:10:49 GMTRwanda: Five Ways How Covid-19 Affected Rwanda's Environment
[New Times] The Covid-19 pandemic has had both negative and positive impact on the environment sector according to the State of Environment and Outlook Report 2021.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:10:46 GMTRwanda: What is the Fate of Families Left in Ex-Gihembe Refugee Camp?
[New Times] Sifa Manzi is a Congolese refugee who was born and raised in the former Gihembe camp located in Gicumbi District. She still lives here with her family and other few people while others were relocated in Mahama Refugee Camp last year.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:10:42 GMTRwanda: Kagame, General Muhoozi Meet Again in Kigali
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Monday, March 14 received in his office the Commander of the Land Forces in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), Lieutenant General Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:10:40 GMTRwanda: Why APR FC-Kiyovu Title Race Will Go to the Wire
[New Times] The 2021/2022 Rwanda premier league has been one of the most keenly contested in recent years as the race to lift the title intensifies.
Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:10:34 GMTRwanda: Lack of Law on Mental Health Driving Suicide Cases - Report
[New Times] A new report on the state of mental health in the country has indicated that lack of an independent law on mental health, an updated policy framework and regulations of private mental health clinics are still among the issues impeding the...