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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:22:10 GMTAfrica: All of Africa Today - January 28, 2025
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:24 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Explains Arbitration Case Against UK Over Cancelled Migration Partnership
[New Times] Rwanda has given details of the legal and factual basis of its arbitration case against the United Kingdom, saying it was left with no option but to pursue formal proceedings after London failed to honour key financial and resettlement co...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:33:01 GMTRwanda: French Coach Frédéric Guérin Edges Closer to Rwanda Job
[New Times] French tactician Frédéric Guérin is set to be appointed as the next head coach of Rwanda's senior men's and women's national volleyball teams, Times Sport has learnt.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:19:49 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Facing a Critical Funding Gap, the Humanitarian Community in DR Congo Is Forced to Strictly Prioritize Its Response in 2026
[OCHA] Kinshasa, 28 January 2026 - The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the humanitarian community in the country today launched an urgent appeal for US$1.4 billion to address humanitarian needs in 2026.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:25 GMTRwanda: New Faces in Music to Keep an Eye On in 2026
[New Times] A new year in Rwanda's music industry carries significant promise as fresh talents continue to emerge and reshape the soundscape.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:25 GMTRwanda: Nduhungirehe Urges Action Against Hate, Stresses Genocide Is Preventable
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has urged the international community to remain vigilant against hatred, warning that genocide is never accidental but the result of series of deliberate...
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:44:24 GMTRwanda: Kigali City Explains Phased System for New Residential Site Approvals
[New Times] All new residential sites will be approved in phases, in line with the Kigali Master Plan 2050 after assessing the development status of previously approved settlement sites, City of Kigali spokesperson Emma Claudine Ntirenganya has said.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:08:15 GMTAngola: Shot By Police, Jailed Without a Crime
[Maka] On 14 October 2025, the Office of the Presiding Judge of the Luanda District Court denied a habeas corpus application submitted by defense counsel Hermenegildo Teotónio for street bookseller Serrote José de Oliveira "General Nila". T...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:17:40 GMTAfrica: Rwanda - a 'Smart Power' Without a Regional Peace Strategy
[ISS] Rwanda's military dominance in the Great Lakes Region deters countries from sending troops to help stabilise eastern DRC.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:54:29 GMTRwanda: Rwanda Takes United Kingdom to Arbitration Over Migration Partnership Breach
[New Times] Rwanda has initiated arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom before the Permanent Court of Arbitration. The proceedings arise from a dispute concerning the implementation of commitments under the Migration and Economic Developm...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:49:53 GMTRwanda: Alleged Rwandan Statement Condemning US Strikes On Venezuela Is Fabricated
[Africa Check] Alleged Rwandan statement condemning US strikes on Venezuela is fabricated
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:48:36 GMTRwanda: Rwanda's Next Accomplishment - Turning Gates-Openai's Horizon1000 Into People-Centered Ai
[New Times] The heart of Africa just became ground zero for one of the most ambitious experiments in "ethical AI" in global health--and if any country has earned the right to lead this work, it is Rwanda.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:35:41 GMTCameroon: Cameroon FA Suspends Five Match Officials Over Controversial Refereeing
[Independent (Kampala)] Yaounde -- Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) has suspended four referees and a match inspector following contentious refereeing decisions during a game in the country's flagship football tournament, the MTN Elite One Cha...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:27:50 GMTAngola: Manufacturing Enemies - Inside Angola's Security State
[Maka] Detained on 28 July 2025 after being shot by police on the first day of Angola's taxi drivers' strike, Serrote José de Oliveira -- widely known as "General Nila" -- has been held for over six months without formal charges. According to hi...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:51:46 GMTRwanda: AFC/M23 Say They Will Not Withdraw From Goma, Bukavu
[New Times] The AFC/M23 movement has reiterated that they will not withdraw from Goma and Bukavu, two biggest cities in eastern DR Congo that fell into the hands of the rebels in early 2025.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:24:25 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: Goma's Residents Reflect On Life a Year After DR Congo City Fell to M23 Rebels
[RFI] A year after the M23 armed group and its Rwandan allies seized Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the politico-military movement has stepped up measures to tighten its grip on the lakeside city. RFI spoke to residents about famil...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:05:51 GMTCongo-Kinshasa: New Massacres Committed By ADF Jihadists in Eastern DRC
[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- At least 25 people have been killed in North Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in a series of attacks attributed to rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:35:22 GMTRwanda: From Research Plots to Rural Fields - How One Seed Entrepreneur Is Strengthening Rwanda's Food System
[New Times] On a clear morning in Rwamagana, rows of maize stretch across the landscape in disciplined lines, their green leaves catching the light as workers move steadily between them.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:01:10 GMTRwanda: Building Early, Learning Fast - the Trust Behind Rwanda's Digital Path
[New Times] When new technologies emerge, many countries hesitate. They wait for perfect rules, proven models, and total certainty. By the time they move, the opportunity has often passed.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:59:58 GMTRwanda: Why 2026 Is the Year of Accountability for Data Controllers and Processors
[New Times] The legal framework for data privacy in Rwanda has changed since the introduction of the Data Protection Act, on October 15, 2021. While the initial years following the Data Protection Act's enactment focused on awareness, the conclusion ...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:59:28 GMTRwanda: How Couples Hide Assets During Divorce Cases
[New Times] Legal practitioners in Rwanda say asset concealment is one of the complex aspects of divorce cases, as spouses use various tactics to shield wealth before or during proceedings.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:36:06 GMTRwanda: Zouabi Blames 'Weak Domestic League' for Rwanda's Early Can Handball Exit
[New Times] Rwanda head coach Hafedh Zouabi has called for urgent improvements to the competitiveness of the domestic handball league, saying its current standard is holding back the national team's ambitions on the continental stage.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:35:46 GMTRwanda: How PSG Partnership Is Pushing Rwandan Creatives On Global Map
[New Times] When Rwanda announced its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2019, many observers viewed it as a straightforward tourism promotion deal.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:05:14 GMTKenya: Kenya, Rwanda Formalise KPA Kigali Office to Strengthen Regional Trade
[New Times] For more than 12 years, the Port of Mombasa has served the Rwandan market, positioning itself as the region's most modern and efficient gateway for international trade.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:23:13 GMTRwanda: Maser Group's MDR Releases Q4 Financial Results, Strengthens Long-Term Outlook
[New Times] Maser Group's Investment arm MDR Investments has released its Q4 financial results, highlighting a strengthening balance sheet, disciplined capital deployment, and a clear long-term strategy anchored in real assets, infrastructure, and te...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:23:12 GMTRwanda: Photos - Brig Gen Gasana Hands Over Role of Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff
[New Times] Brig Gen Godfrey Gasana on Monday afternoon officially handed over the role of Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff to Col Dan Gatsinzi during a ceremony held at Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters in Kimihurura.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:23:12 GMTRwanda: Plasma Exports Set to Start By Year-End, Says RBC
[New Times] Rwanda is expected to start exporting blood plasma for fractionation later this year, once the remaining technical and regulatory requirements are completed, according to Dr Thomas Muyombo, Blood Transfusion Division Manager at Rwanda Bio...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:51:46 GMTRwanda: Where Are Rwanda's Afcon 2004 Heroes Now?
[New Times] The Rwanda national football team (Amavubi) made its only Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearance in 2004 in Tunisia. More than two decades later, Rwandan fans are still waiting to see the team return to Africa's biggest football stage.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:56:03 GMTRwanda: Rwandan Artist Seeks Help to Return Home After Alleged Confinement in Cambodia
[New Times] Rwandan musician Moise Mbarushimana, popularly known as Boy Chopper, is reportedly seeking assistance to return home after being stranded in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:56:01 GMTRwanda: Kagame Appoints Brig Gen Gasana As Presidential Pilot, Advisor On Air Force Matters
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has appointed Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force matters, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) announced on Saturday, J...