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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 07:11:10 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - November 6, 2026
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Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:44:53 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Delayed International Support Has Hampered Efforts to Contain and Treat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo
[The Conversation Africa] I visited a family of 19 in Sierra Leone in 2015. By the time I arrived, eight had died. The other 11 were left to live with the grief and fear of what might happen next.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:29:40 GMT
Rwanda: Kigali Amendment Faces Crucial Test As Countries Negotiate Funding
[New Times] A crucial round of funding negotiations is underway in Kigali, with countries seeking to secure the resources needed to sustain global efforts to protect the ozone layer and curb emissions from powerful climate-warming gases.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:29:40 GMT
Rwanda: PM Urges Action Beyond Pledges As Kigali Amendment Marks Decade
[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has called for greater investment in sustainable cooling technologies, urging countries to move beyond commitments and deliver tangible results as the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol marks its 1...

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:11:47 GMT
Tanzania: Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Felt in Kigali Orginated From Tanzania - Data
[New Times] An earthquake was felt in Kigali on Thursday morning, November 5, with residents in Tanzania's Mwanza, Kampala, Nairobi and other parts of the region also reporting tremors.

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:07:38 GMT
Central Africa: Women Parliamentarians Champion Inclusive Peace in Great Lakes Region
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- When conflict breaks out, women and children are often among those who bear its heaviest consequences. From displacement and disrupted livelihoods to insecurity and limited access to basic services, the effects of confli...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:17:40 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Anthrax Outbreak Kills Hippos in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
[Ghanaian Times] WHILE the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grapple with the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history, another disease is taking a heavy toll on wildlife in Virunga National Park in the country's east.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:02:06 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Two New Ebola Vaccines to Join DR Congo Clinical Trial
[UN News] Two new Ebola vaccine candidates will be added to a clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the country continues to battle a deadly outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species of the virus.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:50:28 GMT
Rwanda: Climate Promises Must Become Money Delivered
[New Times] As COP31 approaches, developing countries should not have to negotiate repeatedly for commitments already made. Developed nations must arrive with credible delivery plans, clear timelines and funding that reaches the communities confronti...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:39:36 GMT
Nigeria: In Luanda, Angola, Boi, IFC Sign $50m Loan to Expand Long-Term Financing for Nigerian Msmes
[This Day] Abuja -- Bank of Industry (BoI) has secured a $50 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand long-term financing for Micro, Small and medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, with women-owned businesses bil...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:50:55 GMT
Rwanda: Kigali's Sanitation Future Lies in Cell-Level Decentralisation
[New Times] Kigali is a city built on grand planning ambitions, yet one of its most pressing development challenges remains largely hidden underground. For years, urban planners and residents have looked towards the proposed 92-kilometre centralised ...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:34:49 GMT
Rwanda: When Things Go Wrong, Strategy Must Speak First
[New Times] Imagine waking up to discover that your organisation is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons. Customers demand answers, journalists are calling, employees are confused and the chief executive wants a statement immediately. Y...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:35:22 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda Is Preparing to Host Formula 1. Are We Preparing to Benefit?
[New Times] For decades, Africa has watched some of the world's biggest sporting spectacles unfold on other continents. Now, Formula 1 is preparing to return to African soil, with Rwanda set to host a Grand Prix in the early 2030s. One question deser...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:47:26 GMT
Angola/Ghana: Mexico 2026 - Black Challenge Face Angola in World Cup Opener
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's Black Challenge will begin their quest for international glory at the 2026 WAFF Amputee Football World Cup with a tough Group D opener against former world champions Angola on Saturday, November 14, in San Juan de los Lagos, ...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:32:42 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - November 5, 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:24:12 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: New DR Congo Rebel Coalition Threatens Radio Station, to Vet Broadcasts
[CPJ] Kinshasa -- The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the leaders of the new rebel movement, the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), to ensure the safety of journalist Guillaume Munguakonkwa, stop censoring Kamole FM, and allow med...

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:42:05 GMT
Africa: All of Africa Today - November 3, 2026
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Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:24:25 GMT
Rwanda: 10 More Facilities Closed Over Fire Safety Concerns
[New Times] The City of Kigali ordered the temporary closure of 10 buildings and commercial facilities for failing to comply with fire safety standards.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:16:16 GMT
East Africa: COMESA, Russia Sign Agreement to Expand Trade, Investment Cooperation
[New Times] The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Russian government have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, transport and technology, following high-level engagements...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:16:16 GMT
Rwanda: Kigali to Host Cultures From 11 Countries At Diplomatic Bazaar
[New Times] Diplomatic missions from 11 countries are expected to bring their cultures to Kigali for the second edition of the Rwanda Diplomatic Charity Bazaar, showcasing their food, traditions, fashion, music and heritage.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:59:19 GMT
Rwanda: Extreme Weather Threatens Future of Mobile Connectivity, Report Warns
[New Times] The growing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are raising serious concerns about the future reliability of mobile connectivity, as telecommunications operators face mounting pressure to protect critical infrastructure from...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:59:18 GMT
Rwanda: What's At Stake for Rwanda As COP31 Approaches?
[New Times] As countries prepare for another round of global climate negotiations, Rwanda is heading to the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) with significant interests at stake and expectations that previous international commitm...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 03:59:18 GMT
Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection On December 1
[New Times] Rwanda will begin administering a new HIV prevention injection that provides protection for six months on December 1, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to curb new infections.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:17:13 GMT
Rwanda: Bring Public Services Closer to the People
[New Times] A citizen should not have to travel to Kigali or wait for approval from a distant office for a service that a local authority could competently provide. The Government's review of which additional services to decentralise is therefore nec...

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:15:40 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda, CAR Military Chiefs Discuss Cooperation
[New Times] The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga on Tuesday, November 3, held discussions with Gen Zéphirin Mamadou, Chief of General Staff of the Central African Republic Armed Forces (FACA) on ways to str...

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:11:05 GMT
Africa: U.S. Suspends South Africa, Rwanda From Agoa
[Premium Times] This new policy is the latest measure of the Trump administration against South Africa, following its false accusation that the government is persecuting white South Africans.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:53:52 GMT
Rwanda: Why Many GBV Survivors Suffer in Silence Rather Than Seek Justice
[New Times] Claudine (not her real name) endured years of physical abuse at the hands of her husband, but reporting him to the authorities was never an easy choice.

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:52:31 GMT
South Africa/Cameroon: CAF Women's Champions League - Sundowns Edge Lekie to Move Top of Group a
[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Cameroonian side Lekie FC on Matchday 2 of the CAF Women's Champions League, moving the two-time champions to the top of Group B.

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:16:15 GMT
East Africa: EAC Seeks Regional Framework to Monitor Roaming Charges
[New Times] The East African Community (EAC) is seeking a regional framework to monitor roaming charges and ensure mobile operators comply with the One Network Area (ONA) initiative.

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:36:28 GMT
East Africa: PM Nsengiyumva Calls for Fresh Push to Unlock EAC Trade
[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has challenged East African Community (EAC) partner states to do more to help small businesses tap into the opportunities offered by regional integration.

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