Central Africa

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:02:30 GMT
Rwanda: Human Rights Not Top Priority in Rwanda, but Hopes Remain
[DW] Rwanda's development after the 1994 genocide may spell success to many outside observers. But its human rights record leaves much to be desired. What prospects for change does President Kagame's reelection hold?

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:03:06 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda - a New Safe Haven for Ghanaian Footballers?
[New Times] Ghanaian players previously fancied European clubs due to the track records of the likes of Abedi Pele, Michael Essien, Anthony Yeboah, Sammy Kuffour and Sulley Muntari among others but now the trend and dynamics has changed as a host of ...

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:02:43 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mukandanga, Manizabayo to Carry the Flag At Paris 2024 Olympics Opening
[New Times] Long distance runner Clementine Mukandanga and cyclist Eric Manizabayo have been named flagbearers of Team Rwanda at the glamourous opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games which officially kick off in Paris, France, on Friday, July 26 ...

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:56:21 GMT
Rwanda: Environment Ministry's Permanent Secretary Under Investigation
[New Times] The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Patrick Karera, is under criminal investigation by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), national broadcaster RBA reported on Thursday, July 25.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:42:03 GMT
Angola: Angola/Portugal Economic Partnership Dominates Filda2024 2nd Day
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The holding of the Angola/Portugal Economic Forum, with a view to strengthening the economic partnership between the two countries, was one of the main highlights of the second day of the 39th edition of the Luanda International Fai...

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:41:14 GMT
Angola: Mozambican Tourist Delighted With Central Huila's Natural Beauty
[ANGOP] Lubango -- A 32-year old Mozambican tourist Sameerah Raman,who works in tourism promotion, said she was "delighted" with the places she visited over the last two days in Humpata and Lubango municipalities, in central Huíla province.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:40:33 GMT
Angola: Portuguese Prime Minister in Benguela Province
[ANGOP] Benguela -- The Portuguese Premier, Luís Montenegro, arrived this morning in the province of Benguela, for a working visit lasting a few hours, focusing on the infrastructure of the Lobito Corridor.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:39:20 GMT
Angola: Angola Reaffirms Effort to Protect Biodiversity
[ANGOP] Talatona -- The secretary of State for the Environment, Yuri Santos, reaffirmed this Wednesday, in Luanda, the government's commitment to work on completing projects to protect and restore degraded ecosystems, reversing the loss of biodiversi...

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:29:06 GMT
Nigeria: Gabon President Invites Dangote to Invest in Cement, Fertiliser Production
[Premium Times] The invitation comes amid Mr Dangote's recent decision to halt investment in Nigeria's steel industry to avoid the accusations of being considered monopolistic.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:33:13 GMT
Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Kiyovu Striker Leku Agrees Terms With Kenya Police
[New Times] Striker Alfred Leku has agreed terms over a move to Kenya Police FC, Times Sport has learnt.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:32:00 GMT
Rwanda: New City of Kigali Executive Team to Be Elected On August 16
[New Times] Elections of the new City of Kigali executive committee members will be held on August 16, according to the National Electoral Commission (NEC).

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:29:58 GMT
Rwanda: Rwanda, Rio Tinto Enter Partnership to Promote Mining Exploration Activities
[New Times] Rwanda has said that it has formalised a "strategic partnership" with Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited that will focus on the early stages of the exploration and mining of lithium and other associated mineral deposits in the country...

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:38:12 GMT
Angola: UN Central Emergency Response Fund Contributes to WFP's Assistance to Families Affected By El Niño in Angola
[WFP] Luanda -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a generous contribution of US$ 1.65 million from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The funding, part of a US$ 3 million allocation from CERF, will allow W...

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:42:56 GMT
Cameroon: Decree in Cameroon Unjustifiably Censors Free Speech
[HRW] Revoke Decree, Ensure Right to Freedom of Expression

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:36:15 GMT
Rwanda: Final Results Confirm Paul Kagame's Landslide Victory in Rwanda's Presidential Election
[RFI] Rwandan President Paul Kagame's crushing election victory has been confirmed in final results, although his ruling party saw its representation in parliament reduced.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:40:25 GMT
Angola: Portuguese Premier Already in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, arrived in Luanda this Tuesday morning for an official three-day visit to Angola, as part of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:01:03 GMT
Angola: Portuguese Prime Minister Visits Angola
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, will carry out, starting this Tuesday, an official three-day visit to Angola, as part of strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:39:37 GMT
Angola: African Women Assess Conflicts, Mediation and Resolution
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly Speaker, Carolina Cerqueira, participated this Monday in the virtual meeting of the Network of African Women Experts in Conflict Prevention and Mediation (FemWise-Africa - GLOBAL WOMEN MEDIATORS) which served t...

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:53:56 GMT
Rwanda: Kagame Says Rwanda Built On Unity, Won't Take Peace, Security for Granted
[New Times] President -- elect Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi, on July 21 stressed that Rwanda has been built by the unity of its people after the bad history that destroyed it, and is now a reliable friend to other countries.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:52:50 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Says DR Congo Army Ignoring De-Escalation Initiative
[New Times] The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo blamed the government coalition for the violation of a humanitarian truce that was brokered by the United States and said Kinshasa had held hostage thousands of people displaced by the conflict.

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:27:29 GMT
Rwanda: The West Is Turning a Blind Eye to a Rogue, Illegal Rwanda
[Daily Maverick] As the impact of this illiberal autocracy extends beyond Rwanda's borders, its president knows he is a vital African chess piece in the global geopolitical circus.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:41:47 GMT
Angola: Commercial Trade Between Angola and Portugal Exceeds €2 Billion
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Portuguese Ambassador to Angola, Francisco Alegre Duarte, considered positive the trade balance between Angola and Portugal, as it is valued at more than €2 billion.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:49:50 GMT
East Africa: Military Spending Rising in East Africa Region
[Independent (Kampala)] Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:47:13 GMT
Rwanda: K-Pop Comes to Kigali - Korean Embassy Blends Music, History in Exciting New Programme
[New Times] Around 90 individuals in Rwanda experienced what it takes to become a K-pop idol during a training class led by a renowned instructor from Seoul.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:44:50 GMT
Rwanda: Cecafa Kagame Cup - Niyigena Named Player of the Tournament
[New Times] APR FC defender Clement Niyigena was named best player of CECAFA Dar Port Kagame Cup 2024 which concluded in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday, July 21.

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:57:59 GMT
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Fighting Triggers Crisis, Women and Girls Hit Hard
[Business Day Africa] Persistent conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has triggered a severe and underreported humanitarian crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt of the suffering.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:24:01 GMT
Rwanda: What's On the President's Plate As He Embarks On a New Term?
[New Times] At age 66, a 'young man' relatively speaking, President Paul Kagame stands on the precipice of a new five-year term.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:24:13 GMT
Rwanda: Senegal's Majnun, Local Musicians Thrill Kigalians
[New Times] Senegal's Multi -- instrumentalist and singer Majnun's performance lived up to the hype when he and headlined a live concert at the Kigali Cultural and Exhibition Village.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:02:41 GMT
Angola: New Minimum Salary Enters Into Force in September
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The new national minimum monthly salary of 70k kwanzas, for Angolan workers in general, and Akz 50k for micro-enterprises and start-ups, will enter into force in September this year.

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:20:08 GMT
Rwanda: Who Is Vanessa Umuhoza, the New Female Youth MP
[New Times] One of the two youth representatives elected on Tuesday, July 16, is Vanessa Umuhoza Gashumba, a 28-year-old leader who once aspired to be a medical doctor in the army.

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