[UN News] As the deadly Ebola disease outbreak reached an eighth province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), investigators pursued all leads on Thursday to assess the risk of the disease spreading in Nigeria.

[New Times] The Rwandan Community of France (CRF) has criticised French justice authorities for failing to bring former French gendarmerie captain Paul Barril to justice over allegations of complicity in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

[HRW] Nairobi -- Authorities Worldwide Should Protect Rwandans Fleeing Persecution

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has met with Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, to discuss ways of strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries, as the Nigerian military chief continues a working visit to Rwanda.

[New Times] Joan Asiimwe remembers a Bugesera that bore little resemblance to the district taking shape today. It was a place where Tutsi had been forcibly displaced, where discrimination denied children access to education, and where the 1994 Genoci...

[New Times] The government recorded improvements in four of its eight governance pillars, while the other four declined, with quality of service delivery registering the biggest drop, according to the latest Rwanda Governance Scorecard (RGS).

[New Times] East African music is reaching wider audiences through streaming platforms, cross-border collaborations and international releases.

[New Dawn] KIGALI -- A Liberian government delegation has begun a study tour in Rwanda to examine the country's local governance system, public financial management and citizen participation mechanisms as Liberia seeks to strengthen decentralization ...

[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe on Wednesday, October 21, for the 25th Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of State and Government on Thursday, October 22.

[CAF] Morocco cemented their dominance of African futsal by defeating Angola 5-2 in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Wednesday, securing a record-extending fourth continental title.

[New Times] The cost of building a Grand Prix circuit is a question now relevant to Rwanda, which is preparing to build a purpose-built venue in Bugesera after securing a 10-year agreement to host a Formula One Grand Prix in the early 2030s.

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[New Times] The Appeals Tribunal for Refugees and Applicants for Refugee Status has begun hearing its first cases, providing a new avenue for asylum seekers to challenge decisions rejecting their applications.

[HRW] Johannesburg -- The Case of General Nila

[New Times] The National Public Service Commission (NPSC) has flagged irregularities in government recruitment, including the appointment of candidates without the required qualifications or supporting documents, low turnout for job examinations and ...

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has urged young people to prioritise their health and well-being before pursuing other ambitions, warning that poor health can undermine their ability to develop themselves, support their families and contribute to t...

[RFI] A decade after Cameroon's deadliest rail disaster killed 79 people and injured more than 500, survivors are still living with serious injuries, some compensation remains unpaid and an appeal against the convictions over the crash has yet to be ...

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[New Times] During the COVID-19 pandemic, I began to appreciate walking in a way I had never quite done before. As movement became restricted, public transport was disrupted, and many of us found ourselves confined to our homes, I witnessed something...

[New Times] APR FC head to Cairo carrying more than a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie against Zamalek SC.

[New Times] Rwanda's growing reputation as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) is opening doors for the local creative industry, offering artists, designers, performers and entrepreneurs opportunities to showca...

[New Times] President Paul Kagame urged young people to think critically about changing social norms, including dressing styles, saying society has a role in shaping values and determining what it considers acceptable.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame is meeting more than 10,000 young people at BK Arena on Wednesday, October 21, for an engagement aimed at discussing issues affecting the youth and their contribution to national development.

[New Times] Xaverine Nyiranturo used to spend Rwf5,000 every two weeks on firewood to cook for her family. The smoke made breathing difficult, while the expense left her with less money for other household needs.

[New Times] The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) plans to expand its prepaid water system to more households after completing the current pilot phase in December, Minister of State for Infrastructure Armand Zingiro has said.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has urged young people to avoid spending beyond their means on lavish weddings and instead prioritise investments that can improve their livelihoods and secure their future.

[African Arguments] On 9 February 2021, as government troops and Russian mercenaries pushed rebels back from Bangui, the Central African Republic (CAR) signed Decree No. 21.044. It gave a young company called Bois Rouge a forestry permit covering 186...

[UN News] The UN warned on Tuesday against a premature withdrawal of its peacekeepers as the war in Sudan spills over into the Central African Republic (CAR).

[ISS] Criminal networks exploit job seekers' aspirations, turning promises of employment abroad into schemes involving detention, extortion and forced recruitment.

[New Times] Rwandan sides APR and Rwanda Energy Group (REG) maintained their unbeaten runs in the group phase of the Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone 5 qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.