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- Congo-Kinshasa: Ceasefire for Humanitarian Aid A Small Step Forward - What Must Happen Next for Peaceon 26/07/2024 at 11:58
[The Conversation Africa] The United States has negotiated a truce so humanitarian assistance can be given to more than seven million people, including children, caught in the grip of the conflict in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Zimbabwe: President Congratulates Victorious Kagameon 26/07/2024 at 10:28
[The Herald] PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has congratulated his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame who has been re-elected in a landslide victory for a fourth term in office with more than 99 percent of the vote.
- Rwanda: Rwanda - a New Safe Haven for Ghanaian Footballers?on 26/07/2024 at 07:03
[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 talented players from the same country are trooping to Rwanda.
- Rwanda: Rwanda's Mukandanga, Manizabayo to Carry the Flag At Paris 2024 Olympics Openingon 26/07/2024 at 07:02
[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 and run through Sunday, August 11.
- Rwanda: The West Is Turning a Blind Eye to a Rogue, Illegal Rwandaon 25/07/2024 at 17:27
[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.
- Rwanda: Human Rights Not Top Priority in Rwanda, but Hopes Remainon 25/07/2024 at 16:02
[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?
- Rwanda: Environment Ministry's Permanent Secretary Under Investigationon 25/07/2024 at 15:56
[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.
- Angola: Angola/Portugal Economic Partnership Dominates Filda2024 2nd Dayon 25/07/2024 at 15:42
[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 Fair (FILDA 2024).
- Angola: Mozambican Tourist Delighted With Central Huila's Natural Beautyon 25/07/2024 at 15:41
[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.
- Angola: Portuguese Prime Minister in Benguela Provinceon 25/07/2024 at 15:40
[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.
- Angola: Angola Reaffirms Effort to Protect Biodiversityon 25/07/2024 at 15:39
[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 biodiversity, based on the 2025-20230 action.
- Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Kiyovu Striker Leku Agrees Terms With Kenya Policeon 24/07/2024 at 16:33
[New Times] Striker Alfred Leku has agreed terms over a move to Kenya Police FC, Times Sport has learnt.
- Rwanda: New City of Kigali Executive Team to Be Elected On August 16on 24/07/2024 at 16:32
[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).
- Rwanda: Rwanda, Rio Tinto Enter Partnership to Promote Mining Exploration Activitieson 24/07/2024 at 16:29
[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.
- Angola: Portuguese Prime Minister Visits Angolaon 24/07/2024 at 16:01
[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.
- Angola: UN Central Emergency Response Fund Contributes to WFP's Assistance to Families Affected By El Niño in Angolaby wfpinfo@wfp.org (WFP) on 24/07/2024 at 14:38
[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 WFP to scale-up its humanitarian response to communities affected by the El Niño-fuelled drought in southern Angola. The contribution will support WFP in providing life-saving food assistance and nutrition support to children with acute malnutrition and the most
- Nigeria: Gabon President Invites Dangote to Invest in Cement, Fertiliser Productionon 24/07/2024 at 09:29
[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.
- Cameroon: Decree in Cameroon Unjustifiably Censors Free Speechby hrwla@hrw.org (HRW) on 23/07/2024 at 14:42
[HRW] Revoke Decree, Ensure Right to Freedom of Expression
- Angola: Commercial Trade Between Angola and Portugal Exceeds €2 Billionon 23/07/2024 at 14:41
[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.
- Angola: Portuguese Premier Already in Luandaon 23/07/2024 at 14:40
[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.
- Angola: African Women Assess Conflicts, Mediation and Resolutionon 23/07/2024 at 14:39
[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 to evaluate the work carried out in mediation and conflict resolution on the continent.
- Rwanda: Final Results Confirm Paul Kagame's Landslide Victory in Rwanda's Presidential Electionon 23/07/2024 at 14:36
[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.
- Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Fighting Triggers Crisis, Women and Girls Hit Hardon 23/07/2024 at 06:57
[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.
- East Africa: Military Spending Rising in East Africa Regionon 22/07/2024 at 14:49
[Independent (Kampala)] Governments that allocate substantial resources to the military can inadvertently increase the political power of the military.
- Rwanda: Kagame Says Rwanda Built On Unity, Won't Take Peace, Security for Grantedon 22/07/2024 at 12:53
[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.
- Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Says DR Congo Army Ignoring De-Escalation Initiativeon 22/07/2024 at 12:52
[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.
- Rwanda: K-Pop Comes to Kigali - Korean Embassy Blends Music, History in Exciting New Programmeon 22/07/2024 at 12:47
[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.
- Rwanda: Cecafa Kagame Cup - Niyigena Named Player of the Tournamenton 22/07/2024 at 12:44
[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.
- Rwanda: Senegal's Majnun, Local Musicians Thrill Kigalianson 22/07/2024 at 07:24
[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.
- Rwanda: What's On the President's Plate As He Embarks On a New Term?on 22/07/2024 at 07:24
[New Times] At age 66, a 'young man' relatively speaking, President Paul Kagame stands on the precipice of a new five-year term.
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