May 21
Zimbabwe: Police Intensify Probe Into Rwandan Businessman's Murder
The Herald
POLICE have intensified investigations into a case in which a Rwandan businessman was shot and killed last Friday night by four robbery suspects at his home in Mainway Meadows,… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Explore Strategies for Building Ecosystem Responsive to Rwanda's Unique Health Needs
New Times
Policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders, converged at Kigali Convention Centre to formulate a combined advancement in modelling the future of… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Condemns DRC Attempted Coup
Daily News
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) yesterday condemned the attempted coup d'état on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Rwanda Deploying Another 2,500 Soldiers to Help Mozambique Fight Cabo Delgado Insurgency
VOA
Rwanda is deploying an additional 2,500 soldiers to help Mozambique fight resurgent attacks by Islamic State insurgents in the oil-rich Cabo Delgado province. Attacks have been on… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Scientist Leads MIT Team in Creating High-Tech Toxic Gas Detectors
New Times
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by Rwandan professor Aristide Gumyusenge, have developed a detector that could provide continuous monitoring for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Delays in Rubavu Port Opening Explained
New Times
Rubavu district authorities have provided insight into the delays surrounding the opening of Rwanda's largest port, assuring that preparations for the launch are ongoing. Read more »
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Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Lauds Partnership With African Development Bank, Seeks Enhanced Climate Funding
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The Congolese government has lauded the African Development Bank Group for its vital support to the nation's development, particularly in infrastructure, where the Bank stands as… Read more »
Rwanda: What's Behind Rwanda's Emerging Gospel Music Takeover?
New Times
On Sunday, May 5, Rwanda's secular musicians were once again slapped in the face by the fact that an up-and-coming gospel artist like Chryso Ndasingwa, who has three or fewer hits… Read more »
Rwanda: Democratic Green Party's Frank Habineza Files His Presidential Candidature
New Times
Frank Habineza, the chairperson of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, on May 20, submitted his candidature for the July presidential elections to the National Electoral… Read more »
Rwanda: Elections - More Independent Candidates Eye Seats in Parliament
New Times
Two independent candidates, Jean Damascene Dusengimana and Emmanuel Ndiyojuru, on Monday, May 20, submitted their candidatures for the July parliamentary elections to the National… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Who Was Christian Malanga, the Man Behind DR Congo's 'Foiled Coup'?
New Times
The Congolese army claimed, on Sunday, May 19, to have neutralised Christian Malanga, 41, saying he was the leader of Sunday's reportedly 'failed coup' attempt in the capital… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon National Day [document]
State Department
On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of Cameroon on the occasion of their National Day on May 20, 2024. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Understanding the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Push for Monusco's Departure
ACSS
Many Congolese dread the withdrawal of UN peacekeepers, believing government forces are unable to provide security in the eastern DRC. Read more »
Angola: Angolan President Condemns Coup Attempt in DRC
ANGOP
Angolan President João Lourenço on Monday condemned the attempted coup d'état in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which took place in the early hours of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: The Strange Coup in Kinshasa
Agenzia Fides
"The situation is calm, there are no traffic restrictions and the airport is functioning normally", say local sources, regarding the situation in Kinshasa, capital of the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Army Says It Foiled Attempted Coup Involving U.S. Citizens
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo's military said it has killed the leader of an attempted coup, thwarting a plot that involved some 50 people - both foreigners and Congolese. Read more »
Africa: Unnecessary Bottlenecks Are Hurting Africa's Trade - Act Now
New Times
At the just concluded Africa CEO Forum, renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote complained about bottlenecks to intra-Africa trade, giving an example that he requires a visa to… Read more »
Rwanda: Mashariki Synergy - How a Partnership Between a Rwandan and Kenyan Doctor Birthed an Eye Hospital
New Times
Over the years, the Government of Rwanda has been promoting a public-private partnership healthcare model, which allows players in the private sector to make their contribution… Read more »
Rwanda: Tougher Penalties Await Errant Miners in Proposed Mining Bill
New Times
The Government of Rwanda seeks to propose tougher penalties under a new draft law on mining and quarry operations to deter offences that include illegal mining and mineral trading.… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Army Says It Stopped Attempted Coup Involving American Citizens
This Day
The leader of an attempted coup yesterday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people, including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for… Read more »
Rwanda: Ruto Orders KTDA Management Fee Cut Amid Legal Disputes
Business Day Africa
President William Ruto has issued a directive to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to slash its management fee, reigniting a contentious debate in the wake of an ongoing… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Military Captures Key ADF Militia Commander in DR Congo
New Times
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia and rescued nine abductees in a joint operation in eastern DR… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Latest New York Times Article On Congo Inadvertently Exposes Real Culprits in Congolese Mess [opinion]
New Times
An article on major mineral dealings in the Democratic Republic of Congo posted last Thursday on the website of The New York Times, the preeminent newspaper in the US, is… Read more »
Rwanda: Skol, Rayon Sports Host Workshop With Fan Club Leaders in Nyanza District
New Times
From May 18 to 19, 2024, SKOL Brewery Ltd, in partnership with Rayon Sports, organised a two-day workshop for fan club leaders. This event aimed to review and strengthen their… Read more »
Rwanda: Lions De Fer Edge Kigali Sharks to Reach Final
New Times
Lions de Fer have reached the final of the 15-Aside Championship after defeating rivals Kigali Sharks RFC 18-16 in the final group stage match held at UTEXRWA ground in Kigali on… Read more »
Rwanda: Could We See Another APR Vs Rayon Rivalry in Women's Football?
New Times
APR WFC were in March crowned FERWAFA women's second division league champions after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Forever WFC at Kigali Pele Stadium. Both teams secured promotion… Read more »