March 29
Rwanda: Addressing Unpaid Care Work Is Rwanda's Unfinished Business
New Times
Rwanda has emerged as a global leader in gender equality. From the progressive constitution to the high number of women in parliament and other decision making organs. In the… Read more »
March 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Deepening Humanitarian Catastrophe in Ituri Completely Forgotten
Norwegian Refugee Council
The humanitarian situation in Ituri province in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is becoming increasingly critical, with over 1.6 million people displaced in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Performers Urged to Infuse Traditional Art in Their Work
New Times
Robert Masozera, the General Director of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA), urged artists to draw inspiration from Rwanda's heritage and tradition instead of copying from… Read more »
March 27
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Refugee Agency Sounds New Alarms for Eastern DRC
allAfrica
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is ringing new alarm bells due to ongoing violence in eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reaching a “devastating… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call
New Times
A global coalition is lobbying states, including Rwanda, to endorse a proposed 'Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty' to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit… Read more »
Gabon: Thousands Arrive in Gabon for Dialogue to End Military Transition
VOA
Thousands of people are gathering in Libreville and Akanda for what the government calls an Inclusive National Dialogue, to be held April 2 to 30, aimed at bringing Gabon back to… Read more »
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Africa: Akere Muna Appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the African Legal Support Facility
InfoWire
With the choice of Akere Muna as Goodwill Ambassador, a new era begins for the ALSF. This marks a new chapter in its commitment to build sustainable legal capacity on the African… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Mission Chief Says Humanitarian Disaster 'Unfolding Before Our Very Eyes'
UN News
Insecurity in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has worsened since the end of recent elections, UN Special Representative Bintou Keita told the Security… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Displaced by War, Survivors Speak Out
Norwegian Refugee Council
In and around Goma, around 170,000 people have fled the fighting in Masisi territory in recent weeks to settle in the two sites for displaced people in Rusayo. Around 20,000… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Commits Additional Funding for Humanitarian Assistance of Sudanese Refugees [press conference]
State Department
Digital press briefing with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Assistant Secretary of State, Julieta Valls Noyes. Assistant Secretary… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. to Support Ethiopia, Chad Overcome Sudanese Refugee Crisis
Ethiopian Herald
The U.S. Bureau of Population and Refugees announced that it will enhance cooperation with Ethiopia, Chad and other international organizations to alleviate the suffering of… Read more »
Rwanda: 'DRC Thought the East African Force Was There to Fight Its Wars' - Kagame
New Times
In a wide-ranging interview in Kigali, President Paul Kagame discusses M23, accusations of human rights violations, finding a successor, AU reform, and the UK migrant deal. Read more »
Rwanda: New Times Journalists Win Rwanda's First-Ever AI Journalist Challenge
New Times
The New Times reporters Patrick Nzabonimpa and Heritier Bahizi emerged as the first two winners in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Journalist Challenge, each receiving Rwf 1.5… Read more »
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Burundi: Burundi - African Water Facility Approves €2 Million for Multipurpose Water Resources Development
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Water Facility has approved a grant of about €2 million to Burundi for the "Development of Water Resources and the Ruvyironza Multi-Purpose Dam (PRODERER)" project… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates New Senegalese President Faye
New Times
President Paul Kagame on March 27 congratulated Senegal's new President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, stating that the latter's victory is a testimony to the confidence of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Are Muhanga Thunders, 1000 Hills Out of 2024 Rugby League?
New Times
Rwandan rugby powerhouses 1000 Hills and Muhanga Thunders will not play the 2024 rugby league season, the local rugby body (RRF) has confirmed. Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Top Boko Haram Commanders Surrender to Nigerian Troops
Daily Trust
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said two high-ranking Boko Haram commanders have surrendered to the MNJTF after 15 years of fighting against the troops. Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Set Six-Month Deadline for Construction of Houses Affected By Rusumo Project
New Times
Members of Parliament (MPs) have given a six-month deadline to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) to construct houses and repair others for households affected by blasting… Read more »
Cameroon: Supporters Want Cameroon's Four-Decade President, 91, to Run Again
VOA
Supporters are urging the world's oldest leader, 91-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, to run for office in the 2025 presidential election, potentially extending his more… Read more »
Cameroon: Food Assistance to Refugees in Cameroon At Risk of Halt Amid Funding Shortages
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) are today warning that vital food assistance to refugees in Cameroon's Far North, Adamawa, East and… Read more »
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East Africa: Burundi - African Development Bank Director General for East Africa Commends Progress of Bank-Funded Projects
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The Director General of the African Development Bank for East Africa, Nnenna Nwabufo, has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of projects funded by the Bank in Burundi. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives More Refugees From Libya As UK Politicians Play Ping Pong With Asylum Plan
New Times
On Thursday, March 21, 91 refugees arrived in Rwanda from Libya. They were refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan who had been trying to get into Europe but… Read more »
Rwanda: Tabaro's Arrest in US Sends a Clear Warning to Other Genocide Fugitives
New Times
Authorities in the United States last week arrested a one Eric Tabaro Nshimiye, a 52-year old Rwandan who has for the last three decades evaded justice, to the agony of survivors… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Bill Prohibiting Harvest of Immature Trees
New Times
Rwandans will be prohibited from cutting immature trees once a bill governing forests and trees passed by the lower chamber of Parliament on Monday, March 25, is published in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Amavubi Beat Madagascar in Antananarivo
New Times
The national football team (Amavubi) continued their impressive form under Torsten Spittler with an emphatic 2-0 win over Madagascar in a FIFA international friendly game in… Read more »
Rwanda: Continuing the Conversation - Empowering Women Leaders for Ongoing Change
New Times
In the wake of a recent successful dinner gathering of influential women leaders and allies, it is imperative to keep the momentum going and the conversation alive. Read more »
Rwanda: One Acre Fund-Tubura Provides Nutrient - Rich Maize Flour to ECD Centres
New Times
Tubura is distributing IYACU, a nutritious maize flour, to Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres to alleviate stunting and malnutrition among children in six districts. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 10 Artists to Be Awarded At Rwanda Performing Arts Festival
New Times
12 performing artists will be honoured during the Rwanda Performing Arts Festival set to take place on March 27, in Huye District, according to the organisers. Read more »