August 02

• Cameroon Prepares Repatriation Of CAR Soldiers

  Cameroon Tribune

  Events of March 24, 2013 in the Central African Republic (CAR) which saw former President François Bozize deposed by Michel Djotodia, left a bitter pill for neighbouring... Read more »

• Législatives et municipales 2013 - les postulants sont connus

  Cameroon Tribune

  Un peu plus de 90 minutes. C'est le temps qu'il a fallu au président du Conseil électoral pour rendre publiques les listes de candidats retenues pour les... Read more »

• Escalating DRC Conflict Pushes Humanitarian Situation to Crisis Levels [press release]

  Christian Aid

  Despite intermittent peace talks in neighbouring Uganda, the conflict between the DRC national army (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group continues on the ground in eastern DRC. Read more »

• Khizz Kicks Off Country Tour in Muhanga

  New Times

  R&B singer Khizz kicked off his country tour in Muhanga district on July 24, to promote his second album. The "Madamu" hitmaker took to the stage at Ahazaza Centre for the... Read more »

• Rwanda Pushes for Single EAC Tourist Visa

  New Times

  Rwandan delegates at a regional technical meeting in Kigali are pushing for the waiver of tourist fees under the single visa system that Kenya and Uganda have shared sentiments... Read more »

• Twelve Firms Bid to Provide Public Transport in the City

  New Times

  The city of kigali and the Utilities Regulatory Authority (Rura) have moved a step further towards streamlining city public transport by opening the tender bids for the four... Read more »

• Senators Endorse Lighter Sentence for Genocide Ideology

  New Times

  The crime of genocide ideology could earn convicts lighter jail terms and sentences, subject to the President's approval, after Senate endorsed a new draft law. Read more »

• Refugee Defies Odds to Help Others Return Home From DRC Camps

  New Times

  Simon Singirankabo's story is not different from those of other refugees. For close to 20 years, he lived as a refugee in different camps in DRC, and found himself drifting further... Read more »

• Kigali Special Eonomic Zone Ready, Official Says

  New Times

  John Bosco Sendahangarwa, the head of Special Economic Zones Authority of Rwanda (SEZAR), who yesterday toured the area with journalists, said the zone is ripe for investment. Read more »

• Musanze Hailed for Performance

  New Times

  Musanze has been hailed for the efforts put in the implementation of performance contracts, better known as Imihigo, with officials saying the district is on track. Read more »

• Over 485,000 SIM Cards Disconnected

  New Times

  A total of 485,867 mobile subscribers were disconnected at the stroke of midnight, Wednesday, for failure to register their SIM cards in an exercise that kicked off in February... Read more »

• India - Rwandan Students Case Postponed to September 25

  New Times

  The trial of three Rwandan university students arrested in India, in January, for allegedly "using vulgar words" against an Indian lady, has been postponed after a police witness... Read more »

• Suspect in Keza Murder Surrenders to UK Police

  New Times

  The prime suspect in the killing of Linah Keza, a Rwandan stabbed to death in the wee hours of Wednesday, is now in police custody, British media reported yesterday. Read more »

• Small Businesses Seek Better Visibility

  Cameroon Tribune

  The Steering Committee which doubles as the Board of Directors of the Sub-contracting and Partnership Exchange met in the economic capital on Tuesday July 30. Read more »

• Staff College Graduates 44 Officers

  Cameroon Tribune

  They were 48 who went in for a five-month course but only 44 received testimonials while four others performed below average. The Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence in... Read more »

• 'African Ladies' In The Spotlight

  Cameroon Tribune

  A cultural encounter featuring modern and traditional music, dance, fashion parade, art exhibition... will hold in Douala in the evening of August 2, 2013. Read more »

• Yaoundé, Germany Discuss Maritime Cooperation

  Cameroon Tribune

  Germany's Ambassador to Cameroon, Klaus-Ludwig Keferstein, has discussed specific topics related to maritime transport with Cameroon. This was during a 30-minute audience last July... Read more »

• Artistes Set To Resolve Conflict

  Cameroon Tribune

  Persons familiar with Cameroon's music landscape will confirm that all is not well. Longstanding unresolved disputes seem to have splintered music artists into factions.... Read more »

• China To Boost Military Cooperation With Cameroon

  Cameroon Tribune

  Military cooperation between Cameroon and the People's Republic of China is now set to increase following the posting of the country's first ever Defence Attaché to Cameroon... Read more »

• Yaounde Hospital Trial Prosecution Presents Submissions

  Cameroon Tribune

  The case pitting the State of Cameroon and the Yaounde General Hospital against François Sandji is gradually coming to an end. The third session took place at the Special... Read more »

• RNOC Official Commends Rwanda Cricket Association

  New Times

  Rwanda Olympic Committee vice president Elie Manirarora has praised the local cricket governing body, RCA for promoting the relatively new sport in Rwandan schools. Read more »

• FA, Bralirwa in New Deal Talks

  New Times

  RWANDA Football Federation [Ferwafa] has started negotiations with Bralirwa with view to renewing the latter's sponsorship of the National Football League whichresumes on September... Read more »

• Body Art - Self-Expression or Self-Mutilation?

  New Times

  Body art (tattoos and piercings) is said to be as old as civilisation, if not older. In 1991, a frozen body with numerous tattoos and pierced ear lobes was discovered at a mountain... Read more »

• Traditional Artistes in Fight Against HIV/Aids

  New Times

  The Rwandan cultural troupes have pledged to join the ongoing campaign to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS, especially among the youth. Read more »

• Parents Cautioned After Two Girls Drown in R. Akagera

  New Times

  Parents and guardians living near water bodies should monitor the movement of children to avoid cases of drowning. The call was made by the Mayor of Bugesera District, Louis... Read more »