April 04
Angola: Head of State Opens Main Military Hospital/Higher Institute
ANGOP
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, inaugurated Thursday, in Luanda, the first phase of the Main Military Hospital, which also comprises a Higher Institute,… Read more »
Rwanda: Study Shows Strong Post-Genocide Resilience Among Rwandans
New Times
A recent assessment study has revealed that Rwandans display high levels of resilience across multiple indicators, such as self-management and responsibility, critical thinking,… Read more »
Rwanda: Ecobank Registers Rwf7.6 Billion Net Profit in 2023
New Times
Ecobank Rwanda recorded Rwf7.6 billion net profit in 2023, representing a 240 percent increase from Rwf2.2 billion recorded in 2022. Read more »
Central African Republic: Gavi Increases Support to Reach All Children With Immunisation in the Central African Republic [press release]
GAVI
Gavi to increase its financial support to strengthen data systems, bolster health workforce and engagement at community level, and foster innovation for enhancing outreach to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Improves Two Spots On Latest FIFA Ranking
New Times
Amavubi had a glorious outing recently drawing goalless with Botswana before defeating Madagascar 2-0 during their FIFA March international friendly games held in Antananarivo. Read more »
April 03
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Experts Warn Violence in Eastern DRC Getting Worse, Threatens to Spill Throughout Region
VOA
Human rights experts warn the always-shaky security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is deteriorating further, as armed violence by Congolese and foreign… Read more »
Chad: Cameroon and Chad Government Troops Free Scores of Hostages
VOA
Troops from Chad and Cameroon have freed scores of civilians who were kidnapped for ransom or to fight with jihadist groups on both sides of the two central African states' border. Read more »
Rwanda: Children Born of Rape - the Devastating Legacy of Sexual Violence in Post-Genocide Rwanda [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Trigger warning: this article contains accounts of sexual violence. Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Years After Genocide - Rwanda's Older Generations Fear a Return of Ethnic Tensions, but Youth Feel More United [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It's 30 years since a genocide ripped through Rwandan society, leaving up to a million Tutsi and non-extremist Hutu dead. Read more »
Tunisia: FM Calls Rwandan Counterpart to Speed Up Repatriation of Tunisian Physical Trainer's Body
Tunis Afrique Presse
After receiving the news of the death of the Tunisian citizen Adel Zran, physical trainer of Rwanda's ARP FC, who died on April 2 in Kigali, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration… Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Appoints New Officials At Food and Drugs Body
New Times
A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame, on April 3, at Urugwiro Village, approved several appointments at Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA). Read more »
Rwanda: The Purpose of Genocide Memorials - Condemning Ideology, Not Descendants
New Times
At the core of every genocide lies an ideology--an insidious belief system that dehumanizes, scapegoats, and ultimately justifies the slaughter of innocent lives. Whether it's the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - PM Tuluka Eyes Peace in Volatile East
DW
The Democratic Republic of Congo's first female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, takes office amid intensifying fighting in eastern DRC. She's vowed to to steer the country… Read more »
Rwanda: Unesco Boss to Meet Murambi Genocide Survivors
New Times
Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, will on Saturday, April 6, visit the Murambi Genocide Memorial in… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Aims for Gold to Reach the Olympic Games
ANGOP
Angolan judoka Leonardo Barros (60kg) aimed Wednesday, in Luanda, to win a gold medal, in the African Open, taking place from the 4th to the 7th of this month, in the Kilamba… Read more »
Angola: Angola to Pay Special Attention to Tourism Sector
ANGOP
The Tourism minister, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, on Wednesday in Luanda informed that a diagnosis will be made on the sector, aimed at improving the knowledge about the… Read more »
April 02
Rwanda: 2,200 'Génocidaires' Being Released in 2024, Who Are They?
JusticeInfo.net
In the wake of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, Emmanuel Sehene Ruvugiro covered the trials of genocide suspects before the specialized chambers of the traditional courts and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda - From Colonialism to Genocide
DW
The DW documentary "Reclaiming History -- Colonialism and the Genocide in Rwanda" traces the arc from German colonial rule to the genocide in Rwanda. Read more »
Gabon: Gabon Opens National Dialogue to Bring Country Back to Civilian Rule
VOA
Gabon's National Dialogue, called to pave the way for a return to constitutional order and an end to the 55-year Bongo dynasty, began Tuesday in the central African state. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Country Gets First Woman Prime Minister
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the nomination of its first woman prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka. An economist, she takes over as prime minister from… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Archives Released
HRW
30 Years On, Accelerate Justice Efforts Read more »
Africa: Kwibuka30 - Africans Should Learn Lessons From Atrocities, Says AU
New Times
The 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda should be an occasion for Africans to learn from history and prevent similar atrocities in the future, says… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Uwamariya On Rwanda's 30-Year Gender Quality Journey
New Times
As Rwanda marks 30 years after liberation, among other remarkable milestones to be celebrated is women's rights activism and gender equality achievements. As of 2023, the World… Read more »
Rwanda: Rulindo - Police Officers Uncover Underground Tunnels Used By Mineral Thieves
New Times
During intensified operations against criminal gangs engaged in illegal mineral trade and theft, the Rwanda National Police (RNP) uncovered underground tunnels in two residential… Read more »
Angola: National Police Thwart Ivory Trafficking in Lubango
ANGOP
Four citizens, aged 41, 43, 48 and 53 were arrested over the weekend, in Lubango, southern Huíla Province by the National Police, through the Criminal Offenses Investigation… Read more »