July 20
Angola: National Agency of Petroleum Offers 85 Internal and External Scholarships
ANGOP
At least 85 Angolan students will benefit from internal and external scholarships, from the next academic year, within the framework of the social project 'Okutanga', of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Bill Gates Honours Victims of Genocide Against the Tutsi
New Times
American billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates on Monday, July 20, visited Kigali Genocide Memorial, where he paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »
Rwanda: Bill Gates Tours Rwamagana Projects Expanding Access to Healthcare
New Times
American philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates on Monday, July 20, visited Mwulire Sector in Rwamagana District to explore Rwanda's efforts to bring healthcare closer to… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 30 Years of UN Security Council Resolutions On Eastern DR Congo [column]
New Times
For more than 30 years, eastern DR Congo has remained one of the world's most persistent theatres of armed conflict. During that period, the United Nations Security Council has… Read more »
Africa: Kigali to Host Six-Nation U19 Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier
New Times
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Kigali as the host city for the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier Division 2. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Push to Double Black Soldier Fly Feed Production
New Times
Doubling the production of animal feed made from black soldier fly (BSF) larvae will require greater investment, improved access to finance, stronger waste collection systems, more… Read more »
South Africa: Health Questionnaire for Travelers From DR Congo, Uganda
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has announced that people travelling to South Africa from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have to complete a health questionnaire… Read more »
Rwanda: UN Report Into Kabuga's Death - Where Does It Leave Genocide Survivors?
New Times
The UN judicial report into the death of the Felicien Kabuga, published on 6 July, notes the cause of his death, but also reveals new and fascinating details of the highly complex… Read more »
Rwanda: Bill Gates in Rwanda to Explore Health, AI Progress
New Times
American billionaire Bill Gates is in Rwanda to explore the country's progress in health, artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure. Read more »
Rwanda: Inconsistent Family, Land Rulings Prompt Judges to Seek Uniform Interpretation
New Times
Divorce, inheritance, child custody and land ownership cases account for about 80 per cent of all civil cases heard by Rwandan courts. However, the judiciary says some similar… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Constructs Four Cargo Vessels for Lake Tanganyika to Boost Trade With DR Congo
Daily News
THE Minister for Transport, Professor Makame Mbarawa, said the construction of four cargo vessels for Lake Tanganyika is part of the government's strategy to strengthen maritime… Read more »
Angola: Angola - Where Votes Count [analysis]
Maka
As Angola heads toward its 2027 general election, political debate has become consumed by familiar demands: rewrite the electoral law, replace the National Electoral Commission,… Read more »
São Tomé and Príncipe: São Toméans Enjoy Broad Electricity Coverage, but Connection and Reliability Gaps Persist
Afrobarometer
Seven in 10 citizens support government investment in wind and solar technologies even if it leads to higher energy costs. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Mask Off - What Peace in Eastern DR Congo Means for the West
New Times
At the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) Political Bureau meeting on July 17, President Paul Kagame opened his remarks with a personal experience from Paris that illustrates the deeper… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Wobbly Foundations and the Vibe Quagmire [opinion]
New Times
In the measured cadence of a leader who has spent decades turning catastrophe into coherence, President Paul Kagame recently offered a deceptively simple directive: "Don't invest… Read more »
Rwanda: A Second Chance Through Carpentry - an Iwawa Graduate's Journey of Recovery
New Times
At 36, Ismail Sibomana looks back on the darkest chapter of his life not with shame, but with purpose. Read more »
Rwanda: New Rules to Regulate Real Estate Brokers
New Times
The National Land Authority (NLA), in collaboration with the Real Estate Professionals' Association of Rwanda (RWAREB), the Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), and other stakeholders,… Read more »
Rwanda: From Kigali to Villa Park - How Rwanda Is Expanding Sport Into a Global Ambition
Independent (Kampala)
When English Premier League side Aston Villa walks onto the pitch next season, Visit Rwanda will occupy the most coveted piece of commercial real estate in football--the front of… Read more »
Rwanda: Beyond Safe Water - How Jibu Rwanda Is Scaling a Social Enterprise Network
New Times
When Jibu entered the Rwandan market in 2013, it introduced a business model that sought to generate profit while expanding access to safe, affordable drinking water at a time when… Read more »
Rwanda: Bosco Nshuti Launches Fifth Album in Soulful Concert
New Times
Renowned Rwandan gospel artist Bosco Nshuti launched his fifth album, Habwa Umugisha (Be Blessed), during a concert held at Kigali Serena Hotel on Sunday, July 19. Read more »
Rwanda: Reg VC Court Middle Blocker Tuyizere
New Times
Kepler VC middle blocker Jean Baptiste Tuyizere is reportedly in talks with Rwanda Energy Group (REG) over a possible return to the club ahead of the 2026/27 Rwanda National… Read more »
Rwanda: Czech Coach Cancels Mukura Contract After Landing Bigger Offer
New Times
Mukura VS have parted ways with Czech coach Tomáš Trucha just 24 hours after he arrived in Rwanda to take charge of the club. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Homemade Beverages Now Require Village Approval
New Times
Last week, the government released new guidelines on homemade beverages, requiring village approval for those who make them. Read more »
Rwanda: Thousands Flock to Kigali Fan Zones As Spain Clinch 2026 World Cup Title
New Times
Football fever swept across Kigali as thousands of fans gathered at fan zones throughout the city to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Read more »
July 19
Rwanda: Nine Killed, 13 Injured in Kamonyi Accident
New Times
Nine people, including the driver of a minibus, were killed and 13 others injured after the vehicle collided with a truck in Musambira Sector, Kamonyi District, on Sunday, July 19. Read more »
