July 05
Congo-Kinshasa: Soldiers in DR Congo Condemned to Death for 'Fleeing the Enemy'
RFI
Twenty-five soldiers with the Democratic Republic of Congo's army have been sentenced to death on charges of "fleeing the enemy" during battles with notorious Tutsi-led M23 rebels. Read more »
Equatorial Guinea/Algeria: Liberia Gets Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in 2025 Nations Cups Qualifiers Draw
FrontPageAfrica
The Lone Stars of Liberia have been paired with Algeria, Togo and Equatorial Guinea in Group E of the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
Burkina Faso/Burundi: Flames Grouped Alongside Senegal, Burkina Faso and Burundi in Group L of the Afcon Morocco 2025
Nyasa Times
Malawi Flames have been grouped alongside Burkina Faso, Burundi and 2021 champions, Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) Morocco 2025,, whose qualifiers will kick off next… Read more »
Rwanda: Kwibohora30 - Rwandans Abroad Reflect On the 'Ambitious Society' Rwanda Has Become
New Times
As Rwanda marked the 30th anniversary of Liberation Day (Kwibohora30) with a national ceremony held at Amahoro Stadium in the capital Kigali, on July 4, Rwandans in the Diaspora… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon's President's Daughter, Brenda, Reveals Lesbian Status
Premium Times
President Paul Biya, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has been vocal against gay rights, intensifying the impact of his daughter's public display. Read more »
Rwanda: Every Rwandan Can Now Find Pride in Being Rwandan [editorial]
New Times
Rwanda marked the 30th Liberation Anniversary on July 4, a moment of reflection for Rwandans to look back at a journey from being at a place where they were denied their rights to… Read more »
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Angola: Angola - African Development Bank Vice President Akin-Olugbade On Mission to Boost Development Impact
African Development Bank (AfDB)
African Development Bank Vice-President for Regional delivery, Integration and Business Delivery, Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade has completed a mission to Angola in which she held… Read more »
Rwanda: Are Rwandan Youth Ready to Answer the Call of Duty?
New Times
President Paul Kagame delivered a heartfelt speech on Liberation Day, particularly inviting the youth to step up to the plate, telling them "we are counting on you, the liberation… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Horticulture Sector Grows Through Horti-Export Phase 2, Targets Job Creation
New Times
Rwanda's horticulture sector holds huge potential in contributing to the country's economic growth, specifically in increasing export revenues and creating decent jobs for youth… Read more »
Rwanda: Manizabayo 'Ready' to Lift Rwandan Flag High in Paris
New Times
Rwandan cyclist Eric Manizabayo has vowed to make the country proud at the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled for July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Fleeing Battles Against M23
New Times
Twenty-five soldiers have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for fleeing battles against M23 rebels and theft, their lawyer and an… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Drawn Against Cameroon in 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE was drawn in Group J of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers, together with Namibia, Kenya and Cameroon. Read more »
July 04
Rwanda: Kagame Says Rwanda Won't Be Absent in Face of Humanitarian Crisis
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on July 4, said Rwanda will not be absent where there is a need for humanitarian action, noting that Rwandans know very well the value of peace. Read more »
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Rwanda: RwandAir Celebrates One Year of Direct Flights to Paris
RwandAir
RwandAir Continues to Connect Europe and Africa as the Only Airline Providing Direct Service Between Paris and Kigali Read more »
Chad: Displaced Again - Sudanese Refugees Forced Out of Adré Refugee Camp, Chad
Ayin English
Since the outbreak of war in Sudan in April last year, a steady stream of Sudanese from Darfur have fled across the border into Chad. Over 579,000 Sudanese refugees have escaped to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Rebirth, 30 Years On
New Times
Rwanda commemorates 30 years of liberation today, a somber milestone marking the end of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Over a million innocent lives were tragically lost in… Read more »
Rwanda: Top 16 Pro-People Initiatives That Transformed Rwanda
New Times
In the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the new government adopted unconventional measures to find solutions to the challenges the country faced. Read more »
Angola: Angola Returns to Full Membership of WADA
ANGOP
Angola has once again been recognized as a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in accordance with the statutes of the organization based in Montreal (Canada). Read more »
Rwanda: Rucagu's 1993 Letter Contesting Kangura Claims Surfaces
New Times
Boniface Rucagu, a member of the National Elders Forum, on July 3, said he was grateful toJean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister for National Unity and Civic Engagement, for… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Athletes Off to France for Paris 2024 Olympics
New Times
Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju on Wednesday, July 3, officially flagged off a delegation of Rwandan athletes before departing for Paris, France, ahead of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tax Revenues Rose From Rwf68bn in 1998 to Over Rwf2.6tn in 2023/24 - RRA
New Times
Rwanda's tax revenue collection steadily grew from Rwf68 billion in 1998, just a year after the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) was established, to more than Rwf2.6 trillion,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Marriott International CEO Discuss Rwanda's Travel, Hospitality Sectors
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 3, met with Anthony Capuano, the Marriott International President and CEO, for discussions on further growing Rwanda's travel and… Read more »
Rwanda: Four Films That Tell the Liberation Journey
New Times
Liberation Day, celebrated on July 4 in Rwanda, is a time for Rwandans to reflect on their past, honour the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) that liberated the country by stopping the… Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Years Later, RDF Continues to Inspire a Nation
New Times
Every year, on July 4, Rwandans celebrate the anniversary of liberation. July 1994 saw the end of the war of liberation of Rwanda, which had begun in 1990, launched by the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Amahoro Stadium As a Symbol of Rwanda's Rebirth
New Times
Rwandans are all set to celebrate the 30th Liberation Day, marking exactly three decades since the country was liberated from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Reshuffles ANGOP Board of Directors
ANGOP
President João Lourenço on Thursday reshuffled the Board of Directors of the Angola Press Agency (ANGOP) led by Josué Salusuva Isaías. Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Super Eagles Face Familiar Foes Benin, Rwanda in Afcon Qualifiers
Daily Trust
The Super Eagles have been given another chance to avenge their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying defeat to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan following the pairing of both… Read more »