April 02
Africa: Election of New WHO Regional Director for Africa - Candidates' Forum [press release]
WHO-AFRO
As part of the process for the election of the next World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, a virtual live candidates' forum will be held on Wednesday 2 April 2025… Read more »
April 01
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 1, 2025
allAfrica
Africa Needs 'Aggressive Resource Mobilization To Mitigate Aid Cut' - Africa CDC Read more »
Rwanda: New High Court Chamber President Tasked With Restoring Judiciary's Good Image
New Times
After the recent dismissal of Rusizi High Court Chamber's president Djuma Habimana due to service-delivery failures, a new president was on Tuesday, April 1, sworn-in with a… Read more »
Rwanda: Global Real Estate Franchise Immobilium Expands to Rwanda
New Times
Premier Real Estate is bringing Immobilium, a renowned global real estate franchise, to Kigali, Rwanda through a franchise partnership, offering world-class expertise and expanding… Read more »
March 31
Angola: Angola's Cholera Crisis Worsens As Cases Soar Past 8,500, Death Toll Hits 329
Nile Post
Angola is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across 16 of its 21 provinces, infecting 8,543 people and claiming 329 lives as of March 23, 2025. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda and Belgium Are At Odds Over the DRC - What's Led to the Latest Low Point [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Rwanda's foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium… Read more »
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Cameroon: African Development Bank Deepens Strategic Partnership With Cameroon
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has reaffirmed its strong partnership with Cameroon following a high-level mission to the country from 10 - 21 March 2025. The mission led… Read more »
Rwanda: As Kwibuka31 Nears, Rwandans Must Stand Firm, Against All Odds [opinion]
New Times
As we approach the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, we enter a season of deep reflection, unity, and remembrance. For Rwandans both at home and abroad,… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Want 10% of Jobs in Major Projects Allocated for People With Disabilities
New Times
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) has supported a suggestion by its members, urging designers of major projects to consider quotas for employing… Read more »
East Africa: Berlin Conference's Impact On EAC Development 140 Years After Divide of Africa
New Times
As the world marks 140 years since the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, it is crucial to reflect on the enduring legacy of this event, particularly in East Africa. The conference,… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Govt's Plan to Boost Local Textile Production
New Times
Rwanda's garment factories currently supply clothing for just 5% of the population, but the government has plans to increase this figure significantly, according to Prime Minister… Read more »
Somalia: Aussom Burundian Troops Enhance Civil-Military Relations With Medical Aid to Xawaadley Health Centre
Radio Dalsan
On Friday, Burundian troops deployed at the Xawaadley Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Middle Shabelle, as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), delivered a vital… Read more »
Rwanda: A Bosom Friend Afar Brings a Distant Land Near - Farewell Message From Ambassador Wang Xuekun
New Times
I arrived in Rwanda in May 2022 and will leave at today. As the Chinese Ambassador to this beautiful country, I have visited all the provinces of Rwanda over the past three years.… Read more »
Angola: Cholera Outbreak - Angola Registers 142 New Cases
ANGOP
A sum of 142 new cases of cholera were registered in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Benguela, Cuanza-Norte, Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, Icolo e Bengo, Namibe and Zaire. Read more »
Gabon: Gabonese Miner Comilog Reports 10 Percent Drop in Operating Profit
Daba Finance
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Liberia: Kuoh Launches $25,000 Scholarship for Liberian Students in Rwanda
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian student community in Rwanda is celebrating a newfound sense of hope and inspiration thanks to a remarkable gesture by businessman and FC Fassell CEO, Cassell Anthony… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Expands Solar Power to Electrify Close to 1,000 Schools By 2025
New Times
Schools in remote areas of Rwanda have welcomed the government's initiative to deploy solar power, aiming to connect nearly 1,000 schools by the end of 2025. The effort is part of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Ring Road Project Targets $335m in Funding
New Times
The Kigali Ring Road (KRR) project, a transformative infrastructure initiative to ease traffic congestion and enhance transportation in Rwanda's capital, requires $335 million for… Read more »
Angola: Independence Anniversary - Head of State Announces Awarding of Medal On April 4
ANGOP
President João Lourenço, announced on Monday (31) that the 50th anniversary of independence medal will be awarded to the first group of 247 personalities on April 4,… Read more »
Africa: PMI Global Summit Series Africa 2025 Returns to Rwanda
New Times
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading authority on project management, is pleased to announce that PMI Global Summit Series Africa 2025 will take place from 19 to… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Smith Shakir Inspires Tigers to Victory Over Reg
New Times
Point guard Smith Shakir posted a game high 23 points as Tigers basketball club overcame Rwanda Energy Group (REG) 76-74 in Rwanda Basketball League on Sunday, March 30 at Petit… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali's Global Table - International Cuisine Reshapes the City's Food Scene
New Times
Kigali, a city celebrated for its rich local culture, is at the heart of a culinary transformation. From urban eateries to international flavors, a fusion of tastes is captivating… Read more »
Rwanda: Byukusenge Revels in Move to French Club Pédale Pilotine
New Times
Rwandan cyclist Patrick Byukusenge believes new club Pédale Pilotine is a perfect fit for his preparations for the upcoming UCI Road World Championship which will take place… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Crisis - High Stakes Indaba in the Pipeline
The Herald
SADC Chairperson, President Mnangagwa and his East African Community (EAC) counterpart, Kenyan President William Ruto, are expected to hold a high-level meeting this week to… Read more »
Africa: Over 1,000 to Attend Africa Arsenal Fans Festival 2025 in Kigali
New Times
The 6th edition of Africa Arsenal Fans Festival in Kigali will attract over 1,000 supporters from 14 countries across the continent, according to Valentin Bigango, the president of… Read more »
March 30
Africa: Australia Invites Angola to Participate in Forum On Mining and Energy in Africa
ANGOP
Angola has been invited to participate in the 23rd edition of Africa Down Under (ADU), on Mining and Energy in Africa, which is schedule to be held from 3 to 5 September 2025, at… Read more »
