November 21
Africa: Enhanced Control Measures Helping to Control Mpox Outbreak in Africa
WHO-AFRO
More than 13 000 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases have been reported in the African region since the start of 2024, as of 17 November. Three countries - Burundi, the Democratic… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia On Red Alert As Angola Confirms Mpox Case
Namibian
Namibia is on high alert after neighbouring Angola confirmed a case of the infectious disease, mpox, on Wednesday. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Secures Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
New Times
Chriss Tuyishime, a Rwandan student at Yale University, has been named one of the 2025 Rhodes Scholars, joining a global group of elite students recognized for their academic… Read more »
November 20
Angola: Mitrelli and Angola Inaugurate Third Hospital in just one Year [announcement]
allAfrica
This week, the Swiss company Mitrelli celebrated another milestone in the West African country of Angola, inaugurating its third state of the art hospital in the space of a… Read more »
Mozambique: Three More Protesters Shot Dead, Opposition Leader Declares Period of Mourning
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Two key donors - the EU and the UK - have indirectly backed Frelimo in the dispute over the elections, in a way which will clearly strengthen the position of hard-liners within the… Read more »
Africa: Angolan Diplomacy At AU to Accompany South Africa's G20 Mandate
ANGOP
The Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, stated on Tuesday that Angola's presidency of the African Union (2025) will closely follow South Africa's… Read more »
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Central Africa: Central Africa - The African Development Bank Launches the Report On the Regional Economic Outlook 2024
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What? Launch of the report on the Economic Outlook for Central Africa 2024 Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Maps Future of DRC Military Intervention
SANF
Achieving lasting peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is high on the agenda as leaders from southern Africa convene on 20 November to discuss the peace and security… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda, Horn of Africa Countries Forecast to Face Flooding Risks
New Times
Eight countries in the Horn of Africa region are set to receive more than usual rainfall leading to floods, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Ngoma Genocide Survivor Suspected Killer Arrested, Confesses
New Times
The main suspect in the murder of 66-year-old Pauline Nduwamungu, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has confessed to killing her and throwing her head in a pit… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Proposed Media Policy
New Times
A stand-alone defamation law as well as legislations regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content are some of the expected outcomes if the proposed media policy is… Read more »
Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Move to Standardise English Tests
New Times
A teacher who completed a probationary period must sit for English examination as a medium of instruction every three years, and in case they fail the examination two consecutive… Read more »
Gabon: New Constitution Approved, an Important Step Towards the Return to Civilian Rule After the 2023 Military Coup
Agenzia Fides
With 91.8% of the vote, Gabon's new Constitution was approved in the referendum held on November 16. The turnout was 53.54%, below initial estimates (71%). "This is an important… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Lessons Amavubi Should Learn From Afcon 2025 Qualifiers
New Times
It was heartbreaking for Amavubi to defeat Nigeria in Uyo but still fail to grab a ticket for the AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Read more »
November 19
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Anticipate Tough Clash Against Cameroon
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's senior men's football team face an uphill task as they play against continental soccer giants Cameroon on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
Angola: President Calls On Rich Nations to Contribute More to Climate Change
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, warned on Tuesday in Brazil of greater sensitivity of international partners with recognized financial, technological and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection
New Times
Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements… Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Addresses On Energy Transitions
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State João Lourenço speaks Tuesday on the last day of the G20 Summit, in the segment "Sustainable Development and Energy Transitions". Read more »
Angola: Firefighters End Search for Victims of Shipwreck On Luanda Island
ANGOP
The search for more victims of the sinking of a boat, which occurred last Saturday, in Luanda, ended at 6 pm today, Tuesday, the Civil Protection and Fire Services (SPCB)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Legends Kayirebwa, Muyango Honored for Impact On African Music
New Times
The Music In Africa Honorary Award has long been a celebration of artists who shape the music industry in their home countries and beyond. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Seal Afcon Qualifiers Campaign With Defeat to Cameroon
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe ended its 2025 AFCON Qualifiers campaign with a 2-1 defeat in the hands of Cameroon in a match played at Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde, Cameroon. Read more »
Rwanda: Family Resilience - New Intervention to Address Intergenerational Trauma, Enhance Family Harmony
New Times
A recent study testing a new approach--Multifamily Healing Spaces (MFHS)--has shown strong effectiveness in resolving intrafamily conflicts, enhancing communication and… Read more »
November 18
Central African Republic: Central African Republic Applauds Extension of Peacekeepers' Mandate
VOA
Political parties and civil society groups in the Central African Republic are welcoming the U.N. Security Council's decision to extend the mandate of the Multidimensional… Read more »
Gabon: Gabon Approves New Constitution a Year After Military Seized Power
RFI
Gabonese voters have given a resounding 'yes' to a new constitution proposed by the country's military rulers. The changes, approved in a referendum on Sunday, include limits to… Read more »
Angola: G20 - Angolan Appointed G20 Social Ambassador
ANGOP
Angolan Maria do Rosário Lima was appointed ambassador of the G20 Social, at the proposal of South Africa, at an event held last week in Rio de Janeiro, where she spoke… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Countries Must Accelerate Climate Adaptation Efforts
New Times
As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's poorest, the Adaptation Gap Report 2024 has found that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts to curb… Read more »
