June 20
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grew 9.7% in the First Quarter of 2024
New Times
Rwanda's economy grew by 9.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, largely buoyed by a strong rebound in strong performance of the agricultural sector. Read more »
Rwanda: FIFA Rankings - No Improvement for Amavubi, Argentina Stay Top
New Times
Rwanda maintained their 131st position as per the latest global rankings released by world football governing body on Thursday, June 20. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Burundi Friendly Encounter Postponed
Daily News
The Tanzania National Rugby Team friendly match against Burundi that was scheduled to be staged this weekend in Bujumbura, Burundi, has been postponed. Read more »
June 19
Congo-Kinshasa: War in the DRC: Community Radio Stations Taken Hostage, Journalists Threatened in North Kivu [press release]
RSF
In the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is in the throes of armed conflict, members of the national army have taken over the premises of two community radio… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's War-Displaced Face Rebel Shelling and Militia Abuses
The New Humanitarian
'Displaced people today find themselves in a situation similar to the one they initially fled.' Read more »
Chad: Investigation Ordered After Deadly Military Depot Explosion
VOA
Officials in Chad say they have opened investigations and are calling for calm after an explosion and fire at a military ammunition depot in the capital N'Djamena late Tuesday… Read more »
Rwanda: How Has Europe Fared in Bringing to Book Genocide Fugitives?
New Times
Figures obtained by The New Times show that European countries have been reluctant to try suspected perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who are on their territory… Read more »
Angola: Police Must Respect Protest Rights During Planned 22 June Demonstrations [press release]
AI London
Police must respect the rights of protesters in Luanda during the planned 22 June demonstrations against economic decline and political repression, said Amnesty International. Read more »
Chad: Number of Victims Still Unknown After Largest Weapon Depot Explosion
Agenzia Fides
"We were awakened yesterday evening around 11 p.m. by a huge explosion," an observer from church circles in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, told Fides. "The first loud explosion… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Govt to Strengthen Public Procurement Procedures
ANGOP
The strengthening of public procurement procedures is an 'unavoidable' commitment of the Angolan government, with a view to making the public procurement process more transparent,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 'I Was Afraid to Tell Anyone' - Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo [press release]
ICRC
Far from the world's attention, conflict is again shattering lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Alongside the fighting, sexual violence is rife. 'Listening houses' run by… Read more »
Rwanda: First Hip Hop Festival Comes to Kigali
New Times
After eight seasons of I am Hip Hop concerts, an all Hip-Hop festival is set to kick off in Kigali for the first time ever. Read more »
Angola: Govt to Replicate Lubango's Rubbish Collection Model Throughout Country
ANGOP
The Ministry of the Environment intends to replicate Lubango's door-to-door rubbish collection model in other municipalities across the country, as it is sustainable and creates… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Suspension of Metssa Congo's Activities Must Be Followed By Urgent Investigation [press release]
AI London
Responding to the Congolese Ministry of the Environment's total suspension of Metssa Congo's operations until further notice because of the major risk its recycling plant poses to… Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Eases Conditions for Taxpayers to Settle Tax Arrears in Instalments
New Times
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has simplified the conditions for taxpayers to settle their tax arrears in instalments by removing the requirement of a 10 per cent down payment and… Read more »
Rwanda: Here Is How Youth MPs Are Elected in Rwanda
New Times
Thirty-one candidates are vying for the two youth representation seats in the Lower House of Parliament in the upcoming 2024 elections scheduled for July. Read more »
Rwanda: Comfort People Ministries Feature Secular Artists in New Album
New Times
Comfort People Ministries, an emerging Rwandan evangelism group, recently released their debut gospel album, dubbed 'Thank You Lord'. What sets this album apart is its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $1.5bn to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2029
New Times
According to Rwanda Energy Group (REG), the country needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029 after missing the 2024 target. Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Currency Has Power to Accelerate Financial Inclusion - Bahamas Central Bank Governor
New Times
The Bahamas became the world's first country to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2020. The Sand Dollar as it is known is the digital version of the Bahamian dollar… Read more »
Rwanda: Nduba Dumpsite Facility to Treat 5 Tonnes of Waste Daily for Organic Fertilisers
New Times
A bio-waste treatment facility to convert organic waste into organic fertilisers was, on June 19, inaugurated at Nduba dumpsite, in the City of Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: It's All About the Civics - Lessons From Amahoro Stadium's Opening Day Drama [opinion]
New Times
"To live in today's Rwanda is to exist in a country where all dreams are possible and nothing is beyond those who dare to dream". Read more »
June 18
Chad: Chad Ammunition Depot Explosion Kills 9, Wounds Dozens More
DW
Chad's government said there was a fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause of the deadly blaze was not immediately clear. Read more »
Chad: Fire, Explosions At Chad Ammunition Depot, Govt Says
DW
Chad's government said there was an ongoing fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause was not immediately clear. Initial footage appeared to… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Rampant Cobalt Smuggling and Corruption Deny Billions to DRC [analysis]
ISS
The country's extractive reform strategy doesn't address the impact of illegal cobalt mining on people, the environment and the economy. Read more »
Africa: Qatar Steps Up Aviation Rivalry in Africa With Billion-Dollar RwandAir Stake
Business Day Africa
Qatar Airways is set to acquire a 49 percent stake in RwandAir next month, concluding nearly five years of negotiations with the East African-based carrier. Read more »