June 18
Central Africa: France to Reduce Military Presence in West and Central Africa
RFI
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military… Read more »
Rwanda: Democracy Is Built Over Time, Not Decreed - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has pointed out the importance of having the ideals of democracy developed from within respective countries, rather than being imposed by outside nations. Read more »
Africa: Host Communities Embrace and Support Forcibly Displaced People Across West and Central Africa
UNHCR
In West and Central Africa, host communities are offering invaluable support to forcibly displaced people, sharing food and shelter despite their own difficulties. This solidarity… Read more »
Angola: Sonangol and Chevron Sign Contracts for Oil Exploration in Lower Congo
ANGOP
Sonangol and Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), Chevron's subsidiary in Angola, on Tuesday in Luanda signed two 'Risk Services Contracts' for the concession of blocks 49… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Govt Aims to Comply With 11 Commitments to Children
ANGOP
Zaire deputy governor for the Political, Social and Economic sector, Afonso Nzolameso, on Tuesday in this Province said that the Provincial Government is continuing to work to… Read more »
Africa: WFP Increases Response in West and Central Africa to Address Rising Hunger
UN News
The World Food Programme (WFP) will increase its food and nutrition assistance programme this month in West and Central Africa in hopes of reaching 7.3 million people as the… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Tips Rwanda Correctional Service Cadets On Professionalism, Integrity
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on June 18, presided over the graduation ceremony of 166 Junior Officer Cadets from the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS). Read more »
Rwanda: How Elections for Women MPs Will Be Held
New Times
With the elections for Members of Parliament (MPs) set for July, a total of 199 female candidates qualified for the final list are vying for 24 seats reserved for female lawmakers… Read more »
Rwanda: Practical National Examinations Kick-Off With First Cohort in Nursing Schools
New Times
Introduced in 2021 to support the government's 4 x 4 programme which aims to quadruple the current health workforce in four years, the first cohort of the Associate Nursing Program… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Benefit From 'Flash Flood Early Warning' Initiative for Central African Region
New Times
Rwanda is among the Central African countries that are set to implement funded projects aimed to generate 'flash flood early warning and alerts'. Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cargo Expands Its Network to Dubai and Djibouti
Independent (Kampala)
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline's mission to connect Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Building Strong Rwandan Families' - New Gender Minister Uwimana Outlines Priorities
New Times
Globally, family breakdown is becoming a major concern, exacerbated by various factors, such as social and economic distress, gender-based violence and other forms of abuse, which… Read more »
Rwanda: Cuban Medics Set to Enhance Rwanda's Healthcare
New Times
A Cuban medical brigade is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy, which aims to quadruple the health workforce in the next four years. Read more »
Rwanda: Africa's Path to Progress Lies in Solidarity
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Monday called upon African countries to collaborate in seeking solutions to challenges of the day, saying that no country is big enough to overcome its own… Read more »
Rwanda: What Opportunities Does Rwanda's Financial Sector Offer to Diaspora?
New Times
Rwanda targets to position itself as a financial hub in Africa, attract investments to contribute to its target to become an upper-middle income country by 2035. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Will Not Take Responsibility for DR Congo's Domestic Issues - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda has no involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that the issues that have nearly lasted for… Read more »
Rwanda: The Blessed Sisters Back in Studio After 11 Years
New Times
Life split Rwandan gospel music group 'The Blessed Sisters,' as residing in different continents hindered its members from doing music together. Read more »
Rwanda: Campaign for Election of President Begins This Saturday - Rwandans' Choice Is Clear [opinion]
New Times
This weekend, campaigns for election of president of the republic and members of parliament begin. For the next three weeks, the candidates will criss-cross the country canvassing… Read more »
Rwanda: Revealed - Why Mette, Rayon Extension Talks Collapsed
New Times
There were talks going on between Rayon Sports and Julien Mette as the Blues attempted to tie the Frenchman to a one-year contract extension until June 2025. Read more »
June 17
Africa: Cabinda to Cape Town - How Crime-Proof Are Africa's Atlantic Shores? [analysis]
ISS
With all eyes on pirates and politics in the Gulf of Guinea and the Indian Ocean, who is keeping an eye on Africa's South Atlantic? Read more »
Rwanda: A Look At Rwanda's Three Presidential Candidates
New Times
Three candidates are eligible to run for President in the 2024 elections slated for July. They are incumbent Head of State Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Red Cross to the Rescue
The Herald
Last year, a frightened 22-year-old Bendele Mpoyi Dallas of Jake Village in Nord Kivu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was captured by rebels when they attacked his… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: How Three Senior Officials Escaped Justice - Kasai
JusticeInfo.net
Based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Caleb Kazadi has been Justice Info\'s correspondent since 2021. With a degree in International Relations from the University of… Read more »
Nigeria: Military Airstrikes Kill Over 80 Terrorists in Katsina, MNJTF Rescues 35 Women, Children in Lake Chad
This Day
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday said that the air strikes by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji have killed more than 80 terrorists hibernating at a hideout location… Read more »
Rwanda: The Resilience of Rwanda - Kagame's Leadership Beyond the Wishes of Sceptics [opinion]
New Times
After the scandalous 'Rwanda Classified' assault, I watched one YouTube video where some Congolese individuals emerged with prophecies of doom, claiming that it marked the… Read more »