July 09
Angola: Angolan Govt Announces New Phase of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy
ANGOP
The Angolan Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, said on Thursday that the next phase of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (ENIF)… Read more »
Rwanda: Major Water Projects to Double Supply By 2029
New Times
The government expects to increase treated water production capacity from more than 367,000 cubic metres per day in 2026 to over 688,000 cubic metres per day by 2029 through a… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: World Must Move Faster On Ebola Response for DR Congo - UN Relief Chief
UN News
The world must move faster to contain the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN relief chief Tom Fletcher said on Thursday. Read more »
Rwanda: U.S., Nigeria Join Rwanda in Marking Kwibohora 32
New Times
Rwanda's 32nd Liberation Day was commemorated in the United States and Nigeria this week, with government officials, diplomats, members of the Rwandan diaspora and friends of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Estonia President Discuss Cooperation in Digital Technologies
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 8, held talks with his Estonian counterpart Alar Karis on the sidelines of the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more »
Rwanda: What Has Rwanda Achieved Four Years After New Criminal Justice Policy?
New Times
Four years after Rwanda adopted its National Criminal Justice Policy, the justice sector is reporting notable progress in reducing case backlogs, easing prison overcrowding,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Transfers Wildlife to Equatorial Guinea Under Conservation Deal
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has begun capturing and relocating selected wildlife species to Equatorial Guinea under a government-to-government conservation agreement aimed at restoring animal… Read more »
July 08
Central Africa: Weak Governance of Gold Mining Still Drives Conflict in Central Africa [analysis]
ISS
Neither Cameroon nor the DRC is doing enough to improve oversight and management of unregulated gold mining. Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - July 8, 2026
allAfrica
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Congo-Kinshasa: Tensions Amid Constitutional Referendum
DW
Tensions are rising in DR Congo over plans to introduce a new constitution. The opposition accuses President Tshisekedi of using it to seek a third term but has postponed planned… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Will Finance Rwanda's First Small Nuclear Reactor?
New Times
Rwanda's ambition to build its first small modular reactor (SMR) is moving closer to reality, but one major question remains unanswered: who will pay for it? Read more »
Angola: Angolan Ambassador to UK Briefed On Icolo & Bengo Aerotropolis Project
ANGOP
The Angolan Ambassador to the United Kingdom, José Patrício, was briefed on Wednesday (08) in London on the draft Master Plan for the Icolo & Bengo Airport City… Read more »
Rwanda: Success of New Commission On AI Depends On Public, Private Cooperation - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has said the success of the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission will depend on cooperation between public and private sector stakeholders to ensure… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Says Investing in Africa's AI Solutions a Win for Everyone
New Times
President Paul Kagame has said artificial intelligence must be developed in a way that benefits people across the world, including Africa, saying the continent is well-positioned… Read more »
Angola: National Roller Hockey Team Called Up for Tournament in Spain
ANGOP
The senior men's national roller hockey team was called up on Wednesday, in Luanda, to participate in an international tournament in Catalonia, Spain, scheduled for September 16-20… Read more »
Angola: Expert Advocates for Increased Investment in Country's Film Industry
ANGOP
A lack of funding and a scarcity of technical teaching resources at film production schools constitutes the biggest challenges to the widespread expansion of the country's film… Read more »
Cameroon: Uniffac Launches FIFA Referees Capacity-Building Course in Douala
CAF
Thirty-one male and female referees and assistant referees from the eight member associations of the Central African Football Federations' Union (UNIFFAC) have begun a four-day… Read more »
Rwanda: Parents Hold the Key to National Exam Success
New Times
As more than 277,000 Primary Leaving Examination candidates begin one of the most important milestones in their academic journey, attention naturally turns to the learners,… Read more »
Rwanda: The Missing Middle - Rwanda's Next Access to Justice Conversation [opinion]
New Times
Rwanda has earned recognition for building one of Africa's most accessible justice systems. From digitised court services and progressive legal reforms to community-based dispute… Read more »
Rwanda: APR FC Extend Taleb's Contract After Impressive Debut Season
New Times
APR FC have extended the contract of head coach Abderrahim Taleb by a further 12 months following an outstanding 2025/26 season. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Free Agents Headlining Rwandan Volleyball Transfer Window
New Times
Several players have entered free agency after their contracts with their respective clubs expired at the end of the 2025/26 season, setting the stage for a busy transfer window… Read more »
Rwanda: From Child Survivor to Builder of Hope
New Times
Placide Uwiragiye was just six years old when he was shot in both legs, left for dead beneath a pile of bodies and rescued by a soldier from the then Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA)… Read more »
Rwanda: Can Ending Individual Homebuilding Improve Housing Standards?
New Times
Housing experts have backed proposals to gradually phase out individual homebuilding in favour of organised housing developments, but caution that the transition must be… Read more »
Africa: A Passenger Cannot Board a Press Release - the Unfinished Promise of Africa's Open Skies [opinion]
New Times
In June, The New Times argued that open skies should become Africa's next great economic reform. Few would disagree. More flights, greater competition and easier movement of people… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Plans to Raise Energy Subsidies to 340b CFA Francs
Daba Finance
Cameroon plans to increase its energy subsidy budget to 340 billion CFA francs in 2027, reversing years of cuts and keeping fuel and electricity prices under state support. Read more »
