August 24
Rwanda: AfCFTA Implementation 'Not Moving At the Right Pace' - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has expressed his concerns about the slow pace of implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), warning that the continent is falling… Read more »
Rwanda: We Cannot Sit and Watch As Illicit Alcohol Kills People - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has spoken out on the recent crackdown on illicit and substandard alcoholic drinks, saying the government cannot stand by while unsafe products continue to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kinshasa-FDLR 'Cantonment' Deal Exposes Their Collaboration - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has dismissed DR Congo's recent announcement that it reached a protocol with the Kinshasa-backed FDLR genocidal militia on disarmament, saying the move… Read more »
Angola: Environmental Assessment of Lobito Corridor Master Plan Receives Public Input
ANGOP
The Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Lobito Corridor Master Plan received contributions on Monday in Huambo from academics, non-governmental organisations, civil society… Read more »
Rwanda: Teachers With Secondary Education Given Five Years to Attain A1 Diploma
New Times
The Ministry of Education has given teachers a five-year grace period to upgrade their qualifications, with all teachers expected to have at least an A1 qualification at the end of… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Talent Gap Is No Longer Just About Skills, Experts Say
New Times
Africa's youthful population is often described as its biggest opportunity. But without stronger links between education, skills and employment, the continent risks turning its… Read more »
Angola: CPPL Defeat Petro De Luanda in Second-Round Highlight
ANGOP
Casa do Pessoal do Porto do Lobito (CPPL) defeated Petro de Luanda 19-14 on Sunday in the standout match of the second round of the 46th National Junior Women's Handball… Read more »
Angola: Mintur Trains Tourism Sector Professionals
ANGOP
Thirty professionals from the hospitality and front-office sectors began a technical refresher course in Luanda on Monday, as part of an initiative promoted by the Ministry of… Read more »
Angola: Brazilian Bank to Resume Project Financing in Angola
ANGOP
Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) expressed, on Monday (24) in Luanda, its intention to resume financing projects in Angola, with a focus on… Read more »
Angola: Secretary of State Defends Improvement in Agrarian Projects Conception
ANGOP
The secretary of State for Agriculture and Forests, Castro Paulino Camarada, on Monday (24) in Luanda defended the need for improvements in the quality of studies and projects for… Read more »
Rwanda: A Photo With the President? Crazy Kennar Got Two
New Times
Kenyan comedian and content creator Crazy Kennar got an unexpected photo opportunity with President Paul Kagame on Monday, August 24, during a press conference at the Kigali… Read more »
Rwanda: I&m Bank Rwanda Profit Jumps 62 Percent in First Half of 2026
New Times
I&M Bank Rwanda reported a 62 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax to Rwf18.8 billion in the first half of 2026, as strong lending, deposit growth and increased… Read more »
Burundi: New Primate of Burundi Is Installed At Service in Bujumbura Attended By the Archbishop of Canterbury
ACNS
The Most Revd Eraste Bigirimana has been installed as the new Primate of the Anglican Church of Burundi at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Bujumbura on August 23. Read more »
Angola: Jcy and Estrelas DA Luz Qualify for National Quarter-Finals
ANGOP
JCY Futebol Clube of Luanda defeated Estrelas da Luz of Lobito 3-1 on Sunday, with both teams securing qualification for the quarter-finals of the National Senior Men's Futsal… Read more »
August 23
Africa: The Deadly Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped [guest column]
allAfrica
Each time we travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we first go to listen. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree On Roadmap for Peace in Eastern Congo
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the protracted conflict in eastern DRC. It marks the… Read more »
Angola: Supreme Court Approves Rules to Elect the Deputy Chief Justice
ANGOP
The Plenary of the Angolan Supreme Court approved, on Friday (21), the Draft Regulation for the election process of the Deputy Chief Justice, following the cessation of duties of… Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo, M23 Rebels Agree to Peace Roadmap
DW
Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Fufu On Boat Bound for Cameroon
Premium Times
In total, 42.622kg of illicit drugs was recovered from the three men. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: AFC/M23, Kinshasa Agree On Roadmap to Move Peace Talks Forward
New Times
The AFC/M23 movement and DR Congo have agreed on a roadmap to move their peace process forward and a mechanism to track implementation of commitments under the Doha Framework. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Riverboat Economy - How a Floating Transport System Tells the Country's Story [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Road transportation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has received much scholarly attention. Some studies have examined the urban landscape (p.142). Others have studied… Read more »
Angola: Contaminated Jet Fuel Diverts Flights to Angola
Namibian
Passenger flights to Europe will have to stop in Luanda to refuel, after a consignment of contaminated fuel has led to jet fuel shortages in the country. Read more »
August 22
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement Between DR Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) on the Doha Process [document]
State Department
The following statement was released by the representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the representatives of the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23… Read more »
Angola: More Than 19,000 Angolan Healthcare Professionals Trained in Priority Areas
ANGOP
A total of 19,482 professionals have received training in priority areas for the National Health System through the Human Resources Training Project for Universal Health Coverage… Read more »
Angola: Water-Sharing Challenges Between Residents and Livestock in Olupale
ANGOP
Water scarcity in Olupale, a village in Savate Municipality, Cubango Province, is forcing local residents to share water from traditional wells with livestock and draught animals. Read more »
