August 21
Angola: Felino 2026 Exercise Strengthens Military Cooperation Among CPLP Countries
ANGOP
The joint and combined military exercise FELINO 2026, which brought together 738 service personnel from six member states of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP),… Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola Wins Bronze Medals At the Mma Youth World Championship
ANGOP
The Angolan national youth Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team won two bronze medals on Thursday (20), the fourth day of the 17th world championship, which is taking place in Abu Dhabi,… Read more »
August 20
Cameroon: Cameroon's President Biya Returns Home After Months-Long Absence
Premium Times
Mr Biya's prolonged absence during these weeks intensified concerns about the health of the 93-year-old leader. Read more »
Central African Republic: Over 100 Labourers Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic
Premium Times
The toll rose from about 30 labourers to 107 as Rescue officials recovered more bodies trapped under the mine in the past hours. Read more »
Central African Republic: Deadly Border Mine Collapse Exposes Risks Behind Central Africa's Gold Rush
RFI
A deadly landslide at a gold mine on the Cameroon-Central African Republic border has triggered calls for greater oversight of mining operations, after dozens of people were killed… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses As Bundibugyo Outbreak Spreads
UN News
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine from the UN's international vaccine coordination group (ICG) to protect frontline… Read more »
Rwanda: Congress Members 'Alarmed' By U.S.-DR Congo Mineral Deal
New Times
Dozens of members of the United States Congress have raised concerns about the Trump administration's critical minerals agreements with the DR Congo and other countries. Read more »
Angola: Foreign Affairs Ministry Arranges Angola-Argentina Bilateral Commission
ANGOP
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) held, on Wednesday (19) in Luanda, a preparatory meeting for the Angola-Argentina Bilateral Joint Commission, scheduled for upcoming… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 240 Cases of Malpractice Reported in PLE, O-Level National Exams
New Times
A total of 243 suspected examination malpractice cases were recorded during the 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) and Ordinary Level (O-Level) national examinations,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: WHO and Africa CDC Welcome the Allocation of Ebola Vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
WHO
Last week, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the… Read more »
Angola: Maize to Be Added to Angola's List of Regulated Consumer Goods Imports
ANGOP
Maize will soon be included in Angola's list of widely consumed products subject to import regulation, as part of efforts to encourage and prioritise domestic production, Industry… Read more »
Africa: Africa Can Turn the Current Crisis Into Resilient Food Systems. Kigali Is Where It Comes Together
New Times
Heads of state, agriculture and finance ministers and investors meet in Kigali from August 31 for the Africa Food Systems Forum, the continent's largest agricultural gathering.… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Approve Rwf279bn Financing to Boost Job Creation
New Times
The Chamber of Deputies has approved two financing agreements worth a combined Rwf279 billion to support government programmes aimed at creating decent and sustainable jobs. Read more »
Rwanda: Young Entrepreneurs Turn Business, Digital Skills Into Growth Through Kinarwanda-ILO Training
New Times
For Gisele Abayisenga, growing a business is no longer only about selling more products. It is also about knowing how to manage the business, understand customers, keep proper… Read more »
Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda Turns to Golf to Drive Action On Child Nutrition
New Times
World Vision Rwanda will host the Friends of World Vision Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 22, as part of efforts to mobilize support for initiatives aimed at improving child… Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon WFC Take On Mafunzo Queens in Cecafa Women's Cup Opener
New Times
Rayon Sports WFC will begin their CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA Qualifying campaign against Zanzibar's Mafunzo Queens in a Group A encounter at Kigali Pelé Stadium on… Read more »
Rwanda: How Abandoned Mining Tunnels Could Boost Tourism
New Times
Mining operators in Rwanda are proposing plans to transform modern underground mining tunnels into tourism attractions after mineral extraction ends, in a move aimed at preserving… Read more »
Rwanda: Kibeho 15th August - Faith Was Ready, but Were the Services? [opinion]
New Times
Every August 15, Kibeho Sanctuary in Nyaruguru District becomes the spiritual heart of Rwanda and beyond. Thousands of pilgrims stream in from across the country, Africa, Europe,… Read more »
Rwanda: Game 2 - Patriots Seek to Even Finals Series Against APR
New Times
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Angola: Health Minister Meets With Angolan Medical Students in Serbia
ANGOP
Health minister Silvia Lutucuta met on Wednesday (19) in Belgrade, Serbia, with Angolan medical students, in a gathering that served to share concerns and expectations related to… Read more »
Angola: Football - Petro De Luanda Aim At Victory in Girabola's Kick Off Round
ANGOP
Petro de Luanda coach, João Pedro Sousa, considered it important to maintain the winning cycle when facing away the Desportivo da Lunda-Sul squad on Friday (21), in the 1st… Read more »
Angola: Roller Hockey - Dv Sport Retain Senior Males National Title
ANGOP
DV Sport team reconquered the senior men's national roller hockey championship this Thursday, defeating Petro de Luanda 6-1 in the fourth game of the final, played at the main… Read more »
Angola: Cuanza-Sul Authorities Promote Cattle Vaccination Campaign
ANGOP
A total of 101,000 heads of cattle were vaccinated over the last two months in the province of Cuanza-Sul, as part of a prevention campaign against four diseases, which runs until… Read more »
Angola: Panguila Produces More Than 100,000 Tons of Corn
ANGOP
More than 100,000 tons of corn were harvested in the municipality of Panguila, Bengo Province, during the current agricultural campaign, informed the municipal director for farming… Read more »
Angola: Congolese Diplomat Highlights Angola's Social Progress
ANGOP
The Ambassador of the Republic of Congo, David Madouka, has praised in Luanda the political, economic, and social progress seen in Angola in recent years, as a result of the… Read more »
