August 18
Tanzania: Tanzania, DR Congo Deepen Trade, Mining Ties
Daily News
Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in mining, trade, investment, infrastructure, peace and security as the two countries seek to… Read more »
Tanzania: Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan Meets President Tshisekedi for Talks to Cement Ties in Transportation, Regional Affairs
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has received President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the State House in Zanzibar. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola - Motorbike Riders Carrying the Sick May Hold Key to Response Boost
UN News
From the frontlines of the deadliest-ever Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN World Health Organization (WHO) shared details on Tuesday of a massive… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Authorities Warn Ebola Outbreak Is Worst to Date and Yet to Peak
RFI
The Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country's history, surpassing the devastating 2018-2020 epidemic even as health authorities… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Flood Preparedness As Strong El Niño Looms
New Times
The government is stepping up preparations for floods, landslides and other weather-related disasters as forecasters warn that a very strong El Niño could bring… Read more »
Rwanda: Trinity Bus Official Explains Fire Incident En Route to Kigali
New Times
A Trinity bus travelling from Uganda caught fire near Nyacyonga as it approached Kigali on Monday evening, August 17, gutting the vehicle and destroying luggage on board. No deaths… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Nsengiyumva Says Governance Gaps Affecting Africa's Water Access
New Times
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has called on African countries to strengthen governance and build institutions capable of attracting investment into the water and sanitation… Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda's Nsanzuwera Reigns Supreme At Absa Ruiru Invitational
Capital FM
Rwanda's Celestin Nsanzuwera secured his second Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing title this season after winning the Absa Ruiru Invitational tournament. Read more »
Kenya: How Kenya Seed Company Rwanda Is Boosting Quality Seed Adoption, Farm Productivity
New Times
When more than 300 farmers gathered in Cyuve Sector, Musanze District, for a Farmer Field Day ahead of Rwanda's 2027 Season A planting season, one message from Kenya Seed Company… Read more »
Rwanda: Can Prevention Beat Enforcement?
New Times
When a law is broken, the immediate question is often: What enforcement action should follow? Perhaps we should also ask a different question: Could the violation have been… Read more »
Rwanda: Protecting Wildlife Is an Investment in the Future
New Times
The return of endangered wildlife to protected areas is more than a conservation success story. It is a sign that sustained investment, strong partnerships and community… Read more »
Rwanda: Creative Industry Still Grapples With Sexual Harassment, Study Finds
New Times
Nearly three in 10 women in Rwanda's creative industry say they regularly encounter uncomfortable comments, while 12 per cent report regularly receiving sexual propositions,… Read more »
Rwanda: Hoops - APR, Patriots Square Off in Finals Game 1
New Times
APR Vs Patriots 8:30pm Read more »
Rwanda: When the Money Crosses Borders - Rwanda's Cybercrime Challenge
New Times
Rwanda's digital finance boom has brought millions of people into the formal economy. But the same digital transformation that has made financial services faster and more… Read more »
Rwanda: Ecobank and Fortis Green Housing Partner to Make Homeownership Easier
New Times
A new partnership between Ecobank Rwanda Plc and Fortis Green Housing is expected to make homeownership more accessible by combining mortgage financing with sustainably built homes… Read more »
Rwanda: I&m Bank Staff Sharpen Fire Safety Skills to Enhance Workplace Emergency Readiness
New Times
After fire alarms rang at exactly 10:15 a.m., fire marshals and security guards quickly alerted people inside the I&M Bank Rwanda Headquarters building and instructed them to… Read more »
August 17
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Shutdown of Internet, Mobile Networks in East Extends for Over a Month Amid War
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to restore mobile telecommunications and internet services that have been cut off… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in DR Congo's History
UN News
The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now the deadliest the country has ever faced, the UN's World Health Organization (WHO) said on… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country's History
DW
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now killed 2,325 people, according to government figures. The UN says one person in the country is dying every 30 minutes… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth MP By-Election - 45 Candidates Cleared to Contest
New Times
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Monday, August 17, released the provisional list of 45 approved candidates vying for the vacant youth representative seat in the Chamber… Read more »
Cameroon: Unemployment, Pessimism, and Rising Interest in Emigration Mark Cameroon's Youth
Afrobarometer
Young citizens say the government is failing on key priorities. Read more »
Angola: INACOM Focuses On Technological Modernization
ANGOP
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Angolan Communications Institute (INACOM), Joaquim Muhongo, reiterated on Monday (17) his commitment to modernization to address the… Read more »
Angola: Environment Minister Assures Modernisation of Solid Waste Management
ANGOP
Angolan Minister of Environment Ana Paula de Carvalho Pereira on Monday assured that the management and treatment of solid waste in Catenguenha, in the municipality of Cuima,… Read more »
Rwanda: Enrollment for Digital ID Surpasses 8 Million - Nida
New Times
At the Expo Grounds in Gikondo on Monday, residents queued for hours to register for the new Digital ID, taking advantage of services for those who missed the exercise when it was… Read more »
Rwanda: APR, Police Lead Transfer Market As New Season Nears
New Times
The Rwanda handball transfer window is beginning to heat up, with reigning champions APR HC and Police HC at the centre of several moves as clubs prepare for the new season. Read more »
