May 28
Africa: AfDB Flags Widening Trade Finance Gap for African SMEs
New Times
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa continue to face tighter lending conditions, higher collateral requirements, and limited access to formal trade finance… Read more »
Angola: Cabinda Border Guard Prevents Entry of 47 Illegal Immigrants
ANGOP
At least 47 foreign citizens in an irregular migratory situation have been arrested in the last three days by the Border Guard Police in the Province of Cabinda, due to violations… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Returns to Luanda
ANGOP
President João Lourenço landed in Luanda on Thursday afternoon, following a 48-hour working visit to Zaire province, during which he chaired the 1st Ordinary Meeting… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Finance Minister Meets AfDB President At Brazzaville Annual Meetings
Shabelle
Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings in… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Diplomat Speaks Out On Anti-Tutsi Discrimination
New Times
A Burundian diplomat has acknowledged that discrimination against Tutsi communities still exists in Burundi. Read more »
Angola: Angola Intends to Reach 9.000 Megawatts of Energy Production By 2027
ANGOP
The Angolan government intends to increase electricity production from 6,400 to 9,000 megawatts (MW) by 2027, the period established for the completion of the Caculo Cabaça… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Listens to Concerns of Civil Society Leaders From Zaire
ANGOP
President João Lourenço listened to the concerns of religious leaders, traditional authorities, youth representatives and local businesspeople from Mbanza Kongo city,… Read more »
Rwanda: Muhanga-Karongi Road Rehabilitation Reaches 91.5 Percent Completion
New Times
RTDA shared the update on May 25, 2026 via its official X account, highlighting steady progress on the project aimed at restoring and upgrading the long-serving highway, which had… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Projected to Lead Regional Growth in 2026
New Times
East Africa is projected to remain Africa's fastest-growing region in 2026 and 2027 despite growing global uncertainty, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by… Read more »
Angola: Angola and Argentina Talk On Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
ANGOP
Angola and Argentina discussed, on Wednesday in Buenos Aires, strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors and deepening bilateral partnerships between the countries. Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço to Chair Local Governance Council Today
ANGOP
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, will chair the 1st Ordinary Meeting of the Local Governance Council of 2026 on Thursday in Mbanza Kongo, as part of his… Read more »
Rwanda: Through the Lens - Glamour, Parade and Celebration As Police Mark 25th Anniversary
New Times
Rwanda National Police on Wednesday, May 27, celebrated its Silver Jubilee in a colourful ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District. Read more »
Angola: Bal 2026 Edition - Petro Beats Al Ahly and Qualifies to the Final
ANGOP
Petro de Luanda qualified, on Thursday, for the final of the African Basketball League (BAL), after beating Al Ahly of Benghazi, from Libya, by 94-88, in the semi-finals of the… Read more »
Angola: Province of Zaire Relaunches Cashew Production
ANGOP
Approximately 8,000 cashew seedlings were distributed during the last agricultural campaign to agricultural associations and cooperatives in the coastal municipalities of Zaire, as… Read more »
Rwanda: Kiyovu, Rayon Clash Is Season-Defining Classic
New Times
All eyes will be on Kigali Pele Stadium as traditional rivals SC Kiyovu and Rayon Sports face off in a decisive Rwanda Premier League clash that will determine which side qualifies… Read more »
Rwanda: How New Immunity Provision Could Protect Human Rights Body Staff
New Times
A new immunity provision is expected to strengthen the independence of staff at Rwanda's National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) by protecting them from legal action, arrest,… Read more »
Rwanda: Milk Shortages Slow Cheese Industry Growth
New Times
Milk shortages are slowing the growth of Rwanda's emerging cheese industry, with producers struggling to meet rising demand amid seasonal supply fluctuations, high feed costs, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kiwanuka Nets Late Winner in APR Comeback Win Over Al Merrikh
New Times
Hakim Kiwanuka scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as APR FC came from behind to defeat Al Merrikh SC 2-1 in a BK Pro League Week 33 clash played at Kigali Pele Stadium on… Read more »
May 27
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 27, 2026
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Rwanda: All You Need to Know As Rwanda National Police Turn 25
New Times
Twenty-five years ago, Rwanda took a major step in rebuilding its security sector by establishing the Rwanda National Police (RNP), a unified force that has since grown into one of… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Temporarily Closes Border With Democratic Republic of Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Nile Post
Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as authorities intensify containment measures following an Ebola outbreak caused by the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Collides With Conflict and Hunger, WHO Warns
UN News
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as a… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Boeing Explore Aircraft Financing Amid Aviation Ambitions
New Times
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and global aerospace giant Boeing have held discussions focused on strengthening Rwanda's aviation sector and advancing the country's ambition to… Read more »
Africa: Response to Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda [press release]
World Bank
How is the World Bank Group responding to the Ebola Outbreak Read more »
Angola: Over 600 Students Benefit From School Kits in Camacupa
ANGOP
A total of 618 primary school students from the villages of Ndala Mutumbo and Colo-Lilunga, in the commune of Cuanza, municipality of Camacupa, in the province of Bié,… Read more »
