May 25
Angola: Rural Electrification Expands Across Cuanza-Sul Province
ANGOP
The province of Cuanza-Sul is registering significant progress in electrification projects, within the scope of the National Program for Expanding Access to Electricity, with… Read more »
Angola: Polio Campaign - Over 779,000 Children Vaccinated in Huambo
ANGOP
A total of 779,693 children under the age of 5 were vaccinated against polio last weekend in the province of Huambo. Read more »
Angola: Angolan Firefighters Record 49 Deaths Over Weekend
ANGOP
At least 49 people died and 47 were injured over the weekend in Angola, following 112 incidents recorded by the Civil Protection and Fire Service (SPCB). Read more »
Africa: Angola's Energy and Water Sector Aligned With Africa's Challenges
ANGOP
The International Relation specialist, Paulo Quaresma, stated on Monday in Luanda, that the Energy and Water sector in Angola has consolidated itself as one of the fundamental… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Forgiveness Has to Be Lived Out' - Says Rwanda's Cannes Laureat Dusabejambo [interview]
RFI
Rwandan director Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo has become the country's first filmmaker to win the Camera d'Or for best first feature at the Cannes film festival, with… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: FIFA Clears Congolese Team for World Cup Amid Ebola Outbreak
Independent (Kampala)
The world's governing football body, FIFA, and the Congolese Association Football Federation (FECOFA) both say that the players and coaching staff of the national team of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Deputy Police Chief Ujeneza Recounts Journey From Ex-Far to Current Armed Forces
New Times
Born and raised during a period marked by deep ethnic divisions and having served as a soldier in the former Rwandan army (ex-FAR) in the early 1990s, Jeanne-Chantal Ujeneza never… Read more »
Rwanda: Tourism, Events Continue As Ebola Prevention Measures Are Observed
New Times
The Government of Rwanda has reassured residents and international visitors that tourism, business, conferences and travel activities across the country are continuing normally as… Read more »
Rwanda: Access to Finance Rwanda Honours Genocide Victims, Donates Cows to Survivors in Bigogwe
New Times
Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) staff, on May 22, gathered at the Bigogwe Genocide Memorial in Rubavu District to honour victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and support… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Angola Sign Defence Cooperation Pact to Boost Regional Security Ties
Capital FM
Kenya and Angola have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) aimed at strengthening military collaboration, regional security, and strategic engagement between the two… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: In Eastern DR Congo, a Cultural Revival After a Year of Rebel Rule
The New Humanitarian
"It's a reminder that culture is always present and that it endures." Read more »
East Africa: EAC Strengthen Preparedness for Ebola Outbreak in DRC
Daily News
THE East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on partner states to heighten surveillance, strengthen emergency preparedness and intensify crossborder coordination… Read more »
Rwanda: Abiy Ahmed Meets Rwandan Doctors Pursuing Specialist Training
New Times
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has met with 128 Rwandan medical practitioners pursuing specialty training in Ethiopia, alongside more than 400 counterparts from across Africa… Read more »
Angola: Bengo Governor Supports Families of the Mine Collapse's Victims
ANGOP
The provincial governor of Bengo, Maria Antónia Nelumba, guaranteed on Sunday, in the municipality of Nambuangongo, full support to the 28 families of the victims of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza Farmer Turns Arid Land Into Thriving Pasture
New Times
An 18-hectare piece of land in Kahi Cell, Gahini Sector, Kayonza District, once abandoned due to water shortages, is being transformed into a modern dairy and fodder farm expected… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Mulls Expansion of Bus Routes As Demand Surges
New Times
The City of Kigali is considering expanding its bus network across the capital as demand for public transport continues to rise, with residents calling for wider coverage in… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda Set to Benefit From Lake Victoria Basin Conservation Drive
New Times
The government is set to benefit from a series of regional conservation and infrastructure projects aimed at protecting the Lake Victoria Basin, one of Africa's most important… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Expand Deep Blue Project to Bakassi, Other Vulnerable Maritime Corridors
This Day
The federal government has announced plans to expand the Deep Blue Project to vulnerable coastal and maritime corridors across the country, including the sensitive Bakassi axis, as… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Farming Startups Fail - and How You Can Avoid It [opinion]
New Times
In my experience working with farmers and agripreneurs, I have gained practical insights into agriculture. My journey began in 2022 when I joined Rwanda Institute for Conservation… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Students to Benefit From I&m Bank, Oklahoma Christian University Affordable Financing Partnership
New Times
I&M Bank Rwanda, through its EduFinance Programme, has extended a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oklahoma Christian University-Rwanda to expand access to affordable… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans in Michigan Honour Genocide Victims
New Times
Members of the Rwandan community in Michigan have commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during an event held in Grand Rapids city, where local leaders reaffirmed their… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Factories Are Not Producing At Full Capacity
New Times
The government has invested heavily in industrial parks, modern machinery, energy infrastructure, and logistics systems as part of its long-term ambition to grow the manufacturing… Read more »
Rwanda: How Kigali Can Keep Housing Affordable As City Grows
New Times
As Kigali expands and attracts more residents, businesses, and investors, concerns are growing over how the city can keep housing and commercial spaces affordable while sustaining… Read more »
Rwanda: When the Teachers Fail the Test - the Crisis of Western Human Rights Credibility [opinion]
New Times
For decades, Western governments and institutions have presented themselves as the guardians of the international human rights order. They have monitored elections, issued reports,… Read more »
Rwanda: Eye Care Access Expands As Optica Opens Branch At Kigali City Mall
New Times
Access to eye care services continues to expand across Rwanda as healthcare providers increasingly position services closer to growing urban communities and commercial centres. Read more »
