July 27
Southern Africa: SADC, AU and Botswana Co-Host High-Level Harmonisation Meeting to Promote Peace Initiatives in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo [press release]
SADC
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU) and the Government of Botswana co-hosted the High-Level Harmonisation Meeting of the AU Panel of… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Scholarships, Innovation Are Key to Tripling Varsity Enrolment
New Times
The government has set one of Africa's most ambitious higher education targets: increasing tertiary enrolment from the current 9 percent to 27 percent by 2030, effectively tripling… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Eight Prenatal Visits Matter for Mothers and Babies
New Times
One in four pregnant women now complete the recommended eight antenatal care visits, according to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), with health officials saying the programme is… Read more »
Rwanda: Gisagara VC Target Nkurunziza As Doudou's Replacement
New Times
Kepler VC middle blocker John Nkurunziza is on the verge of sealing a return to Gisagara VC ahead of the 2026/27 season. Read more »
Rwanda: Mulongo Leaves It Late As Vipers Upset Gor Mahia
New Times
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Rwanda: Ouattara Brace Keeps APR's Cecafa Kagame Cup Hopes Alive
New Times
APR FC secured their first victory of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after beating Djibouti side Garde Républicaine FC 3-1 in a Group A match on Monday, keeping their hopes of… Read more »
Rwanda: Filmmakers Call for Stronger Industry Support
New Times
Players in Rwanda's film industry are calling for increased investment and support to unlock the sector's potential and create a more sustainable ecosystem for filmmakers. Read more »
Rwanda: NCBA Junior Golf Series Inspires Rwanda's Next Golfers
New Times
The fairways of Kigali Golf Resort & Villas came alive with talent, determination and youthful ambition last weekend as 100 junior golfers from across Rwanda competed in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Usanase Leaves Simba Queens After One Season
New Times
Rwanda international Zawadi Usanase has officially parted ways with Tanzanian Women's Premier League giants Simba Queens after the club opted against renewing her contract ahead of… Read more »
July 26
Burundi: 'A Doctor Told Me to Buy My Coffin' - How Eric Turned an HIV Diagnosis Into Activism
allAfrica
When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at 26, a doctor told him to plan for his funeral and give up on the idea of children. Read more »
July 25
Congo-Kinshasa: More Health Workers Strike As Ebola Cases in Congo Near 3,000, Including Over 1,300 Deaths
RFI
Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike Saturday over payment issues, disrupting care for patients in the epicenter of the country's rapidly… Read more »
Rwanda: Gen Muhoozi in Kigali for Official Defence Cooperation Visit
Nile Post
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, for an official working visit aimed at advancing defence cooperation and… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Rallies Tanzanians for Kigali Trade Fair
Daily News
THE Government has urged Tanzanians to seize opportunities presented by the upcoming East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair, with the… Read more »
July 24
Congo-Kinshasa: After an Ebola Centre Was Attacked, Peacekeepers Moved in Next Door
UN News
A new mobile UN peacekeeping base in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has allowed local authorities to continue responding to the fast-moving Ebola outbreak there after… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Angolan President Briefed On DRC Security Situation
ANGOP
Angolan president João Lourenço received on Friday a message from his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, regarding the… Read more »
Rwanda: Nearly 290 Trafficking Victims Rescued Since 2025, Says Minister
New Times
Rwanda has facilitated the return of 289 victims of human trafficking from four countries since 2025, according to the Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Neutralizing the FDLR Remains the Key Obstacle to Peace in the East - Kinshasa Focuses On Diplomacy
Agenzia Fides
As the national dialogue launched by President Félix Tshisekedi continues (see Fides, 23/7/2026), one of the central issues remains the persistent insecurity in the eastern… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Becomes First Sub-Saharan African Country to Join EU Business Network
New Times
Rwanda has become the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to join the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), a platform that connects businesses with trade, investment and market… Read more »
Rwanda: Taleb Admits APR 'Not 100 Percent Ready' Ahead of Gor Mahia Test
New Times
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Rwanda: Gor Coach Akonor Promises Improved Display Against APR
New Times
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor believes his side can deliver a much-improved performance against APR FC in Friday's Group A clash of the CECAFA Kagame Cup, despite having… Read more »
Rwanda: Top Films Screening At Kigali Cine Junction
New Times
As Kigali Cine Junction returns for its fourth edition, film lovers have plenty to look forward to during the five-day festival, which kicked off on Wednesday, July 22. Read more »
Rwanda: Proposed Motorsport Academy Fuels Rwanda's Racing Ambitions
New Times
Rwanda's ambition to become a regional motorsport hub continues to gather momentum, with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) engaging a private investor on a proposed motorsport… Read more »
Rwanda: Beyond the Founder - Tara Fela-Durotoye's Kigali Lessons On Building Businesses That Last
New Times
Nigerian beauty entrepreneur Tara Fela-Durotoye has brought her book launch to Kigali with a message aimed at founders, students and business owners who hope their work will last… Read more »
Chad: Drone Strike On Bamna Border Area Kills 2, Injures 7 Civilians Between Sudan and Chad [blog]
Darfur Network for Human Rights
A drone attack reportedly carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hit the Bamna border area between Sudan and Chad on Monday, 21 July 2026. The strikes hit three separate… Read more »
July 23
Rwanda: What Major Projects Are Funded By Bill Gates in Rwanda?
New Times
American billionaire Bill Gates visited Rwanda to explore the country's progress in health, artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure. Read more »
