November 14
West Africa: The Role of Local Media in Sahel Conflict Reporting
allAfrica
allAfrica 's Nontobeko Mlambo attended the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) - the largest gathering of African investigative journalists on the… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Warn Against Reliance On Rain-Fed Agriculture
New Times
Reliance on rainfed agriculture remains a significant concern as it is highly vulnerable to climate variability, according to Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Director General of Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Olga Kayirangwa Murder Case - Prosecutors, Defence Clash in Appeal
New Times
The murder case of Olga Kayirangwa, a 25-year-old woman who died in September while visiting a male friend's home, continued at the appeal level on Thursday, November 14, as the… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Prince Started Campaign to End Atlantic Slave Trade Long Before Europeans Did - New Book [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For centuries, it has been held that the ideas and movement for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade came from western abolitionists. No input from Africans has been… Read more »
Africa: Equity Group and Deg Launch German Desk to Boost Trade and Investment in East Africa
Nile Post
Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have announced the launch of the German… Read more »
Chad: Limiting the Impact of the War in Sudan On Ouaddaï
Crisis Group
Since April 2023, eastern Chad has received more than 930,000 people fleeing the war in neighbouring Sudan, creating an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The Chadian government… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Amb Gatete Lists Five Critical Policy Priorities Toward a Climate-Resilient Africa
New Times
African economies lose up to 5% of GDP, on average, annually because of climate-related disruptions and, while they require adequate, predictable and accessible finance, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Land Authority Suggests Fund to Cushion Good-Faith Plot Buyers Against Disputes
New Times
The National Land Authority (NLA) has said there is a need for a mechanism such as a guarantee fund to protect good-faith plot purchasers in case their rights are negatively… Read more »
Africa: Angolan President Authorizes Hosting of Basketball Africa League in 2026
ANGOP
Angola will host the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in 2026, an initiative of the Basketball Africa League approved on Thursday in Luanda by the President of the Republic,… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Zimbabwe Warriors Face Crucial Afcon Qualifiers Against Kenya and Cameroon
263Chat
Zimbabwe's Warriors are set to take on Kenya in a crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Friday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The match is part of the Group J… Read more »
November 13
Rwanda: Rwanda Begins Countdown To End of Marburg Outbreak [press release]
WHO
On 9 November 2024, the recommended 42-day countdown to declare the end of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda commenced, the day after the last confirmed patient… Read more »
Chad: Chadian Women Complain of Underrepresentation in December Elections
VOA
An estimated 8 million voters in Chad go to the polls Dec. 29 in legislative, local and district elections. Female leaders and activists, however, say women candidates are being… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Committed to Vision 2050 Despite Challenges, Says Prime Minister
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has affirmed the government's commitment to advancing toward the nation's Vision 2050 goals, emphasizing resilience in the face of challenges. Read more »
Angola: Art and Culture Foundation Launches Book in Honour of Queen Nzinga Mbandi
ANGOP
A book destined for children and young people, entitled "A Pegada Mágica" (The Magic Footprint), by the writer António Pinto "Ap kituxi", was launched on Wednesday in… Read more »
Rwanda: Economic Policy Reforms Could Spur Rapid Private Sector Growth - World Bank Report
New Times
Achieving rapid private sector growth in Rwanda is unlikely without far-reaching reforms to economic policies, a new report released on November 13, by the World Bank has shown. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Kagame Calls for Sufficient Climate Finance for Africa
New Times
President Paul Kagame issued a rallying call on Wednesday, November 13, urging world leaders to fairly compensate the African continent for its "extensive contributions" to climate… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali's 'The Reminisce' Brings Vintage Vibes, Classic Beats to Life This November
New Times
Kigali's nightlife is about to light up with nostalgia as "The Reminisce" returns for its second edition, bringing back what organizers call "the grown folks' playground." Read more »
Africa: New Report Outlines Pathways to Sustainable Growth in Rwanda [press release]
World Bank
Today, the Government of Rwanda and the World Bank launched the Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum (CEM), titled "Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rwanda." This… Read more »
Rwanda: 16 Days of Activism - It Is Our Collective Duty to Fight GBV
New Times
As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence approach, it is a good time to reflect on milestones in fighting against the vice, but to also examine why it is nowhere… Read more »
Angola: Diplomat Invites Foreign Businesspeople to Invest in Angola
ANGOP
Angola's ambassador to Morocco Baltazar Diogo Cristóvão has called for foreign investment in the country in the areas of agriculture, agro-food, mining,… Read more »
Rwanda: Afcon 2025 - Things to Know About Libyan Team Ahead of Rwanda Qualifier
New Times
The Mediterranean Knights of Libya are not finished yet despite suffering a major setback from a recent 3-0 loss to Nigeria on forfeit in the AFCON 2025 Group D qualifiers. Read more »
November 12
Chad: Chad Says Boko Haram Fighters Fleeing to Neighboring States
VOA
The government of Chad said Tuesday that hundreds of Boko Haram fighters are fleeing the central African state's territory and crossing over into Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. State… Read more »
Rwanda: COP29 - What Is At Stake At the 2024 Global Climate Summit?
New Times
The UN annual climate summit is now underway in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, where thousands of world leaders, including representatives of governments around the world are… Read more »
Rwanda: COP29 - What African Group of Negotiators Want to Walk Away With?
New Times
The African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change, at the ongoing 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, are pushing for a significant… Read more »
Rwanda: World Pneumonia Day - Rwanda Ramps Up Fight Against Leading Child Health Threat
New Times
As World Pneumonia Day is marked globally, statistics emphasise the high toll of pneumonia in Rwanda, particularly on young children. Read more »
