September 13
Africa: Kagame Weighs in On Africa's Proposed Security Council Seats
New Times
President Paul Kagame has noted that the creation of two permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seats for African states should be designed in a manner that one is… Read more »
Rwanda: Residents Near Nduba Landfill Decry Delays in Compensation
New Times
Residents living around Nduba landfill in Gasabo District have decried delays in compensation for their properties to be able to relocate and avoid health risks caused by… Read more »
Angola: Aipex Provides Support for Product Export Certification
ANGOP
The executive director of the Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency (AIPEX), Jerónimo Pongolola, said Friday in Luanda that the institution intends to continue… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda School Feeding Scheme Pledges Now Over Rwf300m
New Times
As the new academic year begins, individuals and institutions have jointly pledged more than Rwf315 million to the 'Dusangire Lunch' - 'Let Us Share Lunch' - campaign aimed to… Read more »
September 12
Africa: Why Mpox in Africa Was Ignored for Too Long and Children Are Dying As a Result - Podcast [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
An epidemic of mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is spreading quickly, particularly among young children. At least 20,000 people are known to be infected in… Read more »
Africa: World News in Brief - Unicef Mpox Response in DR Congo, 'Unprecedented' Threat to Sudan's Heritage, Call to Suspend Cambodia Journalism Charter
UN News
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up lifesaving support to the Congolese Government to protect children under 15 from mpox, who account for around 60 per cent of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Pfizer CEO Discuss Partnerships
New Times
President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of global pharmaceutical company Pfizer, to discuss partnerships, with a focus on expanding equitable access to… Read more »
Rwanda: CAF Cl - Pyramids Jet in Ahead of APR Clash
New Times
Egyptian side Pyramids arrived in Kigali on Wednesday evening ahead of Saturday's crunch CAF Champions league second round first leg clash against APR at Amahoro Stadium. Read more »
Rwanda: What Rwanda Expects From COP29 in Azerbaijan
New Times
Following the launch of the 'Loss and Damage Fund' at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in 2023, Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate… Read more »
Rwanda: Betpawa Finals - Stephaun Drops 26 Points As Patriots Beat APR in Game 1
New Times
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Kenya/Cameroon: Man Utd Keeper Onana Cautious of Harambee Stars Threat in 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
Capital FM
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is wary of the threat posed by Harambee Stars in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier campaign in Group J. Read more »
September 11
Central African Republic: Key Arrests in Central African Republic
HRW
10 Years on, Justice is Closer for Fatima Victims Read more »
Angola: SME Repatriates 194 DRC Citizens
ANGOP
At least 194 citizens from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were repatriated in recent days, by the Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) in the Province of Cabinda, for illegal… Read more »
East Africa: What Is the Fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement? [analysis]
New Times
More than a decade since the negotiations for the European Union (EU), East Africa Community (EAC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commenced, Kenya is the only country in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
New Times
East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Mental Health Efforts to Combat Suicide
New Times
Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, under the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide." Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Unemployment Tops the List of Youth Concerns in Congo-Brazzaville
Afrobarometer
Like their elders, most young citizens think the country is headed in "the wrong direction." Read more »
Angola: T-Mariz Farm Invests in Rice and Wheat Flour Production in Moxico
ANGOP
The T-Mariz farm, a private initiative, located in the town of Luando, in the Province of Moxico, plans to produce wheat flour and rice in the 2024/25 agricultural season. Read more »
Rwanda: World Bank Approves $200 Million for Skills Development in Rwanda
New Times
The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the 'Priority Skills for Growth and Youth Empowerment (PSGYE)'… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cancels Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Amid Strike
New Times
RwandAir has cancelled flights bound for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on September 11, due to a strike at the Kenyan airport, the national carrier announced on the… Read more »
Rwanda: New Record Set As 45th Fide Chess Olympiad Kicks Off in Budapest
New Times
The 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad officially commenced in Budapest on Tuesday, September 10, setting a new record with 193 teams in the Open section and… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Bans Sugar Imports From Outside COMESA, EAC As Local Production Improves
New Times
Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Woos Investors to Inject $1.7bn Into Major Agriculture Opportunities At Concluded Africa Food Systems Forum
New Times
From avocado to chilli, to poultry, Rwanda has highlighted major agricultural and livestock opportunities that need over $1.68 billion in investment, with greater potential… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to Double Efforts in Combating Rising Air Pollution
New Times
Industrial emissions, vehicle exhausts, and poor waste management--such as biomass burning--are driving an increase in air pollutants, according to the Minister of Environment,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Is a Catalyst for Rwanda's Technological Leap
New Times
The launch of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. This ambitious project, strategically… Read more »