November 08
Congo-Kinshasa: Kenyan Troops in DRC Praised for Professionalism
Capital FM
Kenyan troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) have received high praise for their… Read more »
November 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Fears of a Constitutional Coup in Democratic Republic of Congo [blog]
CFR
Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government. Read more »
Africa: UK Sanctions Russia-Backed Wagner Group Successor Africa Corps
RFI
The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: Will the UN Ever Recover Kabuga's Money?
JusticeInfo.net
Since May 2022, Balthazar Nduwayezu has been covering the Félicien Kabuga trial for Justiceinfo. He is a Rwandan journalist based in Arusha, Tanzania, who has covered all… Read more »
Rwanda: Surrogacy - Six Key Proposals in New Bill
New Times
A new draft law governing healthcare services contains provisions on assisted reproductive technologies, including surrogacy, to help couples with difficulty conceiving to have… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Sex Tapes - Equatorial Guinea Installs CCTV in Offices
Leadership
The government of Equatorial Guinea has launched an investigation into a series of leaked pornographic videos allegedly involving high-ranking civil servant Baltasar Engonga… Read more »
Central African Republic: CAR Rebels Surrender As Chad Military Joins in Border Peace Efforts
VOA
The Central African Republic said Wednesday that several hundred rebels have surrendered and handed over their weapons over to government troops and U.N. forces. The rebels… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Baltasar Engonga Dismissed As Equatorial Guinea Financial Investigation Agency DG, First Lady Reacts
Premium Times
Mr Engonga's sex tapes were leaked when he was remanded in custody at Malabo's infamous Black Beach prison over embezzlement of public funds. Read more »
Rwanda: Lawmaker Calls for Legislation On Cosmetic Surgery in Rwanda
New Times
Jean Claude Mazimpaka, a Member of Parliament, has said there is need to regulate body modification done through cosmetic surgery in Rwanda. Read more »
Liberia: On Cusp of Climate Negotiations, European Union (EU) to Axe Successful Forest Trade Treaties with African Nations [press release]
Sustainable Development Institute
Despite challenging context of poverty, climate change, rising debt and a Europe distracted by conflicts elsewhere, Cameroon and Liberia taking heroic steps to protect their… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Osimhen Returns As Ekong, Lookman, 20 Others Invited for Benin, Rwanda
This Day
Reigning Africa Player of the Year, Victor Osimhen, has returned to the Super Eagles' after he missed the first leg of the AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya and the reverse… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Broader Sexual Reproductive Health Education to Prevent GBV
New Times
While progress has been made in enhancing sexual reproductive health among youth in Rwanda, challenges such as gender-based violence (GBV), teenage pregnancies, HIV infections,… Read more »
Rwanda: South African Choir Joyous Celebration to Perform in Kigali
New Times
Renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration is set to perform live in Kigali on December 29. Read more »
November 06
Congo-Kinshasa: In Brief - UN's Guterres Congratulates Trump, 34 Killed in DR Congo, Major Storm for Cuba
UN News
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday commended voters across the United States for their "active participation in the democratic process", which will see Donald Trump return to… Read more »
Cameroon: Egypt, Cameroon FMs Highlight Strong Relations, Efforts to Seek Peace in Region
Egypt Online
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday 6/11/2024 relations with Cameroon are strong, and historic, extending over several decades. Read more »
Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads
New Times
If you're among the many people working remotely or travelling as a digital nomad, internet speed and affordability are likely at the top of your list when picking a destination. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates Trump, Looks Forward to Win-Win Relations
New Times
President Paul Kagame on November 6 congratulated Donald Trump on winning the 2024 United States presidential elections. Read more »
Rwanda: How Could Rwanda Unlock More Green Financing?
New Times
Prime Energy Plc, a local renewable energy developer, listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on November 5, becoming the first company… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Efforts to Preserve Natural Forests With Historical Significance
New Times
The Rwanda Forest Authority (RFA) is stepping up efforts to protect natural forests with deep historical and cultural importance. Read more »
November 05
Central Africa: Central African Refugees Return Home From Cameroon After a Decade in Exile
UNHCR
As the security situation improves in some areas of the Central African Republic, UNHCR has supported more than 12,000 refugees to return home from neighbouring countries this… Read more »
West Africa: Chad's Deby Threatens to Withdraw From Task Force After Deadly Boko Haram Attack
VOA
Chad says it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations-supported Multinational Joint Task Force of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which combats Boko Haram in Cameroon,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Children and the Coltan Wars in Eastern Congo [analysis]
African Arguments
With at least 40,000 coerced into mining coltan, and several global tech brands directly implicated in funding conflict, pressure needs to bear on stopping the war as an imperative… Read more »
Chad: Armed Violence and Floods Aggravate Humanitarian Crisis in Chad
IPS
Chad is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis due to persisting armed conflict, mass displacement, widespread hunger, natural disasters, and an overall lack of… Read more »
Rwanda: Justice Info Publishes the Report Supposedly Behind the Genocide Plot in Rwanda
JusticeInfo.net
Thierry Cruvellier is Editor-in-Chief of Justiceinfo.net. For more than 20 years, he has been covering international and transitional justice for more than twenty years. He is an… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Official Arrested Over Sex Tapes With Vips' Wives
Daily Trust
The Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested for allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes of the… Read more »
