June 24
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Campaigns for MPs for Special Interest Groups
New Times
Parliament aspirants in the special interest groups; women, youth, and persons with disabilities, have distinct campaign protocols different from those for presidential and other… Read more »
Rwanda: Campaign in Ngororero - Kagame Says RPF to Cement Self-Reliance in Next Term
New Times
While campaigning in Ngororero District, on Monday, June 24, incumbent President Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, said that once… Read more »
Rwanda: Green Party Pledges to Initiate Six New Funds If Elected
New Times
On the second day of the presidential and parliamentary campaign, the Green Party announced plans to introduce six new funds to improve citizens' well-being. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Will Perform At I Am Hip Hop Festival?
New Times
It is going to be an all hip hop affair at the inaugural edition of I Am Hip Hop festival whose stage will be purely headlined by rappers. Read more »
Africa: What Is Africa's Role in the Nearly Failed Global Pandemic Treaty
New Times
One of the sticking issues that nearly stalled the global pandemic treaty was vaccine equity in developing countries, including countries in Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: The Untold Tragedy of Rwandan Colonial Métis Six Decades Later
New Times
"Forbidden for dogs and blacks" was written on a dance club entrance in Belgium, where then 18-year-old Georges Kamanayo was stopped from entering. He had not seen the post, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Setting a Precedent for the Presidency - My Perspective [opinion]
New Times
Confidence is the power of trusting oneself towards achieving individual or societal objectives. Read more »
Rwanda: Seven Rwandan Athletes Confirmed for Paris 2024 Games
New Times
Seven athletes will represent Rwanda in the 2024 Olympic Games that will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. Read more »
Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Gorilla FC Sign Patrick Manzi From Police FC
New Times
Gorilla FC have signed Police FC midfielder Patrick Manzi as they continue their recruitment exercise in the ongoing offseason transfer window. Read more »
June 23
Rwanda: Who Is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the Sole Independent Parliamentary Candidate?
New Times
Computer engineer and robot developer Janvier Nsengiyumva, 35, is contesting for a parliamentary seat as the only independent candidate, after 26 others fell short of the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media
New Times
Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »
Angola: Migration Service in Uige Province Repatriates Over 200 Illegal Citizens
ANGOP
At least 261 citizens of various nationalities have been repatriated in northern Uíge Province by the local Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) for illegal entry and stay… Read more »
June 22
Rwanda: Kagame Backs Opposition Ban As Rwanda Election Nears
DW
Rwanda's president defended the central African nation's democratic record as campaigning for next month's vote got underway. Two prominent opposition candidates are barred from… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Uwakugabiye Uramwitura' - Kagame Tells Rubavu Residents On Day 2 of Campaigns
New Times
Paul Kagame, Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, has told members in Rubavu and neighbouring districts that he expects their support in elections referring… Read more »
Angola: President of the Republic Verifies Conditions for New Airport to Come Into Operation
ANGOP
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, on Saturday visited Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Icolo and Bengo to see the progress of… Read more »
Angola: Angola Committed to Responsible Fishing
ANGOP
Angola is committed to promoting responsible fishing practices, which guarantee the conservation of marine species and oceanic ecosystems, reaffirmed, Friday, the deputy permanent… Read more »
Angola: Angola's Ministry of the Interior On the Lookout for Drug Barons
ANGOP
The Angola's Minister of the Interior, Eugénio Laborinho, said Saturday in an interview with ANGOP that the close fight against trafficking and hard drug barons remains… Read more »
Angola: Portugal Highlights Angola's Spirit of Reconciliation
ANGOP
Portugal's Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, on Saturday in Luanda, highlighted the spirit of reconciliation between the Angolan and Portuguese peoples, due to… Read more »
Angola: Credit to Non-Financial Sector Grows 28.6 Percent
ANGOP
Gross credit to the non-financial sector in May totalled 6.7 trillion kwanzas, an increase of around Kz 1.5 trillion (28.6%) compared to the same period in 2023. Read more »
Angola: Angola Values Preventive Diplomacy for Peacekeeping
ANGOP
Angola reaffirmed, in New York, the value of preventive diplomacy as an essential element to avoid conflicts. Read more »
June 21
Congo-Kinshasa: Human Rights Priorities for the Government of Democratic Republic of Congo During President Tshisekedi's Second Term [press release]
AI London
During his first tenure as President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Tshisekedi, made numerous human rights pledges but there has been little to no progress… Read more »
Chad: The World Bank Is Helping Chad Strengthen Its Social Protection System [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has approved $100 million in International Development Association (IDA)* financing for Chad, with additional support of $20 million from the Sahel Adaptive Social… Read more »
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Why the Truth Commission Was Dismissed
JusticeInfo.net
Rodrigue Le Roi Benga is a journalist specialising in justice and human rights, science, economics and the environment. A graduate of the Department of Information and… Read more »
Angola: A Successful Regional Launch of the Political Parties and Elections Support Programme [analysis]
Democracy Works
The lively city of Luanda, Angola, hosted the launch of the DWF led Regional Programme: Political Parties and Elections Support on 5 June 2024. This five-year regional initiative… Read more »
Africa: Humanitarian Visa d'Or - Hugh Kinsella Cunningham Wins for Documenting the Plight of Civilians in the DRC [press release]
ICRC
On 18 June 2024, for its 14th edition, the ICRC's Humanitarian Visa d'Or was awarded to freelance photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham for his remarkable reporting on civilians… Read more »