January 22
Angola: Transport Minister Inaugurates Afttcl Headquarters in Lobito
ANGOP
Angolan Minister of Transport, Ricardo D'Abreu, on Wednesday inaugurated the headquarters of the Lobito Corridor Transit and Transport Facilitation Agency in Lobito (Benguela),… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Digital Solutions Help Catch and Contain Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Global Fund
The Kinshasa-based National Centre for Epidemiological Intelligence seems a world away from the mega city's notoriously chaotic streets. Read more »
Angola: Angola Signs Biodiversity Conservation Agreement
ANGOP
The Republic of Angola, on Wednesday, in New York, United States of America (USA), signed the Agreement on the Conservation and Management of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National… Read more »
Angola: Vice-President Lays Foundation Stone for Cine Estúdio Facelift
ANGOP
Angolan Vice-President Esperança da Costa on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the rehabilitation of the Cine Estúdio in Namibe, which will be transformed into… Read more »
Angola: Governor Finds Out About Cross-Border Trade
ANGOP
The governor of Lunda-Norte, Filomena Miza, works Wednesday, Jan 22, on the border of Chissanda (Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo), to learn about trade, border security… Read more »
Rwanda: Davos - Minister Ingabire Urges Leaders to Help Bridge Gaps in AI Access
New Times
To fully benefit from the opportunities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents, leaders must ensure equitable access to digital devices and literacy, Rwanda's Minister of ICT… Read more »
January 21
Angola: Angola and Portugal Analyze Cooperation
ANGOP
Angola and Portugal on Tuesday, in Luanda, analyzed the bilateral cooperation, in order to boost the existing diplomatic relations. Read more »
Angola: Angolan Govt Discusses Implementation of Investment Agreement With EU
ANGOP
Delegations from the Angolan government and the European Union (EU) met in Luanda on Tuesday to analyze aspects related to the start of the implementation of the Sustainable… Read more »
Rwanda: Adili Group Launches Rwanda Operations, Expands Regional Presence
Capital FM
Adili Group has entered the Rwandan market with the launch of Adili Rwanda, solidifying its role as a leading provider of corporate services in East Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: What Commuters Make of Kigali's Scheduled Public Transport System
New Times
Passengers in Kigali shared their thoughts on the new public transport pilot scheme, which aims to improve the city's bus schedule efficiency. Read more »
Rwanda: What's Next for Rwanda, Togo Cooperation?
New Times
Rwanda and Togo's cooperation is set to gain momentum in various sectors such as agriculture, trade and investment, green financing, and energy, following the visit of Togolese… Read more »
Angola: Namibe Governor Defends Sustainable Exploration of Ore
ANGOP
The provincial governor of Namibe, Archer Mangueira, defended, on Tuesday, the need to explore the geological and mineral potential of this province in a rational and sustainable… Read more »
January 20
Gabon: Gabon Appoints New Economy Minister Amid Mounting Debt Challenges
Daba Finance
Gabon's military leader, Brice Oligui Nguema, appointed Mark Doumba as the new economy minister Doumba, a Harvard-trained entrepreneur, will tackle the nation's growing debt… Read more »
January 19
Southern Africa: Angola-China Business Turnover Above USD 24 Billion in 2024
ANGOP
The volume of trade exchanges between Angola and China in 2024 is estimated at more than USD 24 billion, a positive balance compared to 2023, in which it was around USD 23.4… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Outlines Actions to Boost Milk Production After Missed Target
New Times
Rwanda has set interventions including improved genetics to increase milk production after missing the target of reaching 1.2 million for 2023-2024 fiscal year. Read more »
January 18
Angola: Cabinda With More Than 994 Million Square Meters Free of Mines
ANGOP
More than 994 million square meters were demined, from January to December last year, in the province of Cabinda, by the National Demining Center (CND). Read more »
Angola: International Airport to Start Regional Flights in February
ANGOP
Angolan Airlines will begin operating regional flights at the António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) on February 1, on routes to Brazzaville (Republic of… Read more »
January 16
Central Africa: Rwanda Discovers 13 Oil Wells in Lake Kivu, Further Exploration Needed
Independent (Kampala)
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the discovery of 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu, marking a significant step in the country's pursuit of energy resources.… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Court Sentences Chinese Nationals to 7 Years in Prison in Illegal Mining Crackdown
VOA
A court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced three Chinese nationals to seven years in prison for engaging in activities related to illegal mining. Read more »
Rwanda: How Kigali's Dedicated Bus Lanes Will Operate
New Times
In September 2024, the City of Kigali announced that it was set to pilot Dedicated Bus Lanes (DBL) within the next six months. Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda Announces Potential Oil Deposits in Lake Kivu
Capital FM
Rwanda now says that its oil and gas exploration in Lake Kivu has shown a promising potential for hydrocarbon resources in the area. Read more »
January 15
Southern Africa: Angola and France Sign Six Legal Instruments
ANGOP
The governments of Angola and France signed on Wednesday in Paris six new cooperation agreements in various fields, with emphasis on defense and internal order and the preservation… Read more »
Central Africa: Rwanda Seeks Investors for Further Oil Exploration
New Times
Rwanda seeks investors to take part in further oil exploration in Lake Kivu. A 2021-2022 2D seismic survey revealed that the lake has potential for hydrocarbon resources, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kimironko - Over 10 Injured in Tragic Accident
New Times
A tragic accident late Wednesday, January 15, in the very busy Zindiro area of Kimironko Sector, in Gasabo District, resulted in multiple casualties. Read more »
Rwanda: African Media Urged to Effectively Report On Labour Migration
New Times
African journalists have been urged to put effort into shedding light on the challenges faced by African migrant workers, especially those in the Gulf region, while advocating for… Read more »
