Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Public Indecency Law
New Times
The Supreme Court on Friday, April 26 dismissed a petition brought by a feminist organisation challenging the country's public indecency laws. Read more »
Kenya Airways Protests Detention of Staff By DR Congo Military Intelligence
New Times
Kenya's national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has protested the arrest and detention of two members of staff in DR Congo capital, Kinshasa, over alleged missing customs documents of… Read more »
Rwandan Opposition Deplores UK Deportation Deal As 'Modern Slavery'
RFI
A British law to send unwanted migrants to Rwanda, which passed this week after months of wrangling, has generated fierce criticism at home and abroad. In Rwanda, opponents of the… Read more »
Rwandan Envoy Canvasses Visa-Free Policy Across Africa
Premium Times
According to him, Rwanda has implemented a visa-free policy and has been able to boost its economy through this. Read more »
DR Congo Accuses Apple of Using 'Blood Minerals' From War-Torn East
RFI
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo is accusing Apple of using "illegally exploited" minerals extracted from the country's embattled east in its products, lawyers… Read more »
State Department Speaks on U.S. Soldiers Leaving Chad [press conference]
State Department
Department Press BriefingVedant Patel, Principal Deputy SpokespersonWashington, D.C.April 25, 2024 Read more »
Morgan Freeman's Documentary Features Rwanda's Reconciliation Story
New Times
Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series 'The Story Of Us', that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity… Read more »
U.S. 'Reviews' Security Operations Ahead of Chad's Presidential Poll
The Herald
Chad has reportedly asked American troops to stop activities at an air base near the capital of N'Djamena. Read more »
No Genocide Happens Without a Plan, Preparation, State Involvement - Rwandan Envoy
New Times
No Genocide happens without a plan, preparation, and without state involvement, the High Commissioner of Rwanda to the UK, Johnston Busingye, noted on April 25 during an event… Read more »
MPs Push for 'Vertical Burial System' Amid Land Scarcity
New Times
The scarcity of available land in Rwanda due to population growth and urban expansion has prompted calls for the implementation of a 'vertical burial system'. Read more »
Rwanda's $502m Agricultural Investment Opportunities 'Offer Prosperity Prospects'
New Times
A transformative multimillion-dollar investment plan has been envisioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the support of the Food and Agriculture… Read more »
Ramaphosa Approves $95m Military Extension in Mozambique, DR Congo
New Times
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, April 25 approved the extension of the military deployment in DR Congo and Mozambique, according to his office. Earlier, on… Read more »
Congo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic
New Times
Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox (monkeypox), a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, after 19 cases were confirmed across five regions, including the… Read more »
Congolese Woman Excels in Beekeeping
VOA
In the eastern reaches of the Democratic Republic of Congo, women entrepreneurs in Goma continue to catch the eye of the business world, thanks to their creativity and resilience.… Read more »
The Women Leading the Charge Against Malaria in Cameroon
Global Fund
We have new tools, but it is the health workers on the frontline who make the difference against malaria. Read more »