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Rwanda: African Army Chiefs Pledge Closer Cooperation At Kigali Summit

[Shabelle] Kigali, Rwanda -- African army chiefs have wrapped up a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, with a commitment to strengthen military cooperation and information-sharing across the continent, officials said Thursday.
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Rwanda: African Army Chiefs Pledge Closer Cooperation At Kigali Summit

[Shabelle] Kigali, Rwanda -- African army chiefs have wrapped up a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, with a commitment to strengthen military cooperation and information-sharing across the continent, officials said Thursday.

Congo-Kinshasa/South Africa: Desiree Ellis' Absence Overshadows Banyana Banyana's 1-1 Stalemate Against DRC in Wafcon Qualifier

[Daily Maverick] Banyana Banyana scored an important away goal in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, which they played without head coach Desiree Ellis. The tactician is deadlocked with the South African Football Association after scoffing at the
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Congo-Kinshasa/South Africa: Desiree Ellis' Absence Overshadows Banyana Banyana's 1-1 Stalemate Against DRC in Wafcon Qualifier

[Daily Maverick] Banyana Banyana scored an important away goal in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, which they played without head coach Desiree Ellis. The tactician is deadlocked with the South African Football Association after scoffing at the terms of a contract recently offered to her by the federation.

Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda, DR Congo Renew Pledge to Peace At Washington Talks

[New Times] Rwandan and DR Congo delegations have renewed their commitment to advancing peace, stability, and cooperation following high-level talks held this week in Washington.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda, DR Congo Renew Pledge to Peace At Washington Talks

[New Times] Rwandan and DR Congo delegations have renewed their commitment to advancing peace, stability, and cooperation following high-level talks held this week in Washington.

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Cholera Epidemic Is Increasingly Worrying

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sounding the alarm on the intensifying cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the past nine months, more than 58,000 suspected cases have already been recorded, according to data from t
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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Cholera Epidemic Is Increasingly Worrying

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sounding the alarm on the intensifying cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the past nine months, more than 58,000 suspected cases have already been recorded, according to data from the Ministry of Health. The epidemic is among the worst seen in the last ten years, revealing the scale of the health crisis ravaging the country.

Rwanda: New Platform to Trace Rwandan Artistes' Revenues in 'Hidden' Royalties

[New Times] The conversation around music royalties in Rwanda has long been stuck in the shallows as local talent generates global streams, yet the financial returns remain frustratingly meager.
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Rwanda: New Platform to Trace Rwandan Artistes' Revenues in 'Hidden' Royalties

[New Times] The conversation around music royalties in Rwanda has long been stuck in the shallows as local talent generates global streams, yet the financial returns remain frustratingly meager.

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Sounds Alarm Over Spike in Sexual Violence Against Women in DR Congo

[UN News] Women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are trapped in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises and face rampant insecurity, a senior United Nations official warned on Tuesday following a visit to the country.
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Sounds Alarm Over Spike in Sexual Violence Against Women in DR Congo

[UN News] Women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are trapped in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises and face rampant insecurity, a senior United Nations official warned on Tuesday following a visit to the country.

Rwanda: DR Congo and Rwanda Hold Fresh Talks in Washington to Revive Fragile Peace Deal

[RFI] Following months of tension since the signing of a peace deal in June, delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are back in Washington this week, hoping to revive stalled efforts to end the conflict in eastern DRC.
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Rwanda: DR Congo and Rwanda Hold Fresh Talks in Washington to Revive Fragile Peace Deal

[RFI] Following months of tension since the signing of a peace deal in June, delegations from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are back in Washington this week, hoping to revive stalled efforts to end the conflict in eastern DRC.

Rwanda: 'Everyone Forever' - the Clean Water Project Keeping Girls in School, Boosting Health

[New Times] When clean water began flowing into the taps of Ecole Primaire Cyeru in Kicukiro District, Masaka Sector, everything changed.
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Rwanda: 'Everyone Forever' - the Clean Water Project Keeping Girls in School, Boosting Health

[New Times] When clean water began flowing into the taps of Ecole Primaire Cyeru in Kicukiro District, Masaka Sector, everything changed.

Rwanda: Inside Five-Year Strategy to Double Savings Rate

[New Times] Rwanda is moving to more than double its national savings rate from 12.4 per cent in 2024 to 25.9 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029, under a new government strategy.
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Rwanda: Inside Five-Year Strategy to Double Savings Rate

[New Times] Rwanda is moving to more than double its national savings rate from 12.4 per cent in 2024 to 25.9 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029, under a new government strategy.

East Africa: Political Will Key to Tackling NCDs in East Africa, Say Health Experts

[New Times] Did you know that one day you could wake up feeling perfectly fine, only to collapse later from a silent heart attack or stroke? These two and other non-communicable diseases (NDCs) are the leading cause of death in the East African region and glo
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East Africa: Political Will Key to Tackling NCDs in East Africa, Say Health Experts

[New Times] Did you know that one day you could wake up feeling perfectly fine, only to collapse later from a silent heart attack or stroke? These two and other non-communicable diseases (NDCs) are the leading cause of death in the East African region and globally. Hence the call for more political will for the nations to address the health burden.

Somalia: Somali Authorities and Interpol Arrest Former Hospital Director On Rape Charges in Rwanda

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali authorities, in cooperation with Interpol, have arrested Jama Abdi Mohamud, the former director of Qardho Hospital, in Rwanda and brought him back to Somalia to face charges of rape and abuse.
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Somalia: Somali Authorities and Interpol Arrest Former Hospital Director On Rape Charges in Rwanda

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali authorities, in cooperation with Interpol, have arrested Jama Abdi Mohamud, the former director of Qardho Hospital, in Rwanda and brought him back to Somalia to face charges of rape and abuse.

Rwanda: Kenyans in Rwanda Reflect On 'Father Figure' Raila Odinga

[New Times] The death of former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, has drawn condolences from across the country and the Kenyan diaspora.
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Rwanda: Kenyans in Rwanda Reflect On 'Father Figure' Raila Odinga

[New Times] The death of former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Odinga, has drawn condolences from across the country and the Kenyan diaspora.

Sierra Leone: Rwanda Correctional Service Hosts UN Court Registrar for Sierra Leone

[New Times] Rwanda Correctional Service on Wednesday, October 15, received a delegation from the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone, who were in the country to review the progress of a 2009 agreement, which saw people convicted by the court transferred t
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Sierra Leone: Rwanda Correctional Service Hosts UN Court Registrar for Sierra Leone

[New Times] Rwanda Correctional Service on Wednesday, October 15, received a delegation from the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone, who were in the country to review the progress of a 2009 agreement, which saw people convicted by the court transferred to Rwanda to serve their sentences.

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Form Ceasefire Monitoring Body

[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have agreed to create a joint body to monitor a future permanent ceasefire - a step seen as crucial to ending years of violence in the country's east.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Congo and M23 Rebels Agree to Form Ceasefire Monitoring Body

[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 have agreed to create a joint body to monitor a future permanent ceasefire - a step seen as crucial to ending years of violence in the country's east.

Rwanda: Rwanda Sanctions 25 Over Terrorism - Who Are They?

[New Times] Twenty-five people have been sanctioned by the Rwandan government for terrorism and terrorism financing in a new sanctions list released by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) on Tuesday, October 14.
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Rwanda: Rwanda Sanctions 25 Over Terrorism - Who Are They?

[New Times] Twenty-five people have been sanctioned by the Rwandan government for terrorism and terrorism financing in a new sanctions list released by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) on Tuesday, October 14.

Africa: Can Digital Health Turn the Tide On Africa's Silent Killers?

[New Times] Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses, are claiming the lives of people in their most productive years -- affecting families and slowing national development, experts have warne
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Africa: Can Digital Health Turn the Tide On Africa's Silent Killers?

[New Times] Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses, are claiming the lives of people in their most productive years -- affecting families and slowing national development, experts have warned.

South Africa/Rwanda: South Africa Beat Rwanda to Advance to 2026 World Cup As Nigeria Crush Benin

[RFI] South Africa won the three-horse race on Tuesday night from African qualifying Group C for a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda as pacesetters Benin lost 4-0 in Nigeria. .
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South Africa/Rwanda: South Africa Beat Rwanda to Advance to 2026 World Cup As Nigeria Crush Benin

[RFI] South Africa won the three-horse race on Tuesday night from African qualifying Group C for a place at next year's World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Rwanda as pacesetters Benin lost 4-0 in Nigeria. .

Rwanda: Rwanda Revises Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target to 53%

[New Times] The government is set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% in 2035 as a new target, The New Times has learnt.
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Rwanda: Rwanda Revises Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target to 53%

[New Times] The government is set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 53% in 2035 as a new target, The New Times has learnt.

Angola: Angola Processes Only 10% of Rocks Extracted in South Region

[ANGOP] Lubango -- Only 10 percent of the 750,000 tons of ornamental stone extracted in southern Angola is processed by the local industry. The rest is exported in its raw state to ten destinations in Asia, America, and Europe.
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Angola: Angola Processes Only 10% of Rocks Extracted in South Region

[ANGOP] Lubango -- Only 10 percent of the 750,000 tons of ornamental stone extracted in southern Angola is processed by the local industry. The rest is exported in its raw state to ten destinations in Asia, America, and Europe.

Rwanda: Audio Review - Mississippi Records: From Zambia to Rwanda

[Afropop] An independent label that began in Portland and now based in New York, Mississippi Records is devoted to ethically documenting overlooked music--often by working directly with families and estates rather than relying on expired or unfair contracts.
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Rwanda: Audio Review - Mississippi Records: From Zambia to Rwanda

[Afropop] An independent label that began in Portland and now based in New York, Mississippi Records is devoted to ethically documenting overlooked music--often by working directly with families and estates rather than relying on expired or unfair contracts.

Liberia/Equatorial Guinea: Lone Star End World Cup Qualifiers On a High With 1-1 Draw in Malabo

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia came from behind to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo, wrapping up the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.
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Liberia/Equatorial Guinea: Lone Star End World Cup Qualifiers On a High With 1-1 Draw in Malabo

[Liberian Investigator] Liberia came from behind to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea in Malabo, wrapping up the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.

Rwanda: Mutabazi Opens Up On APR Return After Gisagara Deal Collapsed

[New Times] Rwandan star Yves Mutabazi has broken silence that he agreed to a return to APR VC after talks on a potential move to Gisagara VC collapsed.
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Rwanda: Mutabazi Opens Up On APR Return After Gisagara Deal Collapsed

[New Times] Rwandan star Yves Mutabazi has broken silence that he agreed to a return to APR VC after talks on a potential move to Gisagara VC collapsed.

Rwanda/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Have No Room for Doubt in Run-Up to World Cup Qualifier 'Final' Against Rwanda

[Daily Maverick] Bafana Bafana play a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda on Tuesday evening in Mbombela. However, even an emphatic victory won't guarantee a ticket to North America.
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Rwanda/South Africa: Bafana Bafana Have No Room for Doubt in Run-Up to World Cup Qualifier 'Final' Against Rwanda

[Daily Maverick] Bafana Bafana play a must-win 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda on Tuesday evening in Mbombela. However, even an emphatic victory won't guarantee a ticket to North America.

Cameroon: Cameroon's Opposition Leader, Bakary, Makes Early Gains in Biya's Strongholds

[Daily Trust] Preliminary results from Cameroon's presidential election indicate that opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary is making significant inroads in areas traditionally dominated by incumbent President Paul Biya, Daily Trust has gathered.
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Cameroon: Cameroon's Opposition Leader, Bakary, Makes Early Gains in Biya's Strongholds

[Daily Trust] Preliminary results from Cameroon's presidential election indicate that opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary is making significant inroads in areas traditionally dominated by incumbent President Paul Biya, Daily Trust has gathered.

Cameroon: Aid Cuts and Elections - How the Humanitarian Rollback Has Caused 'Chaos' in Cameroon

[The New Humanitarian] «At the level of programme activity, it was catastrophic.»
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Cameroon: Aid Cuts and Elections - How the Humanitarian Rollback Has Caused 'Chaos' in Cameroon

[The New Humanitarian] «At the level of programme activity, it was catastrophic.»

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Points to 'Real Hope' for Ceasefire and Peace in the East

[UN News] There is now «real hope» for a ceasefire which would pave the way for a lasting and definitive settlement of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, H
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Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Points to 'Real Hope' for Ceasefire and Peace in the East

[UN News] There is now «real hope» for a ceasefire which would pave the way for a lasting and definitive settlement of the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Huang Xia, told the Security Council on Monday.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ituri - 120 Fardc Soldiers Trained With Monusco Support to Enhance Civilian Protection

[Monusco] Bunia -- After two weeks of intensive exercises, 120 members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) completed, on Friday 10 October 2025, a specialized training course conducted by the MONUSCO Force in Bunia. The trainin
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Congo-Kinshasa: Ituri - 120 Fardc Soldiers Trained With Monusco Support to Enhance Civilian Protection

[Monusco] Bunia -- After two weeks of intensive exercises, 120 members of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) completed, on Friday 10 October 2025, a specialized training course conducted by the MONUSCO Force in Bunia. The training, led by the Blue Helmets of MONUSCO's North Sector, was designed to strengthen the technical and operational skills of Congolese troops deployed in Ituri, a province still facing the threat of armed groups.

West Africa: Displaced Numbers Across West, Central African Countries Soar in Five Years: UN

[allAfrica] Geneva -- About 4 million people are now displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and neighbouring countries - about two-thirds more than five years ago - the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) regional head for West and Central Africa, said on Friday.
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West Africa: Displaced Numbers Across West, Central African Countries Soar in Five Years: UN

[allAfrica] Geneva -- About 4 million people are now displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and neighbouring countries - about two-thirds more than five years ago - the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) regional head for West and Central Africa, said on Friday.

Cameroon: Can Cameroon Secure Access to the Ballot for Those in Conflict Zones?

[ISS] Voting on 12 October may be difficult for people in conflict-affected regions, who comprise a large portion of the country's electorate.
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Cameroon: Can Cameroon Secure Access to the Ballot for Those in Conflict Zones?

[ISS] Voting on 12 October may be difficult for people in conflict-affected regions, who comprise a large portion of the country's electorate.

Rwanda: EU's €95m Commitment to Rwanda Is a Major Boost for Vaccine Manufacturing

[New Times] The partnership between Rwanda and the European Union has taken another decisive step forward, with a €95 million investment directed toward vaccine production, medical innovation, and economic inclusion.
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Rwanda: EU's €95m Commitment to Rwanda Is a Major Boost for Vaccine Manufacturing

[New Times] The partnership between Rwanda and the European Union has taken another decisive step forward, with a €95 million investment directed toward vaccine production, medical innovation, and economic inclusion.

Africa: Partnership With Africa Must Share Risk and Reward - Kagame to World Leaders

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has issued a call for world leaders to embrace a new model of cooperation between Africa and Europe, urging partnerships built on equality, shared risk, and mutual benefit, as global economic and political shifts reshape trad
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Africa: Partnership With Africa Must Share Risk and Reward - Kagame to World Leaders

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has issued a call for world leaders to embrace a new model of cooperation between Africa and Europe, urging partnerships built on equality, shared risk, and mutual benefit, as global economic and political shifts reshape traditional approaches to globalisation.