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Rwanda/Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Amavubi to Begin Camp On August 25

[New Times] Amavubi will embark on a residential training camp on August 25 in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
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Rwanda/Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Amavubi to Begin Camp On August 25

[New Times] Amavubi will embark on a residential training camp on August 25 in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

Congo-Kinshasa: Oversight Committee On Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Meets for First Time

[New Times] A joint oversight committee established to monitor the implementation of the peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, July 31 in Washington, D.C.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Oversight Committee On Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Meets for First Time

[New Times] A joint oversight committee established to monitor the implementation of the peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, July 31 in Washington, D.C.

East Africa: Mnangagwa in Nairobi to Co-Chair EAC-SADC Session On DRC With Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Nairobi for the Joint East African Community (EAC)-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Co-Chairs' Meeting to be hosted by President William Ruto.
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East Africa: Mnangagwa in Nairobi to Co-Chair EAC-SADC Session On DRC With Ruto

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Nairobi for the Joint East African Community (EAC)-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Co-Chairs' Meeting to be hosted by President William Ruto.

Congo-Kinshasa: Barcelona Signs Shirt Sponsorship Deal with War-Torn DR Congo

[allAfrica] Barcelona is set to feature «DR Congo - Heart of Africa» on the back of their training shirts from next season, following a $50 million four-year partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
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Congo-Kinshasa: Barcelona Signs Shirt Sponsorship Deal with War-Torn DR Congo

[allAfrica] Barcelona is set to feature «DR Congo - Heart of Africa» on the back of their training shirts from next season, following a $50 million four-year partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

Congo-Kinshasa: Sexual Violence Means Women in DR Congo Have No Safe Haven

[allAfrica] Sexual violence has reached devastating levels in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with nearly 40,000 women treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 2024 alone.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Sexual Violence Means Women in DR Congo Have No Safe Haven

[allAfrica] Sexual violence has reached devastating levels in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with nearly 40,000 women treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 2024 alone.

Africa: 'Security Help From U.S. Translates to Investment' - AFRICOM

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- To effectively counteract growing Jihadist activities on the continent, U.S. troops have to be present in the region to work with their African partners. This was said by Deputy Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General J
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Africa: 'Security Help From U.S. Translates to Investment' - AFRICOM

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- To effectively counteract growing Jihadist activities on the continent, U.S. troops have to be present in the region to work with their African partners. This was said by Deputy Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General John W. Brennan, during an online briefing on Monday.

Cameroon: Outspoken Critic of Cameroon President Excluded From October Election

[RFI] Maurice Kamto, a high-profile critic of Cameroon's long-running President Paul Biya has been excluded by electoral authorities from the list of approved candidates able to run in the 12 October presidential vote.
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Cameroon: Outspoken Critic of Cameroon President Excluded From October Election

[RFI] Maurice Kamto, a high-profile critic of Cameroon's long-running President Paul Biya has been excluded by electoral authorities from the list of approved candidates able to run in the 12 October presidential vote.

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 40 Killed in Militant Attack on Church

[DW] Militants backed by the «Islamic State» group attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo, leaving more than 40 people dead. The attack put an end to months-long calm in the region.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Over 40 Killed in Militant Attack on Church

[DW] Militants backed by the «Islamic State» group attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo, leaving more than 40 people dead. The attack put an end to months-long calm in the region.

Congo-Kinshasa: Churchgoers Killed in DR Congo Attack Linked to Islamic State-Affiliated Forces

[allAfrica] Dozens of people have been killed in a brutal attack by the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the town of Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Churchgoers Killed in DR Congo Attack Linked to Islamic State-Affiliated Forces

[allAfrica] Dozens of people have been killed in a brutal attack by the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the town of Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Rwanda: Oldies Music Fest - Kigali Grooves to Golden Hits, Retro Vibes

[New Times] «Old but gold» motto was so dominant among classic music lovers gathered at the Kigali Universe Complex in impressive numbers for the fifth edition of the Oldies Music Festival, feted in a nostalgic, club-style setting on Saturday Jul
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Rwanda: Oldies Music Fest - Kigali Grooves to Golden Hits, Retro Vibes

[New Times] «Old but gold» motto was so dominant among classic music lovers gathered at the Kigali Universe Complex in impressive numbers for the fifth edition of the Oldies Music Festival, feted in a nostalgic, club-style setting on Saturday July 26.

Rwanda: How New Water Use Plan for Rwandan Lakes Affects Businesses

[New Times] Water users who currently hold permits for various activities in five Rwandan lakes will be required to relocate as the new master plan for the waterbodies designates their current location for other purposes, The New Times has learnt.
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Rwanda: How New Water Use Plan for Rwandan Lakes Affects Businesses

[New Times] Water users who currently hold permits for various activities in five Rwandan lakes will be required to relocate as the new master plan for the waterbodies designates their current location for other purposes, The New Times has learnt.

Rwanda: What to Know As New Medical Tariffs Come Into Force

[New Times] Private health facilities across Rwanda are closely evaluating the impact of new medical tariffs that came into effect on July 1.
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Rwanda: What to Know As New Medical Tariffs Come Into Force

[New Times] Private health facilities across Rwanda are closely evaluating the impact of new medical tariffs that came into effect on July 1.

Rwanda: Oldies Music Fest Will Offer Intimate, Club-Like Experience - Organisers

[New Times] The Oldies Music Festival is primed to offer a more intimate, club-like experience as fans of timeless music wait in their wings for a nostalgic treat when the fifth edition takes place on Saturday, July 26, Basile Uwimana, one of the festival org
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Rwanda: Oldies Music Fest Will Offer Intimate, Club-Like Experience - Organisers

[New Times] The Oldies Music Festival is primed to offer a more intimate, club-like experience as fans of timeless music wait in their wings for a nostalgic treat when the fifth edition takes place on Saturday, July 26, Basile Uwimana, one of the festival organisers, told The New Times.

Central African Republic: First ICC Sentences for CAR Militia Leaders 'Fall Far Short'

[RFI] Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have convicted two men of leading Christian-dominated militias in attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2013 and 2014, on Thursday, and sentenced them to up to 15 years in prison.
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Central African Republic: First ICC Sentences for CAR Militia Leaders 'Fall Far Short'

[RFI] Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have convicted two men of leading Christian-dominated militias in attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2013 and 2014, on Thursday, and sentenced them to up to 15 years in prison.

Sudan: African Ambassadors' Group in N'djamena Provides Humanitarian Aid to Sudanese Refugees

[SNA] N'Djamena, July 23, 2025 (SUNA) - The African Ambassadors' Group in N'Djamena provided humanitarian aid to Sudanese refugees on Wednesday at the Sudanese Club there.
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Sudan: African Ambassadors' Group in N'djamena Provides Humanitarian Aid to Sudanese Refugees

[SNA] N'Djamena, July 23, 2025 (SUNA) - The African Ambassadors' Group in N'Djamena provided humanitarian aid to Sudanese refugees on Wednesday at the Sudanese Club there.

Rwanda: Are Schools Ready for Rwanda's New Learning Pathways?

[New Times] Secondary school head teachers across the country say they are preparing to recruit new teachers while also reviewing their existing staff needs as they adapt to the newly introduced learning pathways set to begin in September, when the academic y
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Rwanda: Are Schools Ready for Rwanda's New Learning Pathways?

[New Times] Secondary school head teachers across the country say they are preparing to recruit new teachers while also reviewing their existing staff needs as they adapt to the newly introduced learning pathways set to begin in September, when the academic year kicks off.

Rwanda: Domestic Exports Up 11 Percent in First Quarter 2025

[New Times] Rwanda's total domestic exports rose to $480.82 million in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March), reflecting an increase of 11.4 per cent compared to $431.61 million during the same period in 2024, according to the National Institute of Sta
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Rwanda: Domestic Exports Up 11 Percent in First Quarter 2025

[New Times] Rwanda's total domestic exports rose to $480.82 million in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March), reflecting an increase of 11.4 per cent compared to $431.61 million during the same period in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

Africa: What You Should Know As Giants of Africa Festival Returns to Kigali

[New Times] The Giants of Africa Festival is returning to Kigali from 26 July to 2 August, bringing together 320 young athletes from 20 African nations, and more than 20,000 spectators for a week of community, culture, basketball, education and entertainment.
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Africa: What You Should Know As Giants of Africa Festival Returns to Kigali

[New Times] The Giants of Africa Festival is returning to Kigali from 26 July to 2 August, bringing together 320 young athletes from 20 African nations, and more than 20,000 spectators for a week of community, culture, basketball, education and entertainment.

Rwanda: A Closer Look At Africa Medical Supplier's Inaugural Corporate Bond

[New Times] With its debut bond issuance, Africa Medical Supplier (AMS) PLC offers investors an attractive return while becoming the first healthcare company to tap into Rwanda's capital market, experts have observed.
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Rwanda: A Closer Look At Africa Medical Supplier's Inaugural Corporate Bond

[New Times] With its debut bond issuance, Africa Medical Supplier (AMS) PLC offers investors an attractive return while becoming the first healthcare company to tap into Rwanda's capital market, experts have observed.

Rwanda: Rwanda's Ambitious Future Depends On Value-Driven Youth

[New Times] Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga's powerful message to Rwanda's youth at the recent Young Leaders' Breakfast Network Gathering is more than timely; it is essential. Addressing over 150 student leaders and university heads, Rwivanga emphasized a truth we m
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Rwanda: Rwanda's Ambitious Future Depends On Value-Driven Youth

[New Times] Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga's powerful message to Rwanda's youth at the recent Young Leaders' Breakfast Network Gathering is more than timely; it is essential. Addressing over 150 student leaders and university heads, Rwivanga emphasized a truth we must all reckon with: the future of Rwanda depends on the values and decisions of its young people today.

Cameroon: Cameroon Nears Full Cocoa Traceability As EU Deadline Looms, but Risks Remain

[RFI] Yaounde - Cameroon has announced that 99% of its cocoa can now be traced from individual farm plots to the export port - a significant step towards meeting new European Union sustainability requirements.
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Cameroon: Cameroon Nears Full Cocoa Traceability As EU Deadline Looms, but Risks Remain

[RFI] Yaounde - Cameroon has announced that 99% of its cocoa can now be traced from individual farm plots to the export port - a significant step towards meeting new European Union sustainability requirements.

Kenya: How FAO-Led Water-Related Disasters Control Project Benefitted Farmers in Rwanda, Kenya

[New Times] An FAO -- led project, dubbed «Responding to Water-Related Disasters: Mitigating and Optimising Excess Water in Kenya and Rwanda,» constructed water reservoirs in Kenya to store excess runoff, which was then used for irrigation.
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Kenya: How FAO-Led Water-Related Disasters Control Project Benefitted Farmers in Rwanda, Kenya

[New Times] An FAO -- led project, dubbed «Responding to Water-Related Disasters: Mitigating and Optimising Excess Water in Kenya and Rwanda,» constructed water reservoirs in Kenya to store excess runoff, which was then used for irrigation.

Congo-Kinshasa: Doha Agreement Brings DR Congo Government and M23 Rebels a Step Closer to Peace

[UN News] An agreement signed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) as «an important step towards
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Congo-Kinshasa: Doha Agreement Brings DR Congo Government and M23 Rebels a Step Closer to Peace

[UN News] An agreement signed by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) has been hailed by the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (MONUSCO) as «an important step towards sustainable peace.»

Rwanda: Former Rayon Sports Coach Ivan Minnaert Unveiled At Uganda's Vipers SC

[New Times] Belgian tactician Ivan Minnaert, a former Rayon Sports head coach, has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Ugandan side Vipers SC.
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Rwanda: Former Rayon Sports Coach Ivan Minnaert Unveiled At Uganda's Vipers SC

[New Times] Belgian tactician Ivan Minnaert, a former Rayon Sports head coach, has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Ugandan side Vipers SC.

Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Launches Ai Spam Alert System to Curb Digital Fraud

[New Times] Airtel Rwanda has unveiled what it calls «Africa's first Spam Alert Service,» a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages. The feature was introduced during a press briefing on Thursday
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Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Launches Ai Spam Alert System to Curb Digital Fraud

[New Times] Airtel Rwanda has unveiled what it calls «Africa's first Spam Alert Service,» a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages. The feature was introduced during a press briefing on Thursday, July 17, at Zaria Court.

Africa: 16 Days to Go - 'We're Not Just Here to Participate'- - Car Coach Ngato

[CAF] With just under three weeks to go until the kick-off of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) in East Africa, Central African Republic (CAR) head coach Sébastien Ngato is rallying his side for what promises to be a histori
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Africa: 16 Days to Go - 'We're Not Just Here to Participate'- - Car Coach Ngato

[CAF] With just under three weeks to go until the kick-off of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) in East Africa, Central African Republic (CAR) head coach Sébastien Ngato is rallying his side for what promises to be a historic campaign.

Rwanda: Rwanda Nears Completion of Rwf7bn Mineral Testing Laboratory

[New Times] A geoscience laboratory, designed to test mineral quality and composition before export and for other purposes, is set to be fully operational in the 2026/27 fiscal year, The New Times understands.
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Rwanda: Rwanda Nears Completion of Rwf7bn Mineral Testing Laboratory

[New Times] A geoscience laboratory, designed to test mineral quality and composition before export and for other purposes, is set to be fully operational in the 2026/27 fiscal year, The New Times understands.

Rwanda: Lenacapavir Offers Hope Against HIV, Now the World Must Act

[New Times] A new injectable drug known as lenacapavir could change how millions of people across the world and Africa in particular access HIV protective drugs, which historically have hard to come by.
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Rwanda: Lenacapavir Offers Hope Against HIV, Now the World Must Act

[New Times] A new injectable drug known as lenacapavir could change how millions of people across the world and Africa in particular access HIV protective drugs, which historically have hard to come by.

Angola: Mass Protests Over Rising Prices

[DW] Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters gathered in Luanda on July 12.
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Angola: Mass Protests Over Rising Prices

[DW] Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters gathered in Luanda on July 12.

Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of 'Neo-Colonialism' in Paris Mansion Row

[RFI] Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as ''neo-colonial'' in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-million-euro mansion in Paris that was confiscated by French authorities.
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Equatorial Guinea: Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of 'Neo-Colonialism' in Paris Mansion Row

[RFI] Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as ''neo-colonial'' in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-million-euro mansion in Paris that was confiscated by French authorities.