[New Times] In «a significant step forward,» representatives from the Rwandan and Congolese governments "initialed the full text of the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF), on Friday, November 7, overseen by US Under Secretary Allison Hooker and US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos.

[allAfrica] Cameroon's longtime leader, and the world's oldest leader, President Paul Biya, has been sworn in for an eighth consecutive term, vowing to restore order after deadly post-election violence.

[New Times] As survival rates of planted forests raise concern, scientists and ICT experts in Rwanda are developing digital systems to track forest growth, detect threats, and ensure long-term sustainability.

[New Times] Lawmakers have called for urgent action to reopen abandoned mining sites across the country, warning that delays in reallocating suspended licenses are fueling illegal mining, job losses, and environmental damage.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Chief of Defence Forces of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), General Charles Kahariri, is on a four-day working visit to Rwanda aimed at strengthening bilateral defence relations between the two neighbouring nations.

[New Times] The Chief of Kenya Defence Forces, Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri, on Wednesday, November 5, held high-level discussions with Rwandan defence and security officials aimed at strengthening cooperation.

[New Times] The Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security have pledged to strengthen collaboration in law enforcement and information sharing to advance peace and stability.

[Daily Trust] Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who contested the incumbent candidate Paul Biya's victory in the October presidential election, may still be in Nigeria.

[MSF] Kinshasa - At the end of October, after seven years of activity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) ended medical activities in Salamabila, in Maniema province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). MSF has provided care for thousands of victims and survivors of sexual violence, as well as many people with malaria and malnutrition, and significantly reduced mortality rates linked to malaria and pregnancy.

[African Arguments] The Zambezi is one of Africa's great rivers. Its basin, covering approximately 1,370,000 km2, is home to approximately 50 million people and spreads across eight countries: Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The river cascades over Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya, «the smoke that thunders,» a name used by the Indigenous Batonga and Lozi people, and one of the natural wonders of the world, while also powering major hydroelectric dams such as Kariba and Cahora

[New Times] For years, Rwanda's human health sector had been tracking diseases digitally, but the animal and wildlife sectors lagged behind. That changed on November 3, when the country observed World One Health Day by launching the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (e-IDSR) system.

[New Times] Picture this: It is 5:17am and the hills are still dark. Claudine, a head nurse, walks into her health post. The generator makes a low sound. A few people are already waiting: someone with a cough, another with swollen feet, and a mother holding a sleepy child. Claudine works fast but calm. She takes blood pressure. She listens. She gives a kind word that helps more than any machine.

[New Times] Communities surrounding Gishwati-Mukura National Park have received about Rwf2 billion, equivalent to 10 per cent of tourism revenues generated since the park's rehabilitation, to support development projects improving livelihoods and promoting conservation.

[New Times] A new study by the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) has revealed that most businesses in Rwanda operate on a small scale, constrained by limited capital and basic tools, factors that restrict their ability to grow, hire more workers, and create decent jobs.

[New Times] The Ministry of Trade and Industry has laid out a plan that will see the country prioritise key export commodities under the national African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) implementation strategy.

[New Times] Rwanda's basketball players, coaches, and fans have welcomed the country's recent partnership with two major U.S. sports franchises, the Los Angeles Rams (NFL) and LA Clippers (NBA), calling it a groundbreaking step for local talent development and the nation's global sports image.

[New Times] KCB Group Plc today entered into an agreement to invest in Pesapal Limited (Pesapal), in a transaction that is expected to significantly accelerate commerce, create pathways to prosperity, and drive digital and inclusive growth for businesses across Africa.

[ISS] Better water retention infrastructure would enable communities to withstand the region's many security and developmental challenges.

[New Times] Valentine Murakatete, a 31-year-old resident of Kibagabaga, began noticing unusual itching on her skin in 2015. What started as a minor irritation soon turned into a burning sensation that spread in patches across her body.

[New Times] Two new industrial parks under development in Nyagatare and Nyabihu districts will be exclusively dedicated to agro-processing and integrated with circular economy models to convert industrial waste into valuable resources, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM).

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan National Karate team won 11 medals, including two gold medals, at the World Championship taking place in Matsuyama, Japan, since Saturday.

[New Times] One of Rwanda's clean cooking programmes that provides improved charcoal stoves is poised to bring in an estimated Rwf27.5 billion by 2026 through the sale of carbon credits, according to officials.

[New Times] Nationwide efforts to address unregistered land and land demarcation errors have now reached Eastern Province, according to officials.

[New Times] APR FC has reinstated players Yussif Dauda and Mamadou Sy, who had been suspended for thirty days following misconduct and disobeying team instructions issued by the coaching staff.

[New Times] As Africa strives to strengthen food and nutrition security amid mounting climate shocks, key stakeholders and experts are calling for gender inclusive, sustainable financing and resilient agri-food systems across the continent.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda has taken another significant step in its long-running peace and reconciliation journey after 143 former members of armed groups, including ex-FDLR combatants, were officially discharged during the 75th Demobilization Ceremony held at the Mutobo Demobilization Centre in Musanze District.

[New Times] Imagine waking up unable to speak, see clearly, or move, struck suddenly by a stroke. Medical bills pile up, your job may be gone, or if self-employed, savings and property are drained. Stigma and life-changing challenges follow, all from a condition that could have been prevented.

[The Conversation Africa] Despite international efforts to eliminate child marriage, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to have high rates of this harmful practice.

[Daily Trust] Reports suggest that Cameroon's opposition leader, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has fled his residence in the northern city of Garoua amid intensifying post-election protests, violent crackdowns, and threats of prosecution.

[RFI] France and Togo are co-hosting a conference in Paris on Thursday to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region of Africa. A coalition of international NGOs will urge participants to step up their financial response to the «unprecedented humanitarian crisis» in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.

[New Times] Mukamira Primary Court on Tuesday, October 28, initiated the pre-trial hearing for 16 Nyabihu District officials accused of allegedly misusing public funds meant for the rehabilitation of houses belonging to survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

[Daily Maverick] As her contractual negotiations with the South African Football Association continue, coach Desiree Ellis was once again missing from the bench as Banyana Banyana sealed their place at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

[The Conversation Africa] For the first time ever, the opposition parties in Cameroon have come «close» to unseating 92-year-old Paul Biya, who has run the country since 1982.

[New Times] Over 90 percent of Rwanda's historical artifacts that include cultural treasures, political documents, traditional songs and visuals, remain kept in European museums. This revelation by Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, underscores a painful reality, that much of Rwanda's identity still lies beyond its borders.