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Chad: Chad Military Frees Abducted Cameroonians, While Troops Deployed to Secure Border

[VOA] Yaounde -- Chad's military says it has deployed several hundred troops along the border with Cameroon to stop rebels from abducting civilians after armed men kidnapped a dozen Cameroonians, including a popular traditional ruler this week. Chad's militar
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Chad: Chad Military Frees Abducted Cameroonians, While Troops Deployed to Secure Border

[VOA] Yaounde -- Chad's military says it has deployed several hundred troops along the border with Cameroon to stop rebels from abducting civilians after armed men kidnapped a dozen Cameroonians, including a popular traditional ruler this week. Chad's military has freed the kidnap victims but says troops need civilian help to stop a wave of local intercommunal violence.

Cameroon: Cameroon's Far North Becomes Stronghold for Drugs From Nigeria, Others

[Premium Times] Due to a lack of control, drug trafficking is increasing and fuelling insecurity in the north of Cameroon.
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Cameroon: Cameroon's Far North Becomes Stronghold for Drugs From Nigeria, Others

[Premium Times] Due to a lack of control, drug trafficking is increasing and fuelling insecurity in the north of Cameroon.

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC - With the Forgotten People of North Kivu

[JusticeInfo.net] In North Kivu, the inhabitants of the villages of Maboya-Loya and Kikere have not yet seen a penny of the millions of dollars in reparations paid to Congo by Uganda for the violence perpetrated by Ugandan soldiers a quarter of a century ago
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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC - With the Forgotten People of North Kivu

[JusticeInfo.net] In North Kivu, the inhabitants of the villages of Maboya-Loya and Kikere have not yet seen a penny of the millions of dollars in reparations paid to Congo by Uganda for the violence perpetrated by Ugandan soldiers a quarter of a century ago. Part of this money, paid following a decision by the International Court of Justice, was given to people in Ituri and Kisangani, while another part may have been misappropriated.

Chad: France Begins Withdrawing Military Troops From Chad

[RFI] France's military presence in Chad has ended following the departure of two combat jets and a tanker aeroplane from the capital N'Djamena.
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Chad: France Begins Withdrawing Military Troops From Chad

[RFI] France's military presence in Chad has ended following the departure of two combat jets and a tanker aeroplane from the capital N'Djamena.

Congo-Kinshasa: Africa CDC Deploys Experts to Strengthen Outbreak Response for Emerging 'Disease X'

[Africa CDC] From 5 to 7 December, the Director General of Africa CDC, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, travelled to the DRC to engage with national authorities, assess the situation on the ground, and extend Africa CDC's support in the investigation of an unknown &laqu
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Congo-Kinshasa: Africa CDC Deploys Experts to Strengthen Outbreak Response for Emerging 'Disease X'

[Africa CDC] From 5 to 7 December, the Director General of Africa CDC, H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, travelled to the DRC to engage with national authorities, assess the situation on the ground, and extend Africa CDC's support in the investigation of an unknown «disease X.» The disease presents symptoms such as fever, headache, and a high mortality rate among children. This visit reaffirms Africa CDC's commitment to supporting the country in its investigation and response efforts. The outbreak, first identified in late

Chad: Authorities Must Release Acquitted Relatives of Killed Opposition Leader and Ensure Fair Trial Rights for Those Sentenced

[AI London] The Chadian authorities must immediately release 10 relatives of killed opposition leader Yaya Dillo Djerou who are still detained in Koro Toro maximum security prison, despite their acquittal in July of charges following an attack by security for
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Chad: Authorities Must Release Acquitted Relatives of Killed Opposition Leader and Ensure Fair Trial Rights for Those Sentenced

[AI London] The Chadian authorities must immediately release 10 relatives of killed opposition leader Yaya Dillo Djerou who are still detained in Koro Toro maximum security prison, despite their acquittal in July of charges following an attack by security forces on the headquarters of Djerou's political party in February, Amnesty International said today.

Rwanda: Gender Minister Urges Kigali Residents to Report GBV Cases

[New Times] The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolee Uwimana, urged residents of Kigali, who participated in the bi-monthly Kigali Car Free Day mass sports, on Sunday, December 8, to fight against and report gender-based violence (GBV).
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Rwanda: Gender Minister Urges Kigali Residents to Report GBV Cases

[New Times] The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolee Uwimana, urged residents of Kigali, who participated in the bi-monthly Kigali Car Free Day mass sports, on Sunday, December 8, to fight against and report gender-based violence (GBV).

Rwanda: Govt Scales Up Advanced Healthcare Training to Meet Growing Demand

[New Times] The Ministry of Health is finalising the accreditation of new medical specialty training programs, aiming to enhance advanced healthcare capacity in Rwanda.
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Rwanda: Govt Scales Up Advanced Healthcare Training to Meet Growing Demand

[New Times] The Ministry of Health is finalising the accreditation of new medical specialty training programs, aiming to enhance advanced healthcare capacity in Rwanda.

Rwanda: Rwanda Fertilizer Company Recognises Outstanding Agro-Dealers, Farmers

[New Times] Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), a subsidiary of OCP Africa has inaugurated the Agro-dealer Champion Program (ACP), a customer loyalty initiative designed to recognize and reward agro-dealers and farmers who play a vital role in strengthening Rwan
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Rwanda: Rwanda Fertilizer Company Recognises Outstanding Agro-Dealers, Farmers

[New Times] Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), a subsidiary of OCP Africa has inaugurated the Agro-dealer Champion Program (ACP), a customer loyalty initiative designed to recognize and reward agro-dealers and farmers who play a vital role in strengthening Rwanda's food system by improving farmers' access to agricultural inputs.

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda's DRC Mission Under Scrutiny Amid Claims of Double Dealing

[RFI] Three years after Ugandan troops crossed into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight rebels linked to the Islamic State, their mission has yielded mixed results, with accusations that Kampala is secretly supporting another Congolese rebel group r
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Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda's DRC Mission Under Scrutiny Amid Claims of Double Dealing

[RFI] Three years after Ugandan troops crossed into eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight rebels linked to the Islamic State, their mission has yielded mixed results, with accusations that Kampala is secretly supporting another Congolese rebel group raising questions about its motives.

Congo-Kinshasa: Doctors Want Urgent Action On DRC's Yet-to-Be Identified Disease Outbreak

[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Africa's Center for Disease Control and Prevention -- Africa CDC -- says it is working to identify a new disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has claimed at least 79 lives and infected hundreds more.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Doctors Want Urgent Action On DRC's Yet-to-Be Identified Disease Outbreak

[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- Africa's Center for Disease Control and Prevention -- Africa CDC -- says it is working to identify a new disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has claimed at least 79 lives and infected hundreds more.

Rwanda: Niyonkuru Warns Gisagara VC to Take APR Seriously

[New Times] Gisagara Volleyball Club captain Gloire Niyonkuru has warned his teammates against complacency when they take on rivals APR VC in Friday's Volleyball league clash at Petit Stade Indoor Gymnasium.
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Rwanda: Niyonkuru Warns Gisagara VC to Take APR Seriously

[New Times] Gisagara Volleyball Club captain Gloire Niyonkuru has warned his teammates against complacency when they take on rivals APR VC in Friday's Volleyball league clash at Petit Stade Indoor Gymnasium.

Rwanda: Rwandan Researcher Receives UK's Diana Award

[New Times] Olivier Uwishema, a Rwandan scientist, was named among the recipients of the 2024 Diana Award on December 5, in recognition for his contribution to public health education and research.
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Rwanda: Rwandan Researcher Receives UK's Diana Award

[New Times] Olivier Uwishema, a Rwandan scientist, was named among the recipients of the 2024 Diana Award on December 5, in recognition for his contribution to public health education and research.

Cameroon: Cameroon Truck Drivers Ask Military to Protect Goods Destined for CAR

[VOA] Garoua-Boulai, Cameroon -- Road transport has failed to fully resume between Cameroon and the landlocked Central African Republic after a top-level crisis meeting this week to reopen borders sealed by Cameroon following escalating violence in C.A.R. Hun
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Cameroon: Cameroon Truck Drivers Ask Military to Protect Goods Destined for CAR

[VOA] Garoua-Boulai, Cameroon -- Road transport has failed to fully resume between Cameroon and the landlocked Central African Republic after a top-level crisis meeting this week to reopen borders sealed by Cameroon following escalating violence in C.A.R. Hundreds of truck drivers say they will cross into C.A.R. when government troops protect them from rebels.

Chad: Chad Launches Commission to End Military Pact With France

[RFI] Chad, the last remaining country in the Sahel to play host French troops, has set up a special commission to oversee the dismantling of the military agreement between Paris and N'Djamena.
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Chad: Chad Launches Commission to End Military Pact With France

[RFI] Chad, the last remaining country in the Sahel to play host French troops, has set up a special commission to oversee the dismantling of the military agreement between Paris and N'Djamena.

Chad: Chad Activists Fight Violence Against Women

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Activists in Chad have launched a campaign to educate clerics and traditional rulers against early marriages, female genital mutilation and other harmful traditional practices on women. The campaign is part of the United Nations &la
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Chad: Chad Activists Fight Violence Against Women

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Activists in Chad have launched a campaign to educate clerics and traditional rulers against early marriages, female genital mutilation and other harmful traditional practices on women. The campaign is part of the United Nations «16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.»

Congo-Kinshasa: Unknown Disease Kills Dozens in DR Congo

[DW] The symptoms are similar to those of the flu. The epidemic is currently concentrated in the province of Kwango, in the west of the DRC.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Unknown Disease Kills Dozens in DR Congo

[DW] The symptoms are similar to those of the flu. The epidemic is currently concentrated in the province of Kwango, in the west of the DRC.

Angola: Biden Wraps Up Angola Trip With Drought Aid and Mega Railway Drive

[RFI] US President Joe Biden announced more than $1 billion in funding for drought-stricken African nations as he ended his three-day visit to Angola with a summit at the port of Lobito, where a $3 billion railway project aims to connect Angola's Atlantic coa
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Angola: Biden Wraps Up Angola Trip With Drought Aid and Mega Railway Drive

[RFI] US President Joe Biden announced more than $1 billion in funding for drought-stricken African nations as he ended his three-day visit to Angola with a summit at the port of Lobito, where a $3 billion railway project aims to connect Angola's Atlantic coast with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Angola: President Biden Visits Lobito Atlantic Railway to View Copper Exports to the U.S.

[Lobito Atlantic Railway] The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, visits the Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Lobito, Angola today, where he will watch the arrival of a train operated by the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), transporting co
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Angola: President Biden Visits Lobito Atlantic Railway to View Copper Exports to the U.S.

[Lobito Atlantic Railway] The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, visits the Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Lobito, Angola today, where he will watch the arrival of a train operated by the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), transporting copper from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The copper will then be loaded onto a vessel bound for New Orleans, in the United States, highlighting, once again, the strategic role of the Lobito Corridor in linking Southern Africa and international

Angola: Biden 'Proud' to Be in Angola for Unprecedented Visit

[Namibian] US President Joe Biden has said he is «very proud to be the first American president visiting Angola» at the start of talks with his counterpart João Lourenço.
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Angola: Biden 'Proud' to Be in Angola for Unprecedented Visit

[Namibian] US President Joe Biden has said he is «very proud to be the first American president visiting Angola» at the start of talks with his counterpart João Lourenço.

Angola: Biden to Visit U.S-Financed Angolan Rail Hub

[VOA] Luanda/Lobito -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday headed to a U.S.-financed African development project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy on the continent that will outlive his administration.
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Angola: Biden to Visit U.S-Financed Angolan Rail Hub

[VOA] Luanda/Lobito -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday headed to a U.S.-financed African development project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy on the continent that will outlive his administration.

Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Guineans After Stadium Stampede Claims Over 50 Lives

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has conveyed his condolences to his Guinean counterpart and the people of Guinea following the death of at least 56 people from a stampede at a football match in the country'ssecond-largest city, N'Zérékoré, o
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Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Guineans After Stadium Stampede Claims Over 50 Lives

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has conveyed his condolences to his Guinean counterpart and the people of Guinea following the death of at least 56 people from a stampede at a football match in the country'ssecond-largest city, N'Zérékoré, on Sunday.

Rwanda: Religious Leaders Call Out Unworthy Practice

[New Times] Religious leaders on Tuesday, December 3, discussed how to address «problems» among faith-based organisations. The issues they looked at include unsafe places of worship, misleading teachings, and «self-proclaimed» religiou
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Rwanda: Religious Leaders Call Out Unworthy Practice

[New Times] Religious leaders on Tuesday, December 3, discussed how to address «problems» among faith-based organisations. The issues they looked at include unsafe places of worship, misleading teachings, and «self-proclaimed» religious titles that tarnish the image of religion in the country.

Rwanda: Rwanda's 'Intore' Dance Recognized As UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

[New Times] The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Rwanda's Intore dance on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting its significance as a symbol of Rwandan culture on the global stage.
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Rwanda: Rwanda's 'Intore' Dance Recognized As UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

[New Times] The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Rwanda's Intore dance on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting its significance as a symbol of Rwandan culture on the global stage.

Rwanda: Rwanda Has Successfully Completed IMF Commitments - Resident Representative

[New Times] In October 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved $319 million for Rwanda as the first African country and the third in the world to benefit from the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).
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Rwanda: Rwanda Has Successfully Completed IMF Commitments - Resident Representative

[New Times] In October 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved $319 million for Rwanda as the first African country and the third in the world to benefit from the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF).

Angola: Angola Works On Grain Silos Constructions - President

[ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço said Tuesday that Angola is working on the construction of grain silos and collection points along the Lobito Corridor and in other places considered potential granaries in the country, with the aim to provi
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Angola: Angola Works On Grain Silos Constructions - President

[ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço said Tuesday that Angola is working on the construction of grain silos and collection points along the Lobito Corridor and in other places considered potential granaries in the country, with the aim to provide food security.

Angola: Angola May Aim for a Seat in the UN Security Council

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly (AN) Speaker, Carolina Cerqueira, said on Tuesday in Luanda that Angola may aim for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
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Angola: Angola May Aim for a Seat in the UN Security Council

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly (AN) Speaker, Carolina Cerqueira, said on Tuesday in Luanda that Angola may aim for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Angola: President Biden Highlights Historic Ties Between Angola and the United States

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, highlighted in the late afternoon of Tuesday (Dec 3), in Luanda, the strong historical and cultural ties between his country and Angola.
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Angola: President Biden Highlights Historic Ties Between Angola and the United States

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, highlighted in the late afternoon of Tuesday (Dec 3), in Luanda, the strong historical and cultural ties between his country and Angola.

Congo-Kinshasa: Les Mamans Du Congo - Saving the Past for the Future

[Afropop] One of the most interesting acts we saw perform at WOMEX this year was Les Mamans du Congo. The group marries the natural, the found and the electronic to create their unique sound. French producer Rrobin provides the electronic elements, while Glad
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Congo-Kinshasa: Les Mamans Du Congo - Saving the Past for the Future

[Afropop] One of the most interesting acts we saw perform at WOMEX this year was Les Mamans du Congo. The group marries the natural, the found and the electronic to create their unique sound. French producer Rrobin provides the electronic elements, while Gladys Samba and four other women sing, dance, and play percussion from recycled household goods, but also natural sounds, like sifting sand, or blowing through reeds into bowls of water. On hand, as well, was Gladys' husband, renowned Congolese jazz bassist Mel

Angola: Biden Visits Angola On First Trip to Africa As President

[VOA] Luanda, Angola -- U.S. President Joe Biden received a warm welcome at Angola's pink-hued Presidential Palace Tuesday as he made his first and almost certainly final visit to the African continent as president.
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Angola: Biden Visits Angola On First Trip to Africa As President

[VOA] Luanda, Angola -- U.S. President Joe Biden received a warm welcome at Angola's pink-hued Presidential Palace Tuesday as he made his first and almost certainly final visit to the African continent as president.

Rwanda: WFP Executive Board Concludes Rwanda Visit, Showcasing Support for Refugees and Climate-Resilient Food Systems

[WFP] Kigali -- A delegation of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Board wrapped up a visit to Rwanda where they saw how the UN food agency - the world's largest humanitarian organisation - is supporting refugees and asylum seekers, and contributing
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Rwanda: WFP Executive Board Concludes Rwanda Visit, Showcasing Support for Refugees and Climate-Resilient Food Systems

[WFP] Kigali -- A delegation of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Board wrapped up a visit to Rwanda where they saw how the UN food agency - the world's largest humanitarian organisation - is supporting refugees and asylum seekers, and contributing to the Government's development objectives through capacity building and programmes that promote sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. In the southern part of the country, the delegation visited the Kigeme refugee camp, one of five camps where WFP supports

Rwanda: Facts About Tems, the Next Nigerian Music Star On Kigali Stage

[New Times] Nigerian multi-award-winning musician Tems last week confirmed Kigali on her world tour schedule for 2025. It will be her first performance in Kigali whose stage has become common for Nigerian musicians.
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Rwanda: Facts About Tems, the Next Nigerian Music Star On Kigali Stage

[New Times] Nigerian multi-award-winning musician Tems last week confirmed Kigali on her world tour schedule for 2025. It will be her first performance in Kigali whose stage has become common for Nigerian musicians.