May 15
East Africa: Former EAC Boss Peter Mathuki to Be Investigated for Corruption
New Times
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has announced it will investigate former Secretary General of the East African Community Peter Mathuki for corruption and abuse of… Read more »
Cameroon: Mohammed Vi Foundation of African Ulema Organizes Contest of Holy Quran Memorization, Psalmody
MAP
The section of the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema in Cameroon organized, Tuesday in Yaoundé, the 5th contest of the Holy Quran memorization, recitation and… Read more »
Africa: Aruna, Meshref Reclaim Ittf Africa Cup Titles
This Day
Quadri Aruna and Dina Meshref reclaimed the ITTF Africa Cup title after winning the 2024 edition at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
May 14
East Africa: Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts
New Times
Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Military Frees 300 Boko Haram Captives Along Northern Border
VOA
Cameroon's military has moved over 300 civilians rescued from Boko Haram terrorist captivity along the central African states border with Nigeria and Chad this week to a northern… Read more »
Rwanda: Witnesses Defect From the Nkunduwimye Trial
JusticeInfo.net
Gaëlle Ponselet, a journalist who has been specializing on judicial news for some 10 years, covers a large number of trials taking place in Brussels, whether they be conflicts… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Mulling GM Maize Crop Varieties
New Times
Rwanda is mulling over the adoption of genetically modified maize crop varieties to cope with the devastating pests such as Fall Armyworm that affect maize production, Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music
New Times
Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to… Read more »
Angola: Higher Education Strengthens Partnership With Ceast
ANGOP
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation intends to strengthen partnership with the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) to… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Govt Approves Family Farming Acceleration Program
ANGOP
The Economic Commission of the Cabinet Council on Tuesday approved a Program to Accelerate Family Farming and Strengthen Food Security 2023-2026, valued at more than 85 billion… Read more »
Rwanda: Plan for Rwanda's First Defence University Underway, Says Minister
New Times
The government is planning to establish Rwanda's first national defence university, according to Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda. Read more »
Rwanda: Transport Dominates Rwanda's 4.5% Inflation in April
New Times
Abigail Muhire, who works in Kigali but has a family in Musanze District, has to spend more of his income to be able to travel by transport means. Read more »
Nigeria: Six Nigeria Professors Illegally Detained in Cameroon - Lawyer
Vanguard
...ask Reps to intervene, help secure their release Read more »
Gabon: Post-Coup Dialogue Has Mapped Out Path to Democracy - Now Military Leaders Must Act [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At the end of April 2024, a long and peaceful process of national dialogue in Gabon between the military junta, presided over by coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, and civil… Read more »
Rwanda: BAL 2024 - Six Things That Stood Out in Sahara Conference
New Times
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 Sahara Conference that concluded Sunday, May 12, in Dakar, Senegal, saw three out of four teams securing their tickets to the playoffs and… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Discuss Use of Digital Technologies to Minimise Civilian Death, Injury in Conflict Situations
New Times
Military and police officers from Rwanda and across Africa, government officials, peace-advocating organisations and cyber-security experts convened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 14,… Read more »
Angola: Angola Invests Over U.S.$30 Million in Climate Change Adaptation Projects
ANGOP
Over the last five years the Angolan government has invested more than USD 30 million in climate change adaptation programmes to mitigate the effects of drought and more intense… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: North and South Kivu - More Clashes Between Army and M23
Agenzia Fides
Two people died yesterday, May 13, in the bombing of the village of Minova, in the Kalehe region, in the province of South Kivu, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UNICEF's Ted Chaiban Concludes Visit to Eastern DR Congo
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where… Read more »
Rwanda: Beyond the Spectacle - Can Rwanda Bridge Gap Between Hosting and Competing?
New Times
Rwanda is going to host, from May 24 to June 1, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs for a fourth consecutive season since the competition's inception in 2021. And, for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Toriola Speaks On New Coaching Role As Nigerian Players Gun for Glory in Rwanda
Premium Times
Three Egyptians and a Nigerian will slug it out for passage into the final match for the women's singles title, while the semifinal battle in the men's singles will be between… Read more »
May 13
Southern Africa: Can SADC Troops Defeat M23 Rebels?
DW
Troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are struggling to restore peace and security to the restive… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Situation Now At a Tipping Point - Unicef Official During Visit
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where he… Read more »
Chad: Political Transition Ends With Déby's Election [press release]
HRW
Ex-President's Son Declared Winner; Opponent Killed in Lead Up to the Vote Read more »
Chad: Chadian Opposition Leader Files Legal Challenge to Presidential Election Poll
RFI
Chadian opposition leader Succès Masra has filed a legal challenge to the results of the 6 May election in which officials declared he came in second, behind junta leader… Read more »