May 13
Rwanda: The Toll of Fistula - American Doctors Working to Stem the Tide in Rwanda
New Times
Obstructed labour can happen to any woman, regardless of geographical location. However, it is only in the developing world that it leads to devastating injuries such as obstetric… Read more »
Rwanda: Battle Taken to Schools As Govt Records 22,000 Teen Pregnancies
New Times
The government is set to carry out a campaign about sexual reproductive health in schools countrywide after recording 22,055 teen pregnancies in 2023 triggering an increase in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Denies Involvement in Bujumbura Deadly Blasts
Nile Post
The Rwandan government has strongly rejected accusations that it facilitated grenade attacks that killed at least three people in the Burundian capital Bujumbura. Read more »
Angola: Ministry of Health Carries Out Polio Vaccination Campaign
ANGOP
An integrated vaccination campaign against Polio will be carried out throughout the national territory, promoted by the Ministry of Health (MINSA). Read more »
Chad: An Exercise in Electoral Futility [blog]
CFR
The United States should resist a "business as usual" approach to Chad. Read more »
Rwanda: Ojemba Palace Launches in Kigali, Aims to Serve European Markets
New Times
In today's digital age, organisations--whether in technology or other sectors--must leverage digital tools effectively to remain competitive and foster growth. Read more »
Rwanda: UN Team, Rwanda Air Force Discuss Aviation Safety
New Times
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on… Read more »
Rwanda: Elections - When Will the Chamber of Deputies Be Dissolved?
New Times
Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Before the serving Head of State's term in office ends,… Read more »
East Africa: RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa
New Times
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Doumbouya Discuss Ways to Bolster 'Productive' Bilateral Cooperation
New Times
President Kagame arrived in Conakry on Monday, May 13, for a visit during which he discussed with President Mamadi Doumbouya, ways to bolster bilateral relations between Rwanda and… Read more »
Rwanda: Belgian Film Director Retells Killing of Three Children in Genocide Against Tutsi
New Times
In his latest documentary film, Belgian director Bernard Bellefroid tells the story of three children killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Planned Rf93bn Modern Nduba Waste Management Facility
New Times
The government is planning to set up a modern waste management facility in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, at a tune of €67 million (approx. Rwf93 billion) in an effort… Read more »
Rwanda: I Am a 'Kagamist'? When People Conflate Truth With Propaganda [opinion]
New Times
One result of writing this column is that some people have been accusing me of being a "Kagamist" or, as those that make the accusation claim, "I am a propagandist singing the… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Critical Minerals Summit to Profile Continent's Investment Outlook
New Times
The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) slated for November this year is expected to showcase investment opportunities within Africa's critical minerals and rare earth elements market. Read more »
Rwanda: How a Sculptor Is Taking Charge in Preserving the Environment
New Times
Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, Claude Nizeyimana, a 25-year-old sculptor, last year initiated a project 'Ingoma100,' with an aim of intertwining the realms… Read more »
Chad: Chad Opposition Petitions Constitutional Council to Cancel Presidential Election Results
VOA
Opposition candidates in Chad who lost the recent presidential election have filed paperwork challenging President Mahamat Idriss Deby's victory. The legal challenge comes as the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Tech Is Poised to Transform Banking in Rwanda
New Times
Rwanda's banking industry has over the years been on the journey of embracing technology with many players adopting and integrating new banking systems in their day-to-day… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Deserves a Modern Waste Management Solution, and It Should Come From Source [opinion]
New Times
The announcement by the Rwandan government to build a new landfill to replace the problematic Nduba site located in Gasabo district is a welcome step. Residents have borne the… Read more »
Angola: French Ambassador Ensures Reinforcement of Education System Applied to Agriculture
ANGOP
Strengthening the education system applied to agriculture continues to be a priority for the French Government within the scope of its cooperation with Angola, with a view to… Read more »
Angola: Textile Company Plans Large-Scale Cotton Production
ANGOP
The textile company Textang II plans, from January 2025, to produce cotton on a large scale, in an area of four to 5,000 hectares, with a view to achieving self-sufficiency of this… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Holds Extraordinary Summit
ANGOP
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is holding, on 20 May, an extraordinary virtual summit of Heads of State and Government on the negative impact on the lives and… Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola's Electricity Grid Expansion Requires 106 Billion Dollars
ANGOP
The expansion of the electricity grid in Angola, by 2050, will require an investment valued at 106 billion US dollars, according to the consultancy company Ernst & Young (EY)… Read more »
Angola: Government Seeks Alternative Financing for the Health System
ANGOP
The Angolan Government is studying other financing forms for the health system, in order to mitigate the 96 percent dependence on the General State Budget and capture new sources,… Read more »
Rwanda: The Guardian in Another Smear Job On Rwanda
New Times
Opposition to the UK-Rwanda migrants deal in the United Kingdom will go to any length to stop asylum seekers being sent to Rwanda. They have tried to find fault with it, lied and… Read more »
May 12
Angola: Angolan Athlete Becomes Jiu-Jitsu World Champion
ANGOP
Angola Heliane Caio became Jiu-Jitsu world champion after beating, today, the Russian Alevtina Korosteleva, from the Checkmat International team, 2-0 in the final. Read more »