May 24
Nigeria: Lake Chad Oil Well to Yield 943m Barrels As Buhari Flags Off Exploration
Daily Trust
The Wadi-B Well in the Lake Chad Basin area of Borno State is expected to produce 943 million barrels of oil. Read more »
Nigeria: 28 Years After Pulling Out, NNPC Resumes Crude Oil Drilling Campaign in Chad Basin
This Day
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) formally resumed its drilling campaign in the Chad Basin, Borno State, yesterday, almost three decades after it withdrew from the… Read more »
May 23
Congo-Kinshasa: Peace and Security - Tshisekedi's Way or the Highway [opinion]
New Times
During a recent press conference in Kinshasa, DRC's deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Christophe Lutundula, signaled his government's intention to pull the… Read more »
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
Cameroon: Rebels Kidnap 30 Women in Country's Northwest
DW
The government says insurgents abducted the women for protesting against violence and illegal taxes in the restive anglophone region of the country. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Defence Minister Mkandawire Visits War Torn North Kivu in DR Congo
Nyasa Times
Defence minister Harry Mkandawire is in war torn north Kivu in Democratic Republic of Congo where he is leading a Malawi delegation to appreciate the peace keeping work the Malawi… Read more »
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Africa: OCP AFRICA, RFC & CNFA sign MoU to support 180.000 farmers in Rwanda
OCP
Today, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) , representing Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Wunguke Activity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OCP Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: Obstetric Fistula Eradication Requires Accelerated Action - UNFPA
New Times
Each year on May 23, the global community commemorates the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,… Read more »
Rwanda: Sempoma Names Squad for Tour du Cameroun
New Times
Team Rwanda head coach Felix Sempoma on Tuesday summoned a six-man roster which immediately joined a training camp in preparation for the forthcoming 2023 Tour du Cameroun slated… Read more »
Rwanda: Witnesses Pin Philippe Hategekimana on Role in Genocide
New Times
Numerous witnesses in the trial of genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, also known as 'Biguma,' have provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - EAC Commander 'Implores' Troops to Focus on Mandate
New Times
The new force commander of the East African Community regional force (EACRF) in eastern DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, has urged his troops to focus on their mandate, improve… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: With Tshisekedi's Desperate Deals With the Devil, What Are the Chances for Peace? [opinion]
New Times
Speaking in front of an audience of over 200 young people, on December 3, 2022, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi made an alarming declaration. "Le régime Rwandais, avec… Read more »
Rwanda: Bk Officially Inaugurates 'Modern' Giporoso Branch
New Times
Bank of Kigali (BK) on May 23 opened its Giporoso branch situated in the Sar Motor Building, Remera. Read more »
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Africa: Over 30,000 farmers in Rwanda to benefit from OCP School Lab Project
OCP
Murindi, May 18 th , 2023 – In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture , RAB (Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board) and in coordination with USAID and CNFA ,… Read more »
Rwanda: Government Introduces Special Training for Genocide Ex-Convicts
New Times
The government is developing a unique curriculum to guide the rehabilitation and reintegration of more than 22,000 convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi into society… Read more »
Rwanda: Ndayishimiye Wins Belgium's Ebony Shoe Award
New Times
Rwandan midfielder Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye was on Monday awarded the 2022/23 Ebony show award in a colorful awarding ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Former Detroit Pistons Assistant Appointed APR Head Coach
New Times
APR Basketball Club has announced the appointment of former Detroit Pistons experienced American Mazen Trakh as their new head coach. Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Kwibuka Women's T20 Tourney Due in June
New Times
The ninth edition of the Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament will be held at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium from June 9-17. Read more »
Rwanda: 1:55am Entertainment Hints on Signing New Artiste
New Times
1:55AM entertainment, a renowned record label owned by Coach Gael, one of the biggest investors in Rwanda's music industry, has hinted on signing fast-rising musician Ross Kana. Read more »
Rwanda: Developers - Cost of Borrowing, Land Responsible for High Housing Prices
New Times
The ever-rising price of land in addition to other factors including high-interest rates charged on bank loans lead to an increase in the costs of houses, real estate developers… Read more »
May 22
Rwanda: Is the Creator Economy the Future of Rwanda's Job Market?
New Times
For many, social media serves as a versatile tool, acting as a hub where they commence and conclude their day by engaging with various platforms. It has become a space where people… Read more »
Cameroon: Aid Groups in Cameroon Urge Women With Obstetric Fistula to Seek Medical Treatment
VOA
As the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula approaches Tuesday, scores of women who have been treated for the medical condition are encouraging their peers in northern… Read more »
Rwanda: Red Cross Supports Cooperatives Owned By Refugees, Host Communities in Gatsibo
New Times
The life of DR Congo refugees in Nyabiheke refugee camp and host communities in Gatsibo sector of Gatsibo district has socially and economically improved, thanks to the support by… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Attends AfDB's Meet on Climate Financing
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday May 22, to attend the African Development Bank (AfDB) meeting that focuses on mobilizing private sector… Read more »
Rwanda: Government to Upgrade 1,000 Health Posts By 2025
New Times
The Ministry of Health began a project that aims to enhance the financial viability and sustainability of 1,000 health posts through new financing and technological innovations. Read more »
Africa: Govt Participates in the High-Level Meeting of ASARECA [press release]
Shabait
Eritrea participated in the high-level meeting of the Association of Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) that was held in Kampala, Uganda, between 17 and… Read more »
Angola: Angola Needs U.S.$1 Billion to Launch ELP - Angola 2050
ANGOP
Angola said it needs to mobilise about US$1 billion to launch the Long-Term Strategy (ELP - Angola 2050). Read more »