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Central Africa
[New Times] Recently, someone introduced an unusual philosophy during a business discussion. He asked me whether I had ever herded cows. For him, it is difficult to trust an African…
May 29, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people…
May 29, 2026
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Africa
[New Times] The latest economic outlook report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) projects that the continent will grow at 4.2 per cent in 2026, slightly down from 4.4 per…
May 29, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] Petro de Luanda will face RSSB Tigers in Sunday's BAL final, while Al Ahly Ly will go up against Egypt's Al Ahly SC in the Third-Place Game.
May 29, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] SC Kiyovu striker Fidali Uwiyaremye has described his maiden senior national team call-up as a great honour, crediting the achievement to hard work and consistency throughout the season.
May 29, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said that Israel's 78th Independence Day reflects both the country's resilience and its growing partnership with Rwanda,…
May 29, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] All eyes will be on Kigali Pele Stadium as traditional rivals SC Kiyovu and Rayon Sports face off in a decisive Rwanda Premier League clash that will determine…
May 29, 2026
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Arts, Culture and Entertainment
[New Times] Kigali Fashion Week officially returned on May 27 after a six-year hiatus, with organisers using the comeback to call for greater investment in Rwanda's growing creative industry.
May 29, 2026
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Africa
[New Times] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa continue to face tighter lending conditions, higher collateral requirements, and limited access to formal trade finance despite evidence showing that their…
May 29, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] A new immunity provision is expected to strengthen the independence of staff at Rwanda's National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) by protecting them from legal action, arrest, search,…
May 29, 2026
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Food and Agriculture
[New Times] Milk shortages are slowing the growth of Rwanda's emerging cheese industry, with producers struggling to meet rising demand amid seasonal supply fluctuations, high feed costs, and limited processing…
May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026
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Central Africa
[Shabelle] Brazzaville -- Somalia's Finance Minister, Biixi Imaan Egeh, held talks on Thursday with African Development Bank President Dr. Sidi Ould Tah on the sidelines of the bank's annual meetings…
May 29, 2026
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[New Times] A Burundian diplomat has acknowledged that discrimination against Tutsi communities still exists in Burundi.
May 29, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[New Times] RTDA shared the update on May 25, 2026 via its official X account, highlighting steady progress on the project aimed at restoring and upgrading the long-serving highway, which…
May 28, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[New Times] East Africa is projected to remain Africa's fastest-growing region in 2026 and 2027 despite growing global uncertainty, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by the African…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] On a basketball court in Rwanda, Fatuma Ella Mukamugema once focused solely on coaching young girls and helping them improve their game. Today, she sees the sport through…
May 28, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[New Times] In the hills of Rulindo in northern Rwanda, machines pull 120 tonnes of tungsten ore from the ground every month. Less than 50 kilometres south in Kigali, on…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] Hakim Kiwanuka scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as APR FC came from behind to defeat Al Merrikh SC 2-1 in a BK Pro League Week 33 clash played…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] As the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs draw packed crowds at BK Arena, the tournament's impact is increasingly visible beyond the arena itself.
May 28, 2026
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Africa
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May 28, 2026
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Angola
[ANGOP] Buenos Aires -- Angola and Argentina discussed, on Wednesday in Buenos Aires, strengthening cooperation in strategic sectors and deepening bilateral partnerships between the countries.
May 28, 2026
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Angola
[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, will chair the 1st Ordinary Meeting of the Local Governance Council of 2026 on Thursday in Mbanza Kongo, as…
May 28, 2026
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Africa
[New Times] African leaders have called for a major rethink of how the continent finances development, manages natural resources and positions itself within the global economy, saying Africa must strengthen…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] Twenty-five years ago, Rwanda took a major step in rebuilding its security sector by establishing the Rwanda National Police (RNP), a unified force that has since grown into…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has commended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) for its 25 years of service, praising officers for their dedication, courage, and professionalism in ensuring the safety…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[Nile Post] Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as authorities intensify containment measures following an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which…
May 28, 2026
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Food and Agriculture
[New Times] A new nutrition-focused initiative promoting the cultivation of iron-rich beans and vegetables in school farms is set to improve diets and reduce school feeding costs for more than…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] Rwanda National Police on Wednesday, May 27, celebrated its Silver Jubilee in a colourful ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District.
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] A new organic law governing elections now allows the composition of electoral colleges to be determined through a Presidential Order instead of being fixed in the law itself,…
May 28, 2026
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Central Africa
[UN News] The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday warned that eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo faces a "catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as a fast-spreading Ebola…
May 28, 2026
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Burundi
[New Times] The death of Burundian President Melchior Ndadaye on October 21, 1993, was used by Hutu extremists in Rwanda as a powerful propaganda tool to justify the dehumanisation of…
May 27, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] As the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Playoffs continue to light up Kigali, another important conversation took place away from the court on Tuesday during the 2026 bal…
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and global aerospace giant Boeing have held discussions focused on strengthening Rwanda's aviation sector and advancing the country's ambition to become a regional hub…
May 27, 2026
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Cameroon
[Liberian Observer] The Embassy of Cameroon in Liberia has celebrated Cameroon's 54th National Day in Monrovia with strong calls for unity, African solidarity, and deeper bilateral cooperation between Liberia and…
May 27, 2026
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Central Africa
[New Times] The stage is set at BK Arena as four teams battle for two tickets up for grabs for the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) final and the chance…
May 27, 2026
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