Congo-Kinshasa: UN Envoy Wants More Peacekeepers
The top United Nations envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) today expressed hope that the Security Council will shortly approve a request for 3,000 additional troops to buttress blue helmets already on the ground in the country's east, the scene of fierce recent conflict.
Burundi: Attackers Murder Albino Girl
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is working with authorities in Burundi to better protect the country's albino children in the wake of a brutal crime in which a six-year-old girl was shot and dismembered, apparently in the mistaken belief of some locals that the body parts have magical qualities.
Congo-Kinshasa: War Crimes Suspect Finally Faces Trial
The first suspect to face war crimes charges before the International Criminal Court (ICC) - Congolese rebel leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo - is now scheduled to go on trial next January.
Congo-Kinshasa: What is the Future for the Peacekeeping Force?
Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria and newly-appointed U.N. envoy in the Great Lakes Region, has visited both Congolese president Joseph Kabila and CNDP rebel leader General Laurent Nkunda, attempting to chisel the outlines of a new peace in the region.
Congo-Kinshasa: Aid Workers Fear New Wave of Sexual Violence
Soaring insecurity in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has raised fears of a new wave of sexual violence in a region termed "the worst place in the world to be a woman" by aid workers.
Africa: Top Egyptian Soccer Club Triumphs
The Egyptian club Al-Ahly of Cairo have won the African Champions League trophy for the sixth time, winning 4-2 on aggegrate over Coton Sport of Cameroon. They concluded their victory with a 2-2 away draw following a 2-0 home win. Al-Ahly has now won more soccer titles than any other club in Africa.
Congo-Kinshasa: Bishops Alarmed by 'Silent Genocide' in the East
A silent genocide is taking place in the east and northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Catholic bishops say.
Rwanda: Kibaki Here for Three-Day State Visit
Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki arrived in the country yesterday afternoon for a three-day State visit.
Rwanda: All is Fair in Love and in War
Today, the French government will receive our Director for State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, for her to face trial for the indictments issued in 2006 by a French Judge, Jean Louis Bruguiere, against nine senior Government officials.
Uganda: Over 3,000 Congolese in Kanungu
OVER 1,000 Congolese refugees have entered Uganda since Tuesday last week. This brings the number of Congolese refugees in Kanungu district to 3,290, up from 2,011 in just six days.
Rwanda: ICTR to Open Documentation Centres Countrywide
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) recently opened a documentation centre at the Gasabo Judicial Palace, the seat for the Gasabo Tribunal of Higher Instance.
Congo-Kinshasa: South Kivu - Maï-Maï Groups Agree to Join Demobilization Programme in Uvira
On Monday 17 November 2008, South Kivu governor Louis-Leonce Muderhwa met the Maï-Maï leaders of the Zabuloni and Shikito groups in Uvira, within the framework of the sensitization arm of the Amani programme.
Congo-Kinshasa: International Criminal Court Rules That Rebel Leader's Trial Back On Track
The International Criminal Court (ICC) today "announced its decision to reverse its earlier suspension of the trial of Congolese rebel leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, accused of recruiting child soldiers to serve in his militia.
Angola: Musician Simmons Massini Happy With New Generation Musicians
The Angolan music producer Simmons Massini expressed last Tuesday in Luanda his satisfaction at the emergence, in recent years, of new talented Angolan musicians.
Angola: Isabel Ferreira to Present Her Latest Book in Brazil
The Angolan writer Isabel Ferreira will travel this week to Brazil, where she will release, on November 20, her latest literary work entitled "O Guardador de Memórias" (The memories keeper).
Angola: MPLA Party at Socialist International Meeting
A delegation of Angola's ruling MPLA party headed by its secretary general, Julião Mateus Paulo "Dino Matrosse", is attending since Monday in the Nueva Vallarta state, Mexico, the meeting of the Socialist International, ANGOP has learnt.
Rwanda/Togo: Country Face Togo in Today's Friendly Match
RWANDA'S Amavubi team faces Togo in an international friendly match set for this evening in Lome.
Rwanda: Mayor Visits Protesters Camping at German Embassy
The Mayor of Kigali City, Dr. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira Monday visited women who camped outside the gates of the German Embassy in Kigali since Saturday. They are protesting against the arrest of Rose Kabuye.
Rwanda: Banking - Fina Bank in Regional Expansion
Currently, the bank has 17 branches across the region including 10 in Kenya, 5 in Rwanda and 2 in Uganda.
Rwanda: Ugandan Groups to Protest Kabuye' Arrest
The arrest of the Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, is raising a furore not only in Rwanda but in Uganda and other countries as well.
Rwanda: Local Girls Snatch Beach Volleyball Crown
RWANDA continued to stump their authority as one of the region's volleyball giants after claiming the ladies' crown in the two-day International Beach Volleyball Championship staged in Uganda over the weekend.
Rwanda: Pension Bodies Laud Country's Health Insurance
Government aims at strengthening pooling between the three pillars of the Rwandan health insurance system by merging the Social Security Fund of Rwanda, medical insurance scheme (RAMA) and the Military Medical Insurance
Rwanda: Rose Kanyange Kabuye
The world is expected to be rocked in several protests against the arrest and detention of the Director of State Protocol, Rose Kabuye, as she is being moved from Germany to Paris.
Rwanda: The Unpardonable Distortion of Rwanda's Tutsi Genocide
On November 14, The Daily Monitor, one of Uganda's leading dailies, in its editorial commentary titled, "Rwanda, France need neutral arbitrator," committed the most unforgivable transgression similar to that [some] international media outlets are fond of: blatantly and dishearteningly distorting facts on Rwanda's 1994 Tutsi genocide.
Africa: Will Continent Accept Terms Set By Europe?
"The ones who feel the heavy hand of fear deserve the yoke of slavery; freedom needs virtue and boldness." Andreas Kalvos, Greek poet
Rwanda: Kagame Meets Care International's Global Ambassador
President Paul Kagame, Monday, met with CARE International's global ambassador, American business woman Sheila Johnson at State House Kiyovu.
Rwanda: League First Round Ends Dec.13
The first round of the national football league will end on December 13 to pave way for the U-20 team preparations ahead of the 16th African Youth Championship to be hosted in Kigali from January 18-February 1.
Rwanda: Kigali Bar Association Condemns Kabuye Arrest
The Kigali Bar (lawyer) Association has condemned the arrest of Rose Kabuye stating that by doing so, Germany violated article 40 of the Vienna Convention.
Rwanda: Hakizimana - Now I Want More
Rwanda's professional rookie Jean Baptist Hakizimana is hoping to blossom his bank account when he takes part in a two-day Stanbic Bank sponsored golf event at Uganda's Kitante Golf Course.
Rwanda: Country Lose to Puerto Rico in Chess Olympiad
RWANDA'S Chess team suffered a first round defeat in the 38th Dresden World Chess Olympiad in Germany after losing to Puerto Rico 3-0.
