Africa: Transnational Repression By Rwanda

[ad_1] Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Hearing of February 15, 2024 Testimony of Lewis Mudge, Central Africa Director, Human Rights Watch Since the genocide, which devastated the country and claimed more than half a million lives in 1994, Rwanda has made great strides in rebuilding its infrastructure, developing its economy, and delivering public services. But civil and political rights remain severely curtailed, and freedom of expression is tightly restricted. Those who dare to criticize government policy or President Paul Kagame […]

February 16, 2024 2

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Angola: União Recreativo Kilamba Wins Luanda’s Carnival

[ad_1] Luanda — Grupo União Recreativo Kilamba, from the Rangel district, won class A of the Luanda's Carnival, 2024 edition, with 896 points, whose parade took place on Monday, in Nova Marginal, after having already done so in 2023. The result was announced this Wednesday, at a ceremony held at the Angolan League of Friendship and Solidarity with the People (LAASP). In second place was Grupo União Mundo da Ilha, with 864 points, and in third was União Kiela, with […]

February 16, 2024 2

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Africa: World News in Brief – DR Congo Clashes, Invest in Ending Polio, Say #idont to Child Marriage

[ad_1] Tensions remain high in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), particularly in the town of Sake, as clashes persist between M23 rebels and Government forces, the UN mission in the country, MONUSCO, reported on Wednesday. Violence last week forced thousands to flee, and fighting occurred on Tuesday in the outskirts of Sake, which is located some 20 kilometres northwest of the provincial capital, Goma. "Our peacekeeping mission is continuing to support the Congolese […]

February 15, 2024 3

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Central Africa: Rwanda Launches Aviation Training Centre

[ad_1] Rwanda, on February 14, launched a Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) aimed at building local capacity and empowering the labour force in the aviation industry in the region and beyond. The five-year project will be implemented in collaboration with the African Development Bank at an investment worth $26.6 million (approx. Rwf34.1 billion) to build a skilled workforce to meet national and international aviation training standards and industry demand. The centre of excellence will offer different aviation courses […]

February 14, 2024 1

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Rwanda: Vision FC Out to Upset Rayon Sports Ahead of Peace Cup Quarterfinals

[ad_1] Peace Cup quarterfinals (1st leg) Wednesday Vision FC Vs Rayon Sports (Mumena Stadium) Bugesera FC Vs Mukura VS Kickoff: 3pm Felix Muvunyi, the head coach of second tier side Vision FC, believes his team can challenge Rayon Sports when the pair lock horns in the Peace Cup quarterfinal first leg match at Mumena Stadium on Wednesday, February 14. Vision FC has been a surprise package of the competition considering that they are the only second division team that qualified […]

February 14, 2024 2

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Central Africa: The Ben to Entertain Comedy Lovers in Kampala

[ad_1] Rwandan RnB singer, The Ben, and his wife Pamella Uwicyeza this morning landed in Kampala, Uganda, where the artiste is expected to perform at a comedy show hosted by one of the countries' biggest standup comedian, Alex Muhangi. The comedy event, will take place this evening, February 14, at the UMA Show Grounds in Kololo, Kampala. The Ben's performance will be his second since the year started, following Rwanda Day, Washington DC where he performed for thousands of revelers […]

February 14, 2024 2

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Rwanda: Ruboneka Leads January Player of the Month Award Shortlist

[ad_1] APR FC central midfielder Jean Bosco Ruboneka is leading the race for the Primus National League player of the month awards for January. The January awards shortlist announced on Wednesday, February 14, saw Ruboneka chasing what would be his first individual prize since the awards were introduced in December. He, however, faces stiff competition from Salomon Adeyinka of Musanze FC, Serge Kabanda of Gasogi and AS Kigali's Jean Bosco Akayezu who all had outstanding performances in January. Ruboneka scored […]

February 14, 2024 2

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Africa: Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Disease Outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

[ad_1] Kinshasa — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) conducted a high-level mission from 9 to 10 February 2024 in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mission aimed to support government health initiatives through enhanced partnerships and collaboration in addressing emerging and endemic diseases. Recognizing the vital role of respectful and action-oriented partnerships outlined in the new public health order, Africa CDC and the Ministry of Health convened high-level partners to rally support for preventing […]

February 13, 2024 1

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Africa: 25 Years, 224 Abuse Allegations, No Peace – DRC Kicks Out UN Peacekeeping Mission

[ad_1] Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo — The longtime mission leaves a complex legacy, providing safety to displaced populations even as some peacekeepers stood accused of sexual abuse. While some celebrate their departure, others predict a dangerous security vacuum. At the end of September 2023, President Félix Tshisekedi called for withdrawal of a peacekeeping mission to Democratic Republic of Congo. Tshisekedi was speaking at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and was referring to MONUSCO, the United […]

February 13, 2024

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