East Africa: Kenya Champions the Free Movement of People in East Africa, but It’s Failing Immigrants and Refugees At Home

[ad_1] Kenya has played a leading role in lowering barriers to the movement of people in the east African region. It has also made huge strides in protecting Kenyan emigrants working abroad. But there are still gaps in how it creates and implements domestic immigration and employment policies. In 2023, according to the Visa Openness Report, Kenya moved up from 31st place in Africa for visa openness to 29th place out of 54 African countries. The Africa Visa Openness Index […]

August 29, 2024 3

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Rwanda: Exclusive – Bal President Fall On Wc Pre-Qualifiers, Rwanda’s Support for Sports

[ad_1] Basketball Africa League (BAL) president Amadou Gallo Fall yet again visited Kigali during the just-concluded FIBA Women's World Cup pre-qualifiers. Fall has in recent years been travelling to Rwanda to attend various events, including the BAL which the East African nation has hosted since its inception in 2021. Also read: Amadou Gallo Fall on preps for BAL season four In an exclusive interview with Times Sport, the basketball executive shared his take on Rwanda's commitment to supporting sports development, […]

August 29, 2024 2

Entertainment

Rwanda: Ada Cotton’s Quest to Celebrate African Diaspora Through Cinema

[ad_1] Ada Cotton, a Rwandan — Born filmmaker based in France, has history with telling stories through filmmaking considering her dedication to the profession that has been enjoying exploring from a young age. Cotton was among attendees at the second edition of the Kigali Cine Junction, held from August 1-4. She participated in the 'Diaspora Voices' segment alongside other Rwandan directors. Born in Gonesse, a suburb of Paris, France, to a French father and a Rwandan mother, Cotton spent her […]

August 29, 2024 2

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Seychelles’ Golty Seeks Financial Assistance for Repatriation VIA Gofundme

[ad_1] Popular Seychellois reggae artist, Golty Farabeau, who moved to the United Kingdom some 20 years ago is appealing to fans and well-wishers in the country to help him raise much-needed funds to return to Seychelles. Farabeau, 62, has been diagnosed with terminal progressive kidney cancer, and late last month, the singer with the help of his friend Linda Smith, set up a GoFundMe to raise the money needed for his travel expenses, medical care and to ensure the artist […]

August 29, 2024 2

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Rwanda: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers – Labbadia Names Osimhen in Squad for Benin, Rwanda Games

[ad_1] Nigeria new head coach Bruno Labbadia has named Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen in his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin on September 7 and Rwanda in Kigali on September 10. Osimhen, who is currently a transfer target for English Premier League side Chelsea, who returns to the Super Eagles squad after missing the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Benin and South Africa in June through injury. Captain William Troost-Ekong who […]

August 28, 2024 1

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Mauritius: Ambassador Vajayen Valaydon Receives Mauritian Paralympics Athletes to the Mauritius Embassy in Paris

[ad_1] Port Louis — The Ambassador of Mauritius to France, His Excellency Mr. Vijayen Valaydon, hosted on Tuesday 27 August 2024 a function in honour of the Mauritian Athletes participating in the Paralympics Games 2024 which are starting on Wednesday 28 August 2024 in Paris and ending on 08 September 2024. In his brief address at the Embassy, the Ambassador welcomed the Mauritian athletes and the whole Mauritius Paralympics delegation, led by Mr. Hervé Runga and Ms. Hewlett Nelson, to […]

August 28, 2024

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East Africa: Somalia Gives Kenya a Wide Berth As EAC Heads Launch Raila’s AU Bid

[ad_1] The East African Community officially launched Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as its preferred candidate for the African Union Commission chairmanship on Tuesday. The event, held at Nairobi's State House and presided over by President William Ruto, saw the attendance of several regional leaders, including Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, and Rwanda's Prime Minister. Burundi was represented by a high-level delegate. However, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was notably absent, raising […]

August 28, 2024

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Rwanda: Ex-Sauti Sol’s Bien-Aimé in Kigali for Music Project With Bruce Melodie

[ad_1] Renowned Kenyan Musician Bien Aimé Baraza is in Kigali for a join music project with Rwandan star singer Bruce Melodie. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday, August 27, Bien-Aimé revealed that he has a profound connection with Rwanda, stating, "I feel like I am coming back home. My heart belongs here." The Grammy Award-winning songwriter thanked Bruce Melodie for accepting to work on a song together. He will return in Kenya after shooting the video for the […]

August 28, 2024 2

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Uganda: Comedian T-Amale Blames Career Decline On Bobi’s Political Popularity

[ad_1] Comedian, Innocent Kafeero alias T-Amale has attributed the decline in his career to the change in popularity of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye. T-Amale rose to fame over the years through his comedies in which he imitated various personalities, including former political commentator, the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi. However, in the last two years, the comedian's career has seen a sharp decline. Appearing on Sanyuka Television, T-Amale said his career had taken a downturn […]

August 28, 2024 2

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