Rwanda: APR Women Off to Winning Start in Volleyball League

[ad_1] Sunday, January 21 Women APR 3-0 EAUR RRA 3-0 Ruhango Police 3-0 EAUR APR women volleyball club collected the opening two wins as they powered past Ruhango Volleyball Club and East African University Rwanda (EAUR) women Volleyball Club 3-0 sets apiece to finish the first phase held in Huye District leading the way. The army side started their league campaign on Saturday, beating Ruhango in three straight sets 25-14, 25-18 and 24-26 and before handing newcomers EAUR a defeat […]

January 22, 2024 2

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Rwanda Wins First Game At Cahb African Men’s Championship

[ad_1] Debutants Rwanda won their first match ever in the CAHB African Men's Championship after finishing the group stages with a commendable 36-25 victory over Zambia at Cairo Indoor Stadium, Egypt on Sunday. Anaclet Bagirishya's men were off their peak and had a stumbling start to the continental handball campaign, losing the first two fixtures to Group B rivals Cape Verde and DR Congo. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of DR Congo (38-20) on Friday, January 19. […]

January 22, 2024 2

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Rwanda: FERWABA Calls for More Investors in Local Basketball

[ad_1] Underlining the importance of ongoing investments in local basketball teams, local Basketball governing body (FERWABA) Vice-President Richard Nyirishema emphasized the need for supporting the league's growth. Nyirishema made the call on Friday, January 19, when business mogul Gael Karomba, also widely known as Coach Gael, and Rwandan artiste Bruce Melodie made their partnership with United Generation Basketball (UGB). The collaboration seeks to exemplify the mutual benefits that such alliances can bring to both the music and sports sectors. Addressing […]

January 22, 2024 2

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Africa: Election Rigging Claims Spark Turbulence in Comoros

[ad_1] President Assoumani's opponents have rejected his election to a fifth term based on a meagre 16.3% voter turnout. Africa's 2024 election season - comprising 19 presidential and general polls - got off to an unpromising and alarming start this week. After Sunday's re-election of President Azali Assoumani to an effective fifth term, violent protests against the result broke out in Moroni, the capital of Comoros. The government responded by imposing a night-time curfew and deploying the army on the […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Ethiopia: Chartered ET Flight Denied Hargeisa Landing, CEO Says Commercial Flights ‘Unhindered’

[ad_1] A chartered Ethiopian Airlines flight destined for Hargeisa, seat of the Somaliland government, was forced to turn back without landing today as tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa continue to mount. Commercial flights from Ethiopia to Somalia and Somaliland, however, are operating regularly, Mesfin Tassew, CEO of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, told The Reporter. "Chartered flights basically have to get approval every time [they fly]," Mesfin said. "They denied approval for an Ethiopian chartered flight today, but regular flights […]

January 19, 2024

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Ethiopia: Ambassadors Striving to Attract Investment, Promote Tourism

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Ethiopian ambassadors are reportedly exerting efforts to further attract investment and promote the country's tourism potential. The ambassador stated that many investors are expressing interest in working in Ethiopia as a result of the lobbying and promotion they have been undertaking. Ethiopia's ambassador to Canada, Fitsum Arega said big and capable Canadian companies have the desire to develop and invest in exploiting gold and potash in Ethiopia. For instance, "recently one company with half a billion […]

January 19, 2024 1

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Ethiopia: PM Abiy Says Devt of New Destinations Are Intended to Pave Way for More Private Sector Investments

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the development of new tourism destinations in various parts of Ethiopia are intended to pave the way for more private sector investments in expanding destinations and services. The government of Ethiopia has been taking several measures to strengthen the tourism sector with a view to tapping the immense tourism potential of the nation. The sector is also one the five key pillars of the country's Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda. Several tourism […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Rwanda: Where Are Rwanda’s Hot Springs?

[ad_1] Hot springs, locally known as 'Amashyuza', are fascinating geographical features and are not commonly found. However, Rwanda has a number of them that serve as national tourist attractions, drawing thousands of people. These beautiful and unique features are formed when hot water is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater that rises from the Earth's crust. They are not typical water bodies. Research indicates that soaking in hot spring water can reduce chronic muscle pain, arthritis, and fibromyalgia, […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: Grant Already Planning Tanzania Response After DR Congo Draw

[ad_1] Zambia coach Avram Grant insisted his focus has swiftly turned to responding against Tanzania after Sunday's 1-1 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations draw with DR Congo. The Chipolopolo surrendered the lead in Douala as DR Congo's Yoane Wissa cancelled out Kings Kangwa's opener. But Grant is wasting no time dwelling on the result and is already plotting victory in Zambia's next Group F outing. "Every game is different and the next one will be different from this one," […]

January 19, 2024 2

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