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Category: Central Africa

Middle Africa (as used by the United Nations when categorising geographic subregions) is an analogous term that includes Angola, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and São Tomé and Príncipe.

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Rwandan court jails Chinese man for beating men tied on tree

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– – A Chinese man has been jailed for twenty years for beating his employees while they were tied to a tree in Rwanda. Sun Shujun was sentenced by a Rwandan court after he was put on trial for torture for his action which was captured on video. He was arrested after the video of his action went viral. A… Read More
Africa East Africa Rwanda World 

Rwanda’s decision to take in UK asylum seekers criticized

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Per the scheme agreed on between the UK and Rwanda, single men arriving in the UK illegally in small boats or lorries will be sent to Rwanda for resettlement. Such people who arrived in the UK by 1 January may be sent to Rwanda, where their asylum claims will be processed. Details of the scheme explained that such deportees will… Read More
Africa Cameroon Senegal Sports West Africa World 

Senegal President declares public holiday after AFCON win

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– – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the senior national football team’s win at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The team on Sunday evening beat Egypt on penalties to win the 2021 edition of the competition held in Cameroon. Sadio Mane of Senegal started the game with a penalty miss but scored… Read More
Democratic republic Of Congo 

DR Congo: Statement on the killing of dozens of displaced people in Plaine Savo camp, Ituri

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The Norwegian Refugee Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the massacre of dozens of civilians on the evening of the 1 February 2022 by an armed group in Plaine Savo displacement camp near Bule, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “This is the latest in a series of brutal attacks in Ituri. Plaine Savo is populated by families… Read More
Africa Cameroon Sports World 

Eight fans dead in a stampede at AFCON

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– – At least eight people are reported dead during a match between host nation Cameroon and Comoros at the African Cup of Nations. Dozens of people have also sustained injuries in the crush outside the stadium. Reports say crowds attempted to enter the Yaounde Olembe stadium to watch Cameroon beat Comoros 2-1 to qualify to the semi-finals. The stadium… Read More
Africa Central Africa Rwanda Sports World 

Salima Mukansanga is AFCON’s first female referee

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– – Rwanda’s Salima Mukansanga is the first female to officiate at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament. Mukansanga was part of the officiating team for the group B game between Guinea and Malawi on Monday at Stade Kouekong. She however served as the fourth official on the day – a first for a woman in the men’s game.… Read More
Africa Central Africa Rwanda World 

Rwanda: Local made banana brew kills eleven people

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– – Rwandan officials have confirmed the death of eleven people in the country’s south eastern district of Bugesera. The eleven were reported to have died after drinking a local brew made from bananas during the Christmas festive season. The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) said four other persons are reported to be in hospital for treatment. Five people have been… Read More
Rwanda 

Democratic Green Party of Rwanda End of Year Message and Aspirations for 2022

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The present year has come to an end making space for the new year. Like the previous year, 2021 was also characterized by the COVID-19 Pandemic and the country had two lockdowns, this year has also left many families mourning the loss of their loved ones. We would like to take on this moment to foremost comfort and condole all… Read More
Africa Cameroon Football Sports World 

Afcon 2021: CAF hopeful of ‘exceptional’ tournament

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– – The president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Patrice Motsepe, has reiterated that the delayed Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead as planned. Motsepe was speaking with less than three weeks until the tournament kicks off as he visited Yaounde’s Olembe Stadium, which will host the opening match on 9 January. His comments came as speculation… Read More
Africa Ghana Rwanda West Africa World 

Youth Connekt Africa Summit ends amid calls for youth-led solutions

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– – Young Africans have called for more freedom and opportunities to propel the socio-economic growth of the continent as thousands of them took part in the2021 Youth Connekt Africa summit held in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The annual convening event connects youth from across the continent and beyond with policy influencers, political and industry leaders among others on accelerating youth… Read More