Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
VOA
Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is… Read more »
Zim, Angola Sign 11 Cooperation Agreements
The Herald
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Chad Hepatitis E Outbreak - How the Dangerous Liver Disease Spreads and How It Can Be Treated [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization recently announced an outbreak of hepatitis E in the eastern Ouaddai province of Chad. Between January and April 2024, 2,093 suspected hepatitis E… Read more »
Angola Journalist William Tonet's Home Invaded By Gunman As Defamation Case Continues
CPJ
Angolan authorities should credibly investigate a break-in at the home of prominent journalist William Tonet and drop the criminal defamation charges he faces, the Committee to… Read more »
RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa
New Times
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to… Read more »
8 Killed in Attack On DR Congo Health Center
VOA
At least eight civilians died Thursday in an attack on a health center in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to media reports that cited locals. Read more »
Africa CEO Forum - Who Are the Business Tycoons in Kigali?
New Times
The two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum bringing together more than 2,500 business leaders and policymakers begun in Kigali on Thursday, May 16, with participants taking stock of what… Read more »
Can SADC Troops Defeat M23 Rebels?
DW
Troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are struggling to restore peace and security to the restive… Read more »
Nabbanja to Mediate in Pader Leadership Wrangles
Nile Post
Having personally experienced the fight between the Pader District chairman Retired Colonel Fearless Obwoya and his RDC Milton Odong, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has summoned… Read more »
DRC Soldiers Threaten to Kill Journalist Parfait Katoto Over Broadcasts
CPJ
Congolese authorities should take swift and comprehensive actions to investigate all threats against journalist and Radio Communautaire Amkeni Biakato (RCAB) director Parfait… Read more »
One Acre Fund Gets $10 Million From Proparco to Increase Food Security in Africa
New Times
One Acre Fund received $10 million in funding from Proparco on May 15, 2024, to enhance food security in Africa. A non-profit organisation, One Acre Fund assists smallholder… Read more »
SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo Senior Leadership Conducts Operational Visits [document]
SADC
To ensure proper operational effectiveness and efficiency, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) Force Senior… Read more »
Rwanda Dismisses Reports On Camp Bombing in DR Congo
New Times
The government of Rwanda has dismissed reports from that the U.S. Department of State claiming that the country was behind the bombing of IDP (internally displaced people) camps… Read more »
Rwanda-Based Drinking Water Firm Among Africa's Fastest Growing Companies
New Times
Jibu Inc., a food and beverages firm that specializes in producing and supplying affordable drinking water, has been ranked among Africa's fastest rising companies in 2024 by… Read more »
Humanitarian Situation Now At a Tipping Point - Unicef Official During Visit
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where he… Read more »