Congo-Kinshasa: UN Continues Assisting Displaced in Volatile East
The United Nations is continuing to rush assistance to help those uprooted by clashes in the war-torn far east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including victims of violence at the hands of the notorious Ugandan rebel group known as the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).
Sudan: President Bush Meets Southern Leader
United States President George W. Bush met with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the White House on Monday, January 5. Their remarks to the press follows:
Burundi: Rebel Prisoner Release Under Way
The release of the first 80 prisoners detained over their affiliation with a rebel group, the Parti pour la Liberation du Peuple Hutu-Forces Nationales de Libération (Palipehutu-FNL), has begun, following a decree issued by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on 30 December 2008.
Cameroon: Mount Cameroon Inspired Me - CNN Award Winner
She went in for the CNN Multi-choice African Journalist Awards 2008 like any other contestant. The outcome was uncertain but there was something to hang on - hope! After many years into the art of making radio documentaries, the moment of glory came for the Cameroonian-born radio entertainer, Evaline Ngono, on July 19, 2008, at the State Banquet Hall, Osu in Accra, Ghana. Ngono came into the international spotlight when it was announced that one of the two documentaries she forwarded, titled; "Mythe Et Realite Du Mont Cameroun" [The Myths and Realities of Mount Cameroon] had won an award in the many categories at the prestigious CNN Multi-choice African Journalist Awards 2008. While the dust around the awards are yet to settle, Ngono was in Buea at the close of 2008 to present the "booty" to a cross section of the people and why not to the ancestors of the region that inspired her to ultimate victory. In the course of the ceremony, she spoke exclusively to The Post.
Africa: Tanzania, Rwanda Back in Contention
INSPIRED by amended game-strategies and maximum efficiency, Rwanda and Tanzania rescued their faltering CECAFA championship-winning prospects with priceless victories yesterday.
Rwanda: Injury Rules Keeper Out
Rwanda's first choice goalkeeper Claude Ndoli will miss the rest of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup action after picking up a serious knee injury.
Africa: Zambia, Burundi Eyeing Last Four
SUDAN and Zambia bounced into Bugembe brimming with confidence only to be trimmed by lightweights. But Zambia and Burundi, the top two teams in the group B, edged closer to the semi-finals of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.
Burundi/Zambia: Country Win, Zambia Held
Burundi proved too strong for Djibouti whom they thumped 4-0 last evening in a Group B match played at Bugembe stadium in the on-going Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.
Rwanda: We Need to Tighten Up - Branko
Amavubi's Croatian tactician Tucak Branko has said the 4-0 loss to arch-rivals Uganda in their opening match of the on-going Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup is a good wake-up call to the players and the technical team.
Rwanda/Uganda: Injury Ends Amavubi Keeper's Campaign
AMAVUBI Stars first choice goalkeeper Claude Ndoli will miss the rest of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup action following a serious knee injury.
Zimbabwe: Tongai Bails Out Kanda Bongo Man
France-based rhumba maestro Kanda Bongo Man had just one guitar when he set out to perform at the Harare International Conference Centre on Wednesday evening, and his day was saved by a local musician who offered him his instruments on the 11th hour to avert what could have turned out to be an international disaster.
Uganda: The UN Played a Key Role in Kony Attacks
Having read various statements made about the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) decision to attack the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), I have come to the conclusion that the world never runs out of amusing people.
Cameroon: STV's Consty Ties Nuptial Knot
The year 2008 would have rounded off without any major romantic event until STV's rising star, Constantain Mbom took the stage with Mercy Ngahene Assama in holy matrimony.
Cameroon: Forest Governance Facility Launches Environmental Projects
The Forest Governance Facility, FGF, Cameroon, has launched projects on seven community forest in the Northwest, Southwest and West Regions of the country. The projects were launched during a workshop in Bamenda, recently.
Angola: Kwanza Norte Hosts Main Event of National Culture Day
Ndalatando City, capital of the northern Kwanza Norte Province, will host this week the central activities of the National Culture Day, with shows, seminars and lectures.
Angola: Country Cup Competition Draft Presented
The board of the Angolan Académica Clube de Luanda (ACL) club presented last Saturday evening in Luanda to the Angolan Roller-Skate Hockey Federation its draft project on how the Angolan League Cup should be disputed.
Angola: Wharf Receives Large Ships for First Time
The northern Cabinda Province wharf received last Friday a large vessel with more than 132 metres of length and 15 metres wide, ANGOP learnt from a note of the local managing board of the port.
Angola: Movie Director Henrique Narciso to Start Shooting New Film
The Angolan movie director, Henrique Narciso "Dito" announced on Sunday in Luanda that he is preparing his new film entitled "A Guerra do Kuduro", portraying the problematic around the kuduro music genre and national dance.
Angola: Importance of South-South Cooperation for Diplomacy in 2008
The rise and development of South-South cooperation was one of the main points of the Angolan diplomatic strategy in the past year, marked by the signing of various agreements and commitments, either bilaterally or multilaterally.
Angola: Country to Join Africas Ombudsmen Organisation
Angola will formally join the organisation of Afrcia's Ombudsmen.This was announced in Luanda by Angolan ombudsman, Paulo Tjipilica, while appraising the work done over the year that has just ended.
Angola: Cunene Governor Highlights Deeds of January 4 Heroes
The governor of southern Cunene province, António Didalelwa, Sunday here highlighted the importance and the achievements of the heroes of the Massacre of Baixa de Kassanje, within the historical and political context for the independence of Angola.
Angola: Ruling Party Highlights Nationalists Role in Unity
Angola's ruling MPLA party Sunday in Luanda reiterated its deepest gratitude to all who gave their lives in the defence of the noblest ideals of Angolans in the belief that such acts of heroism significantly contributed to the strengthening of the feeling of unity and accelerated the process that led to the National Independence, on November 11, 1975.
Angola: Health Ministry, Who to Announce Measures to Prevent Haemorrhagic Fever
Angola's Health Ministry and the World Health Organisation (WHO) office in the country will announce on Monday in Luanda measures taken by Angolan Government to prevent the ebola haemorrhagic fever that was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s Kassai province, that border with Lunda-Norte, Angop learned.
Angola: Territory Minister Praises Martyrs of Colonial Repression
The Angolan Territory Administration minister, Virgílio de Fontes Pereira, on Sunday in Ucua commune, northern Bengo Province, praised the deeds of the Angolan heroes who fought for the country's independence.
Nigeria: Bosso Lauds NFF for Rwanda Camping
Flying Eagles coach, Isa Ladan Bosso, has lauded the Nigeria Football Federation NFF for directing the team camp in Rwanda instead of Kenya earlier proposed.
Rwanda: Rwandatel in Expansion Drive
In a bid to bolster its national network coverage, Rwandatel is set to construct 86 masts in two months early this year.
Rwanda: Fuel Crisis Averted as New Supplies Arrive
The government has announced that the fuel crisis which marred the festive season will soon come to an end as new supplies begin to arrive.
Rwanda: Police Upbeat About Security on New Year
Rwanda National Police has announced that countrywide insecurity cases reported on New Year's Day were very minimal compared to the previous years.
Rwanda: High School Teens Heavy Smokers -Survey
A survey by the Rwanda-National Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) which was conducted in 2008 in schools of Rwanda shows that nicotinism prevalence in teenagers is high.
Rwanda: RRA Exceeds Tax Revenue By 120 Percent
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) the national revenue collection body in 2008 recorded an increase in its targeted collections surpassing it by 120.4 percent.