africa-news

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "africa-news" (8162 articles)
Some of the 12 human trafficking victims intercepted in Rwanda in 2017. Photographed here after talking to journalists in Kigali. File
Crime

Women make up majority of human traffickers in Rwanda – report

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Ozonnia Ojielo, the One UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda has made huge progress in achieving SDGs targets - UN Resident Coordinator

Monday, January 23, 2023
Maria Malagardis and Dominique Pradalié, the president of the International federation of journalists. Malagardis appeared in a French court on January 19, over a complaint by one of the suspected masterminds of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Internet

Fugitives in France intimidate journalists probing role in 1994 Genocide

Monday, January 23, 2023
Leaders during the mini-summit in Luanda . Analysts say that the Congolese leadership continues to disrupt efforts put in place by regional leaders to restore peace and stability in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo govt frustrates regional peace efforts – analysts

Monday, January 23, 2023
Thierry Murangira, Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson. RIB has warned the public against working with over 10 companies that are allegedly committing white-collar crimes. Photo: File
Crime

RIB names 10 companies involved in white-collar crimes

Monday, January 23, 2023
If the skulls can be properly identified, the plan is to return them to their countries of origin, though the foundation behind the researchers said no country has sought them. October 5, 2017 (AFP)
Crime

Germany to return over 900 skulls to Rwanda

Monday, January 23, 2023
The New Times

Cyberthreats still don’t seem to wake Africa to its commitments

Monday, January 23, 2023
Jollof rice (called Ceebu jën in Senegal according to the Wolof spelling). Courtesy
International

Jollof rice war between Ghana, Nigeria ends; UNESCO names Senegal true home of iconic dish

Saturday, January 21, 2023
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow at 7.8 percent in 2023 and 8.1 percent in 2024, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). File
Economy

Rwanda’s economy to grow at 7.8 percent in 2023–AfDB

Friday, January 20, 2023
Some members of LUNA Africa team.
Technology

Local innovator on ‘safe’ telehealth platform for women

Friday, January 20, 2023
Members of Private Sector follow a presentation during a workshop aimed at furthering the engagement and bringing on board the primary implementers of the continental agreement. Craish Bahizi (
Business

Private sector tipped on requirements to trade under AfCFTA

Thursday, January 19, 2023
Professor Kalisa Mbanda, Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), who died on January 13, will be laid to rest on Monday, January 23. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

NEC Chairman Prof Kalisa Mbanda to be laid to rest on Monday

Thursday, January 19, 2023