African News Update – Uganda: RDF Arrives in Northern Uganda
Uganda: RDF Arrives in Northern Uganda
Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) finally landed in Pajema, Kitgum District in Northern Uganda bordering Sudan, to participate in the Joint Field Training exercise code-named Natural Fire 10.
Rwanda: Swedish Ombudsman Inspired By Country’s Commitment
The Chief Parliamentary Ombudsman of Sweden, Mats Melin, has said that his three-day visit to Rwanda has taught him a lot about resilience and determination.
Ghana thrilled by U20 title (BBC News)
Ghana coach Sellas Tetteh says it means “everything” to see his side become the first African team to win the under-20 World Cup.
Rwanda: Time to Change Attitude, Our Destiny is in Our Hands
President Paul Kagame’s statement on Tuesday while officially opening the Ombudsmen and anti-corruption officials conference, that Africa must embrace good governance that promotes accountability if it is to attract more business and move forward in its on-going transformation, should serve as an inspiration.
Nigerian inflation dips to 10.4% (Malaysian Mirror)
LAGOS -Nigeria’s annual inflation dropped to 10.4 percent on a 12-month basis in September from 11 percent in August, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday. Read more…
Gabon: Ali Bongo Ondimba’s Swearing Takes Place this Friday
This Friday will take place in Libreville in presence of 10 heads of states the swearing of Ali Bongo Ondimba, elected August 30. The new head of state will be the third president elected in Gabon since 1960.
Rwanda: Gov’t Appoints New Police Chief
Cabinet on Wednesday appointed Emmanuel Gasana as the new Commissioner General of Police.
Nigeria U20 Striker Gbolahan Salami Linked With Top Ukrainian Clubs (Yahoo! Canada Sports)
The promising youngster has to choose between Shakhtar and Dynamo Kiev…
Ghana stuns Brazil to win U20 World Cup in shootout (National Post)
Ghana held on with 10 men to beat Brazil in a penalty-kick shootout Friday, becoming the first African team to win the Under-20 World Cup and ending a decade of South American dominance
Rwanda: Presidential Polls Still U.S.$1.2 Million Short
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has revealed that it is still facing a financial shortfall of $1.2 million in the run up to next year’s presidential elections.
Rwanda: New Law Bars NGOs From Politics
The Lower Chambers of Parliament has approved an amendment to the law that regulates the operations of local Non Governmental Organisations. The amendment seeks to prohibit NGOs from having any political inclinations.
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