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US gives conditions for Rwanda-DR Congo peace deal
Business Insider Africa
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June 11, 2025
Sources familiar with the ongoing negotiations indicate that the United States is exerting significant pressure on Rwanda to cease its military activities in the DRC and conflict-ridden region, which has long been destabilized by armed groups and...
Could ‘Visit Rwanda’ Jersey Be Heading to Portugal as Well?
KT Press Rwanda
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June 10, 2025
1 Prime Minister Dr Edouard Ngirente meeting the delegation Rwanda may be on the brink of expanding its global sports partnerships, with new signals pointing toward Portugal as the next potential destination for the “Visit Rwanda” brand. At this...
'Everything is fine' - safety concerns dismissed ahead of UCI World Championships in Rwanda
Cycling Weekly
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June 10, 2025
Rwanda is safe and ready to host the UCI Road World Championships, the president of the country’s cycling federation stressed this week, with three months to go until the event. Scheduled for September, the championships are set to make history as...
No issues for Rwanda cycling competition over DR Congo: Federation chief
Semafor
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Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the UK Johnston Busingye, who also took part in the briefing, acknowledged that his country was in “a very rough neighbourhood,” but said that because of unrest in DR Congo, authorities in Kigali “work harder than...
Coach Mulinge returns as Kenya names provisional beach volleyball squad
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 10, 2025
Kenya's beach volleyball team at JKIA, before departing for African Beach Volleyball games in Morocco. Photo Courtesy KVF The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has named a provisional squad for the 2025 African Beach Volleyball Championship...
Town teen makes international debut for Rwanda during Algeria loss
Luton Herald & Post
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June 10, 2025
Kayibanda starts in 2-0 defeat Luton defender Claude Kayibanda made his international debut for Rwanda as they were beaten 2-0 by Algeria in a friendly staged at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida on Monday evening. Having been an unused...
Old Mutual Africa region staff members off to Brazil for vacation
The Maravi Post
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June 9, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A leading Pan-African Financial Service provider, Old Mutual Limited has sent its top performing staff within the Africa Regions to Rio De Janeiro in Brazil for the annual Offshore holiday trips. Of the 74 members of staff...
'It's a safe country' – Rwandan Cycling President seeks to calm Kigali World Championships safety concerns
Cyclingnews
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June 9, 2025
The first-ever UCI World Championships to be held in Africa are a matter of months away, and whilst the event in Rwanda is set to be historic, various concerns have swirled around the cycling world in recent months. However, the President of the...
Katavi reaps big from 1.3tri/- boost under Samia
Daily News Tanzania
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July 5, 2025
DODOMA: KATAVI Region has recorded significant development milestones over the past five years, following major investments into key sectors under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Katavi Regional Commissioner, Ms Mwanamvua...
Old Mutual Africa regions staff off to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for offshore holiday trip
Nyasa Times
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June 9, 2025
A leading Pan-African Financial Service provider, Old Mutual Limited has sent its top performing staff within the Africa Regions to Rio De Janeiro in Brazil for the annual Offshore holiday trips. Of the 74 members of staff who travelled on 7 June...
Foreign Office updates travel advice for 48 countries as UK teen faces prison
Wales Online
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June 9, 2025
The Foreign Office has issued a stark warning for UK travellers headed to 48 countries, advising them to be prepared for severe punishments for possession of illegal drugs. The updated travel guidance on gov.uk websites comes after a series of...
Global Tourism Adopts African Eco-Living, Wellness Practices
News Central TV
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June 9, 2025
Sarah Chen, a traveller from Singapore, described her three-day wellness retreat in the Nyanga mountains of eastern Zimbabwe. “It was like earth medicine.” Guided by a local ‘n’anga’ (traditional healer), she lay on river rocks while birdsong...
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates 50 years service to Kigali
New Business Ethiopia
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June 9, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines the fully state owned top African aviation company, marks the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in...
Ethiopian Airlines marks 50 years of service to Kigali, Rwanda, strengthening African connectivity
Aviation24.be
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June 8, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines celebrated 50 years of continuous service to Kigali, Rwanda, on 8 June 2025, marking a milestone since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975. Over the decades, the airline has expanded both passenger and cargo...
Ghanaians Can Now Travel to Morocco Without Traditional Visa
Morocco World News
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June 9, 2025
Doha – Ghanaian citizens no longer need to obtain traditional visas to enter Morocco, following a new bilateral agreement between the two African countries. The landmark policy change, which takes immediate effect, replaces embassy appointments...
Moment Gorilla Grabs a Tourist's T-Shirt and Yanks on It Is Terrifying
AOL
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Moment Gorilla Grabs a Tourist's T-Shirt and Yanks on It Is Terrifying originally appeared on PetHelpful. Accuweather shared a terrifying video on TikTok recently of one woman's encounter with a young gorilla who got a little too close for...
FG declares Thursday, June 12 public holiday to mark 2025 Democracy Day
Business Day
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June 8, 2025
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the...
Emiratis soak up Lebanon’s leisure scene after lifting of travel ban
The National News
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After a four-year halt, the UAE travel ban to Lebanon was lifted in May, much to the joy of citizens from both sides. Emirati visitors have been quick to fly over, despite the recent unrest, as Lebanon prepares itself for what is hopes will be a...
DR Congo, Burundi thwart Rwanda on regional bloc presidency
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 8, 2025
President Kagame meets with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo Ahead of the 74th UNGA. Rwanda was blocked Saturday from taking the rotating presidency of the central African economic bloc because of the conflict in...
UAE Travel: Full List Of Visa-Free Countries For Indians, Pakistanis, Filipinos
MENAFN
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June 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Citizens of many countries struggle and find it challenging to get visa-free entry to many countries. However, some countries from Africa, Oceania and Asia regions have been rated the most open countries as they allow...