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Society - 24 November 2025
Minister Nsengimana Emphasizes Duty of Inclusive Education for People with Disabilities
Kigali, 27 November 2025 - The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, has underscored that educating people with disabilities is not an act of pity but a national duty, stressing the importance of inclusive education…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 24 November 2025
Technical Committee on Social Mutualism: Accreditation and Registration Reviews Underway
Ouagadougou, November 25, 2025 - The Technical Committee on Social Mutualism (COTEMS) is holding its fourth ordinary session of the year from November 25 to 27, 2025, in Ouagadougou.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 24 November 2025
Nigeria: Rwandan Student Film Wins International Award
Kigali/Nigeria, November 22, 2025 - A group of Rwandan students won an international award at the International Students’ Film Festival in Nigeria for their film ‘Forgotten Frame’, which tells the story of a disabled…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
ADIS 2025: Raïssa Malu Champions Digital Transformation and STEM Education for Youth
Kinshasa, DRC - At the opening roundtable of the African Digital Innovation Summit (ADIS 2025), Minister of State Raïssa Malu highlighted the strides made in the digital transformation of the Congolese education system…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
RGB Explains Closure of Over 9,000 Churches and Mosques in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda - The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has provided clarification on the closure of 9,171 churches and mosques across the country, citing non-compliance with legal and governance requirements.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
DRC: Government Reaffirms Commitment to Equal Opportunities in Youth Employment
Kinshasa, DRC - The Congolese government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring equitable access to decent employment for all young people.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
Rwanda Launches 30 Billion Rwf Laboratory to Test for Zoonotic Diseases
Kigali, Rwanda - The Government of Rwanda has launched a major project to build a state-of-the-art laboratory aimed at testing zoonotic diseases, with an estimated cost of over Rwf 34 billion ($24 million).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
Kinshasa: Martyrs Stadium Staff Protest Over Thirteen Years of Back Pay
Kinshasa, DRC - Staff at Martyrs Stadium staged a protest on Tuesday, November 25, demanding thirteen years of unpaid salaries, estimated at 60,000 Congolese francs (US$26) per person.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
Prof. Pastor Egide Kayitare Elected President of Rwandan Association of Pharmacists
Kigali, Rwanda - Prof. Pastor Egide Kayitare, a pharmaceutical sciences lecturer at the University of Rwanda for 26 years, has been elected President of the Rwandan Association of Pharmacists (RAP).
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
North Kivu: Road Rehabilitation and Airport Expansion Project Launched in Walikale
Walikale, North Kivu, DRC - On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Governor Major General Kakule Somo Evariste inaugurated a road rehabilitation project in Walikale territory, targeting long-isolated areas.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
Labor Inspection: Burkina Faso Moves Toward Harmonized Practices
Ouagadougou, November 24, 2025 - The Ministry of Public Service, Labor, and Social Protection (MFPTPS), through the Directorate General of Labor (DGT), launched on Monday a two-day workshop in Ouagadougou aimed at…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Society - 23 November 2025
Admission Results for Candidates on the Waiting List for Direct Entry Examinations, 2025 Session
Ouagadougou, November 23, 2025 - The admission results for the 2025 session for candidates initially placed on the waiting list for direct entry examinations, replacing candidates who withdrew, have been published.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read