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August 24, 2026, 4:53 pm
All of Africa Today - August 24, 2026
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DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree On Roadmap for Peace in Eastern Congo
- [RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks aimed at resolving the protracted conflict in eastern DRC. It marks the latest step in an internationally brokered peace process that has seen the parties make cautious concessions, without ending the fighting.
Teachers With Secondary Education Given Five Years to Attain A1 Diploma
- [New Times] The Ministry of Education has given teachers a five-year grace period to upgrade their qualifications, with all teachers expected to have at least an A1 qualification at the end of the transition period.
Africa's Talent Gap Is No Longer Just About Skills, Experts Say
- [New Times] Africa's youthful population is often described as its biggest opportunity. But without stronger links between education, skills and employment, the continent risks turning its demographic dividend into an economic burden, experts have warned.
Congo, M23 Rebels Agree to Peace Roadmap
- [DW] Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint statement.
AFC/M23, Kinshasa Agree On Roadmap to Move Peace Talks Forward
- [New Times] The AFC/M23 movement and DR Congo have agreed on a roadmap to move their peace process forward and a mechanism to track implementation of commitments under the Doha Framework.
Rubavu - Eritrean Investor Caught in Land Lease Dispute Considers Lawsuit
- [New Times] An Eritrean investor whose business has been caught up in a commercial land lease dispute with the new owner of a plot located on the shores of Lake Kivu is considering taking the matter to the court of law after the two parties have failed to reach an agreement.
African Nations Championship Moved to Tunisia Amid Health Concerns in DR Congo
- [New Times] The African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) has relocated the 2026 Men's African Nations Championship from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to Tunisia due to prevailing public health concerns that delayed preparations in the host country.
Climate Warnings Should Reach Rwandans Before Patients Reach Hospitals
- [New Times] Imagine receiving a warning that a combination of heat, rainfall or another climate signal could increase health risks in your community days before hospitals begin seeing the consequences. The value of that warning is not in the forecast itself. It is in what people do next.
Congress Members 'Alarmed' By U.S.-DR Congo Mineral Deal
- [New Times] Dozens of members of the United States Congress have raised concerns about the Trump administration's critical minerals agreements with the DR Congo and other countries.
Govt Maps Gaps in Firefighting Capacity
- [New Times] The government of Rwanda has begun assessing gaps in its firefighting and emergency response system under a project supported by Poland through the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO).
Motorcycle Racing - Umuko Enduro Challenge Brings Local, International Riders
- [New Times] Umuko Enduro Challenge get underway this August 22, bringing together around 20 local and international riders for a day of motorcycle racing at Muhazi, Rwamagana District.
Cycling - Umusambi Gravel Race Returns
- [New Times] The Umusambi Gravel Race is returning for its fourth consecutive edition, with the annual cycling event set to once again combine sport and conservation while raising awareness about the protection of Rwanda's more than 1,400 grey crowned cranes.
APR Overcome Patriots to Take 2-0 Finals Series Lead
- [New Times] APR moved one step closer to retaining the Rwanda Basketball League championship after beating Patriots 94-87 in Game 2 of the finals at BK Arena on Friday.
Mike Kayihura Opens Up On 'Wasted Time', New Music Chapter
- [New Times] Rwandan singer and songwriter Mike Kayihura says some of the biggest lessons of his music career have come from periods when he had little control over his music or how he spent the money he earned from it.
Over 240 Cases of Malpractice Reported in PLE, O-Level National Exams
- [New Times] A total of 243 suspected examination malpractice cases were recorded during the 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) and Ordinary Level (O-Level) national examinations, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Claudette Irere said.
MPs Approve Rwf279bn Financing to Boost Job Creation
- [New Times] The Chamber of Deputies has approved two financing agreements worth a combined Rwf279 billion to support government programmes aimed at creating decent and sustainable jobs.
Africa Can Turn the Current Crisis Into Resilient Food Systems. Kigali Is Where It Comes Together
- [New Times] Heads of state, agriculture and finance ministers and investors meet in Kigali from August 31 for the Africa Food Systems Forum, the continent's largest agricultural gathering. They arrive with an opportunity: to build a food system that holds up against what is coming - climate change, biodiversity loss and declining soil health, alongside our dependence on imported food, fuel and fertiliser.
Young Entrepreneurs Turn Business, Digital Skills Into Growth Through Kinarwanda-ILO Training
- [New Times] For Gisele Abayisenga, growing a business is no longer only about selling more products. It is also about knowing how to manage the business, understand customers, keep proper financial records and use digital tools to reach new markets.
Can Esports Become a Career, Not Just a Passion?
- [New Times] Rwanda's esports sector is growing, but the country is yet to build the professional structure needed to turn competitive gaming into a sustainable career, players and industry leaders say.
Rayon WFC Take On Mafunzo Queens in Cecafa Women's Cup Opener
- [New Times] Rayon Sports WFC will begin their CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA Qualifying campaign against Zanzibar's Mafunzo Queens in a Group A encounter at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Friday, August 21.
How Abandoned Mining Tunnels Could Boost Tourism
- [New Times] Mining operators in Rwanda are proposing plans to transform modern underground mining tunnels into tourism attractions after mineral extraction ends, in a move aimed at preserving the country's mining heritage while creating new economic opportunities for local communities, The New Times has learnt.
Kibeho 15th August - Faith Was Ready, but Were the Services?
- [New Times] Every August 15, Kibeho Sanctuary in Nyaruguru District becomes the spiritual heart of Rwanda and beyond. Thousands of pilgrims stream in from across the country, Africa, Europe, Asia, and America. It is a time of prayer, sacrifice, tears, and hope. Faith, as always, was ready. The question this year was whether the services were ready to match that faith.
World Vision Rwanda Turns to Golf to Drive Action On Child Nutrition
- [New Times] World Vision Rwanda will host the Friends of World Vision Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 22, as part of efforts to mobilize support for initiatives aimed at improving child nutrition and strengthening school feeding programmes.
Game 2 - Patriots Seek to Even Finals Series Against APR
- [New Times] Thursday, August 20
Who Are the Leaders Expected At Africa Reset Mindset Forum?
- [New Times] African heads of state, former leaders, and senior government and business leaders are expected to attend the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, which will take place in Kigali on August 25-26.
Kigali Pilots AI-Powered Waste Sorting System
- [New Times] An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered waste sorting system is being piloted in Kigali to improve waste separation at source, increase recycling and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, according to its developers.
Rwanda Needs to Take the Fight Against NCDs Beyond Hospitals
- [New Times] Rwanda has spent three decades making significant progress in the fight against infectious diseases. Malaria, HIV and child mortality have all declined dramatically. But the country's healthcare sector is changing. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, are now responsible for a growing share of deaths.
Rwandan Delegation in Brazil On Trade, Investment Mission
- [New Times] A Rwandan delegation led by Ministry of Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Chantal Tuyishimire is in Brazil for a five-day business mission aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, innovation and skills development.
What Rwandans Can Learn About Preserving Their Values
- [New Times] There is a growing conversation among Rwandans--on social media, in homes and at family gatherings--about what many perceive as the rapid erosion of Rwandan culture, discipline and traditional values. Older generations worry that young people are becoming increasingly individualistic, impatient, materialistic, and detached from the values that once held families and communities together.
