By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Newtimes
The new Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, Manasseh Gahima, wants to strengthen the community's unity and improve its financial sustainability. He also intends to expand the church's role, according to Rwandan media outlet Newtimes.
Alfred Twahirwa acknowledges that the Rwandan handball federation’s financial independence and the construction of a permanent headquarters linked to an academy have yet to be achieved. These priorities remain unfinished, according to Rwandan media outlet Newtimes.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Newtimes ·
Meteorologists from 21 African countries have agreed to create a regional community to strengthen cooperation and the use of artificial intelligence in weather forecasting. The decision concludes a five-day summer school held in Kigali, which brought together 44 participants, according to Rwandainspirer.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Rwandainspirer ·
APR FC lost 1-0 to Egypt’s Zamalek in Kigali, jeopardising its qualification for the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The defeat came in a decisive match for the Rwandan club, according to Newtimes.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Newtimes ·
A reggae concert held in Kigali on 18 October paid tribute to South African singer Lucky Dube, who died 19 years ago. Participants highlighted his messages of peace, love and opposition to discrimination, according to Rwandan media outlet Imvaho Nshya.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Imvahonshya ·
Women’s basketball: REG beat APR 84-77 in Zone 5 finalREG Women Basketball Club beat APR Women Basketball Club 84-77 in the Zone 5 regional tournament final in Kibaha, Tanzania. The two Rwandan teams had already qualified to represent the zone at the African tournament scheduled to take place in Egypt, Imvahonshya reports.
Fundraiser raises 318,000 shillings for Betty Yego’s family in KenyaKenyan well-wishers raised 318,000 shillings in less than 24 hours to help Betty Yego’s family buy land and build a house. The appeal was launched by Derrick Mbugua after his visit to Kiambu, where 11 people were living in a dilapidated home, reports Tuko.The week in Africa
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