By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The New Times (Rwanda)
Illustrative image · Jan van der Wolf · Pexels · Licence PexelsRwanda and Oman are studying the development of fuel storage infrastructure to secure oil imports and improve supply reliability. The discussions concern a response to the growing needs of the Rwandan market, according to The New Times.
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 The New Times (Rwanda).
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South Sudan is seeking international partnerships to improve water management, forecast floods and build climate-resilient infrastructure. At Cairo Water Week, the South Sudanese Ministry of Water Resources outlined these priorities to support peace and development, according to Eye Radio.
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Raffles Family Office and the Rwanda Development Board have signed an agreement to mobilise hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign private investment in Rwanda. The partnership will target hospitality, tourism, real estate and infrastructure around Bugesera, Kigali and Musanze, according to Rwanda News Agency.
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Winger Élie Tatou has rejoined the Rayon Sports squad for the Rwandan club’s trip to Mozambique in the CAF Confederation Cup. He is due to play in the second leg against Black Bulls on Saturday in Tchumene, according to New Times.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: The New Times (Rwanda) ·
Washington sanctions Rwanda’s Defence Ministry over M23 supportThe United States has sanctioned Rwanda’s Ministry of Defence and Zigama Credit and Savings Society over alleged support for the M23 and the AFC in eastern DR Congo, according to the US Treasury, Actualité.cd, Beto and Le Potentiel. The sanctions target weapons purchases, financial transfers and the transport of gold extracted from areas controlled by the M23. Le Potentiel also reports a call for Rwandan troops to withdraw and a reminder of the Washington Accords of 4 December 2025.
Illustrative imageUganda and Ghana explore tourism and trade partnershipsThe Uganda Tourism Board and Ghana Tourism Authority are exploring partnerships in sports, religious and film tourism, as well as trade. The discussions took place during a visit by a Ugandan delegation to Ghana, and a direct air link between Entebbe and Accra could facilitate exchanges, Nile Post reports.The week in Africa
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