By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 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.
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Rwandan singer Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, known for her songs linked to liberation and commemorating the genocide, died on 16 October at the age of 83. She succumbed to an illness, according to the Rwandan daily New Times.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Newtimes ·
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 ·
More than 500 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda attended the second Rwanda Cultural Gala and Exhibition in Nairobi, organised to promote the country’s heritage and strengthen community ties. The programme included sports competitions, performances and an exhibition of Rwandan businesses, according to the organisers.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Taarifa ·
Rwanda and Nigeria consider joint production of military equipmentRwanda and Nigeria are examining the possibility of jointly producing military equipment. Taarifa reports on the proposed cooperation, without specifying the equipment involved or the project’s timetable.
Six-time Malagasy champion Mathieu Andrianjafy quits rallyingMathieu Andrianjafy, a six-time Madagascar rally champion, announces that he is ending his career and putting his Subaru Impreza N11 up for sale. His decision was posted on Facebook and sparked interest among Malagasy rally fans, reports L’Express de Madagascar.The week in Africa
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