By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The New Times (Rwanda)
Rwanda’s Senate approved seven officials on Thursday for important public posts, including the Auditor General of State Finances, the Director General of the National Post Office and Rwanda’s ambassador to Sweden. The appointments concern several strategic roles in the administration and diplomatic representation, according to The New Times.
Self-proclaimed General Lassy Mbouity, leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Congo, threatens to seize several strategic positions after his alleged abduction and an assassination attempt. His party accuses Denis Sassou-N’Guesso’s government and calls for continued mobilisation, according to Taarifa.
🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Taarifa ·
Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu met Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali to discuss strengthening defence ties between the two countries. The visit, which also included talks with Rwandan military officials, forms part of efforts against terrorism and transnational threats, according to the Nigerian Army.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: Daily Post ·
Claudette Mukashyaka has been appointed Auditor General of State Finances in Rwanda, a role responsible for auditing public accounts and the management of state assets. Her appointment was approved on 26 October by the Council of Ministers chaired by Paul Kagame. She succeeds Alexis Kamuhire, who has held the post since 2021, reports KT Press.
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: KT Press ·
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).
🇷🇼 Rwanda · Source: The New Times (Rwanda) ·
Rwandan prime minister received by Putin in MoscowRwandan Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva attended a reception in Moscow hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin for leaders at the Russia-Africa summit. He also presented Rwanda’s development experience at the Youth Forum, according to the Rwanda News Agency.
African Union seeks to embed democracy in daily lifeThe African Union wants to embed democracy in daily life through the media, civic education and citizen participation. Meeting on 26 and 27 October in Addis Ababa, its partners prepared proposals to strengthen reliable information and democratic resilience ahead of the 2026-2027 elections, according to the African Union.The week in Africa
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