AFRICA

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | International election observers on Wednesday praised Rwanda for maintaining a “peaceful electoral environment” and meticulous management during the recently concluded general elections. In a joint statement read during a press conference in the Rwandan capital of Kigali, the observers, representing organizations such as the East …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, announced here Wednesday that it will launch three new routes to the capitals of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria in September 2024. At the launching ceremony Wednesday in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, Jenifer Bamuturaki, chief executive officer of Uganda …

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | The Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), the ruling party, and its allied parties is on course to retaining its parliamentary majority in lower chamber of Parliament, according to partial results announced by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) Wednesday. The RPF and its coalition won 62.67 percent of …

NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | One person was killed, and several others were shot and injured in Kenya as anti-government protesters returned to the streets Tuesday after a one-week hiatus. The young protesters, who were demanding justice for those killed in previous protests and urging President William Ruto to implement …

ARUSHA, Tanzania | Xinhua | Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) to address crucial issues that enhance internet development and governance in the region, the East African Community (EAC) said in a statement on Monday. The statement issued by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania’s northern …

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwanda’s incumbent President Paul Kagame is leading by 99.15 percent of the vote in the presidential election on Monday, according to partial provisional results with a 79 percent vote count, the Rwanda National Electoral Commission said. National Electoral Commission (NEC) Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza told …

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Vote counting has begun following Monday’s presidential and legislative elections in Rwanda. Partial official results from the presidential election are expected to trickle in later in the evening after polls closed at 3 p.m., local time, National Electoral Commission (NEC) Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza told the …

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Millions of Rwandan citizens cast their ballots Monday morning at more than 2,600 polling stations nationwide to elect their president and members of parliament. Voting began at 7 a.m., local time, and will conclude at 3 p.m. Approximately 9.5 million eligible voters are expected to …

Campaigns end as Rwanda readies for presidential, legislative elections KIGALI | Xinhua |  Campaigning ended in Rwanda on Saturday ahead of presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are facing off, including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green …

Across continents and languages, African authors have penned captivating narratives that resonate with readers worldwide. bird story agency has compiled the following list of best-selling books and their authors in celebration of the rich landscape of African literature. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Over the past century, African writers …