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Nigeria’s AI Vision Stumbles on Funding, Law Gaps as Africa’s Policy Divide Widens
Advertisements Nigeria has become one of Africa’s biggest countries with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). Its engineers are building local language models, universities are opening robotics labs, and global partners, from Google to the...
Owner: Peter Oluka & Patience Oluka
Ghana excels at African Abacus Olympiad in Rwanda
By Hafsa Obeng, GNA Accra, Oct. 21, GNA – Team Ghana, represented by Shenmo Ghana swept the top awards at the prestigious second African Shenmo Cup, International Abacus Mental Olympiad. The Olympiad was held at the Kigali Conference and...
Owner: Ghanian Government
Fact-checking Trump's '60 Minutes' interview on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE
In his first "60 Minutes" interview in five years, President Donald Trump misled about his administration’s deportation strategy and his record on grocery prices. The nearly 90-minute interview came a year after he successfully sued CBS’ parent...
Owner: Capitol Broadcasting Company
Rwanda eyes bigger share of Africa’s $4trn service market under AfCFTA
According to Trade and Industry Minister Prudence Sebahizi, the government has developed the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and its Green Supplement, both of which prioritise service exports as a cornerstone of inclusive and sustainable...
Owner: Leonard Stiegeler
Britain records Europe's biggest rise in asylum claims as applications hit record high with more than 108,000 last year - up from 84,000 the year before
Britain recorded Europe's biggest rise in asylum claims last year, with figures hitting a record high. More than 108,000 people applied for asylum in the UK in 2024, a 28 per cent increase on the 84,000 recorded the year before. The increase...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Spain revives war crimes case against Rwandan military figure
Rwanda’s former army chief of staff, Kayumba Nyamwasa, middle, stands behind Paul Kagame during a military event in Kigali. Spain has re-issued arrest warrants against a high-profile Rwandan opposition figure in exile who stands accused of...
Owner: Cy Gonick
Zambia sheltering Rwandan renegade sanctioned for terrorism and terrorism financing
Rwanda has identified Zambia as one of the countries in southern Africa that is hosting individuals that have been sanctioned by Rwanda’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC for terrorism and terrorism financing. In a new sanctions list released by...
Owner: Daily Nation Newspaper Ltd (Non-transparent)
Rwanda bets big on bond listings amid growing investor confidence
Rwanda’s capital market is experiencing robust growth as interest in corporate bonds continues to amplify. The market has seen numerous bond listings this year, driven by strong investor demand and confidence. This trend was highlighted by the...
Owner: Africa Business News Pty Ltd
$31 Trillion Debt Holding Back Developing Countries, UN Trade Summit Says
Answering questions from the United Nations on trade and development (UNCTAD) of the 195 member states in Geneva, Rebeca Grynspan said that 72 percent of global trade “still takes place under WTO rules” – a reference to the World Trade...
Owner: Petar Gramatikov
Rwanda Emerges as Africa’s Premier Low-Risk Investment Destination
Rwanda is becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for business and investment, combining impressive economic growth with political stability and business-friendly regulations, according to recent analysis by investment advisory firm...
Owner: Roger Agambire Agana
Witness an incredible wildlife win at this Rwandan park
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Hot air balloon ride: Soar over the green plains and snaking waterways of Akagera and spot herds of zebras and giraffes from the sky. In 2022, Royal Balloons launched the first hot air balloon tours within Akagera National Park. Currently, the...
Owner: The Walt Disney Company & The National Geographic Society
M23 rebels loot $70 million in gold from Congo mine, company says
Twangiza Mining says it lost over 100 kg of gold monthly and $5 million in equipment since takeoverAt current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY Rebels occupying Twangiza Mining’s gold concession in eastern...
Owner: Lakhani Family
New Shipping Route Set to Transform Trade
DP World has launched a new strategic shipping route connecting Jebel Ali Port in the UAE with Berbera Port in Somaliland. The new service, operating every nine days, enhances DP World’s global network and reinforces Berbera’s position as a key...
Owner: David Priestman
Arsenal urged by fans to abandon Visit Rwanda renewal talks
Tuesday 21 October 2025 7:00 am | Updated: Monday 20 October 2025 3:56 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Visit Rwanda's deal sees it promoted on...
Owner: Matthew Moulding
Sudan Crisis: Sudanese Envoy Urges President Kagame to Lead African Mediation Efforts
1 Amb. Khalid Musa Dafalla Musa addressing a press briefing at the embassy in Kigali, (Photo: Daniel Sabiiti) The Sudanese Ambassador to Rwanda, Khalid Musa Dafalla Musa, has called on President Paul Kagame to intervene and lead an African effort...
Owner: Jean Charles Kanamugire
Kaduna Peace Model: How Uba Sani’s Non-Kinetic Strategy Turned Fear into Hope
By Sani Liman Kila For years, Kaduna’s name struck fear into the hearts of travellers and traders. Once-vibrant local economies in Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Kajuru and Kauru became graveyards of opportunity — haunted by abductions, bloodshed and...
Owner: Nduka Obaigbena
Industry Minister Highlights Progress in Economic Modernization Vision
Ammon News - Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said that the Economic Modernization Vision provides an integrated framework for advancing the economy and boosting growth. Qudah told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the Ministry...
Owner: Sameer Al Hayari
Amir meets with Heads of State participating in Second World Summit for Social Development
Doha, Qatar: The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met with several leaders of friendly nations participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development on the sidelines of the summit today at the Qatar National Convention...
Owner: H.E. Sheikh Thani Bin Abdullah Al-Thani
Mujung gives new mayor 100 days to turn Juba into ‘second Kigali’
Christopher Sarafino Wani, Mayor of Juba City Council. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel of Central Equatoria State has given the newly appointed leadership of Juba City Council a 100-day ultimatum to deliver visible change in...
Owner: Tor Madira Machier
Burundi : the US dollar drops — currency exchanges cry losses, consumers wait for price drops
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SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 18, 2025 — This decline comes amid a chaotic economic climate. The small east African nation is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its history, marked by shortages in almost every sector. The fuel...
Owner: Sos Médias Burundi (NGO)