November 09, 2023
Africa: New Report Reveals Continued Growth in Africa's Instant Payment Systems
The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa (SIIPS) 2023 report, which was released on November 8, highlights sustained growth in both the supply of instant payment… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Africa: Expert Gives Insights on GMO Potential, Adoption in Africa
Africa is grappling with food insecurity, climate change shocks as well as pests and diseases, which limit farm productivity on the continent. As of 2022, 282 million people in… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: New Deal for African, U.S. Companies to Partner Under Africa Free Trade Agreement
African and US companies will soon enjoy a partnership of trading and investment building on provisions provided under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »
October 28, 2023
Africa: Kigali to Host Africa's Business Heroes Summit and Grand Finale in November
The City of Kigali will, from November 23 to 24, witness the celebration of top entrepreneurs competing in real-time for the 2023 Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition,… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Africa: FAO Report Indicates Barriers Hampering Youth From Investing in Bio-Economy
A report released by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on October 25, has outlined the barriers preventing youth from unlocking the potential of this… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Africa: Africa's Youthful Population Can Be Leveraged for Socio-Economic Transformation - UNFPA Chief
Africa has one of the world's most youthful populations but its potential is undermined by hunger, while inequalities also inhibit the development of the continent's people… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Africa: 48% of African MSMEs Report Customer Trust Issues in Online Marketplaces
Forty-eight per cent of African micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) report that customers lack trust in online marketplaces and websites, according to a new survey by… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Africa: Army Chiefs Meet Over DR Congo Crisis
Army chiefs from four African regions met on Friday, October 6, at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia over the crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Africa: Govts Urged to Leverage Continental Free Trade Pact to Tackle Food Insecurity
African governments have been urged to fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to solve food security issues that affect more… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda's Former Labour Minister Starts Work on 'Serving Africa Region' at ILO
Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, the former Minister for Public Service and Labour in Rwanda, has commenced her new role as the Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: We Must Cool Down on Conflict - Kagame Tells UN General Assembly
In addition to efforts geared at tackling climate change, President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, September 20, told the United Nations General Assembly that effort must also be put… Read more »
Africa: Now is the Time to Make International Financial System Fit for Purpose - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, September 19, stressed the need for reorganizing the international financial mechanism, describing the matter as a real substance for Africa's… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Africa: Artificial Intelligence Key to Achieving UN SDGs - Kagame
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be key to accelerating progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set out by the United Nations, President Paul Kagame has… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Africa: Digital Experts Discuss Homegrown Innovations in Africa
In an era marked by the rapid advancement of technology, Africa is emerging as a hub of innovation driven by digital experts. They not only embrace cutting-edge digital solutions… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: FIBA Africa Mourns Deceased Former President Alain Ekra
The African basketball fraternity is mourning the death of former FIBA Africa President Alain Ekra, who died on Friday, September 8 in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. Read more »
Africa: Rwanda to Become Hub for Artificial Intelligence Research in Africa
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to take the world by storm, Rwanda is set to host a global technology company that will conduct AI research and solutions for Africa. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: 10 Benefits for African Union As a Member of the G20
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: G20 Membership Will Increase Africa's Voice, Visibility, and Influence - Leaders
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally took its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest… Read more »
Africa: AU Becomes Permanent Member of G20
The African Union (AU) has formally taken its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest countries… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: AFCON - Rwanda vs Senegal - Five Key Battles to Look Out for
Senegal will host Rwanda at Huye Sports Stadium on September 9 in the final Group L game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read more »
Africa: How Kigali Became Africa's Premier Smart City
Kigali emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities featured in the 2023 African Smart City Index, a pioneering initiative designed to gauge the integration of… Read more »
Africa: Kigali Tops Africa Smart City Rankings
Kigali has emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities that participated in the assessment, according to the 2023 African Smart City Index. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Former Minister Kayirangwa Appointed ILO's Assistant Director-General for Africa
Rwanda's former Minister for Public Service and Labour FanFan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa is set to take on a new role as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa at… Read more »
Africa: EU Makes Offer to Africa's Climate Change Fight
The European Union says it doesn't want to be just a natural resource harvester in Africa, choosing, instead, to promise new assistance to help the continent transit to greener… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Move Fast in Adopting Medical Technologies - Nsanzimana
Health minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana said that Africa must move faster in adopting cutting-edge technologies in healthcare including use of robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI),… Read more »