September 06, 2023
Africa: Nairobi Declaration Calls for New Financing Architecture to Address Africa's Needs
Africa Climate Summit concluded with a call for "a new financing architecture that is responsive to Africa's needs including debt restructuring and relief", as frustration mounts… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Africa: Are the Balances of the World Evolving With the Brics Summit? Where Is Africa in That?
The eyes of the whole world were turned to the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24. Because, in the changing world dynamics, the idea of activating a… Read more »
Africa: Africa Faces Climate Crisis, Seeks Lower Interest Rates on Debt
At the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, African countries on Tuesday, September 5, called for lower interest rates on debts to adapt to climate change in a climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Carbon Markets Scheme Criticised
A new report has dismissed Africa's carbon markets scheme as a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'. The carbon market is one of the topics being discussed at the African Climate Summit… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Medics Meet in Rwanda to Tackle Brain Drain
Heads of various medical and dental regulatory authorities in Africa are meeting in Rwanda for the next three days to discuss challenges facing the healthcare profession on the… Read more »
Africa: UK to Finance New Climate Resilience Projects in Africa
The UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, on Monday, September 4, announced new projects worth £49m (Rwf74 billion) for Africa. Read more »
Africa: Present and Past Coups Similar but Also Different in Key Aspects
Military takeover of governments in Africa is the talk again. The two most recent cases, in Gabon only a week ago and Niger a little over two weeks before that, have generated a… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: Continent Witnesses Seven Coups in Three Years
Africa had experienced seven coups since August 2020, before army officers said on Wednesday that they had deposed President Ali Bongo in Gabon, The East African reports Read more »
Africa: Sky-High Success - Artistes Soaring With Private Jets
A new trend has emerged among the elite of the African music industry - owning, or renting, private jets. While the concept of African artistes acquiring such luxurious assets… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Africa: Unlocking the Power of Youth in Tackling Climate Change
In an increasingly volatile world, the grip of extreme weather events tightens, unleashing droughts, floods, and heat waves that wreak havoc on vulnerable communities. The… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Five Challenges Limiting Youth From Engaging in Trade
For the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which is expected to create a market of 1.3 billion people with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion, the… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: Five Things African Countries Can Do to Optimize AfCFTA
Until the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) plays its role of aggregating and integrating small and medium enterprises, it will remain a mere 'Podium to the Streets'… Read more »
Africa: Davido to Perform At Giants of Africa Closing Ceremony
David Adedeji Adeleke OON, who is professionally known as Davido, will headline the closing concert of Giants of Africa 20th anniversary slated for Saturday, August 19. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Africa: How the Giants of Africa Opening Ceremony Unfolded
The celebration of diverse African heritage is one of the recurring themes of Giants of Africa's core values, and the festival's opening ceremony went above and beyond to achieve… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: A Look at How Each Team Fared At 2023 Women's AfroBasket
After nine days of tight competition in Kigali, Nigeria emerged as the champions of the 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket, cementing their 'invincibles' status as the most dominant… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: Kagame Urges Leaders to Enact Investment Policies
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, August 3, issued a rallying call to fellow African leaders saying that governments must step up and enact enabling investment policies, to be… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: Rwanda Hosts Cybertech Africa to Advance Innovation and Combat Cyber Crimes on the Continent
As Africa advances through technological innovations, it is becoming one of the world's fastest-growing regions in terms of innovation and cyber capabilities. However, this… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Africa: Africa Women's Day - Is the Maputo Protocol Practical?
Rwanda joined the rest of the continent on July 31, to mark the Africa Women's Day that is aligned with the Maputo Protocol, which is officially known as the Protocol to the… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Africa: Africa Set to Benefit From Canada's U.S.$200 Million Fund for Gender Equality
Canada has announced over $200 million for 15 projects under the 'Strengthening Opportunities in Accessing Reproductive Services' (SheSOARS) initiative in more than 18 countries,… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Six Players to Watch At 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket
The 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket show is on the horizons! And the girls look set to leave it all on the floor at BK Arena as 12 nations are waiting in their wings to tussle it out… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Tower of Light - Rwanda's Historic Odyssey as Africa's First Host of Women Deliver Conference
In the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, history unfolded as the vibrant city played host to the Women Deliver Conference--the first of its kind in Africa. Beyond mere symbolism, this… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Africa: We Must Prioritise Women-Centred Innovations - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on July 19, highlighted the need to prioritise innovations that centre on women and address the overlooked obstacles hindering their empowerment,… Read more »
Africa: WHO Releases New Guidelines to Prevent Unhealthy Weight Gain
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to tackle the problem of unhealthy weight gain among adults and children. Based on the latest scientific evidence,… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Africa: Women Deliver - Who Are Africa's Women Presidents?
At the occasion of the Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) taking place in-person in Kigali, Rwanda, as well as virtually, from July 17-20, there's no better time to talk about… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Among Countries With Best Vaccine Coverage - New Research
Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT), new research data shows. Read more »