November 20
Angola: Mitrelli and Angola Inaugurate Third Hospital in just one Year [announcement]
allAfrica
This week, the Swiss company Mitrelli celebrated another milestone in the West African country of Angola, inaugurating its third state of the art hospital in the space of a… Read more »
November 19
Rwanda: Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection
New Times
Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements… Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Addresses On Energy Transitions
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State João Lourenço speaks Tuesday on the last day of the G20 Summit, in the segment "Sustainable Development and Energy Transitions". Read more »
Angola: Firefighters End Search for Victims of Shipwreck On Luanda Island
ANGOP
The search for more victims of the sinking of a boat, which occurred last Saturday, in Luanda, ended at 6 pm today, Tuesday, the Civil Protection and Fire Services (SPCB)… Read more »
November 18
Rwanda: Central Bank Governor Rwangombwa Explains Lending Rate Decisions to Parliamentarians
New Times
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa, has said that when the bank raises its lending rate, it affects interbank rate, but not that at which banks… Read more »
November 17
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Talks About Fighting Hunger and Poverty
ANGOP
The Global Alliance to Fight Hunger and Poverty will dominate the speech of Angolan President João Lourenço, this Monday at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Read more »
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Central Africa: Central Africa - The African Development Bank Launches the Report On the Regional Economic Outlook 2024
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What? Launch of the report on the Economic Outlook for Central Africa 2024 Read more »
November 15
Rwanda: Rwanda, Poland Sign Air Service Agreement
New Times
Rwanda and Poland on Wednesday, November 13, signed a bilateral air service agreement (BASA). Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Plan to Fix $6bn Climate Finance Gap
New Times
Rwanda is exploring innovative approaches to mobilise $6.2 billion climate finance, from 2024 to 2030, as part of implementing the newly adopted Climate and Nature Finance Strategy… Read more »
November 14
Congo-Kinshasa: Lobito Atlantic Railway Reinforces Transport Capacity with New Wagons [press release]
Trafigura.com
The Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has taken an important step this week towards strengthening its transport capacity with the arrival in Lobito, Angola, of the first batch of 275… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Warn Against Reliance On Rain-Fed Agriculture
New Times
Reliance on rainfed agriculture remains a significant concern as it is highly vulnerable to climate variability, according to Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Director General of Rwanda… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Prince Started Campaign to End Atlantic Slave Trade Long Before Europeans Did - New Book [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For centuries, it has been held that the ideas and movement for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade came from western abolitionists. No input from Africans has been… Read more »
Africa: Equity Group and Deg Launch German Desk to Boost Trade and Investment in East Africa
Nile Post
Equity Group Holdings Plc and DEG - Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution, have announced the launch of the German… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Amb Gatete Lists Five Critical Policy Priorities Toward a Climate-Resilient Africa
New Times
African economies lose up to 5% of GDP, on average, annually because of climate-related disruptions and, while they require adequate, predictable and accessible finance, the… Read more »
November 13
Rwanda: Economic Policy Reforms Could Spur Rapid Private Sector Growth - World Bank Report
New Times
Achieving rapid private sector growth in Rwanda is unlikely without far-reaching reforms to economic policies, a new report released on November 13, by the World Bank has shown. Read more »
Angola: Diplomat Invites Foreign Businesspeople to Invest in Angola
ANGOP
Angola's ambassador to Morocco Baltazar Diogo Cristóvão has called for foreign investment in the country in the areas of agriculture, agro-food, mining,… Read more »
November 12
Nigeria: Angola Plans More Multi-Year Oil, Gas Licence Rounds
This Day
Angola intends to replicate its maiden multi-year licensing round for oil and gas acreage from 2026, a senior government energy official said, as the country looks to boost… Read more »
November 08
Rwanda: Rwanda's ICT Minister Appointed to International Advisory Board of Global Fintech Body
New Times
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has been appointed to the International Advisory Board of the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), a Singapore-based… Read more »
Central Africa: Fossil Fuel Funding Hindering Sustainable Energy in Great Lakes
Nile Post
A recent report from the Environment Governance Institute (EGI) in Uganda examines the hidden impacts of fossil fuel financing in Africa's Great Lakes region, highlighting the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Debuts New Coffee Brands, Honey On Chinese Market
New Times
Rwanda' organic honey and new specialty coffee made their debut on the Chinese market at the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, opening doors for Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Loses $300m to Disasters Annually - Report
New Times
The government aims to bolster its disaster resilience from the current 46% to 60% by 2030 as disaster-related losses cost the country between $200 million and $300 million each… Read more »
November 06
Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads
New Times
If you're among the many people working remotely or travelling as a digital nomad, internet speed and affordability are likely at the top of your list when picking a destination. Read more »
Rwanda: How Could Rwanda Unlock More Green Financing?
New Times
Prime Energy Plc, a local renewable energy developer, listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on November 5, becoming the first company… Read more »
November 04
Rwanda: Govt Secures $50m Investment for Plastic Packaging Factory
New Times
The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has announced the establishment of a new compostable plastic packaging factory as part of the country's ongoing commitment to… Read more »
Africa: Visions of Development Have Shifted in Africa Over the Past Two Decades - Study Explores How Rwanda and Ethiopia Tried to Shape the Future [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are… Read more »
November 02
Africa: Inside Rwanda's Rise As Sub-Saharan Africa's Leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution
New Times
Rwanda has emerged as a leader in Sub-Saharan Africa, excelling in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), according to the World Bank's Business Ready (B-Ready) report which… Read more »
