September 19
Nigeria: Why Cameroon's Lagdo Dam Releases Cause Devastating Floods in Nigeria
Vanguard
The release of water from Cameroon's Lagdo Dam has been a major concern in Nigeria for years, as it directly impacts states along the River Benue. Read more »
September 18
Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Rwanda's Scheme to Train One Million Coders
New Times
Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), a five-year government programme that runs from 2024… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Strawberry Farming in Rwanda a Blossoming Industry?
New Times
Rwanda's strawberry industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by a growing global demand for the fruit. Local farmers are capitalising on this opportunity to generate… Read more »
Angola: Washington Woos Angola [blog]
CFR
Reports of an upcoming presidential visit to Angola raise thorny policy questions. Read more »
September 17
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Tightening the Reins On Forex Trading
New Times
The allure of forex trading has captivated many Rwandans, but the unregulated nature of the market has posed significant risks. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things to Know As Rwanda Pilots Robotics in Curriculum
New Times
The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Read more »
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Burundi: Burundi Civil Society Organizations Open Day
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What: Burundi Civil Society Organizations Open Day Read more »
Africa: Rwanda's Economy Registers Strong Growth in Early 2024 Despite Persistent Challenges
World Bank
Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Ink Rwf60bn Deal to Boost Nascent Pharmaceutical Sector
New Times
The Rwandan government on Tuesday, September 17 announced a new round of €40 million - about Rwf60 billion - financing in grants by the European Union in a bid to increase… Read more »
September 16
Angola: New Minimum Wage Comes Into Force
ANGOP
The new national minimum wage of 70,000 kwanzas, for Angolan workers in general, and 50,000 kwanzas for micro-sized enterprises and startups, came into force this Monday (16… Read more »
Angola: 2024 Census - Angola Counts Again Ten Years Later
ANGOP
The country is once again carrying out the General Census of Population and Housing, this time with the introduction of the digital mode, ten years after the first more… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Economy Grows By 9.8% in Second Quarter of 2024
New Times
Rwanda's economy grew by 9.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, mainly driven by the services sector which contributed 47 percent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), official… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $470m to Unlock Chili Industry
New Times
In 2022, Herman Uwizeyimana exported his first dried chilli container to China as he ventured into the 'hot commodity' business he says offers a return on investment. Read more »
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Central African Republic: Central African Republic: New Digital Era Dawns with Debut of High-speed Internet Cable
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Junior is a young student at a technical college in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, getting set to resume studies at the University of Bangui. From childhood, he… Read more »
September 15
Rwanda: Rwandan Dealers in Hides and Skins Seek Access to AfCFTA Market
New Times
Dealers in hides and skins in Rwanda are seeking help to be able to trade on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) given that there is limited market in the East African… Read more »
Rwanda: Beneath the Facade of Consensus Democracy [analysis]
African Arguments
25 years after the Inter-Rwandan Dialogue birthed 'consensus democracy', it is now time to revisit and renew the system. Read more »
Rwanda: Over $26m to Support Trade Under Kigali Logistics Platform Project
New Times
More than $26.5 million (approx. Rwf35 billion) is set to be invested in trade facilitation and logistics improvement under Kigali Logistics Platform Connectivity Development… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Five Ways Bus Lanes Will Improve Public Transport
New Times
The City of Kigali is preparing to launch a pilot for the Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system within the next six months, aiming to improve public transportation. Read more »
September 13
Rwanda: Rwanda Achieves Top Ranking in Global Cybersecurity
New Times
In this year's Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of… Read more »
Angola: Aipex Provides Support for Product Export Certification
ANGOP
The executive director of the Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency (AIPEX), Jerónimo Pongolola, said Friday in Luanda that the institution intends to continue… Read more »
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Angola: Corporate Council on Africa Announces Angola as Host of 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
CCA
The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has the high honor of announcing that the Government of the Republic of Angola will host the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in 2025 in the… Read more »
September 12
Rwanda: Kagame, Pfizer CEO Discuss Partnerships
New Times
President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of global pharmaceutical company Pfizer, to discuss partnerships, with a focus on expanding equitable access to… Read more »
Rwanda: What Rwanda Expects From COP29 in Azerbaijan
New Times
Following the launch of the 'Loss and Damage Fund' at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in 2023, Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate… Read more »
September 11
Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
New Times
East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments… Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Unemployment Tops the List of Youth Concerns in Congo-Brazzaville
Afrobarometer
Like their elders, most young citizens think the country is headed in "the wrong direction." Read more »
Rwanda: World Bank Approves $200 Million for Skills Development in Rwanda
New Times
The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the 'Priority Skills for Growth and Youth Empowerment (PSGYE)'… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cancels Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Amid Strike
New Times
RwandAir has cancelled flights bound for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on September 11, due to a strike at the Kenyan airport, the national carrier announced on the… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Bans Sugar Imports From Outside COMESA, EAC As Local Production Improves
New Times
Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two… Read more »