January 25
Rwanda: UR Welcomes 422 New Mastercard Foundation Scholars, Celebrates First Cohort of Graduates
New Times
University of Rwanda (UR) has welcomed 422 new Mastercard Foundation Scholars while celebrating the graduation of 38 students from the program's first cohort, marking key… Read more »
Rwanda: Universities Roll Out EU-Backed Digital Logistics Training
New Times
Rwandan universities have partnered with European institutions to roll out a new European Union-funded project aimed at upgrading logistics and transport education through digital… Read more »
Rwanda: Export Revenues Quadruple in Five Years As Naeb Expands International Markets for Horticulture
New Times
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has introduced a new initiative to support exporters of agricultural products, enabling them to access markets in West and… Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy to Grow 7.2 Percent in 2026 - IMF Forecast
New Times
Rwanda was ranked the third fastest-growing economy in Africa, with its gross domestic product (GDP) projected to expand to 7.2 per cent in 2026, according to the International… Read more »
January 22
Angola: Cybersecurity - Angola's Latest Tool of Authoritarian Consolidation [analysis]
Maka
Angola has yet to experience a real democratic movement at all. What exists instead is a formal democratic Constitution that permits to entrench an increasingly authoritarian… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on DRC-Rwanda conflict - Advancing Peace in DRC and Rwanda through President Trump's Washington Accords [document]
U.S. House of Representatives
The following are excerpts of Chairman Chris Smith’s (R-NJ) opening statement at the House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee’s January 22nd hearing—his… Read more »
January 21
Rwanda: Electronic Versus Manual Skills
New Times
With the advancement of digital technology, almost everything--including learning--has moved online. With just a click on a laptop or mobile phone, you can gather vast amounts of… Read more »
Rwanda: Feed Shortages, Imports Drive Up Costs for Livestock Farmers
New Times
Animal feed prices continue to rise across Rwanda, piling pressure on livestock farmers and raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of meat, milk and egg production. Read more »
Rwanda: Which Rwandan Digital Solutions Are Finding Markets Abroad
New Times
Rwanda is steadily carving out a place on the global digital map, with demand growing for homegrown systems developed to support governance, justice, and public finance. Read more »
Rwanda: Vehicles Registered in Rwanda Pass 390,000
New Times
Vehicles registered in Rwanda have been on the rise for at least the past five fiscal years, according to the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). Read more »
January 20
Rwanda: How Access Bank Rwanda Employees Drove Human Centered Welfare in 2025
New Times
Access Bank Rwanda employees closed 2025 with a series of staff-led community initiatives, delivering healthcare, education, and social support through the bank's Employee… Read more »
Rwanda: New Details Emerge On University Lecturer Charged With Sexual Abuse
New Times
The case of a university lecturer arrested on Monday, January 19, over alleged child defilement and sexual exploitation has been submitted to the prosecution, according to Rwanda… Read more »
January 16
Rwanda: What Extension of AGOA Means for Rwandan Exporters
New Times
Rwandan exporters have welcomed the United States House of Representatives' decision to approve a three-year extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), describing… Read more »
January 14
Rwanda: What's Driving Robust Growth in Corporate Bond Issuances?
New Times
Rwanda's corporate bond market recorded strong growth in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, with issuances rising by 61 per cent as investors increasingly turned to debt instruments,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Blood Minerals' in DR Congo - Myth or Reality? [opinion]
New Times
"Blood minerals" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) commonly refer to tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG). A widely promoted narrative, advanced by several… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Are the Five Coaches in Race for National Volleyball Team Job?
New Times
Following the end of Brazilian tactician Paul de Tarso's tenure, five coaches have emerged in the race to lead Rwanda's senior men's and women's national volleyball teams, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Teaching in Our Voice - Using Ai to Empower Teachers, Protect Every Child
New Times
Mama Mignonne teaches mathematics at a primary school in Musanze District. Every evening, after her tudents have left her classroom, she sits with a notebook and a pen, writing out… Read more »
Rwanda: This Is How Much It Will Cost to Start Carbon Credit Projects
New Times
At least 30% of the revenue generated from carbon credits from land-based carbon projects will directly benefit communities, according to new instructions by the Ministry of… Read more »
Rwanda: Creators Hopeful As Rwanda Moves to Unlock Digital Earnings
New Times
When American YouTube star IShowSpeed arrived in Rwanda on the night of January 9, and launched his one-day tour the following day, January 10, excitement spread across the country… Read more »
January 13
Angola: No Money in 2026 - Angola Enters a Dangerous Fiscal Year [analysis]
Maka
Angola debates many topics, but often avoids the most fundamental: how the State will finance itself in the immediate future. A close reading of the 2026 General State Budget… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Stronger Traffic Laws Are Necessary for Safer Roads [analysis]
New Times
Traffic laws are meant to deter dangerous behaviour, but only when they reflect the realities on the road. As traffic volumes grow and risky practices such as drunk driving… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Coding Academy Students Reflect On JA Africa Regional Competition
New Times
After emerging as winners of the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company of the Year Competition, four students from Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) represented the country at the JA Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: I&m Bank Launches 'Twika Na Banki Muhorana Campaign to Drive Digital Banking Use
New Times
I&M Bank Rwanda has launched a new nationwide campaign called "Twika na Banki Muhorana" to encourage more customers to use digital banking services. The campaign rewards… Read more »
Rwanda: Mixed Reactions As Kigali Rolls Out Detailed Bus Schedules for 41 Routes
New Times
Kigali City has unveiled detailed bus departure schedules for 41 public transport routes under its new public transport model, drawing mixed reactions from commuters who welcome… Read more »
January 12
Africa: Former CIA Analyst Now Top U.S. Africa Official at State; Dealmaking Dominates as Conflicts Spread
allAfrica
The Africa Bureau at the State Department has a new top official, Nick Checker. Unlike his recent predecessors who were career diplomats, he has been at State for only four months,… Read more »
