Africa: Defence Minister Urges East Africa Security Chiefs to Use All Means to Realise Peace in Region

Rwanda's minister of defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, has urged Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) chiefs of defence staff to scale up regional response mechanisms, adapt them to the… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Airline Industry Forecast to Generate $200m Profit in 2025

The airline industry in Africa is expected to generate $200m net profit in 2025, an increase from an estimated $0.1 billion in 2024, according to the latest report by the… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Launches Africa's First Motorcycle Helmet Testing Laboratory

The helmet's retention system should include a quick-release mechanism for effortless and rapid unfastening. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Time - Delivering Transformation Through Innovation

Africa, the world's youngest continent is brimming with creativity, talent and innovation. With more than 60% of its population under the age of 25, Africa's youth are fueling… Read more »

Africa: AU Genocide Prevention Envoy Commends Rwanda's Post-Genocide Transformation

The African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities, Adama Dieng, has commended Rwanda for its extraordinary transformation from the devastation… Read more »

Africa: NBA Africa's Akamanzi On Sports Investment, Returns

Many African countries are recognising the economic potential of sports and entertainment, but there is a conviction that significant investments in talent and infrastructure are… Read more »

Africa: Financing Africa - Unlocking Sustainable Growth

I recently came across the 2024 Ibrahim Forum Report, Financing Africa: Where is the Money? It offers a critical assessment of Africa's financial landscape and lays bare the… Read more »

Africa: Can Artificial Intelligence Revolutionise Customs in Africa?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise border management, streamline trade operations, enhance efficiency, and strengthen security when fully adopted by… Read more »

Africa: Africa Is Prime Investment Destination for Energy Transition - AfDB's Adesina

Africa has become the prime investor destination in the race for returns in the global energy transition growth, said the President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi… Read more »

Africa: WHO Africa Regional Boss Passes On

The Regional Director elect of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, passed away early Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment in India. Read more »

Africa: Investing in Girls Could Deliver a Tenfold Return for Africa - Report

Africa has the potential to unlock a tenfold economic boost, amounting to a staggering $2.4 trillion, according to a new report. Read more »

East Africa: Rwanda, Horn of Africa Countries Forecast to Face Flooding Risks

Eight countries in the Horn of Africa region are set to receive more than usual rainfall leading to floods, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Climate Renaissance - Building Resilience Through COP29

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, has once again brought the world's attention to the urgent need for decisive action on… Read more »

Africa: COP29 - Amb Gatete Lists Five Critical Policy Priorities Toward a Climate-Resilient Africa

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 »

Africa: COP29 - Kagame Calls for Sufficient Climate Finance for Africa

President Paul Kagame issued a rallying call on Wednesday, November 13, urging world leaders to fairly compensate the African continent for its "extensive contributions" to climate… Read more »

Africa: FDLR a Persistent Threat to Rwanda, Senate President Tells AU Official

Senate President François Xavier Kalinda has said that the FDLR, a militia linked to the Genocide against the Tutsi, remains a threat to Rwanda's security and the region. Read more »

Africa: What Could Trump's Second Presidency Mean for Africa?

A week after Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States, Africa is grappling with the prospects of what the Republican's second term could mean for the continent. Read more »

Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads

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 »

Africa: Inside Rwanda's Rise As Sub-Saharan Africa's Leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution

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 »

Africa: What Will the Proposed Africa School of Governance Offer?

Rwanda is set to domicile the newly established African School of Governance (ASG), an initiative founded by President Paul Kagame and former Prime Minister of Ethiopia,… Read more »

Africa: To Shape Africa's Pharma Future, Empower a Youthful Workforce to Lead the Way

As Africa grapples with the dual challenges of achieving health security and fortifying its health systems, recent health crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, the Mpox outbreak,… Read more »

Africa: WHO Africa Chief Lauds Rwanda's 'Swift' Response to Marburg Outbreak

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti on Wednesday, October 16, visited Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali and thanked Rwandan… Read more »

Africa: World Bank Slightly Cuts Growth Projections for Africa in 2024

The World Bank has revised the economic growth projection for Sub-Saharan Africa to 3 per cent from 3.4 per cent as earlier indicated in April, according to the latest Africa Pulse… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Veto Dilemma - to Take UNSC Permanent Seats or Not?

The United States announcement supporting Africa's quest for two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must have been received with some welcome. Read more »

Africa: Biased Western Media Eroding Investors' Confidence, Stunting Africa's Growth - Study

The negative coverage of African affairs, especially by the Western media entities, is depriving the continent's economies of an estimated US$4.2 billion annually, according to a… Read more »