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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: Rwanda Defence Force Releases Name of Peacekeeper Killed in CAR

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has released the name of the Rwandan peacekeeper who was killed by armed elements on Monday, July 10 while on patrol in the Central African Republic… Read more »

Africa: Global Experts Explore Effective Approaches for Peace Education and Sustainable Peace

Prominent academics, researchers, educators, policy makers, and civil society representatives convened in a groundbreaking international peace education conference to discuss and… Read more »

Africa: Rwandan Scoops Continental Award for Fighting Period Poverty

Rwanda's Divine Ingabire, the founder and executive director of I Matter, an organization dedicated to ending period poverty and menstrual shame, was presented with the 20 for 20… Read more »

Africa: Improving Access to Healthcare in Africa Through Women's Innovation

July 11, 2023, will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Maputo Protocol on African Women's Rights. By identifying the protection of women's rights as a foundation for sustainable… Read more »

Africa: Reforming the Global Debt Architecture

The Sovereign-debt crisis is hitting Africa particularly hard and could lead to a lost decade of development. While the G20 has tried to ease the burden, its Common Framework has… Read more »

Africa: Kagame Urges Sense of Urgency in Implementation of Continental Trade Agreement

President Paul Kagame has requested African leaders to move with a sense of urgency in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to boost economic… Read more »

Africa: China Tea Drinkers Embrace African Coffee, Thanks to Millennials

Inside a cafe decorated with ink-wash paintings and Chinese calligraphy, Yirgacheffe coffee beans from Ethiopia are blended with Chinese oolong tea, releasing a unique aroma,… Read more »