September 18
Africa: JP Morgan CEO to Visit Africa in Expansion Push
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon pi's expected to visit Africa in mid-October in a push by the biggest US lender to expand on the continent, four sources familiar with the matter… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Refutes Mugimba's Appeal On Genocide Conviction
The Court of Appeal in Kigali on Wednesday, September 18 continued the hearing of Jean-Baptiste Mugimba's appeal. Mugimba, who was convicted for his role in the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Rwanda's Scheme to Train One Million Coders
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: What Should Incoming Senators Do to Fight Genocide Ideology?
As Rwanda awaits the final announcement of the 2024 Senate election results by September 24, the prospective Senators have been urged to put renewed efforts in the fight against… Read more »
September 17
Rwanda: Five Things to Know As Rwanda Pilots Robotics in Curriculum
The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Ink Rwf60bn Deal to Boost Nascent Pharmaceutical Sector
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 »
Rwanda: What to Know About the Rwandan Senate and Its Mandate
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is expected to announce the elected senators, as per the final results of the 2024 polls, by September 24, to serve a five-year term in the… Read more »
September 16
Rwanda: Rwanda Economy Grows By 9.8% in Second Quarter of 2024
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 »
West Africa: Alliance of Sahel States - Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch New Passport
Three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, will be launching a new biometric passport "in the coming days" as part of their withdrawal from the wider regional… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $470m to Unlock Chili Industry
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 »
September 15
Rwanda: Rwandan Dealers in Hides and Skins Seek Access to AfCFTA Market
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 »
September 12
Rwanda: Kagame, Pfizer CEO Discuss Partnerships
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 »
September 13
Africa: Kagame Weighs in On Africa's Proposed Security Council Seats
President Paul Kagame has noted that the creation of two permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seats for African states should be designed in a manner that one is… Read more »
Rwanda: Residents Near Nduba Landfill Decry Delays in Compensation
Residents living around Nduba landfill in Gasabo District have decried delays in compensation for their properties to be able to relocate and avoid health risks caused by… Read more »
September 11
Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Mental Health Efforts to Combat Suicide
Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, under the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide." Read more »
September 12
Rwanda: What Rwanda Expects From COP29 in Azerbaijan
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 10
Rwanda: Rwanda Eyes $2bn in Annual Mineral Export Earnings By 2029
The Rwandan government has set a target of about $2.2 billion in annual mineral exports by 2029, up from $1.1 billion generated in 2023. Read more »
Rwanda: NST2 Will Only Succeed If We All Own It - Let's Do the Needful
The Prime Minister on Monday, September 8 tabled before parliament the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), following its approval by cabinet last month. Read more »
September 09
Rwanda: Nesa to Decide On School Placement Petitions
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has announced that it will start responding to petitions from students who requested for changes in school… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente to Present Govt's Five-Year Development Strategy to Parliament
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is set to present the government's Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), to a joint session of Parliament, on September 9. Read more »
September 05
Rwanda: 2024 Focac Summit - Kagame Says Effective State Governance Can't Be Imposed From Outside
President Paul Kagame hailed the Chinese government, on Thursday, September 5, for being "a steadfast" champion of stronger China-Africa relations, particularly reflecting on… Read more »
Rwanda: 2024 Focac Summit - Kagame's Statement At High-Level Meeting On State Governance
I would like to express our appreciation to President Xi Jinping for hosting us once again in Beijing and for being a steadfast champion of stronger China-Africa relations. Allow… Read more »
September 04
Uganda: Bobi Wine Recovering After Violent Confrontation With Security Forces
Uganda's opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is recovering after sustaining an injury in a violent confrontation with security officers in Wakiso… Read more »
September 03
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks $10 Million to Restore Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor
The Government is pursuing $10.5 million in funding to restore degraded ecosystems in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor, spanning the districts of Nyanza, Ruhango, and Nyamagabe. Read more »
August 29
Africa: What Are Raila Odinga's Chances of Clinching the Top AU Job?
Kenya's veteran politician Raila Odinga, who this week officially launched his bid for the African Union Commission Chairmanship, now has the uphill task of convincing the majority… Read more »