October 12, 2023
Rwanda: The New VAT Law - What Should Have Been Considered Differently?
On September 14, 2023, law nº 049/2023 of 05/09/2023 establishing value added tax (the new VAT law) was gazetted. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Law Granting Rwanda Development Board Increased Autonomy
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is poised to gain significant autonomy in its financial and human resource management, encompassing staff recruitment and public procurement,… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Closes All Diesel Power Plants #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda closed all its diesel power plants in June this year, stopping the generation of such electricity as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Gears Up for December Polls - What You Need to Know
The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election at an… Read more »
Rwanda: There Is Only One Viable Solution to DR Congo's Security Crisis - Dialogue
After months of relative silence of guns, hostilities between DR Congo's armed forces and the M23 rebel group have resumed in the restive east of the country. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Irembo Introduces Changes to Enhance Data Privacy, Safeguard Citizen Information
Irembo, an e-government platform which enables the access and provision of government services in Rwanda, is introducing changes to enhance data privacy and protection to safeguard… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Burundi: President Refutes Allegations of Coup Plot
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has laughed off allegations that have circulated on social media recently of a coup d'état plot against his leadership. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: How Economic Factors Influence the State of Public Health
The economic determinants of public health are fundamental factors that significantly impact the overall well-being and health outcomes of a community. These determinants include… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Rwanda: Economy Grew By 6.3% in Second Quarter
Rwanda recorded 6.3% GDP growth in the second quarter of 2023 following 9.2% growth in the first quarter, according to figures released by the National Institute of Statistics… Read more »
September 16, 2023
Rwanda: Former Cooperatives Agency Boss Arrested
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), on Friday, September 14, announced the arrest of Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA). Read more »
September 13, 2023
Rwanda: Don't Stay in Office - Kagame Tells Minister Gasore to Execute His Work on Field
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, September 13, advised new Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore to get out of the office and execute his responsibilities on the field, where… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Atmospheric Scientist Gasore as New Infrastructure Minister
President Paul Kagame appointed Jimmy Gasore as the new Minister of Infrastructure on Tuesday, September 12. Gasore replaces Ernest Nsabimana, who was appointed in January 2022. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Rwanda: Senator Ntidendereza Laid to Rest, Eulogised for Patriotism, Humility
Senator William Ntidendereza, who passed away on September 3 due to an illness, was laid to rest on Monday, September 11 at the Rusororo Cemetery. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Pays Tribute to Late Senator Ntidendereza
President Paul Kagame has paid tribute to late Senator William Ntidendereza who passed away on September 3 due to an illness. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Earthquake - World Leaders Send Condolences
In a seismic tragedy, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco, exacting a grim toll of over 2,000 lives and leaving more than 2,000 individuals… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: 10 Benefits for African Union As a Member of the G20
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: G20 Membership Will Increase Africa's Voice, Visibility, and Influence - Leaders
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally took its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest… Read more »
Africa: AU Becomes Permanent Member of G20
The African Union (AU) has formally taken its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest countries… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Rwanda: Senator Ntidendereza to Be Laid to Rest on September 11
Senator William Ntidendereza, who passed on September 3, will be laid to rest on Monday, September 11, according to a communique from the Parliament of Rwanda. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Gabon: Gabon Coup Leaders Free Former President Bongo on 'Health Grounds'
A week after his ouster, former Gabonese President Ali Bongo can now move about freely, The East African reports. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Rwanda: Officials From 68 Public Entities Summoned By Public Accounts Committee
High-ranking officials, chief budget managers and staff members from 68 public institutions are expected to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to queries… Read more »
September 05, 2023
East Africa: Regional Force Gets Three Months' Extension to Restore Peace in Eastern DR Congo
East African Community leaders on Tuesday, September 5, agreed to extend the mandate of the EAC Regional Force deployed to eastern DR Congo for three months. Read more »
Rwanda: A Tale of Two Peoples, Two Destinies and One Border
I spend almost an hour daily reading up on what is happening across the region. Unfortunately, because of the myriad of problems that it faces, the majority of the news that I read… Read more »
Africa: Are the Balances of the World Evolving With the Brics Summit? Where Is Africa in That?
The eyes of the whole world were turned to the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24. Because, in the changing world dynamics, the idea of activating a… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Western Province Governor, Heads of Govt Institutions
President Paul Kagame on Monday, September 4, appointed Lambert Dushimimana as the new governor of the Western Province, replacing Francois Habitegeko who was dropped from the… Read more »