April 14
Rwanda: Kigali AI Summit Backs $60bn Fund
The Global AI Summit for Africa, held in Kigali, Rwanda from April 3-4, galvanized the continent's ambition to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for… Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: Gen Muhoozi in Rwanda for Military Pact
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is in Rwanda for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame, ChimpReports has reported. Read more »
January 16
Central Africa: Rwanda Discovers 13 Oil Wells in Lake Kivu, Further Exploration Needed
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the discovery of 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu, marking a significant step in the country's pursuit of energy resources.… Read more »
June 18, 2024
Rwanda: RwandAir Cargo Expands Its Network to Dubai and Djibouti
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline's mission to connect Africa… Read more »
May 02, 2024
Rwanda: Flood Warning Issued for Rwandans Living Near Rivers Amid Heavy Rains
The Rwandan agency in charge of water resources has warned that heavy rains pounding the country are likely to cause some rivers to burst their banks and flood surrounding… Read more »
March 25, 2024
Africa: Press Freedom in Uganda
A majority of the world's population has experienced a decline in press freedom in recent years, according to a UN report. In east Africa, the results are mixed and debatable. Read more »
October 30, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir Enhances Its Fleet With a Seventh Boeing 737 Aircraft
On Oct.25 RwandAir is continuing its fleet expansion with the delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Uganda: Elections to Test Muhoozi Kainerugaba Relationship With Kagame
Rwanda goes to the polls in 2024 with President Paul Kagame widely expected to stand in his fourth election. In that election, all eyes will be on a maverick Ugandan army officer,… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda in 400MW Energy Deal
Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) has revealed. Read more »
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