Africa: One Acre Fund Gets $10 Million From Proparco to Increase Food Security in Africa

One Acre Fund received $10 million in funding from Proparco on May 15, 2024, to enhance food security in Africa. A non-profit organisation, One Acre Fund assists smallholder… Read more »

Rwanda: Elections - Presidential, Parliamentary Hopefuls to Submit Candidacies On Friday

The National Electoral Commission will, on Friday, May 17, begin receiving candidacies for the presidency and parliamentary seats for the July elections. The process of submitting… Read more »

Rwanda: Paris Olympic Tickets Up for Grabs As Qualifiers Kickoff in Kigali

The race to secure tickets to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games begins on Thursday, May 16, as the African Qualification Tournament gets underway at the BK Arena in Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: HIV/Aids - RBC Calls for Testing, Safety Practices in Nationwide Prevention Campaign

The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has issued a call to action for all Rwandans, urging them to prioritise HIV/AIDS prevention through testing and safety measures. The appeal was… Read more »

Kenya: Mediation Talks in Kenya Set to Boost Electoral Process in South Sudan, Says Expert

A South Sudanese expert said on Tuesday that the ongoing high-level mediation talks for South Sudan, taking place in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, will add impetus to the upcoming… Read more »

Rwanda: Completion of Rwanda's New Airport Extended to 2028

Rwanda's new airport in Bugesera District is expected to start operating in 2028, RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo announced during the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, on May 15. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Plans to Set Up Tech to Monitor Land Use

Rwanda plans to use technology that can help to detect changes in land use, a move that is intended to help tackle deviation including encroachment on agriculture land, and ensure… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Mulls Punishment for Landowners Who Permit Illegal Mining Activities

Landowners who allow persons without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk being punished if a related provision in a new draft law on mining and quarry… Read more »

Africa: Africa CEO Forum Opens in Kigali

All roads lead to Kigali for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum, a high-level meeting for the African private sector, which seeks harness the continent's ability to secure "a place at the… Read more »

Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Political Parties Forum Warns Against Dirty Money in Campaigns

The National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) has warned its member organisations against dirty money - money obtained illegally or not through any good or… Read more »

East Africa: Former EAC Boss Peter Mathuki to Be Investigated for Corruption

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has announced it will investigate former Secretary General of the East African Community Peter Mathuki for corruption and abuse of… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts

Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Mulling GM Maize Crop Varieties

Rwanda is mulling over the adoption of genetically modified maize crop varieties to cope with the devastating pests such as Fall Armyworm that affect maize production, Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music

Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to… Read more »

Rwanda: Plan for Rwanda's First Defence University Underway, Says Minister

The government is planning to establish Rwanda's first national defence university, according to Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda. Read more »

Rwanda: Transport Dominates Rwanda's 4.5% Inflation in April

Abigail Muhire, who works in Kigali but has a family in Musanze District, has to spend more of his income to be able to travel by transport means. Read more »

Rwanda: BAL 2024 - Six Things That Stood Out in Sahara Conference

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 Sahara Conference that concluded Sunday, May 12, in Dakar, Senegal, saw three out of four teams securing their tickets to the playoffs and… Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Discuss Use of Digital Technologies to Minimise Civilian Death, Injury in Conflict Situations

Military and police officers from Rwanda and across Africa, government officials, peace-advocating organisations and cyber-security experts convened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 14,… Read more »

Rwanda: Beyond the Spectacle - Can Rwanda Bridge Gap Between Hosting and Competing?

Rwanda is going to host, from May 24 to June 1, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs for a fourth consecutive season since the competition's inception in 2021. And, for the… Read more »

Rwanda: The Toll of Fistula - American Doctors Working to Stem the Tide in Rwanda

Obstructed labour can happen to any woman, regardless of geographical location. However, it is only in the developing world that it leads to devastating injuries such as obstetric… Read more »

Rwanda: Battle Taken to Schools As Govt Records 22,000 Teen Pregnancies

The government is set to carry out a campaign about sexual reproductive health in schools countrywide after recording 22,055 teen pregnancies in 2023 triggering an increase in… Read more »

Rwanda: Ojemba Palace Launches in Kigali, Aims to Serve European Markets

In today's digital age, organisations--whether in technology or other sectors--must leverage digital tools effectively to remain competitive and foster growth. Read more »

Rwanda: UN Team, Rwanda Air Force Discuss Aviation Safety

A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on… Read more »

Rwanda: Elections - When Will the Chamber of Deputies Be Dissolved?

Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Before the serving Head of State's term in office ends,… Read more »

East Africa: RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to… Read more »