Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Regulate Online Forex Trading

Leveraged foreign exchange trading, commonly known as online forex trading, is now -- for the first time -- regulated in Rwanda following the issuance of relevant regulations, The… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Kinshasa's Plan to Hire American Mercenaries to Fight M23

In 2023, DR Congo's authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors from Latin America to fight in North Kivu province, where a government-led coalition is pitted against the… Read more »

Tanzania: Former Tanzania President Dies

Tanzania's former President Ali Hassan Mwinyi has died at the age of 98, The Citizen reports. The death of the former head of State was announced by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Read more »

Rwanda: UN Global Compact Engages Rwanda's Private Sector to Drive Progress On SDGs

The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) on February 28 hosted executives from various private sector entities at a CEO Breakfast, urging greater participation in collective… Read more »

Africa: Somalia Fronts Ex-Minister for AU Chairperson Top Seat

Somalia has formally begun lobbying for its ex-Foreign Affairs minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam to be the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson in what could bring a direct… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Kigali's Plan to Reduce Informal Settlements to 20%

The City of Kigali estimates that 60 per cent of the population live in informal settlements that are subject to natural risks induced by climate change. Read more »

Rwanda: Former Army Chief Gen Nyamvumba Appointed Envoy to Tanzania

Former army chief and Minister of Internal Security Gen Patrick Nyamvumba has been appointed High Commissioner of Rwanda to Tanzania pending approvals. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DR Congo - Al Jazeera's Sanitization of Killer Militia Needs to Stop

Over the last few days, Catherine Wambua-Soi, Al Jazeera's producer in the region, has enjoyed unfettered access to government-controlled areas in eastern DR Congo, notably the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Joins Global Deal to End Illegal Fishing

Rwanda has ratified a multilateral agreement to combat illegal and unregulated fishing which threatens biodiversity and fish production in water bodies. The effort, joined by over… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda to Host Africa Global Vaccine Institute Office

Rwanda will host the International Vaccine Institute's (IVI) Africa regional office, due to open in 2024, the Seoul-based organisation said on Tuesday, February 27. Read more »

Rwanda: Weathering the Storm - Major New Climate Justice Programme Launches in Rwanda

Communities in Rwanda are receiving support to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change, thanks to a new initiative launched today 27th February 2024 by SCIAF and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Finally Passes Law On GMO - What Next?

Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and… Read more »

Rwanda: Regional Lawmakers Condemn Ethnic Violence in DR Congo

Lawmakers from the Great Lakes Region have condemned ethnically motivated violence and discrimination in eastern DR Congo, and called on the international community to consider the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Receives Message From Sudan's Abdel-Fattah Al Burhan Abdelrahman

President Paul Kagame on Monday, February 26, received Malik Agar, the Vice President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, and his delegation, at Urugwiro Village. Read more »

Rwanda: Lupita Nyong'o Flaunts Rwandan Handcrafted Bag - How It Happened

Rwandan fashion designer, model, and actress Aline Amike has gained attention thanks to Hollywood star Lupita Nyong'o, who wore a handcrafted bag from Amike Studio, a Rwandan brand… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 120,000 People Get Stable Water Supply After Wasac Group Repairs Nonfunctional Systems

Until mid-2023, running downhill every morning to fetch water used to be a tiresome chore that Providence Iradukunda had to plan for ahead of time. The 28-year-old mother of one… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Kenza Johanna Ameloot Crowned Miss Belgium 2024

Rwandan-Belgian model Kenza Johanna Ameloot was on Saturday, February 24, crowned Miss Belgium 2024 at the grand finale coronation that took place at the Proximus Theater. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Can Be Over If 'Real Issues' Are Addressed - Rwanda

The Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo, has responded to the accusations by France that Rwanda supports M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. Read more »

Rwanda: Kenyan Sports Minister in Kigali for Coach Hakizimana's Burial

A delegation from the Kenyan Ministry of Sports, led by Minister Ababu Tawfiq Pius Namwamba, arrived in Kigali on Wednesday morning, February 21, to join family, friends and… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Takes Defence Measures Amid 'Threat' From DR Congo

The Rwandan government says it is "deeply concerned" by DR Congo's abandonment of the Luanda and Nairobi peace process and the international community's indifference to the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - True Path to Peace Will Not Be Found in Externalising Blame

The recent seeming change in the US stance on the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) raises alarming questions about the former's commitment to genuine… Read more »

East Africa: Kagame, Regional Leaders Meet in Addis to Address Root Causes of DR Congo Crisis

President Paul Kagame attended a mini-summit hosted by President João Lourenço of Angola at the African Union Headquarters, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, late Friday,… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: FDLR Integration Into DR Congo Army Must Be Addressed - Kagame

President Paul Kagame reiterated the need to address the issue of integration of the genocidal FDLR militia into the Congolese army, FARDC during a mini-summit to address root… Read more »

Africa: AU Today Is Fit-for-Purpose, Says Kagame As Ruto Takes Over Reforms Team

The African Union is better positioned to drive the interests of the continent than it was in 2016, when the body launched institutional reforms, President Paul Kagame said on… Read more »

Southern Africa: Rwanda Concerned By UN Support to SADC Troops in DR Congo

The Rwandan government has asked the United Nations to reconsider its intended support to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in conflict-ridden… Read more »