DR Congo’s president says his Rwandan counterpart wants to ‘split’ his country

KIGALI, Rwanda Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accused his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame of wanting to “split” his country and “annex the (resource-rich) eastern part” in a speech shared Sunday by his office. Tshisekedi’s...

Kigali Today’s Managing Director, Charles Kanamugire, Steps Down, Hands Over to Dan Ngabonziza

1 Kigali Today Ltd (KT), one of Rwanda’s leading media companies, has announced a leadership transition following the departure of its long-serving Managing Director, Charles Kanamugire, who officially handed over responsibilities to Dan...

Kigali, ADHI Group recognised by WEF for collaborative urban innovation

Kigali and the ADHI Group have been jointly recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) with the Global Public-Private Collaboration Award at the Urban Transformation Summit held in San Francisco — the first time an African partnership has...

Ethiopia’s grand renaissance dam: What lessons can Uganda learn?

On September 9, 2025, the Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a towering 145-metre-tall engineering and architectural marvel. The GERD is projected to generate 5,100MW of electricity at full...

Rwanda: From Gatabazi to Cabo Delgado — the Hidden Thread of State Impunity

The assassinations of Félicien Gatabazi and Martin Bucyana, committed within twenty-four hours of each other in February 1994, remain among the most mysterious and consequential events in Rwanda’s modern history. When examined alongside the later...

Xi Story: CIIE, an embodiment of Xi's vision of opening up

SHANGHAI, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's first national-level import-themed expo personally conceived and promoted by President Xi Jinping, opened in Shanghai on Wednesday. It sets record highs...

Nigeria, EU, France Sign Pact To Boost Capacity Of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and France, has signed a strategic agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative to advance...

FG, EU, France Sign Pacts To Boost Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity

The Federal Government, the European Union (EU), and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthening its healthcare systems. The partnership, signed under...

Nigeria, EU, France Sign €10.2mn DealTo Strengthen Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity

1 Innocent Oweh The Federal Government, European Union (EU) and France have signed a €10.2 million strategic partnership agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+)...

EU, France invest €10.2m to boost Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity

The European Union (EU) and France have committed a €10.2 million investment to strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, in what officials describe as a major step toward health sovereignty and industrial transformation. The...

EU, France, Nigeria sign €10.2m deal to boost local medicine production

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union and France, has signed a partnership agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines, and Health Technologies Initiative. According to a statement...

Village Rhapsody: The importance of youth and agriculture as a force for social cohesion and stability

Across the world, youth-led agricultural initiatives are transforming rural communities, creating jobs and reducing tensions associated with resource scarcity. In the face of mounting economic challenges, climate uncertainty, and rising...

Google plans to make Pakistan an export hub: Aurangzeb

Published on: November 5, 2025 2:48 PM KARACHI – Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed on Wednesday that Google plans to make Pakistan an export hub, as the government continues to push for production-driven and private sector-led...

Rwanda discharges 143 former armed group members in reintegration efforts

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 — Rwanda has taken another significant step in its long-running peace and reconciliation journey after 143 former members of armed groups, including ex-FDLR combatants, were officially discharged during the 75th...

Meghan Markle 'demanded' first-class tickets, had a makeup team, and brought 'several suitcases' of clothes for 'humanitarian' trip to Rwanda - as charity is accused of 'racism'

A royal author's claims Meghan Markle 'opportunistically orchestrated' a charity visit to Rwanda to promote her 'humanitarian' status have been revisited in light of the non-profit's 'racism' scandal. 'Evangelical Christian' organisation World...

Digital trade gets a leap forward as the Africa Trade Gateway launches national adoption drive in Rwanda

In a move that signals Africa’s growing digital trade ambition, the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) has officially launched its national adoption awareness initiative in Rwanda. Announced on 14 October 2025 in Kigali, the campaign marks a pivotal step...

GSMA Wraps Up Successful MWC25 Kigali Technology Summit

The three day Mobile World Congress in Kigali concluded Wednesday with industry leaders celebrating Africa’s growing digital leadership and renewed commitments to bridging connectivity gaps across the continent. MWC25 Kigali brought together over...

Africa at the China International Import Expo: Products, Partnerships, Prosperity

On October 28, a shipment of exhibits arrived at Shanghai. The cargo, weighing 4.7 tonnes in total, included South African wine, tea, and dried fruits. To ensure the swift entry of these imported products that have traveled from afar, Shanghai...

Mining Sector Adds 11,000 New Jobs as Rwanda’s Labour Market Shifts

1 Workers dig at a coltan mine Rutsiro, western Rwanda Rwanda’s mining sector has added 11,000 new jobs over the past year, marking one of the strongest employment rebounds across the country’s industries, according to the latest Labour Force...

Rising smartphone taxes, data costs threaten $300bn opportunity

High taxes on smartphones, elevated spectrum fees, and persistently costly data services are preventing millions of Africans from accessing mobile internet, even in areas with robust broadband coverage, according to the GSMA’s State of Mobile...