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Bank of Kigali at Energy Week Explores Financing Rwanda’s Green Future
1 This week from September 08th to 12th, Kigali is hosting the 5th Edition of Energy Week, RE4SG, a platform bringing together policymakers, innovators, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate Rwanda’s energy transition. Rwanda’s energy...


Ibadan to host Nigeria, Rwanda U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier Sept. 27
The Oyo State government has agreed to host Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team in Ibadan ahead of their upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The match, a return leg of the qualifying fixture for the 2026...

2025 World Ozone Day: Nigeria Reaffirms…
2025 World Ozone Day: Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Ozone Protection Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Federal Government has restated its commitment to protecting the environment and safeguarding the ozone layer in line with global obligations...
Seoul celebrates South African culture at the 8th Seoul Africa Festival
Thenjiwe Qwabe|Published 7 hours ago 3min South Korea celebrated the 8th edition of its annual African Culture Festival, marking nearly a decade of fostering cultural exchange between the African continent and the Korean Peninsula. What started as...

Relocate, reallocate, recover
Nepal’s public and private sector are clearing the ash and rubble from destroyed institutions to take stock after last week’s nationwide protests that cost at least 72 lives and caused widespread destruction. The most visible destruction was of...

‘HIV Unwrapped’ combines science and style for New York Fashion Week
The floor was on fire when molecular structures met ballroom aesthetics and decades of scientific research to create colorful couture at “HIV Unwrapped,” a runway show that made its US debut at New York Fashion Week on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the...

Navigating Uncertainty: How to Manage Jurisdictional Risk for Mining Stocks
In the high-stakes world of resource extraction, a nation's mineral wealth is a powerful magnet for investment, fueling economic growth and national prosperity. But not all countries are created equal. For investors in the mining sector it's key...

Inzovu Mall developer, French retailer to open 10 supermarkets in Rwanda
A view of the ongoing construction activities of Inzovu Mall at Kimihurura in Kigali. Inzovu Mall will feature a retail and leisure hub, a four-star Odalys hotel, a business center, and modern offices. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Interview'Libya scenario' must be avoided in Sudan, says African Union Commission head
The chairman of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has warned against Sudan sliding into a Libyan-style scenario as it fractures between two rival governments. Libya has been divided since the 2011 fall of longtime ruler Muammar...

Who is primed to tap into growing consumer coffee interest in China?
New trade deals, rising import volumes, and a young consumer base open to new tastes are laying the groundwork for expansion. However, analysts at BMI warn that this won’t be enough — at least not yet — to cushion the global market from the impact...

Sports3 hours ago Oyo Govt Approves ₦110 Million For Falconets’ World Cup Qualifier Match Against Rwanda The Oyo State Government has given the green light to host Nigeria’s U-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, in Ibadan ahead of their crucial FI…
Naija News reports that the return-leg fixture is scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba. The decision was announced after Tuesday’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Acting Governor...

13 construction faults and their penalties in Rwanda

This is the most innovative country in the world and it's in Europe. How does your country compare?
Published on 16/09/2025 - 13:08 GMT+2 •Updated 13:36 Six out of the top 10 most innovative countries in the world are European, but China has knocked Germany from the top 10 to enter the ranking for the first time, according to a United Nations...

Africa Sets the Stage for AI Sovereignty with Model Context Protocol Hackathon Launch
The Cortex Hub has announced the launch of the Model Context Protocol Hackathon Africa 2025, a continent-wide initiative designed to embed African languages, culture, and priorities into the next generation of Artificial Intelligence. Running...
DAN IOSCHPE: Africa’s chance to move from resource supplier to industrial innovator
For decades the direction of global industry has been set far from Africa. The continent is too often seen only as a supplier of the raw materials — cobalt, lithium, manganese — that power batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable...
Singapore joins 13 countries to launch partnership committed to free trade and enhancing investment flows
The members pledge to work together to develop ‘solutions-oriented initiatives’ to strengthen the rules-based trading system [SINGAPORE] Fourteen countries from across continents on Tuesday (Sep 16) announced an initiative committed to open, fair...

Why Nairobi is Kigali’s busiest air corridor?
At least one in every 10 air passengers departing from Kigali is bound for Nairobi, which indicates the crucial role that the Kenyan capital plays in the Rwandan aviation industry, most of whose revenues come from within Africa. Analysis of 2023...

UAE and Rwanda explore strengthening media cooperation
UAE and Rwanda have engaged in high-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation, particularly in the media sector, while also exploring broader opportunities in sustainable development. Abdulla bin...

Rwanda seeks to maximise power production from Lake Kivu