Keywords: Rwanda


Joseph Kabila takes leadership of new political-military alliance in eastern DR Congo

Former Democratic Republic of the Congo president Joseph Kabila has announced that he will lead a new political and military alliance involving the M23 armed movement, which controls large areas of the country’s east. The development adds another layer of uncertainty to the country’s political......

Formula 1 Targets African Return as Rwanda Secures 10-Year Grand Prix Agreement

Rwanda has taken a major step towards bringing Formula 1 back to the African continent, with the championship announcing a 10-year agreement with the East African country to stage an African Grand Prix from the beginning of the next decade. The announcement was made in Kigali on Tuesday during a ceremony......

Morocco and Rwanda deepen air force cooperation through training mission in Kigali

Military cooperation between Morocco and Rwanda is expanding into a more specific air force dimension, with a Moroccan delegation of five officers and training specialists visiting Kigali for discussions with Rwanda’s defence authorities. The delegation was received on September 17 at the headquarters......

Bill Gates urges the world to look beyond AI’s current limits

Bill Gates is warning governments and technology leaders not to underestimate the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, arguing that the technology could profoundly reshape employment and public services while also creating major opportunities for developing countries. Speaking as the......

Ebola virus spreads to seventh province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Ebola virus has reached a seventh province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), raising concerns over the geographic expansion of the latest outbreak. Health authorities confirmed that a man who had travelled extensively across the country tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the......

Rwanda: Over 14 Billion Dollars to Sustainably Transform Agriculture

Rwanda aims to accelerate the modernization of its agriculture sector. The country has announced a vast funding program exceeding 14 billion dollars, intended to strengthen and transform its agricultural sector over several decades. This strategy was unveiled in Kigali during the Africa Food Systems......

U.S. deports more than 100 migrants to African countries they are not citizens of

The United States deported more than 100 migrants to eight African countries over a period of just ten days, even though none of those individuals held citizenship in the countries where they were sent, according to internal U.S. government documents obtained by CBS News. The deportations were carried......

Rwanda raises flood preparedness as strong El Niño threatens East Africa

Rwanda is stepping up preparations for potential floods and landslides as regional climate experts warn that a strong El Niño event could bring above-average rainfall to parts of East Africa during the October-December 2026 rainy season. Government officials and climate specialists are urging......

Rwanda allocates $16 million in tourism revenue to support communities near protected areas

Rwanda is expanding its model of sustainable tourism by directing more than 23 billion Rwandan francs, equivalent to approximately $16 million, toward development projects benefiting communities living near national parks and protected areas. The funding, announced by the Rwanda Development Board, is......