President Kagame Calls for African Dignity and Resilience at kwibuka31
During the 31st Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, President Paul Kagame delivered a powerful and emotional speech, calling for dignity, sovereignty, and resilience among African nations. President Kagame said, “If you stand up and fight for yourself, you will survive. We, as African countries and as Rwandans, cannot beg others to let […]
Kigali Hosts First Global AI Summit on Africa
KIGALI, RWANDA – On April 3–4, 2025, Africa hosted its first-ever Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brought together leaders from government, technology companies, and other organizations across the continent and the world. It was organized in partnership with the World Economic Forum. During his opening speech, Rwandan President Paul Kagame […]
MTN Group and Airtel Africa Partner to Share Network Infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed an agreements to share mobile network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda on Wednesday, March 26. This collaboration aims to reduce investment costs while expanding service coverage, more in rural and underserved areas. “There are opportunities within regulatory frameworks for sharing resources to drive higher efficiencies and improve returns,” MTN […]
Basketball Africa League Expands for Historic 2025 Season
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is getting ready for its exciting fifth season, which will start on April 5, 2025. This season is extra special because it will have more teams and games in different cities across Africa. Fans can look forward to a lot of exciting basketball action as teams compete for the championship […]
Rwanda Unveils a bold plan for sports infrastructure and economic development
The Government of Rwanda is making significant strides in its ambition to transform its sports landscape and fuel economic growth through a comprehensive Sports Sector Strategic Plan (SSP) spanning 2023-2028. This ambitious initiative is not just about building stadiums; it’s a strategic play to position Rwanda as a leading sports hub in the region, cultivate […]
Présidence de la BAD 2025: Cinq candidats en lice pour succéder à Akinwumi Adesina
Le 29 mai 2025, la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) procédera à l’élection de son nouveau président. Cinq candidats, dont une femme et quatre hommes, sont en compétition pour succéder à Akinwumi Adesina à la tête de l’institution. Voici un aperçu de leurs profils. Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala (58 ans, 🇿🇦 Afrique du Sud) Économiste chevronnée, […]
Rwanda to Launch Cybersecurity Center by End of Year
IGALI, RWANDA – Rwanda is taking a proactive stance in securing its rapidly expanding digital landscape with the launch of the Cyber Academy, a dedicated cybersecurity training center. Minister of Information Technology and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, announced the significant initiative on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during a meeting with Parliamentary Committee on Governance, Gender, and […]
BK Foundation and GIZ Launch ‘Urumuri’ to Fund Green Entrepreneurs with Interest-Free Loans
The BK Foundation, in partnership with the German Development Agency (GIZ), has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering Rwandan entrepreneurs, particularly youth, women, and people with disabilities, by providing interest-free loans of up to 30 million Rwandan francs. The project, named Urumuri, was officially introduced on Thursday, March 6, 2025, and focuses on supporting […]
Clap de fin sur l’Inclusive Fintech Forum: Kigali consolide son rôle de centre financier international
Le forum Inclusive Fintech s’est tenu du 24 au 26 février 2025 au Kigali Convention Center. Cette deuxième édition organisée par le Kigali Finance international a rassemblé plusieurs leaders, institutions financières, investisseurs, dirigeants des fintechs et plus de 3 000 délégués venus du monde entier. L’événement s’est conclu hier après trois jours de débats enrichissants […]
Kigali Gears Up for the Second Edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum
Kigali, the Capital of Rwanda, is set to become a hub for financial technology (FinTech) innovation as it hosts the second edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum from February 24 to 26, 2025. Organized in collaboration with the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), the National Bank of Rwanda, and other key stakeholders, the forum aims […]
