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Africa - 21 November 2025
Rwandan Entrepreneurs Receive 175 Million Frw to Expand Innovative Projects
Kigali, Rwanda - In a move to support innovation and entrepreneurship, 35 Rwandan projects were awarded a total of 175 million Frw under the Ongera Igishoro program, organized by the Ministry of Public Works and Labor…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Africa - 19 November 2025
Rwanda Signs Cross-Border Agreement to Protect Migratory Cranes
The Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) has signed cooperation agreements with four conservation organizations in Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda to strengthen the protection of migratory cranes that regularly…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Africa - 19 November 2025
Major Drug Trafficking Networks Dismantled in Tahoua
TAHOUA, Niger - In a significant crackdown on organized narcotics operations, the Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Drug Trafficking (OCRTIS) successfully dismantled major trafficking networks in the Tahoua…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Africa - 19 November 2025
Strengthening the Confederation of Sahel States: Foreign Ministers Report Significant Progress
Ouagadougou, November 27, 2025 - The meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Confederation of Sahel States concluded on Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, in Ouagadougou with the signing of the session minutes, a press…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Africa - 14 November 2025
Rwanda Receives Seven FDLR Fighters Repatriated by MONUSCO
Rwanda has received seven former FDLR combatants and their family members repatriated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by the UN peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, on November 10, 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Africa - 12 November 2025
NGO Regulation: Carrot and Stick Approach
NIAMEY, Niger-The November 20 implementation of Message-Radio n°002393 revealed a sophisticated regulatory approach balancing sovereignty assertion with continued engagement.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Africa - 7 November 2025
Rwanda Showcases Tourism Potential at London’s World Travel Market 2025
LONDON, UK - Rwanda is taking part in the World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, one of the world’s largest international tourism fairs, held in London from November 4 to 6, 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Africa - 2 November 2025
Mali Hosts 16th WCO-WCA Regional Customs Intelligence Meeting
BAMAKO, MALI - Mali has once again demonstrated its assertive regional leadership by hosting the 16th Annual Meeting of National Liaison Officers from the World Customs Organization (WCO) offices responsible for…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Africa - 27 October 2025
Karongi: Teenager Kills Father Following Family Dispute
KARONGI, RWANDA - A 16-year-old boy from Karongi District is now wanted after fatally attacking his 62-year-old father in Nyarubuye Village, Gacaca Cell, Rubengera Sector on October 26, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Africa - 26 October 2025
Huye: Over 300 Bodies Believed to Be Victims of 1994 Genocide Found in Four Months
Huye District authorities and the Ibuka Community have announced the discovery of more than 300 bodies in Matyazo Cell, Ngoma Sector, believed to be victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Africa - 14 October 2025
Rwandan Private Sector Says Border Incident with Burundi Sparked Local Maize Seed Production
The Head of Advocacy at the Private Sector Federation (PSF), Callixte Kanamugire, has revealed that a 2013 border standoff with Burundi over a shipment of maize seeds pushed Rwanda to accelerate local seed production…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Africa - 13 October 2025
IHS Sells Rwanda Tower Operations to Paradigm Tower Ventures for $274.5 Million
Kigali, Rwanda ,October 2025-IHS Holding Limited, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of telecommunications tower infrastructure, has sold 100% of its Rwandan operations to Paradigm Tower Ventures in a deal…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read