Ecofleet Targets Half of Rwanda’s Public Transport Market in 10 Years
KIGALI, Rwanda — Ecofleet has announced an ambitious plan to serve 50 percent of Rwanda’s public transport commuters within the next decade through a major expansion of its electric bus fleet and the rollout…
Rwanda and Kenya Sign Landmark Fuel Import Deal to Strengthen Energy Security
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Rwanda…
Japanese Yen Hits Lowest Level Since 1986 as Dollar Holds Near 13-Month High
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday but remained close to a 13-month high, while…
Niger Enforces Plastic Bag Ban as Niamey Steps Up Fight Against Pollution
Authorities in Niger’s capital, Niamey, have intensified efforts to combat plastic pollution by giving supermarkets and retailers six months to eliminate the use of plastic carrier bags, as the government moves to fully enforce…
Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally Set for High-Stakes African Championship Battle
Two-time African Rally Champion Karan Patel will headline the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally, as…
World Cup 2026 Moves Into Round of 32 After Historic Group Stage Scoring Surge
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup has entered its knockout phase, with the…
Business
Rwanda and Kenya Sign Landmark Fuel Import Deal to Strengthen Energy Security
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Rwanda to import refined petroleum products through Kenya’s Northern Corridor transit route, a move aimed at strengthening energy security, lowering…
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Heads to Netherlands After Global Health Scare
A cruise ship called the MV Hondius is now sailing to the Netherlands after a…
Greece Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15, Signals Shift with Global Implications Including Africa
Greece has announced a sweeping plan to ban access to social media for children under…
Trump Issues Stark Warning on Iran
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a stark warning, saying “a whole civilization will…
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When Innovation Meets the Village: A Cancer Survivor’s Reflection on Bill Gates’ Rwanda Investment
Bill Gates’ recent reflections on investing in AI-driven healthcare solutions in Rwanda are both timely and encouraging. They signal a growing recognition that the future of global health lies not only in hospitals and…
Rights Groups Ask Kenyan Court to Halt Luxury Tourism Projects in Maasai Mara
A coalition of regional legal and human rights organisations has petitioned Kenya’s Environment and Land…