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Between the Hemline and the Homeland: What Rwanda’s Dress Code Debate Is Really Asking Us
A few days ago, some young women were turned away from a concert at BK Arena because of what they were wearing. That…
RSSB Acquires BK General Insurance for RWF 31.7 Billion as BK Group Integrates BK Techouse
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has completed the acquisition of BK Group Plc’s entire shareholding in BK General Insurance Ltd (BKGI), making RSSB the sole shareholder of the insurer. The transaction, valued at…
Kenya’s KSh 13 Trillion Debt Burden Sparks Call for Parliament to Declare National Emergency
Kenyan youth organizations and civil society groups have petitioned Parliament to declare the country’s KSh13 trillion public debt a national…
EAC Education Conference Puts East Africa’s Reform Promises to the Test
About 600 delegates from the East African Community’s eight Partner States are meeting in Nairobi for the 2nd EAC Regional…
Inside Kenya’s Growing GMO Pipeline: 73 Projects and a Regulatory System Under Review
By Faith Kutere Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has approved 73 biotechnology projects across three major categories: 46 contained-use and…
John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO, Opening a New Era After 15 Years of Tim Cook
John Ternus has officially taken over as chief executive officer of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook…
Africa Is Building Its Own Tech Solutions, And They’re Going Global
A growing generation of African technology companies is building products and services around problems that…
X Overhauls Creator Monetization, Puts Original Content at the Center
X is overhauling its creator monetization system, introducing a new Original Content Rewards Program on…
Vertical Video Takes Over Social Media, Transforming How Audiences Consume Content
The way people consume digital content is changing rapidly, with social media platforms increasingly shifting…
X Overhauls Creator Monetization, Puts Original Content at the Center
X is overhauling its creator monetization system, introducing…
Vertical Video Takes Over Social Media, Transforming How Audiences Consume Content
The way people consume digital content is changing…
President Kagame Calls for Africa to Shape Global AI Future, Not Just Consume It
President Paul Kagame has called for Africa to…
President Kagame to Co-Chair Global UN AI Commission, Strengthening Africa’s Voice in Artificial Intelligence
President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of…
How Android Phones Helped Warn Millions Before Venezuela’s Devastating Earthquakes
Millions of people in Venezuela received warnings before…
Rwanda and Egypt Deepen Partnership on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation
Rwanda and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral…
Artemis II Astronauts Journey Back to Earth After Moon Mission
NASA’s historic crewed lunar mission concludes successfully. NASA’s…
Dangote Refinery Targets Record $5 Billion IPO to Fuel Africa’s Energy Ambitions
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing for what could become Africa’s largest-ever stock market listing,…
Ethiopia Unveils $12.5 Billion Airport Vision Set to Transform Africa’s Aviation Landscape
Ethiopia is investing $12.5 billion in a massive airport project that could reshape Africa’s aviation…
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…
Guinea-Bissau Approves New Constitution Expanding Presidential Powers Ahead of December Election
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands the powers of the presidency and introduces major changes to the country’s electoral system, according to provisional results released Tuesday. The referendum, held…
African Leaders Gather in Lusaka as Hichilema Begins Second Presidential Term
President Hakainde Hichilema is being sworn in for a second five-year term today, September 1, at a ceremony bringing together…
Nigeria’s Economy Accelerates to 4.43% Growth as Oil Output and Reforms Boost Momentum
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from 3.89% in the first quarter, as…
Guinea-Bissau Approves New Constitution Expanding Presidential Powers Ahead of December Election
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands the powers of the…
African Leaders Gather in Lusaka as Hichilema Begins Second Presidential Term
President Hakainde Hichilema is being sworn in for a second five-year term today, September 1,…
From KSh1 Million to Below KSh50,000: Kenya’s Cancer Care Faces a Major Cost Test
Kenya recorded 44,726 new cancer cases and 29,317…
RSSB Acquires BK General Insurance for RWF 31.7 Billion as BK Group Integrates BK Techouse
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has completed…
African Leaders Gather in Lusaka as Hichilema Begins Second Presidential Term
President Hakainde Hichilema is being sworn in for…
Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to Argentina After a Historic 20-Year International Career
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, revealing that he had already made…
Kenya’s Talanta Stadium Nears Completion as Country Steps Up AFCON 2027 Preparations
New national stadium reaches 94 percent completion as Kenya prepares to host Africa’s biggest football…
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Dangote Refinery Targets Record $5 Billion IPO to Fuel Africa’s Energy Ambitions
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing for what could become Africa’s largest-ever stock market listing, with plans to raise approximately $5 billion through…
Dangote Refinery Targets Record $5 Billion IPO to Fuel Africa’s Energy Ambitions
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is preparing for what could become Africa’s largest-ever stock market listing, with plans to raise approximately $5 billion through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) expected to conclude in October. According…
Ethiopia Unveils $12.5 Billion Airport Vision Set to Transform Africa’s Aviation Landscape
Ethiopia is investing $12.5 billion in a massive airport project that could reshape Africa’s aviation sector and position Addis Ababa…
MTN Retains Africa’s Most Valuable Brand as Continent’s Top 200 Brands Reach $62.6 Billion
Africa’s leading brands continue to strengthen their global presence, with the combined value of the continent’s top 200 brands rising…
John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO, Opening a New Era After 15 Years of Tim Cook
John Ternus has officially taken over as chief executive officer of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook…
Africa Is Building Its Own Tech Solutions, And They’re Going Global
A growing generation of African technology companies is building products and services around problems that…
X Overhauls Creator Monetization, Puts Original Content at the Center
X is overhauling its creator monetization system, introducing…
Vertical Video Takes Over Social Media, Transforming How Audiences Consume Content
The way people consume digital content is changing…
President Kagame Calls for Africa to Shape Global AI Future, Not Just Consume It
President Paul Kagame has called for Africa to…
Nepal-Tibet Border Landslides and Floods Leave Hundreds Dead or Missing
Massive landslides and flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread destruction, killing at…
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes for Third Night as Diplomatic Efforts Continue
US President Donald Trump has paused further attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night,…
Deadly Weather Threats Sweep Across U.S. After Fourth of July Storms
Millions of Americans are facing dangerous weather conditions just days after the Fourth of July…
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…
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…
The Hidden Costs That Drain Your Wallet
Identifying and addressing financial leaks can lead to significant savings. You budget carefully. You track your major expenses. Yet somehow,…
How Teen Girls Slip into Early Motherhood
Rising teenage pregnancies in Rwanda highlight urgent need for national intervention. Berwa’s (not her real name) journey to motherhood began…
John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO, Opening a New Era After 15 Years of Tim Cook
John Ternus has officially taken over as chief executive officer of Apple, succeeding Tim Cook…
Africa Is Building Its Own Tech Solutions, And They’re Going Global
A growing generation of African technology companies is building products and services around problems that…
X Overhauls Creator Monetization, Puts Original Content at the Center
X is overhauling its creator monetization system, introducing…
Vertical Video Takes Over Social Media, Transforming How Audiences Consume Content
The way people consume digital content is changing…
President Kagame Calls for Africa to Shape Global AI Future, Not Just Consume It
President Paul Kagame has called for Africa to…
Kenya Aviation Strike Enters Second Day, Disrupting Flights and Stranding Passengers
Kenya’s aviation sector remains severely disrupted as industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union…
Only 4 in 10 Healthcare Facilities Meet Basic Sanitation Standards, WHO-UNICEF Finds
Only four in 10 healthcare facilities worldwide met basic sanitation standards in 2025, raising concerns about the safety and quality…
DRC’s Ebola Outbreak Is Accelerating as WHO Warns It Could Become the Deadliest on Record
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing an increasingly serious Ebola outbreak, with more than 4,300 confirmed cases and more…































