Rwanda Introduces Tighter Anti-Money Laundering Bill in Parliament
Rwanda’s parliamentary committee on foreign affairs, cooperation, and security has introduced a draft law aimed at strengthening measures to combat…
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Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Shifts to User-Moderated Content Amid Trump Criticism
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company will overhaul its content moderation policies for Facebook and Instagram, shifting…
Éric Chelle Appointed Head Coach of Nigeria’s National Football Team
Nigeria has appointed Éric Chelle as their new head football coach, giving him the task of leading the team in…
Rwanda Introduces Injectable PrEP as Part of HIV Prevention Efforts
Rwanda has officially launched the use of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce…
Celebrations Erupt in France After Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Death
Thousands of people gathered in Paris’ Republic Square on Tuesday night to celebrate the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, the…
19 Killed in Armed Attack on Chad’s Presidential Complex
At least 19 people were killed Wednesday in a violent confrontation when security forces intervened to stop armed assailants from…
Namibia, China Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation Following FOCAC Beijing Summit
Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday in Swakopmund, where both leaders pledged to…
President Kagame Attends Inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani Mahama
Rwandan President Paul Kagame arrived in Accra on Tuesday, January 7, to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect John Dramani…
Complaints to National Human Rights Commission Drop 36% in 2023/2024
The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has reported a 36.3% decline in the number of complaints filed by citizens,…
Chinese Companies Expand in Africa’s Booming Cement Market
Africa’s cement market is experiencing a surge, fueled by rapid urbanization, expanding infrastructure projects, and rising construction activity. The boom…
Ghana’s John Mahama Sworn in as President Amid Economic Crisis
John Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president for the third time on Tuesday, January 7, as the country grapples…
China-Ethiopia Partnership Offers Free Eye Care in Addis Ababa
A team of Chinese medical experts has launched a free cataract surgery program at Tirunesh Beijing Hospital in Addis Ababa,…
Senegal and Mauritania Begin Gas Production from Joint Field
Senegal and neighboring Mauritania have officially launched gas production from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field, which straddles the maritime…
$4.2 Billion Needed to Address Sudan Crisis, UN Says
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says Sudan will require $4.2 billion in 2025 to…
St. Louis Delegation Visits Rwanda to Explore Investment Opportunities
A 15-member delegation from St. Louis, Missouri, led by Rodney Boyd, arrived in Rwanda on January 6 to explore business…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns Amid Growing Pressure
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down, ending his nine-year tenure as the country’s leader amid…
Kenya Welcomes Rare Twin Elephants in 2025
Kenya has begun the new year with exciting news for the elephant world. On January 2, the Kenya Wildlife Service…
Central Bank to Standardize Cashless Payment Systems for Interoperability
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) plans to connect the country’s various cashless payment systems by 2025, a move expected…
Rwanda to Roll Out New Malaria Drugs to Tackle Drug Resistance
Rwanda will introduce two new anti-malaria drugs as part of a nationwide effort to combat growing resistance to current medications,…
South Sudan Receives 1.1 Million Cholera Vaccines Amid Outbreak
South Sudan received 1.1 million doses of cholera vaccines on Monday as the country battles a growing outbreak of the…