Rwanda Gears Up for Elections: A Showcase of Preparedness and Inclusivity
As Rwanda approaches its highly anticipated presidential and parliamentary elections, the country stands poised to demonstrate a remarkable level of…
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#RwandaElections: Most Important Things To Know
Rwandans are expected to exercise their right to elect their next president and Members of Parliament (MPs) as their representatives…
TRUTH UNDER FIRE: The multi-front assault on facts during the 2023 Nigerian election
By Arinze Chijioke, Shehu Olayinka and Sodeeq Atanda Many Nigerians yearn for the opportunity to participate in a peaceful voting…
Rwanda’s Zipline Partnership: Delivering Innovation and Conservation
Zipline, a drone delivery service firm, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to deliver…
Professionals Discuss Mental Health Support in Rwandan Workplaces
In 2024, mental health in Africa continues to require attention and active prioritization by workplace leaders. Seven out of ten…
Protecting Lives: Rwanda Introduces UN-Certified Helmets for Moto Taxi Riders
Moto taxis are the most common and fastest mode of transport in Rwanda, but they also pose the highest risk…
Ojemba Palace: Heralding A New Era for Software Development in Rwanda
Rwanda’s strategic initiatives and partnerships are positioning it as a pivotal hub for software development, not just for Africa but…
How Government Laxity Fuels Zimbabwe’s Child Marriage Crisis
Written by Brezh Malaba Photographs Cynthia R Matonhodze Tambudzai Moyo was just 16 when she married a 43-year-old member of…
All Africa Media Summit: AfDB President Calls for Media Re-engineering
In a stirring keynote address at the All Africa Media Leaders’ Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President…
African Head of States Convene in Nairobi for World Bank Summit
African heads of state gathered in Nairobi for the International Development Association (IDA) summit, a key forum focused on fostering…
Silent Struggles: Confronting Gender Bias in the Nigerian Workplace
25 year-old radio presenter, Nkechi Egwoke*, walked into the office where 2 male colleagues were having a chat. She was…
Read Full Speech By President Paul Kagame At #Kwibuka30
Today, our hearts are filled with grief and gratitude in equal measure. We remember our dead, and are also grateful…
Eugene Murangwa: From Genocide Survivor to Peace Ambassador
As Rwanda marks the 30th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi, the harrowing tale of Eugene Murangwa stands as…
Beyond Brain Drain; Nigeria’s Healthcare Crisis
By Grace Akan-Francis On November 29, 2023, no fewer than five wards, comprising about 150 beds, were closed at the…
Africa’s Problems Fall Out of Focus As Global Attention Drifts
By Martina Schwikowski Crises in Africa are being overlooked, with news about humanitarian emergencies on the continent buried beneath the…
Dreadlocks And Discrimination: A Hidden Targeting Happening In Plain Sight
By Arthur Arnold Wadero. Photography by Nicholas Bamulanzeki On March 10, 2021, the Uganda Police Force (UPF), acting on what…
Africa: What’s the Big Deal About Fossil Fuels?
By Melissa Britz When you hear the word “fossil” what generally comes to mind? Old bones, right? The bones of…
Stolen Heritage: Beyond The Return Of Benin Bronzes
By Nelly Kalu Writer’s note: Why cling to stolen art? There is no moral justification for keeping stolen art. The descendants…
Catalysing Precision Medicine by Africa, for Africa
Africa is the continent with the most genetic diversity, but is gravely underrepresented in genomic research, with only 2% of global…
Africa’s ‘Cradle Of Water Reclamation’ Teaches The United States A Key Lesson
By Frederick Clayton As one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia is no stranger to water scarcity issues.…