Nigeria’s Economy Sees Strongest Growth in Three Years, Expands 3.84% in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by a strong…
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Botswana Finalizes 10-Year Diamond Deal With De Beers
Botswana has secured a landmark 10-year diamond sales agreement with De Beers, concluding seven years of negotiations and strengthening its…
Egypt to Present Gaza Reconstruction Plan at Arab Summit
Egypt is set to unveil its plan for rebuilding Gaza at an upcoming Arab summit in Cairo, with its top…
Moroccans Prepare for Ramadan With Traditional Sweets and Health Checks
As Ramadan approaches, Moroccans are stocking up on traditional sweets and essential ingredients while also ensuring their health is in…
Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma Honored in State Funeral
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president who led the country to independence from apartheid-era South Africa, was laid to rest Saturday…
Ngirente Calls for Equitable Access to Surgical Care in Africa
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called for a stronger surgical system across Africa, emphasizing the urgent need to address the…
Government Defends Lowering Contraceptive Age
The Ministry of Health is defending its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to…
Over 200 Entrepreneurs Honored at YouthConnekt Awards
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized on Feb. 18 at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards, an initiative aimed at…
MTN Rwanda Launches ‘GWAMON’ Bundle for Affordable Voice and Data
MTN Rwanda has introduced GWAMON’, a new voice and data bundle designed to provide customers with affordable and seamless connectivity.…
Researchers Launch Study on Marburg Virus Immunity in Rwanda
A team from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is in Rwanda to support a study on Marburg virus…
Over 200 Nurses Deployed to Address Staffing Shortages at Health Centers
Rwanda has deployed 226 newly graduated nurses from its first associate nursing program to health centers facing staff shortages, the…
Rwanda and Türkiye Sign Four Agreements to Boost Bilateral Ties
Rwanda and Türkiye signed four cooperation agreements on Thursday, January 23, aimed at strengthening their bilateral relations. The agreements were…
President Kagame, First Lady Visit Türkiye for Official Meetings
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame arrived in Ankara on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed…
Rwanda Expands Forensic Services to Over 10 African Countries
Rwanda is now providing DNA testing and forensic services to more than 10 African countries, marking a shift from importing…
Visit Rwanda Hosts BAL Cocktail in Paris to Promote Tourism and Investment
Visit Rwanda, the flagship tourism initiative of Rwanda, hosted a business cocktail on Tuesday, January 21, in Paris, France, in…
Rwanda Secures $66 Billion Loan from China for Major Irrigation Project
Rwanda has secured a Rwf66 billion ($66 million) concessional loan from China to fund a large-scale irrigation development project in…
Rwanda to Launch New Settlement Sites to Reduce Informal Housing
The City of Kigali announced Tuesday the approval of nine new settlement sites in the Gasabo District, paving the way…
Rwanda to Launch Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan
The Rwandan government will officially launch its strategy to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027 on Feb. 1, aligning with activities…
City of Kigali Pilots Timed Bus Departure System
The City of Kigali has launched a pilot program aimed at introducing a scheduled bus departure system along the Downtown–Nyanza…
MTN Resumes Mobile Money Services After Hours-Long Outage
MTN Rwanda’s mobile money services were restored at 9:30 a.m. on January 15, after being down since the evening of…