Inside Rwanda’s Mushroom Revolution: Women, youth and the power of Juncao Technology

KIGALI, Rwanda, Oct 13 — Suzanne Nikuze has come a long way. From a modest experiment in her backyard in the Rwandan capital of Kigali’s Gasabo district, to a thriving agribusiness that is transforming lives, promoting sustainable agriculture and...

Pakistan, Rwanda explore maritime corridors to boost East Africa trade

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP): Pakistan and Rwanda have discussed strengthening bilateral trade through maritime-linked corridors connecting Karachi Port with key East African ports in a bid to boost access to regional markets and...

BioNTech's African mRNA vaccine production push gets EU funding boost

As BioNTech works to establish a production footprint for mRNA vaccines in Africa, two EU groups have offered financial backing to the company's efforts. The European Commission pledged a 35 million euro ($40 million) grant and the European...

Morocco Joins Elite Circle of Aircraft Engine Manufacturing Nations

Marrakech – King Mohammed VI inaugurated Safran’s cutting-edge aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur on Monday, marking Morocco’s entry into the exclusive group of countries capable of assembling complete aircraft engines. Accompanied by Crown...

This Device Can Replace Google When You Need Information Without An Internet Connection

In just a few decades, the internet has gone from a fascinating curiosity to a critical part of our daily lives; so much so that we often take our access to it for granted. However, while most people can hook into the live internet from various...

'Rwanda gives inviting energy to live here,' say diaspora living in South Africa

Mehdi Hasan Deletes Tweet Saying Gaza War Is ‘Worse Than a Lot of Previous Genocides’ Like Holocaust, Rwanda

Mehdi Hasan posted and later deleted a tweet in which he compared the tragedies of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to other genocides, specifically referencing Rwanda and the Holocaust, calling it “worse than a lot of previous genocides.” “One of the...

Cambodia Celebrates World Standards Day, Success in Joining ISO as Full Member to Boost Competitiveness of Local Industries

AKP Phnom Penh, October 14, 2025 -- The National Standards Council marked Cambodia’s first-ever celebration of World Standards Day under the theme “Shared Vision for a Better World: SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.” Presiding over the...

EIB, European Commission and BioNTech partner to advance vaccine manufacturing in Rwanda

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission are teaming up with BioNTech to help advance a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine manufacturing facility in Kigali, Rwanda. To support this project, BioNTech has been awarded a blended...

MKU partners with Imbuto Foundation to boost ECDE in Rwanda

Mount Kigali University (MKU) has stepped up efforts to strengthen early childhood education in Rwanda through a Rwf150 million (KSh13.3 million) donation to the Imbuto Foundation for the construction of new nursery schools in Gasabo District. The...

Mozambique deliberates TotalEnergies' LNG project proposals

Mozambique's government may have counter-arguments to the updated budget and schedule proposed by TotalEnergies for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project it is leading in the Southern African country, President Daniel Chapo said. The French oil...

Olympiad Program Targets Rural STEM Talent in New Development Strategy

2 The Rwanda Olympiad Program has announced plans to strengthen mathematics and science education in rural schools as part of its future development strategy aimed at nurturing young talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics...

Vets Gain Hands-On Skills in Animal Population Management and Welfare

3 Rwandan veterinarians have gained new practical skills in spaying, castration, and animal welfare management to help control the growing populations of dogs and cats across the country. The three-day practical training, organized by the **Rwanda...

Juncao tech transforms many lives in Rwanda

Local farmers harvest Juncao, the specially cultivated grass used for growing mushrooms, in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on Sept 20. EMMANUEL HERMAN/XINHUA Suzanne Nikuze has come a long way. From a modest experiment in her backyard in the Rwandan capital...

JSMO Participates in ISO Annual Meeting in Kigali

Ammon News - The Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO) took part in the 2025 Annual Meeting of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), held from October 6–10 in Kigali, Rwanda. The global event, themed "Together for...

The nuclear energy agenda in Africa

By Ephraim Audu Africa’s governments are increasing their focus on expanding civil nuclear power to meet growing energy demands in their countries. There is now an urgent need for a nuclear agenda for the continent given its prevailing acute...

Lyle Foster’s fitness sparks hope for Bafana Bafana ahead of Rwanda showdown

Lyle Foster has put injury concerns to rest ahead of Bafana Bafana’s decisive Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday (kick-off 6pm). The Burnley striker was spotted limping off the field during South Africa’s goalless draw with...

Trump showed a list of 8 wars he allegedly "ended in 8 months": reactions were swift

US President Donald Trump stated that he has a list of wars that he allegedly "ended." He said this in an interview with CBS News, as reported by UNN. Details During the conversation with the journalist, Trump pulled out a folded sheet from his...

Egara Kabaji installed as Mount Kigali University Chancellor

Mount Kigali University Council chair Innocent Mugisha, Prof Stanley Waudo (right), install Prof Egara Kabaji (centre) as chancellor on October 10, 2025. [Courtesy] Renowned Kenyan scholar, Prof Egara Kabaji, has been installed as the new...

How tiny Qatar became Trump’s indispensable ally

When President Donald Trump touched down at Al Udeid Air Base last weekend, two of the most powerful men in Qatar were already waiting. Qatar’s leaders had been ambivalent about such a show of deference on their own soil ever since U.S. officials...