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Rwanda, Mozambique sign ‘peace and security’ agreement
Rwanda and Mozambique have signed a “peace and security” agreement during a visit by the southern African leader to Kigali on Wednesday, as their forces battle a long-running insurgency in Mozambique’s north. Contacted by AFP, the Rwandan Defence...

Rwanda and Mozambique Seal New Security, Trade Deals as Leaders Reaffirm Ties
3 Kigali, Rwanda – President Paul Kagame and visiting Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Wednesday reaffirmed the depth of friendship and cooperation between their two countries, stressing the importance of strengthening security partnerships...

RwandAir Acquires Two New Boeing 737-800s
4 KIGALI, Rwanda – RwandAir, Rwanda’s national carrier, has significantly enhanced its operational capacity with the addition of two modern Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its growing fleet, bringing its total number of aircraft to 16. The airline...

Rwanda’s Top Talents Return for High-Stakes “All Stars” Competition
1 KIGALI – Rwanda’s premier talent initiative, ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi, has launched its most anticipated season yet, pitting past winners against each other in an “All Stars Edition” for a shot at major prizes and career advancement. Now in its...

Sahel Capital On Track To Grow Africa’s Next Agricultural SMEs With $10M Investment From Mastercard Foundation
The funds will go toward the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), supporting efforts that will create 10,000 jobs across 13 sub-Saharan African countries. Sahel Capital, a food and agriculture private equity firm, will be able...

Dominica hosts national symposium on the implementation of the Kigali amendment
Hon. Cozier Frederick addresses stakeholdersThe National Ozone Unit (NOU) successfully hosted a National Symposium on the Implementation of the Kigali Amendment on August 13, 2025, at the St. Alphonsus Parish Hall, bringing together key...

DP World Tour champion Porteous headlines Sunshine Kigali leg
Njoroge Kigugu in action during the second round of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing at Nyali Golf & Country Club (1) (1) South Africa's two-time DP World Tour champion Haydn Porteous has enlisted for the SportsBiz Africa Golf...

U.S. boosts rare earth production to counter China
The Blueprint U.S. invests billions to expand critical mineral production. Pentagon backs companies with loans and price guarantees. Rare earth magnets vital for EVs, smartphones and defense. China’s supply chain dominance sparks national security...

RwandAir to expand fleet to 21 aircraft by 2029
RwandAir (WB, Kigali) plans to expand its fleet from 14 to at least 21 aircraft by 2029 and, through network growth and strengthened strategic partnerships, more than double its annual passenger numbers to 2.1 million as outlined in the country's...

Revelstoke's 8th LUNA Fest to light the night while countering industry norms
All bands set to perform Sept. 19 are female-forward to showcase diversity, talent of women and non-binary musicians, Arts Revelstoke says Revelstoke's premier nighttime festival hits the streets in three weeks to light up the city for its eighth...

Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda Take Bold Steps Toward Refugee Repatriation Amid Ongoing Challenges
In a significant development for regional stability in Central Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have initiated concrete measures to facilitate the voluntary repatriation of refugees, marking a pivotal step toward...

Rwanda: abyss to bliss
It was a bit more than three decades ago when Rwanda fell into the abyss of darkness. In April 1994, the unscrupulous Government led by the majority Hutu ethnic group killed an estimated over one million minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus in one...

Two-Time DP World Tour champion Porteous to feature in Sunshine Tour Kigali leg
Kenya’s Njoroge Kibugu in action during the second round of the Sunshine Development Tour - East Africa Swing at Nyali Golf & Country Club. [Sunshine Tour] Two-time DP World Tour champion Haydn Porteous of South Africa has confirmed his...

World Tour Champion Porteous to headlines Sunshine Development Tour in Kigali
Two-time DP World Tour champion Haydn Porteous of South Africa has confirmed his participation at the SportsBiz Africa Golf Championship. The event in Kigali will be the fifth edition of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing 2025 season,...

The Agreement To Deport Third Country Nationals: Uganda, South Sudan, And Rwanda’s Intentions
On 21 August 2025, Uganda made an agreement with the United States on accepting nationals from third countries’ deported asylum seekers. According to Al Jazeera, “[Kampala’s Foreign] Ministry said that the agreement is based on conditions that...

US bids to trump China in DRC mining rush
KINSHASA, DR Congo: The United States wants to secure its supply of strategic minerals in conflict-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, hoping to challenge China’s near-monopoly on the lucrative sector. While the strategy has been in the works for...

Rwanda firms turn coffee waste into cooking energy, organic manure
Tanzania: Charting for East Africa’s logistics hub
TANZANIA is strategically positioned to become East Africa’s leading logistics hub, leveraging its upgraded ports and transport infrastructure, which complement its geographic advantage in connecting the region to global markets. The country’s...

DRC: If the Security Council cannot enforce UN principles, Rwanda will
It is no secret that across every conflict theatre, the interests of the permanent, veto-holders members of the UN Security Council impede fact-based, Charter-grounded decision-making and peace efforts. This has particularly far-reaching...

Safari camp operator @WeAreWilderness to launch #wellness facility #TheSanctuary at properties in Rwanda and Botswana #spa
Wilderness Bisate in Rwanda and Wilderness Mombo property in Botswana will open spas called The Sanctuary Both spas will each have four treatment rooms, one of which will be a double Architects Black Sable are working in collaboration with...