Inside 16 Years of Blankets and Wine: How iconic festival shaped East Africa's music scene

Earlier this week, Blankets and Wine team brought together media practitioners who have covered the festival from its infancy, sponsors who have kept the lights on, and the dedicated production crew who keep the show running. It was a sentimental...

Why industrial parks could be game-changer

DAR ES SALAAM: AHEAD of October 29 General Election, one issue rises above all others: Jobs. Every political party knows that young people, who make up the majority of voters, want answers to unemployment. Promises range from expanding agriculture...

What’s happening behind Israel’s yellow line in Gaza?

Under US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, a yellow line has been traced along the inside of the enclave's land borders. It designates more than half of Gaza as territory controlled by Israel. Until recently, that line had been...

Experts push for markets for agroecological trade

Traders at the Busia border crossing goods from Jinja, Uganda to Busia in Kenya/AGATHA NGOTHO. Agroecology experts across the East African Community (EAC) are calling for the creation of dedicated market spaces and better facilities to support the...

Mujung gives new mayor 100 days to turn Juba into ‘second Kigali’‎

Christopher Sarafino Wani, Mayor of Juba City Council. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel of Central Equatoria State has given the newly appointed leadership of Juba City Council a 100-day ultimatum to deliver visible change in...

Rwanda targets full electricity access by 2030, accelerates Solar push

Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 11 hours ago Rwanda plans $16 billion in solar investments to achieve universal electricity access by 2030, despite financing and policy barriers. [Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images] According to...

Africa charts future of connected continent, AI transformation at MWC Kigali

Delegates attend MWC Kigali in 2024. Photo/MWC GSMA Audio By Vocalize Rwanda will this week play host to the Africa series of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), one of the largest and most influential connectivity events for the technology industry....

Faye and Kagame Advance Bilateral Cooperation in Kigali

- Advertisement - Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye concluded a three-day state visit to Kigali this weekend, strengthening the growing friendship between Senegal and Rwanda. Held from 17th to 19th October at the invitation of President...

Rwanda eyes bigger share of Africa’s $4trn service market under AfCFTA

According to Trade and Industry Minister Prudence Sebahizi, the government has developed the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and its Green Supplement, both of which prioritise service exports as a cornerstone of inclusive and sustainable...

Burundi : the US dollar drops — currency exchanges cry losses, consumers wait for price drops

SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 18, 2025 — This decline comes amid a chaotic economic climate. The small east African nation is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its history, marked by shortages in almost every sector. The fuel...

MTN to Showcase 5G Applications and Digital Platforms at MWC Kigali 2025

MTN Group will participate in Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, taking place from October 21 to 23, 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda, where it will demonstrate advanced connectivity applications and engage in high level discussions...

Why Government Must Invest More in RwandAir To Reach More Destinations

1 Earlier this month, RwandAir CEO, Yvonne Makolo and members of management joined flight WB108 to Johannesburg to celebrate the people who make every journey special, its passengers. For air travellers going for the upcoming festive season,...

Reigniting the spirit of 2010: How Bafana Bafana’s qualification can unite a nation again

Dr Nik Eberl|Published 34 minutes ago 5min Two weeks ago, Bafana Bafana made history. After a decisive 3-0 victory over Rwanda in Mbombela, South Africa qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — our first qualification through a full campaign since...

Rwanda Emerges as Africa’s Premier Low-Risk Investment Destination

Rwanda is becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for business and investment, combining impressive economic growth with political stability and business-friendly regulations, according to recent analysis by investment advisory firm...

Korea Alumni Mark 15 Years of Shared Knowledge and Service to Rwanda

3 The KOICA Rwanda Alumni Association (KORAA) celebrated its General Assembly this Saturday, marking fifteen years of connecting, sharing knowledge, and contributing to Rwanda’s growth. The celebrations, held in Kigali and officiated by the...

Dakota Datebooks for October

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Learning October 14: Students in North Dakota have, throughout decades past, been subject to the changing of seasons in an agricultural state. Different farm-related chores sometimes took precedent over the classroom. You may have...

Rwanda bets big on bond listings amid growing investor confidence

Rwanda’s capital market is experiencing robust growth as interest in corporate bonds continues to amplify. The market has seen numerous bond listings this year, driven by strong investor demand and confidence. This trend was highlighted by the...

Why Government Must Invest More in RwandAir To Reach More Destinations

31 Earlier this month, RwandAir CEO, Yvonne Makolo and members of management joined flight WB108 to Johannesburg to celebrate the people who make every journey special, its passengers. For air travellers going for the upcoming festive season,...

Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda Outpace Nigeria in Economic Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda as Africa’s fastest-growing economies, leaving Nigeria off the list of the continent’s top performers. The announcement came during...

Rwanda Opens New Trade Corridors with Saudi Arabia-Funded 150Km Roads

1 Kigali — Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Rwanda through the financing of key transport infrastructure projects, as three major roads covering more than 150...