Rwanda is turning climate ambition into action with a sweeping investment of over $193 million (approx. Frw 270 billion) dedicated to a series of transformative environmental initiatives aimed at securing a sustainable, inclusive future. These large-scale efforts are designed to fight climate change, restore ecosystems, and uplift communities most vulnerable to environmental threats. From reforestation […]
Bridgewater, Global Citizen unveil global economic forecasting challenge with career-changing rewards
In an audacious move to engage the next generation of global thinkers, Bridgewater Associates, one of the worldโs most influential hedge funds, has teamed up with international advocacy powerhouse Global Citizen to launch Forecasting the Future: A Modern Economics Challenge. This global initiative invites young minds and emerging economists to predict the real-world impacts of […]
Vatican appoints Ugandaโs Papal envoy Archbishop Bianco to new role in Europe
The Vatican has officially reassigned Archbishop Luigi Bianco, who has been serving as the Popeโs envoy to Uganda. In a formal announcement released by the Holy See, Bianco was appointed as the new apostolic nuncio to Slovenia and apostolic delegate to Kosovo. A veteran diplomat of the Holy See, Archbishop Bianco carries the honorary title […]
CMA Partners with CISI to Build a More Professional and Trusted Capital Market
The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda (CMA) and the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) have renewed their strategic partnership to elevate the standards and professionalism of Rwandaโs capital markets. The collaboration was formalized through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CISIโs headquarters in London. This milestone agreement was inked during a […]
Rwanda showcases homegrown firepower at landmark Africa security summit
Rwanda has positioned itself as a key player in Africaโs evolving defense landscape, hosting the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali on Monday, May 19. The two-day forum, held under the theme โReshaping Africaโs Landscape in a Dynamic, Complex Global Environment,โ brought together defense, intelligence, and security leaders from 17 countries to […]
Rayon sports, Bugesera match to resume behind closed doors
Rayon Sports will resume their suspended league match against Bugesera FC under challenging circumstances, as the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has ordered the game to continue behind closed doors following crowd trouble that led to its abandonment. The fixture, originally played at Bugesera Stadium, was halted in the 57th minute with the home side leading […]
Tanzania’s Tundu Lissu faces court in treason case
Tundu Lissu, the prominent Tanzanian opposition figure, made his first courtroom appearance on Monday May 19, 2025 since his recent detention on charges that include treason. Addressing his supporters, Lissu urged calm and resilience in the face of the ongoing trial. He had previously declined to participate in the April 24 proceedings, objecting to the […]
UK urged to lead shift in Africaโs clean energy revolution
The UK is being called upon to play a leading role in supporting Africaโs transition to clean, reliable, and inclusive energy, according to a new report from the UK Parliamentโs All-Party Parliamentary Group for Africa (APPG). The report highlights the urgency of tackling both climate change and energy poverty across the continent, framing the issue […]
Ethiopian Wins Inaugural AYuTe Next Gen Award
Samson Alemu, a young Ethiopian entrepreneur, has won the inaugural Agriculture, Youth, and Technology (AYuTe) Africa Next Gen Award. The award challenge is an initiative by Heifer International to support youths who showcase and exhibit cutting-edge, tech-driven solutions aimed at transforming the agricultural sector. To emerge winner, Alemuโs Thur Biotech Project excelled among 15 innovators […]
Whatโs the State of Climate & Environmental Journalism in East Africa?
A new report from Internewsโ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) and Deakin University has documented urgent challenges confronting climate and environmental journalists across the globe, with 39% of them experiencing threats as a result of their work; and almost two-thirds feeling obliged to use climate skeptics as sources for โbalance.โ The latest released report; Covering the […]