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 world’s 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 […]
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 Rwanda’s capital markets. The collaboration was formalized through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CISI’s 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 Africa’s 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 “Reshaping Africa’s Landscape in a Dynamic, Complex Global Environment,” brought together defense, intelligence, and security leaders from 17 countries to […]
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 Africa’s clean energy revolution
The UK is being called upon to play a leading role in supporting Africa’s transition to clean, reliable, and inclusive energy, according to a new report from the UK Parliament’s 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 […]
Inside Rwanda’s ambitious 21% budget increase amid global sanctions concerns
In a bold move reflecting confidence in its economic trajectory, Rwanda has announced a significant 21% increase in its national budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The proposed budget stands at Rwf 7.03 trillion (approximately $5.01 billion), up from Rwf 5.82 trillion in the previous fiscal year. Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa presented the Budget Framework […]
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, Alemu’s Thur Biotech Project excelled among 15 innovators […]
What’s the State of Climate & Environmental Journalism in East Africa?
A new report from Internews’ 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 “balance.” The latest released report; Covering the […]
Rwandans Warned of Sweltering Heat as Rising Temperatures Rage
Rwandans have been warned a severe rising temperature is on its way, the weather forecast agency said. As the world grapples with the realities of climate change, the effects are being felt in every corner of the globe, and Rwanda is no exception. With its unique geography and position near the equator, Rwanda experiences relatively […]