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Rwanda considers social media ban for under-16s: official

Rwanda considers social media ban for under-16s: official

Rwanda could become the latest country to ban social media for children under 16...

Rwanda's tourism revenues soar to $685M in 2025: report

Rwanda's tourism revenues soar to $685M in 2025: report

Tourism posted strong results for Rwanda in 2025, with total revenue reaching $685...

African officials call for harnessing technology for economic transformation

African officials call for harnessing technology for economic...

African officials have called for urgent and coordinated actions to harness science,...

DR Congo to set up paramilitary unit to strengthen mining security

DR Congo to set up paramilitary unit to strengthen mining...

The General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM) of the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

Zambian government takes possession of body of former president Edgar Lungu: Report

Zambian government takes possession of body of former president...

Zambia’s government announced that it has taken possession of the body of former...

Burundi, UNHCR launch voluntary repatriation for Congolese refugees

Burundi, UNHCR launch voluntary repatriation for Congolese...

The Burundian government in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner...

Rwanda requires 30% of gov't vehicles to be fully electric

Rwanda requires 30% of gov't vehicles to be fully electric

The Rwandan government has directed public institutions to ensure that 30% of all...

Genocide ideology cases drop during mourning week

Genocide ideology cases drop during mourning week

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) said Tuesday that it recorded 47 cases related...

Tribute paid to Rwandan fallen politicians as mourning week ends

Tribute paid to Rwandan fallen politicians as mourning...

Rwanda’s Senate president François Xavier Kalinda led mourners in honoring politicians...

Rwanda marks 32 years since 1994 genocide against Tutsi

Rwanda marks 32 years since 1994 genocide against Tutsi

Rwanda on Tuesday began its annual week of commemoration marking 32 years since...

Agriculture minister urges more investment as Africa Food Systems Forum is launched

Agriculture minister urges more investment as Africa Food...

A senior Rwandan official Thursday called on African governments to invest in food...

Green Climate Fund approves $440M for Africa

Green Climate Fund approves $440M for Africa

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) on Monday announced the approval of $440 million in...

EAC conference calls for responsible AI development

EAC conference calls for responsible AI development

Participants at the fourth East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology,...

EAC advances 10-year climate strategy to tackle rising risks

EAC advances 10-year climate strategy to tackle rising...

The East African Community (EAC) is moving forward with a coordinated 10-year climate...

Rwanda's unemployment rate falls to 12.4% in 2025

Rwanda's unemployment rate falls to 12.4% in 2025

Rwanda's unemployment rate declined to 12.4% in 2025 from 14.9% in 2024, according...

273M children, young people out of school worldwide: UNESCO

273M children, young people out of school worldwide: UNESCO

The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has risen for the...