Rwanda, Kenya Lead AI Readiness in East Africa – IMF Study

2 The groundbreaking ceremony of Kigali Innovation City (KIC) within the Kigali Special Economic Zone – September 10, 2024 (Photo by Events Factory) In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies globally, Rwanda and Kenya have emerged …

UK Pauses Bilateral Aid to Rwanda Amid DRC Rebel Support Concerns

The UK government has suspended aid to Rwanda and cut high-level engagement with its government over Kigali’s backing of the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) …

UK Pauses Bilateral Aid to Rwanda Amid DRC Rebel Support Concerns

UK suspension of aid is 'punitive', Rwanda says

The UK's decision to suspend some aid to Rwanda is "punitive", authorities in the East African country have said. In a statement, the UK said it was against Rwanda's support for the M23, a rebel group that has captured swathes of eastern …

Rwanda offers promising investment opportunities: high commissioner

Rwanda, despite being a small country, is an ideal investment destination due to its high growth rate, security, stable policies, and access to the East African market, said Ms. Harerimana Fatou, high commissioner of Rwanda, during a meeting at the …

'Still in the running' – Bafana Bafana coach backs Super Eagles to beat Rwanda, Zimbabwe in March

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his surprise at Nigeria’s struggles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, backing the Super Eagles to bounce back in their upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Nigeria currently sits fifth in Group …

Rwanda Unmoved by DRC Conflict Sanctions, Rejects Isolation

Rwanda’s foreign minister has declared that the country does not fear diplomatic isolation over the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), asserting that Rwanda will continue to defend its borders despite international pressure …

Why can Rwanda seemingly do no wrong?

Rebel recruits: M23 militia guard a unit of surrendering Congolese police officers who will be recruited into M23, Bukavu, DRC, 22 February 2025 Hugh Kinsella Cunningham · Getty In late January, the Rwanda-backed rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) seized …

BerryWorld, Tropic Cool partner to expand berry production in Rwanda

RWANDA – The British fruit company, BerryWorld, has partnered with the Israeli company, Tropic Cool, to expand berry production in Rwanda, aiming to increase berry exports from Africa. In a joint statement issued on Monday, February 24, 2025, the two …

Ghana and Rwanda Forge Path for Pan-African Fintech Expansion with Landmark License Pact

In a historic move poised to reshape Africa’s financial landscape, Ghana and Rwanda have launched the continent’s first License Passporting Framework, dismantling long-standing regulatory barriers for fintech firms operating across borders. The agreement, …