Africa HealthTech Summit opens in Kigali for fifth edition
The fifth Africa HealthTech Summit opens in Kigali on September 30, bringing together health leaders, policymakers, innovators and investors to discuss intelligent…
UN: Rwanda Calls for Verification of Agreements on Eastern DRC
At the UN Security Council, Rwanda called for full and verifiable implementation of the Washington and Doha agreements, while urging action against…
Rwanda: At Least 127 Killed in May 2023 Floods
Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides across Rwanda on May 2 and 3, 2023. The initial death toll was at least 127…
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DR Congo: Plane Crashes in Kenge After Technical Problem
A Let L-410 flying from Kikwit to Kinshasa crashed Friday in Kenge, Kwango province, after a technical problem. The crew reportedly searched…
Rwanda: Economy Grows 9.4% in Second Quarter of 2026
Rwanda’s economy grew by 9.4% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, driven mainly by…
Ethiopia: New Tensions in Tigray as Communications Are Disrupted
Fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan forces has resumed in the north. Phone and internet services have been disrupted in Tigray,…
Tanzania: CECAFA U20 Title Slips Away from the Ngorongoro Heroes
Tanzania lost the CECAFA U20 final to Sudan on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Both teams had already secured qualification for the…
DR Congo: At Least 41 Killed in Lake Tanganyika Boat Sinking
At least 41 people have died and 49 were rescued after a boat sank on Lake Tanganyika between Tanzania and DR Congo.…
Uganda: Prime Suspect Arrested in Death of Moses Matovu
The prime suspect in the death of musician Moses Matovu has been arrested in Uganda. The death of the Afrigo Band co-founder…
Politique
Rwanda: Electric Vehicles, Logistics, and Vision 2050 on Cabinet Meeting Agenda
President Paul Kagame chaired the Cabinet meeting on September 18, approving several major industrial and economic projects.
Geneva Peace Talks Put Washington Accords to the Test Amid Ongoing Kivus Conflict
Following the Washington talks between Presidents Trump, Kagame, and Tshisekedi, DRC and Rwanda delegations are in Geneva to review peace progress. Here’s…
Kenya Gives Foreign Traders 90 Days to Regularize Business Documents
Following controversy surrounding a new informal trade directive, Nairobi has granted foreign nationals a 90-day grace period to update their status. Authorities…
DRC: Opposition Marches Against Proposed Constitutional Changes Spark Tensions in Kinshasa
Opposition rallies took place across the DRC against proposed constitutional changes. Police used tear gas in Kinshasa, while heightened tensions and arrests…
Sécurité
DRC–Burundi: Kinshasa and Bujumbura reaffirm military cooperation
In Bujumbura, the Congolese and Burundian defence ministers announced stronger joint operations against armed groups along their shared border, on the sidelines…
Uganda–Türkiye: Kampala Suspends Military Cooperation with Ankara
The Ugandan military announced on Saturday the immediate suspension of all defense cooperation with Türkiye, amid political pressure demanding the extradition of…
DRC: UN Humanitarian Coordinator Received by AFC/M23 in Bukavu
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo met in Bukavu with leaders of the Alliance Fleuve Congo /…
Rutshuru: Seven Dead in Explosive Device Blast
Seven people were killed and about ten others seriously injured following an explosive device detonation in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu.
Économie
Rwanda Joins Forces with Almonty Industries to Boost Domestic Tungsten Sector
Rwanda has partnered with Almonty Industries to develop its tungsten sector, securing a 25% stake in a joint venture focused on processing…
Sports
Goma–Rabat: Miguel Masaïsaï’s Unfinished Dream Ends in Ouesso
Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaïsaï, who set off from Goma on May 1 to pedal to Rabat, died on September 18 in a…
Title AFCON U20 Qualifiers: Nine CECAFA Nations Compete in Tanzania for Two Tickets
Nine East and Central African nations gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the CECAFA U20 Championship, competing for just two qualification…
CAF Confederation Cup: Goma’s DC Virunga Punch Second-Round Ticket in Pretoria
DC Virunga advanced to the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bazar Brother.
AFCON 2027: Rwanda Aims to Capitalize on Regional Event Even Without Hosting
In Kigali, discussions around AFCON 2027 extend far beyond the pitch. Rwanda aims to leverage tourism, economic, and sports benefits from the…
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Burundi: Arrests of Banyamulenge Community Members Increase
Several Banyamulenge have been arrested in Burundi since early September, mainly in Bujumbura. A 70-year-old Congolese refugee was also detained at Bwagiriza,…
Rwanda and Pakistan Strengthen Trade and Investment Cooperation
Kigali — Rwanda and Pakistan signed a trade cooperation agreement in Kigali on September 24, seeking to expand bilateral trade, investment and…
RSSB Tigers Reach FIBA Intercontinental Cup Semi-Finals in Beijing
Kigali — Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Beijing after finishing second in Group…
DRC: At the UN, Suminwa calls for greater local processing of cobalt and copper
New York — Prime Minister Judith Suminwa says the DRC wants to process more cobalt and copper locally to retain greater value…