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Burundi : women with breast cancer plead for the reopening of borders with Rwanda
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Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, October 18, 2025 – The prolonged closure of the borders between Burundi and Rwanda continues to penalize hundreds of citizens, particularly women with breast cancer, who rely on cross-border medical care for their...
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Rwanda emerges as Africa’s first AI scaling hub with $17.5 million funding boost
The initiative, which kicks off next year, is designed to drive AI innovation across key sectors such as health, education, and agriculture, with an emphasis on local solutions for African challenges. The announcement was made by Yves Iradukunda,...
Owner: Leonard Stiegeler
Ghana Startup Funding Surges 95% as Government Fast-Tracks Innovation Bill
Ghana’s startup ecosystem experienced a remarkable turnaround in 2024, with local entrepreneurs raising $127 million across 31 deals, representing a 95% increase from the previous year’s funding levels. The surge positions Ghana among West...
Owner: Roger Agambire Agana
South Africa’s Minister Wants Nigeria To Miss Out On 2026 World Cup Qualification
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly expressed his wish that Nigeria’s Super Eagles do not qualify for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. His comments come in light of the ongoing qualification...
Owner: Zainab Nda-Isaiah
Industry Minister Highlights Progress in Economic Modernization Vision
Ammon News - Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah said that the Economic Modernization Vision provides an integrated framework for advancing the economy and boosting growth. Qudah told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the Ministry...
Owner: Sameer Al Hayari
Juba’s new mayor pledges 100-day plan to fix failing services
The newly appointed mayor of South Sudan’s capital pledged Monday to transform Juba’s city council into a responsive and accountable institution, focusing on fixing poor infrastructure and restoring public trust. Speaking at his swearing-in...
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Faye and Kagame Advance Bilateral Cooperation in Kigali
- Advertisement - Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye concluded a three-day state visit to Kigali this weekend, strengthening the growing friendship between Senegal and Rwanda. Held from 17th to 19th October at the invitation of President...
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Trump claims no other US president ever ended a war. Is it true?
During a White House meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump expanded on his oft-repeated boast about ending multiple wars and made an even bolder assertion: That no president had solved even one war before...
Owner: Qatari Government
If I were king: Turning around South Africa’s economy - Terence Corrigan
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BizNews
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This is especially the case when South Africa is ranked alongside any number of other emerging markets. As a US-based trade and investment analyst whom we interviewed for the study put it: “In isolation, [each of its problems] could be overcome,...
Owner: Alec Hogg
Students express no confidence in Labour government at Union debate
The Oxford Union debated the motion “This House Has No Confidence in His Majesty’s Government” at its annual No Confidence debate on Thursday. A long-standing tradition within the Union, the “No Confidence” debate is held annually to gauge Oxford...
Owner: Oxford University Student Union
Trump wrongly claims no president before him ever ended a war
During a White House visit from Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump expanded on his oft-repeated boast about ending multiple wars and made an even bolder assertion: that no president had solved even one war before him....
Owner: The Poynter Institute for Media Studies
“I Don’t Want Nigeria to Qualify for 2026 World Cup” — South Africa’s Sports Minister
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Nigerian Eye
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South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has publicly expressed his desire for Nigeria’s Super Eagles to miss out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Johannesburg’s Radio 947, McKenzie accused Nigeria of...
Owner: Daramola Babalola
M23 and the government edge toward peace in the DRC
Democratic Republic of the Congo (MNN) — Last Tuesday, representatives from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 took another shaky step toward peace. With Qatar’s mediation, the two parties agreed to...
Owner: One Way Ministries
Rwandan students shine at Africa Abacus Mental Math Olympiad
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Xinhua News Agency
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KIGALI, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan students delivered outstanding performances on Saturday at the second Africa "Shenmo Cup" Abacus Mental Math Olympiad in Kigali, the Rwandan capital. The competition brought together hundreds of children from...
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Rwanda, Senegal sign five cooperation deals to boost bilateral ties
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Xinhua News Agency
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KIGALI, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda and Senegal on Saturday signed five bilateral agreements to strengthen cooperation across key priority areas of mutual interest. The signing ceremony took place in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, during Senegalese...
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African Medicines Agency begins full operations as Director-General meets Rwanda’s Minister of ...
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Business Ghana
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The African Medicines Agency (AMA) has officially commenced full operations at its Headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda. AMA’s operational launch is a step forward in strengthening Africa’s regulatory capacity, improving access to quality-assured...
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President Faye Wraps Up Rwanda Trip
1 President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has officially concluded his visit to Rwanda with a heartfelt meeting with the Senegalese community residing in the country. His trip, which began on October 17,...
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Ruling party calls for Zimbabwe president to stay in power, despite two-term limit
Open this photo in gallery:Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, right, rose to the presidency in 2017 after a military coup.Monicah Mwangi/Reuters Zimbabwe’s ruling party has voted to extend the term of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, boosting...
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South Africa’s Sports Minister Says He Hopes Nigeria Misses 2026 World Cup
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has stirred controversy after declaring that he hopes Nigeria fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking in an interview with Radio 947 in Johannesburg, McKenzie...
Owner: Jeff Okoroafor
Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast Lead Africa’s Economic Renaissance
IMF Highlights Strategic Reforms and Infrastructure Investments Driving Growth Amid Global Challenges In a significant shift in Africa’s economic landscape, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Benin, and Ivory Coast have emerged as the continent’s...