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Panellists engage in a discussion at the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali.
Energy
Govt banks on industrial demand to advance nuclear power plans
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, and Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the IAEA sign the agreement in Kigali on May 19. Courtesy
Energy
Rwanda, IAEA sign agreement to advance nuclear energy plans
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) and US Holtec International signed agreement in Kigali on May 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy
Rwanda, Holtec sign deal to study small modular reactor deployment
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Togolese president Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu, visit an exhibition at the summit in Kigai on Tuesday, May 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Energy
Why Africa is turning to small modular reactors for its nuclear future
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Participants at the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali.
Finance
New financing model key to Africa’s nuclear energy ambitions
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan witness the signing of the deal, while ministers Gasore (right) and Ndejembi look on in Kigali, Tuesday, May 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy
Rwanda, Tanzania sign 'strategic' energy deal
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Usta Kayitesi, and Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the US Department of State Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation, Renee Sonderman during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Tuesday, May 19. Dan Gatsinzi Courtesy
Energy
Rwanda, US ink deal on peaceful nuclear energy
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian and Togolese counterparts Samia Suluhu Hassan and Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and senior delegates pose for a photo on Tuesday, May 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy
African leaders push for nuclear energy to spur industrial growth
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Italian delegation brought together government institutions and private sector actors to showcase expertise in infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
Italy ramps up Africa investment, infrastructure drive at CEO forum
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the inaugural Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali on July 1, 2025. File
Energy
Africa nuclear energy summit opens in Kigali
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire (right) speaks at a session on investing in the sports industry during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Photos courtesy
Economy
Africa bets on sport as the next jobs and investment frontier
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Technology
Africa’s AI adoption stuck in pilot phase, new report finds
Friday, May 15, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi speaks at a panel discussion themed Blue corridors unlocking Africa's hidden logistics advantage at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 on May 14. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
BK CEO, logistics leaders call for reforms to unlock Africa trade corridors
Friday, May 15, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika delivers his remarks at the opening session of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy
Rwanda courts investors with priority sectors at Africa CEO Forum
Friday, May 15, 2026
RSSB signed strategic agreements with Cleo Capital Group and The Lux Collective as part of a broader tourism development initiative. Courtesy
Business
Rwanda signs energy, tourism deals at Africa CEO Forum
Friday, May 15, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks during a discussion at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Politics
Kagame criticises use of sanctions, urges Africa cooperation
Thursday, May 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business
Kagame: Africa must act together, not merely analyse global crises
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Delegates attend the opening session of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on May 12, 2025. The 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum will kick off at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday on May 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Business
Africa CEO Forum kicks off in Kigali
Thursday, May 14, 2026

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