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From left: Pelonomi Moiloa; Lelapa, CEO and co-founder; Alain Maupin, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit East and North Africa, Ericsson Europe, Middle East & Africa; Deborah Egbo, public health advocate; and Enzo Scarcella, MTN Group Consumer Executive, at the “Eliminating Bias: AI for Africa” panel.
Technology

Inside the battle against bias: How Africa is rewriting the AI playbook

Thursday, October 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Summit in Kigali on October 21. Courtesy
Technology

Mobile tech contributes $220bn to Africa's GDP - report

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Justice Minister, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks during a Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Strengthening Crime Prevention Strategies on Wednesday, October 22,
Crime

Crime prevention a development imperative, says justice minister

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Chief Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere presents the report to Members of Parliament a a joint plenary sitting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Complaints filed to Ombudsman’s Office rose by 45% this year

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the 16th Session of the UNCTAD Ministerial Conference , in Geneva, on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges inclusive digitisation to bridge global trade, internet divide

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
Leaders from across Africa will gather in Madrid, Spain, on October 22–23, 2025, for the Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), a global summit focused on integrating water, sanitation, and climate action.
Featured

Featured: African leaders unite to tackle water, sanitation, and climate crisis

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Valens Uwineza, the newly approved RALGA Secretary General. Courtesy
Rwanda

Valens Uwineza approved as RALGA Secretary General

Friday, October 17, 2025
Residents meet land officials for land title disputes in Musanze District. File
Editorial

When a government listens, people prosper

Thursday, October 16, 2025
A resident is assisted by Irembo agent in Burera District. The government is developing a new digital platform, Mbaza, designed to improve service delivery across local government institutions. File
Technology

Govt developing new digital system to enhance public service delivery

Wednesday, October 15, 2025