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Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY
Technology

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026
All the event attendees pose for a group photo (courtesy)
Featured

AI Salon Kigali launched to connect Rwanda’s innovators to global AI networks

Monday, May 18, 2026
According to the AfCFTA 2024–2025 Implementation Report, 48 countries have submitted draft schedules of specific commitments on trade in services, with 22 already technically verified in priority sectors

The $200 handshake: Africa’s payment paradox

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Zaria Group, co-founder Masai Ujiri and IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop at the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Kigali to benefit as IFC, Zaria Group ink deal on sports infrastructure

Friday, May 15, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force soldiers who are participating in the East African Community (EAC) armed forces command post exercise currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya. Courtesy
Security

Rwandan forces participate in regional military exercise

Thursday, May 14, 2026
President Kagame received H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, at Urugwiro Village on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame, Tinubu talk trade, defence ties

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs with refugee status and host communities in displacement-affected markets across East and Central Africa. Courtesy
Featured

Inkomoko ranked Africa’s 5th fastest-growing company, only Rwandan firm on FT list

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with Álvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on May 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Agriculture

Kagame, IFAD chief discuss expanding agric partnership

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame and António Guterres,  Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 12. Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame urges Africa to take charge of its future

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe speaks at a Ministerial-Level Strategic Dialogue on UN Security Council Reform and the Use of Veto.
International

Nduhungirehe raises concerns over UN Security Council veto use

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.
Technology

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
President Paul Kagame arrives in Nairobi for the inaugural Africa Forward Summit on Monday, May 11. Photos by Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame arrives in Kenya for Africa-France summit

Monday, May 11, 2026