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A mother and her new born at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. All photos by Keza Kellya
Women

Delivering hope: How Burera’s mothers navigate childbirth in rugged terrain

Friday, October 24, 2025
Medics during an eye operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How can Africa balance tradition and innovation in healthcare?

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
The conference brought together over 4,000 participants from across the globe, including government officials, tech experts, and industry leaders,
Technology

New initiative targets African languages for next-gen AI

Thursday, October 23, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture

Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields

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
Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi (left) and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet unveil the Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group unveils 2024 Sustainability Report showcasing measurable progress and impact

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion ati during the 2025 Annual Convening of the Africa Health Collaborative, running from October 20 to 24. Courtesy
Health

African countries gather in Kigali to boost health workforce through innovation

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Presentation by Cyprien Nshimiyimana, Strategy and Policy Analyst at Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on shaping the trajectory through supporting governments on AI and machine learning. Courtesy photos
Featured

Press release: Africa Health Security Accelerator launched to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025