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Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema
Health

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 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
Othmane Maamma was outstanding for Morocco at the U20 World Cup in Chile, but can he carry that promise into his senior career? Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images
Football

Did the FIFA U20 World Cup unearth the new Cristiano Ronaldo, and a Rolls Royce defender in Tylon Smith?

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Telecom regulators from eleven eastern Africa countries are calling for new joint rules on how radio spectrum is managed. Courtesy
Technology

Eastern African telcos push for spectrum reform

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Al-Merrikh are among three Sudanese club that requested to join Rwanda Premier League-courtesy
Football

Three Sudanese clubs request to join Rwanda Premier League

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Andrew Mold, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa, explained key factors behind the region’s unexpected resilience. Courtesy of UNECA.
Economy

Weakening dollar, strong exports drive eastern Africa’s trade resilience – UNECA

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

AI must be affordable in Africa, say experts at Mobile World Congress

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame: Technology should benefit all Africans, not widen inequality

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with military officers attending the second Land Forces Commanders Symposium at the Intare Conference Arena in Rusororo on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Security

Kagame urges smart military operations at land forces meeting in Kigali

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Security

Drone warfare, bilateralism high on agenda as top military leaders meet in Kigali

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