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Economy

Ethiopia joins Pan-African payment system

Saturday, October 17, 2026
Tunji Balogun, chairman and chief executive of Def Jam Recordings.
Music

How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 2026
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Music

How UMG’s global layoffs could affect Africa’s music industry

Friday, October 16, 2026
Some participants with programme leaders and a Lagos State government representative at the AI-GET Executive Leadership Masterclass in Lagos.
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University of Kigali takes AI leadership training to Nigeria, advances Africa’s digital transformation

Thursday, October 15, 2026
On October 12 this year, the United States observed Columbus Day, a federal holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492.

Columbus Day: What America commemorates and why it is contested

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The circuit is planned to feature a roller-coaster-style profile, with about 197 metres of elevation change per lap and gradients of between 13 and 15 per cent.
Rwanda

Beyond Formula 1: What Rwanda plans for Bugesera circuit

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
A total of 367 people returned to Rwanda on Wednesday, October 8, from eastern DR Congo. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Ubumwe n’Ubudaheranwa: What expatriates should understand about Rwanda

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Michael Larbie, Group Executive for Corporate and Investment Banking at Ecobank (L), and a representative of the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) during the signing ceremony in China. Courtesy
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Ecobank Group and CIPS partner to facilitate Africa-China trade payments

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Some of the 288 European mercenaries who were fighting alongside the Congolese government forces and the FDLR, a genocidal group, were captured by M23 rebels following the fall of Goma in February 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Africa must take responsibility for its peace and security

Monday, October 12, 2026
Equatoguinean Olympian and endurance runner Roberto Mandje brought the Africa 7 Run Your Purpose challenge to Kigali on Saturday, October 10. Courtesy

Equatoguinean Olympian Mandje brings Africa 7 marathon challenge to Kigali

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Amavubi players vie for the ball with Kenyans during a goalless draw in an international friendly at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, October 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza..
Football

Rwanda, Kenya share spoils in goalless friendly in Kigali

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Delegates tour an exhibition at the Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on Thursday, October 1. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

African startups showcase health innovations that could shape medical care

Friday, October 02, 2026