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Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s Regional Bureau for Africa, speaks at the 2024 YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

Africa counts on young people for development, says UNDP regional director

Friday, November 08, 2024
Hundreds of youths from across Africa and beyond gathered in Kigali for the seventh Youth Connekt Africa Summit on Friday. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Youth Connekt a 'path to innovation, opportunity'

Friday, November 08, 2024
RIB says it has arrested Patrick Niyigena in connection with charges related to bribery and abuse of authority. Courtesy.
Crime

Ministry of Youth official arrested on bribery charges

Friday, March 22, 2024
The Ministry of Youth has announced YouthConnekt Awards 2023, with 200 Rwandan impactful entrepreneurs set to get direct financial support.
Technology

200 Rwandan entrepreneurs to reap cash in 2023 YouthConnekt awards

Friday, September 22, 2023
The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, September 15 at the Kigali Serena Hotel. ALL PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Featured

Celebrating innovation: DOT Rwanda honours graduates and entrepreneurs

Monday, September 18, 2023
Participants during the event aimed to provide a platform for youth to share their achievements, address the challenges faced by young graduates in the context of unemployment.
Rwanda

GAERG youth entrepreneurship, employment forum unveils success stories

Thursday, September 14, 2023
The New Times

Rwandan university graduates on a mission to make wine from coffee

Monday, July 18, 2022
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: Celebrating ten years of impact: DOTYouth alumni where are you now?

Monday, March 29, 2021
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses youths from Africa and beyond on the final day of YouthConnekt Africa Summit that ended in Kigali Friday at Kigali Convention Centre. During her address, Mrs Kagame challenged the African youth to leverage their numbers to take the lead in transforming the continent. The summit brought together over 8,000 youths from over 90 countries. /Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Youth are well positioned to steer Africa’s transformation – First Lady

Saturday, October 12, 2019
The Minister of Youth, Rosemary Mbabazi speaks at the YouthConneckt Africa Summit in Kigali on October 11, 2019. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

Four countries bid to host next YouthConnekt Africa summit

Saturday, October 12, 2019
Rwandan Blandine Umuziranenge (2nd L) awarded USD 5000. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

YouthConnekt: Rwandan scoops girls’ innovation project award

Saturday, October 12, 2019
UNDPu2019s Regional Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa (centre), and Stephen Rodriques, the UNDP Resident Representative (3rd left) and other UN staff pose for a photo with Cu00e9phas Nshimyumuremyi who emerged best innovator during Youth Connekt 2013. He makes herbal smearing jelly and soap from local medicinal plants. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

Seven years-on: YouthConnekt has nurtured local startups

Thursday, October 10, 2019