Rwanda angles for bigger tungsten exports as demand peaks

In a groundbreaking development poised to redefine Rwanda's position in the global mineral market, Trinity Metals has announced a landmark agreement to supply tungsten concentrate from its Nyakabingo Mine directly to the United States. This...

Ani Dasgupta watched wetlands tame floods in Kigali. He believes nature is infrastructure we can fund.

Ani Dasgupta’s path runs from Delhi’s slums to the World Bank and now WRI, where he argues climate, nature, and development must move together. His leadership emphasizes moral purpose, trust, and “orchestration” that links funders, governments,...

Oyo govt promises memorable Nigeria-Rwanda U20 women qualifier

Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Miss Wasilat Adegoke, on Monday assured football fans across the country of the state’s preparedness to host the Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Rwanda, scheduled for...

Qualifiers: Oyo waives gate fee for Falconets vs Rwanda match

Oyo State has announced no gate fee for Falconets match against Rwanda under-20 team slated for September 27 at Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. The state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke announced this on Monday in Ibadan while...

Nigerian Varsity FUOYE Workers Stage Protest, Pass Vote Of No Confidence On Governing Council Led By Senator Ndoma-Egba

Non-teaching staff unions at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) — comprising the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) —...

Democracy Day: Rwanda champions homegrown, citizen-centred governance

Tourism value chain holds vast economic potential – Ojo-Lanre

Business THE Director-General of Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, has emphasised the contributions of tourism value chains to Nigeria’s economy. Ojo-Lanre said this on the sidelines of the ongoing 21st Akwaaba African...

Qualifiers: Oyo Govt Waives gate Fee For Falconets Vs Rwanda Match

News Investigators/ Oyo State has announced no gate fee for Falconets match against Rwanda under-20 team slated for Sept. 27 at Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. The state’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke announced this on Monday...

Aero Contractors Showcases Upgraded MRO Capabilities at Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali

1 Isaac Agber Nigeria’s oldest aviation company, Aero Contractors, has reaffirmed its leadership role in African aviation by showcasing its expanding Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities at the recently concluded Aviation Africa...

Governance matters: Rwanda’s place in the world

Rwanda, DRC, Burundi: December start for hydropower plant

Construction of the $800 million Ruzizi III Regional Hydropower Project is scheduled to begin in December 2025, with full works commencing in January 2026. The project, which is expected to generate 206MW of electricity, is designed to expand...

Why international institutions fail on global issues

Global problems demand global solutions. Are the UN and other international and multilateral organizations able to deal with societal problems, climate change, or military conflicts? Do they hold enough power, and do they possess adequate...

Behind the D.R. Congo-Rwanda peace deal: Why Washington is pushing for a bigger role

When Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed a peace deal in Washington in June, it was hailed as a breakthrough for a region scarred by years of conflict. But the real story may lie in what comes next. A draft economic framework,...

Most of This Population Wants Immigrants, But Not the Government

Headlines, Human Rights, Migration & Refugees, North America, Population Opinion Opinion polls show that the majority of the U.S. population holds positive views on immigration. Credit: Shutterstock. PORTLAND, USA, Sep 15 2025 (IPS) - Most of the...

Rwanda First Lady Writes – A Couple’s First Song: A Lifelong Dance

1 A Couple’s First Song: A Lifelong Dance “A good wife gives all, and needs little. Submission is her crown.” “A worthy husband’s sole responsibility is to provide; He dominates, he rules unchallenged.” “A marriage only serves to sire...

Power, banks and coffee inside Ethiopia’s economy

The Horn of Africa is witnessing a significant shift as Ethiopia embarks on an ambitious economic journey powered by cutting-edge infrastructure projects, financial sector liberalization, and robust reforms in its celebrated coffee industry. The...

Social crisis in Burunga : Batwa demand more aid to save schools and families’ survival

SOS Médias Burundi Burunga, September 13, 2025 – In Burunga province, southern Burundi, poverty is hitting Batwa families hard : children are dropping out of school and mothers are turning to precarious activities to survive. Faced with this...

BoG Governor Demands Banks Deploy Risk-Sharing for SME Credit

Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama has intensified pressure on commercial lenders to actively deploy risk-sharing mechanisms for small and medium enterprise financing, warning that continued underserving of SMEs threatens Ghana’s...

Liberia’s UNSC Seat Spurs Diplomatic Flurry as Rwanda, Liberia Sign Landmark Agreements

Monrovia – Liberia’s recent election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has triggered a wave of high-level diplomatic engagements, underscoring the country’s growing influence in international affairs. In recent...

Congo-Rwanda deal offers US role in minerals sector

PARIS: Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will commit to working with third parties, including the US, to revamp their mineral supply chains and develop reforms as they seek to spur investment following a peace deal reached in Washington....