The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) and the Clean Cooling Network (CCN) have achieved a major milestone after their Train the Trainer program in Kigali received formal accreditation from the UK’s Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE). The recognition elevates the initiative into a globally recognized academic pathway, enabling students to […]
Rwanda deepens U.S. ties in nuclear energy and conservation
Rwanda is advancing its collaboration with the United States across key sectors of energy innovation and environmental conservation, in a move that underscores the country’s vision for sustainable growth and technological self-reliance. While in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva held bilateral meetings with U.S. officials and development partners aimed at deepening cooperation in […]
Africa HealthTech summit accelerates agenda for universal health coverage
The Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) 2025 closed on a high note, reaffirming Africa’s commitment to harnessing technology and innovation to build inclusive, data-driven, and resilient health systems capable of delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The three-day continental gathering, held from October 13th to 15th, brought together Ministers, AI experts, health professionals, investors, and development partners […]
Rwanda sets pace for a digitally connected health future
The Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) 2025 officially opened on October 13, 2025 in Kigali with a call for collaboration, equity, and innovation to drive the continent’s transition toward digitally connected health systems. Held under the theme “Connected Care: Scaling Innovation Towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC),” the three-day summit brought together ministers, health leaders, investors, innovators, […]
Digital, Health, and Energy: Kagame mobilises strategic EU partnerships in Brussels
Kigali, Rwanda – Today, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame joined a high-level summit in Brussels, Belgium, for the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum (GGF) 2025, hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The two-day forum is a pivotal event focusing on “Advancing Global Connectivity in the Face of Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Challenges,” […]
Kigali to host Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa 2025
Kigali is set to once again take center stage in Africa’s technology revolution as Rwanda hosts the 2025 edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa on October 21, 2025. The global event, returning to the Rwandan capital for the third consecutive year, underscores the country’s growing reputation as a continental hub for innovation and […]
WB launches drive to elevate education standards in Rwanda
This week, the Ministry of Education of Rwanda inaugurated a support mission under the Quality Basic Education for Human Capital Development Project, a drive championed by the World Bank. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Charles Karakye, received and discussed Rwanda’s efforts to upgrade classrooms, textbooks, and teacher support systems with visiting WB team. The mission will […]
Rwanda and Morocco sign air transport deal to boost connectivity
Rwanda and Morocco have entered into a new partnership to expand cooperation in air transport, a move expected to ease travel and strengthen trade ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed on September 25, 2025, on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, Canada. Rwanda was represented by […]
Rwanda and Egypt sign major agreements to boost cooperation
President Paul Kagame’s working visit to Egypt has opened a new chapter in the relationship between Kigali and Cairo, marked by the signing of wide-ranging agreements that touch on investment, land exchange, health, water management, and urban development. Kagame arrived in Cairo on September 23, 2025, where he was warmly received by his counterpart Abdel […]
Rwanda’s space technology becomes a beacon for Africa in disaster preparedness
In a world where natural disasters are becoming more frequent and devastating, Africa is turning to Rwanda for solutions rooted in science and technology. The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), a relatively young institution, is quickly gaining recognition as a continental leader in harnessing space-based data to mitigate the impacts of climate-related disasters. This reputation was […]