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 […]
How Rwanda steps into the future of mobility
When President Paul Kagame stood at the Kigali Convention Centre – the venue for the Aviation Summit last week, all eyes were fixed on a sleek, futuristic machine that rose silently into the skies above Rwanda’s capital. It was Africa’s first-ever self-flying air car—a symbol of human ingenuity and a bold reminder that the future […]
Liquid Intelligent Technologies donates Rwf130m to safeguard Genocide memory
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has donated Rwf130 million to support the preservation of Rwanda’s genocide memorials, reinforcing its long-term commitment to safeguarding the memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The funds were handed over to the Imbuto Foundation under a decade-long pledge in which Liquid has committed US$1 million toward memorial conservation and education […]
What to look out for when buying a phone charger
Buying a phone charger used to be simple, phones came with one in the box. Today, most brands like Apple and Samsung sell them separately, which means you have to figure out which charger works best for your device. The wrong choice can be frustrating, your phone may charge painfully slowly or, in the worst […]
Kigali powers Africa’s shift to sustainable aviation
Rwanda is positioning itself as a continental leader in sustainable aviation as it prepares to host the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit on September 4–5 at the Kigali Convention Centre. One of the headline sessions, “How must Africa move forward on SAF?”, will feature Silas Udahemuka, Director General of Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, alongside Kwame Bekoe, […]
Why birds don’t get electrocuted on wires
It is a scene so familiar that we rarely stop to think about it, flocks of birds balancing effortlessly on high-voltage power lines, seemingly untouched by the deadly electricity running beneath their feet. To many, it feels almost like magic. Since childhood, we have been warned about the dangers of electricity, yet these creatures perch […]
NATO turns to AI drones that think and fly autonomously
In a dawning era of defense where rapid response and technological agility matter most, NATO allies are increasingly turning to unmanned aerial systems that think and act with autonomy. At the forefront of this transformation is Portugal’s Beyond Vision, engineering drones that nimbly avoid obstacles, process data instantly, and execute takeoffs and landings with effortless […]
Rwanda launches digital identity system
Rwanda has officially launched its new National Digital Identity System (SDID), a groundbreaking shift from traditional card-based identification to a fully digital platform designed to streamline service delivery and reinforce individual data privacy. The system was unveiled on August 7, 2025, at the ongoing 28th Kigali international trade fair at Expo-grounds, Gikondo led by the […]
Rwanda and Turkey Strengthen Digital Ties
Rwanda continues to position itself as a digital leader on the continent, with recent diplomatic engagements reflecting growing international partnerships in technology and innovation. On June 10, 2025, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire Musoni, held a high-level meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Aslan Alper Yüksel of the Republic of Turkey in Kigali. […]