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Every December, African cities and villages take on a familiar rhythm. Churches prepare for Christmas services, families plan reunions, streets glow with lights, and countdowns to the New Year begin. Yet alongside these celebrations, a growing debate has emerged across…
A growing number of wealthy Chinese businessmen are reportedly using surrogacy services in the United States to father dozens and in some cases more than a hundred, children, raising complex legal, ethical, and social questions across borders. According to investigations…
As the world increasingly explores digital currencies, Rwanda is cautiously stepping into the cryptocurrency landscape. Bitcoin, the most recognized of these virtual currencies, is gaining attention among Rwandans, particularly younger, tech-savvy citizens who are looking for new ways to invest,…
In a decisive drive toward digital transformation, Rwanda is rolling out five key technological breakthroughs that promise to reshape public services, education, finance, and accessibility across the nation. First, the country’s financial ecosystem has been upgraded with a new national…
Diella, a digitally created minister of artificial intelligence, has become the world’s first “pregnant” AI expecting 83 virtual children designed to assist members of Albania’s parliament. Prime Minister Edi Rama made the announcement at the Global Dialogue Conference in Berlin,…
In a historic moment that resonated across continents, Ousmane Dembélé was awarded the 2025 Ballon d'Or, marking a significant milestone not only in his career but also for Africa and Rwanda. As a prominent ambassador for the Visit Rwanda campaign,…
When the peloton surged up the Mur de Kigali and past the glass dome of the Kigali Convention Centre, the roar from the crowd was not only for the riders. It was a sound that summed up months of planning,…
At a critical moment when Africa stands at the crossroads of opportunity and challenge, sustainable human development in the continent took center stage at a high-level side event hosted by the Swiss Press Club on the margins of the 60th…
The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) and Technology Information Confederation Africa (TICON Africa) concluded their joint 2025 conference in Accra with strong commitments to accelerate digital transformation, boost intra-African trade, and prepare the continent’s workforce for the future of marketing and…
In the lush cacao lands of Cameroon, Indigenous Baka communities are showing Africa and the world that sustainable farming can protect both livelihoods and wildlife. For generations, Indigenous farmers have lived in harmony with the forest, depending on it for…
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs have hit dozens of countries, including South Africa, exposing once again the fragile dependence of African economies on Western markets. Instead of bowing like beggars, African leaders are raising their voices, questioning why the…
For years, Chinese investment in Africa has been welcomed as a lifeline, often filling the void left by strained relations with Western nations. In Zimbabwe, Beijing became a top source of capital after the country’s isolation by the West two…
As Western powers ramp up efforts to deport so-called "illegal" migrants, a troubling pattern is emerging Africa, long burdened by the legacy of colonization, is now becoming the preferred dumping ground for those no longer welcome in rich countries. The…
A 10-year-old boy was left alone at El Prat International Airport on Wednesday, after his parents reportedly abandoned him upon discovering his passport had expired. The couple, determined not to miss their holiday flight, allegedly left their son in the…
In much of Africa, a passport is more than a travel document, it’s a symbol of possibility. The chance to study, work, reunite, or even seek refuge abroad. For millions, the idea of holding a passport that unlocks the world…
The hum of sewing machines has fallen silent in one of Lesotho’s largest garment factories. Once a symbol of hope for the tiny mountain kingdom’s export ambitions, the Tzicc’s clothing factory now stands half-empty, its fate hanging by a thread…
Efforts to bring peace to the troubled eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have gained international attention this month, with two separate diplomatic agreements signed within weeks, one in Washington under U.S. mediation, the other in Doha…
A Tanzanian social media personality and self-proclaimed spiritual guru, Chief Godlove, has stirred controversy across East Africa after making derogatory remarks about Kenyan youth, branding them “lazy” and claiming he could “buy them like pets.” The comments, widely viewed as…
For decades, the idea of swimming in the Seine was met with mockery, disbelief, or outright concern. Once a symbol of France's industrial boom and its pollution, the river was long deemed unfit for human immersion. Yet, in a remarkable…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to overhaul Kenya’s diplomatic representation abroad if his camp wins the 2027 General Election, starting with the dismissal of all ambassadors appointed by President William Ruto. Speaking during a town hall meeting with…
A 61-year-old man has died following a tragic accident at a New York imaging clinic after his metal necklace was pulled into an active MRI machine. According to the Nassau County Police, the incident occurred at Nassau Open MRI in…
As climate change continues to batter Africa with floods, droughts, and deadly heatwaves, a beacon of hope is rising, not from carbon markets or pledges at climate summits, but from the world’s highest courts. This week, all eyes are on…
At the heart of Ghana’s Upper East Region, where the cracked earth remembers the footsteps of chained ancestors, the haunting echoes of the transatlantic slave trade were revived, not by scholars or elders, but by schoolchildren. In a powerful act…
The military-led government in Burkina Faso has officially dissolved the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), citing high operational costs and concerns over foreign influence. The announcement was made by the Minister of Territorial Administration, Emile Zerbo, during a press briefing…
The Kingdom of Eswatini has firmly rejected any attempt to position the small southern African nation as a dumping ground for unwanted migrants, following a controversial deportation of five non-African nationals by the United States. The migrants from Vietnam, Jamaica,…
Despite being 85 years old and having served in nearly every era of Uganda’s post-independence politics, General Moses Ali wants back in Parliament. But what many see as a comeback, others are calling a power-hungry move and a glaring symbol…
France has officially completed the withdrawal of its troops from Senegal, ending more than six decades of continuous military presence in the West African country. The departure marks the final chapter in France’s military footprint in West Africa, underscoring a…
According to Standard Bank, Africa holds 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet not a single African country ranks among the world’s top food producers. While agriculture employs over 50% of the continent’s population, its contribution to global food…
The world is producing more clean energy than ever before, but not everyone is benefitting equally. According to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), while global renewable energy capacity grew by 15 percent in 2024, most…
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man who once ruled Africa’s most populous country with a military grip and later returned as a democratically elected leader, died in London on Sunday at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness.…
As climate disasters intensify across the African continent, Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Mr. Seidu Issifu, is calling on the international community to establish a climate debt forgiveness mechanism, arguing that the very survival of vulnerable…
As Japan intensifies immigration enforcement ahead of the Upper House elections, African migrants living without legal status are sounding the alarm over a system that, they say, strips them of their dignity, denies them medical care, and reduces them to…
Ghana’s Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, presented his country’s ongoing reforms in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) during the 2025 TVET Pitso Forum held this week in Gaborone, Botswana. The forum, hosted by Botswana’s Human Resource Development Council…
The United Kingdom and France have signed a new bilateral migration agreement that could reshape how Europe responds to irregular migration across the English Channel, while quietly replacing the UK's controversial Rwanda deportation plan. The new “one-in, one-out” scheme, unveiled…
In a haunting reminder of the human cost of migration, the Senegalese navy intercepted 201 migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe, highlighting the growing desperation of West Africans risking their lives for a better future. The operation,…
A North Korean defector is set to file both civil and criminal charges against North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un and four senior officials over alleged abuse during her detention in the country. The case, supported by a South Korea-based human…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, made headlines recently with a bold and optimistic statement: “We, Africans, have the power to make this continent a paradise on Earth.” His words come amid growing scrutiny of wealth inequality, as a new Oxfam…
Africa needs an estimated 1.3 trillion USD each year to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but current global financing systems are failing the continent, African leaders declared at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) held in…
The rising tide of Gen Z-led protests across Kenya has not only shaken the political establishment but also reopened Africa’s long-standing debate: how do modern African states balance authority with democracy? In the eye of this storm stands political analyst…
China, the world’s second-largest economy, has taken a major step to boost tourism and its global appeal by extending visa-free entry to citizens from 74 countries. The move, part of an ongoing effort to revive inbound travel and enhance soft…
Author: Jean Marie Rugambwa As someone who works at the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) and engaged in finance and economics, I often find myself surrounded by big terms, interest rates, reserve requirements, liquidity, monetary policy and more. But beyond…
A viral video that shows three different chatbots speaking in their own "secret language" has amassed hundreds of thousands of views across various social media platforms. The clip shows three chatbots engaging in a phone call in English, in which…
Ambassador Naeem Khan, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Rwanda and Ambassador to Angola and Burundi, has called upon the international community to facilitate peace talks between Pakistan and India. In an exclusive interview with PAX PRESS, Ambassador Khan condemned recent attacks…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has inaugurated a Sanitation Environment Improvement Project at G.S. MUKO in Musanze District, Northern Rwanda, a milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote public health and enhance educational environments in Rwanda. The initiative was…
Saint Mary’s High School in Kiruhura, Huye District, celebrated the inauguration of its newly improved environmental laboratory, a project spearheaded by KOICA Volunteer Mr. Jin Kwang-woo. Since joining the school in August 2024, Mr. Jin has worked diligently to enhance…
In honor of Kwibuka 31, members of the KOICA Rwanda Alumni Association (KORAA), alongside leaders and staff from KOICA Rwanda, visited the Kiziguro Genocide Memorial on April 26th, 2025, to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide Against the…
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recently inaugurated a new set of apartment blocks in Pyongyang, marking a significant milestone in the city's ongoing expansion under a five-year construction plan initiated in 2021. Officials have described this as the largest building…
Abitabiriye amarushanwa ategurwa na Banki Nkuru y’u Rwanda (BNR) ahuriza hamwe ibigo by’amashuri yisumbuye bitandukanye bavuga ko bishimira umusaruro bakuramo. Aya marushanwa aba buri mwaka azwi nka NBR Schools Quiz Challenge ahuriza hamwe ibigo by’amashuri bifite amatsinda y’ubukungu yashinzwe ku…
The KOICA Rwanda Alumni Association (KORAA) collaborated with Kamonyi District for a community work (Umuganda) at the Kamonyi Genocide Memorial. The event was part of preparations for the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with participants cleaning…
Exciting breakthroughs in reproductive science are offering hope to LGBTQ+ couples longing to have biological children. Recent research conducted by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has unveiled a groundbreaking technique called in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), which has the potential…