June 08
Central Africa: Rwanda Withdraws From Regional Bloc, Cites Violation of Protocols
New Times
Rwanda has announced its withdrawal from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), citing repeated violations of its rights as a member and failure by the regional… Read more »
Rwanda: Improved Potato Seeds Boost Production in Musanze
New Times
Potato farmers in Musanze District are reporting significantly higher yields after the adoption of early-maturing, climate-resilient potato varieties recently introduced in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Internet Users Surge to 5.5 Million Amid Digital Expansion
New Times
Rwanda now has 5.5 million active internet users, a significant milestone driven by increasing digitisation of services and strategic investments in ICT infrastructure. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Workers Accuse American Mining Company of Destablizing Chinese Firms in Congo
Radio Dalsan
A group of Congolese workers from Chinese companies operating in Mambasa territory, Ituri Province, have publicly accused the American-owned Kibali Mining company of inciting… Read more »
June 07
Rwanda: Rwanda Inks Deal With Cotti Coffee to Boost Production, Expand to Chinese Market
New Times
The Government of Rwanda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cotti Coffee, a rapidly growing Chinese coffee value chain investor, to boost Rwanda's coffee… Read more »
June 06
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 6, 2025
allAfrica
Liberia's Capitol Building Fire Investigation Reaches New Heights Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Sets Up 24 Plastic Collection Points, Creates Nearly 1,500 Green Jobs
New Times
Nearly 1,500 green jobs have so far been created through an initiative that has established 24 centres for collecting plastic waste for recycling, according to Juliet Kabera,… Read more »
June 05
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Remains Strong, Says IMF
New Times
Continued fiscal consolidation, supported by stronger domestic revenue mobilisation and spending efficiency, is essential to safeguard Rwanda's macroeconomic stability and debt… Read more »
Rwanda: Akagera National Park Targets $4.9m in Revenues
New Times
Akagera National Park projects to make some $4.9 million in tourism revenue in 2025, according to a report by African Parks, the organisation that manages the protected area. Read more »
June 04
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 4, 2025
allAfrica
Liberia, DR Congo Elected to UN Security Council Seats Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Cooking Gas Storage Project Reaches 60% Completion
New Times
The construction of cooking gas storage facilities in Kabuga, Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District, has reached 60 per cent completion, according to the Development Bank of Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Could Start Using Methane Gas for Cooking in 2027
New Times
The Ministry of Environment has announced that Rwandans will begin using methane gas for cooking in 2027, as part of a clean energy initiative aimed at reducing the reliance on… Read more »
Africa: Starlink Now Live in 22 African Countries After DR Congo Launch
Daba Finance
Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet provider, has officially launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) The approval, granted to the locally registered Starlink DRC S.A.,… Read more »
Rwanda: Ecobank Rwanda Named Rwanda's Best Bank for Trade Finance in Global Finance Awards
New Times
Ecobank Rwanda, part of the leading private panAfrican financial services Ecobank Group which has unrivalled African expertise, is delighted to have won the Best Trade Finance… Read more »
Rwanda: Connecting At the Roots - How MTN Is Building a More Inclusive Digital Future Through Its Annual Staff-Led Initiative Y'ello Care
New Times
In a world rapidly moving forward with digital innovation, it's easy to overlook those who are still trying to catch up, not by choice, but because of barriers beyond their… Read more »
Rwanda: Spiro Reassures Customers As Motorcycle Delivery Rolls Out in Batches [press release]
New Times
Spiro is pleased to inform the public that we officially started deployments in April, and bikes are being delivered in batches. As of today, many early applicants who signed up… Read more »
June 03
Africa: All of Africa Today - June 3, 2025
allAfrica
Ugandan Army Foils Attack On Religious Shrine As Pilgrims Gather Read more »
Gabon: French Mining Group Digs in as Gabon Tightens Grip on Manganese Exports
RFI
French mining group Eramet has pledged to safeguard over 10,000 jobs in Gabon as Libreville pushes forward with a plan to ban raw manganese exports from 2029. Read more »
Africa: New INGA 3 Development Program to Start With Investments in Local Congolese Communities [press release]
World Bank
The multiphase program will help lay the foundations for the sustainable development of Inga 3 and create jobs Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Post Office Stays Relevant in a Digital Era
New Times
Despite playing a key role in delivering essential services, Rwanda's National Post Office (NPO) continues to operate in a legal grey zone--without a dedicated governing law to… Read more »
June 02
Gabon: French Mining Group Digs in As Gabon Tightens Grip On Manganese Exports
RFI
French mining group Eramet has pledged to safeguard over 10,000 jobs in Gabon as Libreville pushes forward with a plan to ban raw manganese exports from 2029. Read more »
Gabon: Gabon to Halt Manganese Exports By 2029
ENA
Gabon will cease exporting manganese from 2029 as part of a plan to transform national industry, President Brice Oligui Nguema said in a government statement published on Saturday. Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Nkulikiyinka Encourages Workers to Channel Savings Into Rwanda's Capital Market
New Times
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, has urged Rwandans across the public and private sectors to embrace a culture of disciplined saving and to… Read more »
Gabon: Eramet's Response to the Gabonese Government's Announcement on Crude Manganese Export Ban Starting in 2029 [press release]
Eramet
Eramet takes note of the Gabonese government’s intention to ban crude manganese exports from January 1st, 2029. This move is described as part of the country’s stated… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Zoomlion Strikes Deal to Manage Waste in Nigeria, DRC, Ethiopia
Ghanaian Times
ZOOMLION Ghana Limited (ZGL), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has signed waste management agreements with three countries, solidifying its commitment to… Read more »
