Tag: Rwanda
The M23 Conflict in eastern DR Congo (Key Facts & Figures)
For the past quarter-century, the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have served as operational bases…
Why Rwanda’s Exit from ECCAS Changes Everything
The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) stands as a regional economic body for countries located in the central…
What Qatar’s Mediation Means for Rwanda and DRC: A Diplomatic Triumph?
As it’s a principle in Qatar foreign policy to comply diplomatic efforts with UN principles and international law. On the…
From Agritech to Vertical Farms: Innovation in Rwanda Agriculture
Vertical farming holds a promising future for agriculture in Rwanda as well as in other African countries. The combination of…
Africa This week: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations starts in Cote d’Ivoire; Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery commences production of diesel and aviation fuel; China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to embark on a diplomatic tour to Africa; Morocco secured victory in a heated vote to lead the UN Human Rights Council; MONUSCO to leave DR Congo by end of 2024; Burundi closes border with Rwanda after accusing Kigali of training Red Tabara rebel group
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023, Africa's largest football event, will commence at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium…
Africa This Week: Failed coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau; Oromia regional government accuses armed opposition group of killing civilians; U.N. Security Council votes to end mission in Sudan; British PM Sunak discusses issues of deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda at COP28 with President Kagame; U.N. Security Council to lift arms embargo on Somalia, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Africa This Week: Gabon pays first installment of debt-for-nature fund; Malawi secures $178 million from the IMF; UK Supreme Court ruled against sending asylum seekers to Rwanda; Zimbabwe declared state of emergency in its capital after cholera outbreak; South Africa’s ruling party supports parliamentary motion to close Israel embassy in Pretoria, and other
Gabon’s new rulers on Friday paid $1.1 million to a conservation fund as part of a $500 million debt swap…
Somalia to join the EAC: What does it mean for the country, region, and Africa?
The increased regional collaboration can help address the complex security challenges that have affected not only Somalia but neighbouring nations…
Exploring the Effect of Technology and Innovation on Rwanda’s Economy
The role technology and innovation have played in Rwanda's economic growth and development cannot be overemphasized. The government's investments in…
Coup in Gabon; Sudan’s General al-Burhan makes first trip abroad since the outbreak of war; Zimbabwe’s main opposition calls for fresh elections; Rwanda and Cameroon announce changes in security forces; Niger’s junta expels France’s ambassador; Russia vetoed UN Security Council proposal to extend sanctions on Mali; Libya’s Dbeibah rejects prospect of normalising relations with Israel
On Wednesday, military officers in Gabon seized power, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming a new leader…
Rwanda imposes fresh lockdown to curb Covid cases
Kigali, Rwanda's capital, and eight other areas around the country have been placed under curfew in order to combat an…
COVID-19: Rwanda Set to Import “More” Medical Oxygen Plants
As the country battles a recent spike in coronavirus infections that are leading to hospitalization, Rwanda will spend over Rwf4…
