Rwanda
4 Nov
Rwanda said Monday it will no longer register petrol-driven motorbike taxis from the new year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles. "The goal is to promote the use of cleaner, more efficient energy and reduce gas emissions," Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore told AFP. The new rule will only apply in the capital,…
29 Oct
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has picked Nov. 18 for Nigeria’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Rwanda. The match is scheduled for the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Nigeria Football Federations (NFF). The Matchday 6 encounter will draw the curtain on the…
6 Oct
Rwanda's health minister said the country would begin vaccinations against the deadly Ebola-like Marburg virus on Sunday after receiving some 700 doses of a trial vaccine. READ ALSO:Macron calls for Rwanda, M23 rebels to pull out of DR Congo The death toll since the outbreak was announced in Rwanda on September 28…
29 Sep
Rwanda has confirmed six deaths from Marburg virus disease (MVD) amid an outbreak that has affected 26 people nationwide. READ ALSO: Lekki Scrabble Classics dress rehearsal for ASC Rwanda 2024, says Anikoh Speaking Saturday evening during a broadcast on Rwanda Television, Rwanda’s Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana revealed that the victims and most of the…
11 Sep
Nigeria did all but put the ball in the net legally, yesterday, at the Amahoro Stadium, Kigali, where they met hosts, Rwanda, in a Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
10 Sep
Super Eagles’ Interim Manager, Austin Eguavoen, has assured Nigerians that the team would come out of their encounter with Rwanda, in Kigali, unscathed.
10 Sep
Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has shared insights on his recent visit to Kigali, Rwanda, where he engaged in various discussions aimed at addressing Africa's challenges, particularly in areas like productivity, leadership, and development.
7 Sep
Mr. Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, has said that prioritizing investment in agriculture is a sure way of tackling hunger and insecurity in Africa. READ ALSO:Activities of NNPC shrouded in secrecy – Peter Obi The former Governor of Anambra was speaking as a panelist at…
28 Aug
Stakeholders in agriculture are set to converge at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 (AFS Forum 2024) in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 2 to 6. The forum will focus on addressing the challenges and opportunities within Africa’s food systems, with a particular focus on the role of innovative financing and technology in boosting productivity for…
12 Aug
Renowned UK-based property and wealth creator, Daniel Moses, has added another accolade to his growing list of achievements. Moses was honoured as the International Business and Property Developer of the Year at the prestigious 100 Most Notable Icons event in Rwanda, where he also served as a keynote speaker. Hailing from Edo State in Nigeria…
11 Aug
Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame was sworn in on Sunday for a fourth term after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99 percent of the vote. Several dozen heads of state and other dignitaries from African nations joined the inauguration ceremony at a packed 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali, where crowds had…
11 Aug
Rwanda's all-powerful President Paul Kagame is to be sworn in on Sunday for another five years after sweeping to victory in elections last month with more than 99 percent of the vote. A number of African leaders are to attend the inauguration at a 45,000-seat stadium in Kigali where crowds started gathering from the early…
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