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Africa Food Systems Forum Celebrates 20 Years of Agricultural Transformation
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (406+ words) The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 officially launched in Kigali, marking 20 years of advancing Africa's agri-food systems. According to organisers, the Forum brings together governments, private sector leaders, innovators, and youth to drive investment, create jobs, and build resilient, sustainable…...
Nyaruguru District Calls on Investors as Kibeho Pilgrimage Hub Rapidly Expands
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (501+ words) Leaders in Nyaruguru District are urging both local and external investors to take advantage of rapidly growing economic opportunities in Kibeho, particularly in hospitality, financial services, and infrastructure, as the area experiences a sharp rise in religious tourism. The call…...
Rwanda Inaugurates Africa’s Largest Smallholder Tea Project with Global Backing
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (325+ words) Rwanda has inaugurated the Kibeho Tea Factory in Nyaruguru District, Southern Province, marking the launch of Africa's largest smallholder tea greenfield project. Presided over by Minister of Agriculture Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, the development spans 6,417 hectares of smallholder plantations and 720 hectares…...
Iran Drafts Bill to Impose Fee On Ships Crossing Straight of Hormuz
1+ week, 1+ day ago (242+ words) Details have emerged indicating that Iran is hurriedly drafting a bill that will Impose fees on vessels seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iran's Fars news agency, the plan would be finalised next week, and would…...
IOC Orders Return Of Russia,Belarus To Youth Competitions
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (367+ words) The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has lifted a ban on participants from Russia and Belarus. IOC has effectively issued recommendations ordering international sports federations to allow young athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in youth competitions under their national…...
Visit Rwanda Expands U.S. Sports Partnerships with Clippers and Rams
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (687+ words) Rwanda's tourism brand is expanding its presence in the United States through high-profile sports partnerships with two Los Angeles franchises: the NBA's Clippers and the NFL's Rams. The deal places Visit Rwanda branding on the Clippers' jerseys and throughout SoFi…...
APR FC Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Pyramids FC, Losing 5–0 on Aggregate
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (454+ words) APR FC once again fell short in continental football after being eliminated by Egyptian side Pyramids FC with an aggregate score of 50 over two legs " a result that has reignited debate over whether Rwanda's military-owned club can genuinely challenge Africa's…...
Senegal Football Federation Appeals AFCON 2025 Final Decision at Sports Tribunal
1+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ words) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt of an appeal filed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) challenging a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)…...
How Iran Demystified American F35 Fighter Jet
1+ week, 6+ day ago (485+ words) Pending deals, proposed orders for the US manufactured F35 stealth fighter Jet could be revised following it's combat performance on the battlefield in Iran. In real time combat recently, the U$100million F35 fighter Jet was shot down by an Iranian U$10,000" Qassem…...
Doja Cat Lights Up Kigali, Defying Critics in Historic Move Afrika Performance
2+ week, 2+ day ago (352+ words) Grammy Award-winning global star Doja Cat delivered a groundbreaking performance in Kigali, marking a major milestone for Rwanda's fast-growing live music scene. Despite facing online backlash and calls to boycott her appearance, the American hitmaker took to the stage at…...