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How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo's peace deal
US President Donald Trump is expected to host the leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda - Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame - in the coming weeks to seal a peace agreement that he has hailed as a "glorious ...
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Tebboune’s visit to Italy ends in diplomatic disappointment over Moroccan Sahara
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wrapped up a two-day official visit to Italy on Thursday, July 24, aimed primarily at finalising major energy contracts and, crucially, at persuading Rome to ...
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PHOTOS: Uncle Waffles spins, giants rise: Kigali welcomes Africa’s brightest talents
Sunday night marked the vibrant return of the Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali, launching a weeklong celebration of sports, creativity and youth empowerment. Since its 2023 debut in Rwanda, the ...
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Africa needs to believe in the giant that it is, says Kagame
President Paul Kagame has urged African youth to believe in the giants within themselves and work hard to unlock the continent’s full potential. He made the remarks during the Giants of Africa ...
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Masai Ujiri challenges African youth to dream bigger
Giants of Africa Co-Founder Masai Ujiri has urged African youth to believe in their potential, grow with purpose, and uplift others along the way, saying the future of the continent rests in their ...
Qatar Brokered DRC Peace Deal a Bittersweet Moment for Africa
The DRC, M23 peace deal beg the question as to why Qatar, a small state in the Middle East, was able to accomplish what the African Union-sanctioned Luanda process and the East African ...
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Of Ankole cows, power, and African presidents: Ruto latest to have ‘politically connected’ animals
Presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa), Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zimbabwe) and Duma Boko of Botswana ...
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Kagame calls on Africans to reject disrespect, reclaim their dignity
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has issued a powerful call to Africans to reject the indignities and disrespect they often face from foreign entities, urging a collective awakening rooted in ...
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Government of Sierra Leone begging bowl mentality is crippling the economy
The question that has lingered in the minds of many Sierra Leoneans for far too long: what exactly does Sierra Leone produce that is ...
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Premier Nsengiyumva pledges ‘pragmatic, Rwanda first approach’ as he assumes office
Rwanda’s new Prime Minister, Justin Nsengiyumva, vowed to prioritize national interests above all else as he officially assumed office on Friday, July 25, during a handover ceremony with his ...
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Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems
A project worth €4.2 million initiative (approx. Rwf7.1bn) was launched in Rwanda on Friday, July 25, to help turn the country into a regional hub for public health innovation and strengthen health ...
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RDB to oversee Rwanda mines board, convention bureau in fresh reforms
Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) will operate under the supervision of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), as part of an ongoing review of these institutions, ...