Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has expressed optimism about the country’s chances of winning the bid to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).…
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Rwanda commissions East Africa’s largest solar plant
KIGALI – The Rwandan government has commissioned the country’s first utility scale solar plant, which is also the biggest in the region.
The solar photovoltaic…
East African currencies continue to struggle against the US Dollar
(The East African) – East African economies are feeling the pinch of inflation as their currencies continues to weaken against the dollar.
By Allan Olingo…
Kenya secures $113m to build 1,550km road connecting Burundi
By Christabel Ligami and Adam Ihucha
Kenya has secured $113 million from the African Development Bank for the construction of a transit route from the…
Rwanda invests in medical tourism
By Ivan Ngoboka
The New Times–(Kigali)-Medical tourism has for long been a preserve of a few countries such as South Africa, India, Saudi Arabia and…
IMF & EAC to upgrade Gov’t Finance Statistics with new program
African Business Panel-(Arusha)-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the East African Community (EAC) this week launched a collaborative program to improve the compilation and dissemination…
Burundi: Police investigating dozens of floating plastic wrapped bodies
AFP-(Bujumbura) Fishermen in Burundi have found several corpses with limbs bound or stuffed in sacks, floating in a lake bordering Rwanda, government officials said on…
Ethiopia, Kenya & Ghana vie for right to host 2017 African Nations Cup
BBC – Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana have announced their interest in bidding to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations following Libya’s withdrawal as the…
4G LTE high speed internet to be installed across Rwanda by August
Rwandans will be able to access the internet on 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology by August this year.
The Minister for Youth and Information…
Kenya and China sign trade, development and cooperative agreements
Representatives of different branches of the governments of Kenya and China have penned up to 17 deals this weekend during a rare visit of the…
Kenya’s online cargo system to be launched next month
Kenya is set to launch an online system for clearing cargo next month.
President Kenyatta will officially roll out the system in May, reports indicate.…
South Sudan to join regional railway project
South Sudan will join Rwanda, Kenya, and Uganda in a standard gauge railway (SGR) project that seeks to enhance regional integration and trade.
A Joint…
East African countries agree to construct oil refinery in Uganda
East African leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda have agreed on the process of implementing the construction of a regional oil refinery, which will be…
Rwanda officially commemorates 20th anniversary of 1994 genocide
The Kigali stadium was filled with emotional scenes as the nation marked 20 years since the mass murder that led to the deaths of about…
Rwanda to commemorate 20th anniversary of 1994 genocide
The arrival of the symbolically labelled ‘flame of remembrance’, ‘kwibuka 20’, to Camp Kigali in Nyarugenge district on Sunday, March 30th, marked a crucial milestone…
Rwanda and South Africa to Resolve Differences
The leaders of Rwanda and South Africa have expressed commitment to initiate dialogue to settle the diplomatic dispute between their nations, which has led to…
South Sudan: Rebels condemn Regional Leaders’ decision to deploy Forces
Rebels in South Sudan have criticized the decision of the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) to send troops to the deeply desolated nation.
Last week,…
GAVI Alliance supports Cervical Cancer Vaccination program in Africa
A public-private alliance of several agencies primarily created to support vaccination campaigns in developing countries, GAVI, has announced that it will facilitate immunization drives against…
Rwanda and South Africa row over Failed Assasination Plot
The diplomatic rift between the governments of Rwanda and South Sudan has taken a new dimension after both nations withdrew their high commissioners from one…
Regional Bar Association accuses Burundi of violating East African Community Treaty
The East African Law Society (EALS) has accused the government of Burundi of breaching Articles 6(a) and 7(2) of the East African Community’s founding treaty,…
Uganda joins Regional Electronic Payment Solution Platform
Uganda has officially launched the Common Market for East and Central Africa’s (COMESA) Regional Payment and Settlement System (REPSS).
The electronic payment solution, which facilitates…
Rwanda set to Host East Africa’s Business Council Headquarters
The Rwandan government has agreed to allocate land to East Africa’s Business Council (EABC) to construct the body’s regional head offices, reports indicate.
According to…
Rwanda Marks International Launch of 20th Anniversary of 1994 Genocide
Rwandan authorities and several officials from governmental and non-governmental agencies have marked the launch of the 20th anniversary remembrance of victims of the genocide in…
Rwanda to Host East Africa’s Science and Technological Commission
The East African Community (EAC) has settled on Rwanda to host the upcoming East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO).
Louise Mushikiwabo, Rwanda’s Foreign Minister,…
East African Leaders to Introduce Central Corridor Infrastructural Projects
Leaders from the East African region will soon initiate the Central Corridor Infrastructural Project, which will include Burundi and Tanzania, reports indicate.
According to reports,…
Kenya and Tanzania Sign Agreement to Permit Free Movement of Tour Operators
Tourism officials from Kenya and Tanzania have entered into a deal that will enable tour operators convey tourists to selected locations in either nation.
According…
Rwanda’s $24m Solar Plant Deal
Reports indicate that Rwanda is set to become the first East African country with a utility-scale solar plant following a $24m deal.
This deal will…
Rwandan Genocide Suspect Sentenced to 14 Years in Jail
An ex-mayor of Muvumba province, north-eastern Rwanda, has been sentenced to 14 years in jail by a court in Germany, after he was found guilty…
Tanzania’s Eurobond to be Delayed
Reports indicate that Tanzania may postpone its debut Eurobond until the following fiscal year following a delay in obtaining a risk evaluation by Citigroup Inc.…
Landmark Trial of Rwandan Genocide Suspect Opens in Paris
France has opened the trial of a Rwandan ex-army captain, Pascal Simbikangwa, who is being charged with complicity in the Rwandan genocide that reportedly left…
Grenade Attack in Rwanda leaves 6 Injured
A grenade attack reportedly occurred next to a bus stop in Rwanda’s Northern Province, leaving at least six people wounded. It is reported that two…
Tutsi-Genocide Leader Arrested
A Rwandan man suspected of having participated in the 1994 genocide of Tutsis in the central African nation has been arrested in the Netherlands, authorities…
Burundi Invests $25 Million in High-Speed Internet
Burundi has officially initiated a $25 million investment project in a bid to improve internet accessibility and decrease costs, reports indicate.
The landlocked African nation,…
East African Community to Launch Single Tourist Visa Next Month
After its much publicised failure to kick off as expected on January 1st, reportedly due to logistical constraints, the East African Community’s single tourist visa…
Rwandan Dissidents Accuse Government of Complicity in Death of Ex-Spy Chief
Exiled opponents of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda have accused the leader of involvement in the assassination of an ex-spy chief, who is also reported…
Human Rights Watch Reports Ethnic-Based Attacks in South Sudan
International organizations were skeptical about the situation in South Sudan after fighting erupted between government and rebels forces, it was evident that the division had…
East African Countries to Cut Call Costs
Communications and Technology officials from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to institute uniform call charges in the region.
At a meeting in…
Rwanda Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 1994 Genocide
The government of Rwanda on Tuesday officially commenced a series of activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the 1994 genocide with a torch lighting…
East African Community Single Visa Scheme Postponed
The much anticipated kick off of the single visa scheme for the East African Community (EAC) has been postponed for a week to allow officials…
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Increases Sentence of Former Mayor
The UN tribunal for Rwanda has sentenced Gregoire Ndahimana, former mayor of Kivumu, western Rwanda, to 25 years in jail for complicity supporting the murder…
Rwanda’s Supreme Court Uphold Opposition Leader’s Conviction
Rwanda’s Supreme Court has upheld and increased the sentence of a leading government opposition figure, Victoire Ingabire, who was charged with terrorism, inciting revolt and…
Google Expands Map Navigation to Burundi, Djibouti and Somalia
American internet multinational corporation Google have revealed the company’s famous map navigation service is being extended to about 25 countries in Asia, South America and…
Kenya to Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Kenyans will join the world in honoring the late Nelson Mandela at a public memorial service on Tuesday.
The South African High Commission in Nairobi…
Eritrea Ousted from the CECAFA Cup
Eritrea has been eliminated from the 2013 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after losing 1-0 to Rwanda in a Group C match held on Thursday…
Transparency International Ranks Rwanda the Least Corrupt Country in East Africa
Rwanda has retained its position as the least corrupt country in East Africa for the second year running, according to the latest Transparency International (TI)…
Rwanda to Crack Down on Taxis without Automated Meters
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) will soon initiate a crackdown on all Taxi operators who have not installed automated meters as directed by the agency.…
Rwanda Uses Art to Tackle HIV Stigma
A new project to address HIV stigma through visual and street arts has been launched in Rwanda.
The project named Kurema, Kureba, Kwiga which…
3 Tanzanians take EAC Member States to Court over Tripartite Meetings
3 Tanzanian nationals have lodged a case against Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) in Arusha.
According to the…