Volkswagen unveils the all-electric ID. Buzz in Kigali
Volkswagen Rwanda has taken another step in the nation’s shift toward cleaner transportation, unveiling the all-electric ID. Buzz during a launch event in Kigali on October 29, 2025. The model, inspired by the classic VW Microbus, arrives as a new option within the country’s growing electric vehicle market and signals the automaker’s long-term investment in […]
Scientists grow living computers from mushrooms
In a small lab in Bristol, England, a group of researchers may have just rewritten what it means to be a computer. Their raw material? Mushrooms. Scientists at the University of the West of England and Lancaster University have unveiled a working prototype of a living computer chip made not from silicon, but from the […]
Witness an extraordinary wildlife restoration at Rwanda’s Akagera national park
Mist clings to the Mutumba Hills as lakes and rivers wind through sprawling, acacia-dotted savannahs. In Akagera National Park, a natural refuge in northeastern Rwanda where wilderness meets resilience, adventure awaits around every corner. Established in 1934, Akagera was nearly devastated by Rwanda’s civil war in the 1990s. Displaced populations and poaching drastically reduced wildlife […]
When Screens Turn to Streets: The Global Youth Uprising
In 2025, young people around the world have taken to the streets, signalling a new era of political activism. Those born roughly between the late 1990s and early 2010s, often called Generation Z, are no longer passive observers. They are organising, mobilising, and demanding change. In Morocco, the youth collective GenZ 212 led protests in cities […]
Tanzanians head to polls for presidential election
On Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025, Tanzanians went to the polls to elect their next president. Over 37 million registered voters, including roughly 200,000 Tanzanians living abroad, are eligible to vote. Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. and are scheduled to close at 6:00 p.m., with final results expected within 72 hours after voting ends. […]
AI could detect laryngeal cancer through voice analysis
Researchers are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect subtle changes in a person’s voice to identify small lesions on the vocal cords, particularly in patients with laryngeal cancer. Experts believe AI could be trained to recognize these changes within the next few years. In the United Kingdom, about 2,000 people are diagnosed with laryngeal […]
BRD launches “Shabuka” loan program to boost women entrepreneurs with minimal collateral
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has unveiled a new loan product exclusively for women, offering financing from RWF 100 million to RWF 2 billion at an interest rate of 12%, repayable over up to 10 years. The initiative, launched on October 28, 2025, aims to expand women’s participation in business by reducing traditional barriers […]
Rwanda accelerates technological growth with new AI integration initiatives
Rwanda has taken another bold step toward becoming a regional technology powerhouse as new initiatives to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across key sectors are officially launched. The move marks a major milestone in the country’s ambition to position itself as Africa’s leading hub for innovation and digital transformation. The government, through the Ministry of ICT […]
Pacific firestorm: Trump orders deadly strikes on alleged Cartel boats
In a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s maritime anti-cartel campaign, U.S. forces struck four boats in the Eastern Pacific, killing 14 people in a single day. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation, calling the vessels “known narco-trafficking boats” based on U.S. intelligence. Footage released by Hegseth showed fiery explosions at sea, and one […]
Why Barack Obama got off the bench for California’s redistricting fight
After years of calm post-presidential living, private island getaways, memoir writing, and quiet evenings with family, Barack Obama has stepped back into the political spotlight. The former U.S. president, who once seemed content to remain a background statesman, has re-emerged to fight in one of America’s most controversial state battles: California’s redistricting war. His sudden […]
