NASA’s historic crewed lunar mission concludes successfully. NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years. This mission marks a significant milestone in space exploration, paving the way for future lunar and Martian endeavors. The crew’s journey included a series of critical tests and observations, contributing […]
East African leaders have called on the region to take control of its Artificial Intelligence future. This comes as the 4th EAC Science, Technology and Innovation Conference opened in Kigali on Monday March 30th. The three-day meeting brings together policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore how AI can drive growth across sectors like education, agriculture, and […]
A Dutch court has handed Elon Musk’s xAI a significant legal setback, ordering the company and its AI chatbot Grok to stop generating or distributing nonconsensual sexualized images in the Netherlands. The ruling, issued by the Amsterdam District Court, marks one of the clearest judicial interventions yet against the misuse of generative AI in creating […]
A U.S. federal jury has found that Elon Musk misled investors during his tumultuous 2022 acquisition of Twitter, marking one of the most consequential legal rulings yet on the power of social media to move financial markets. The decision, delivered in San Francisco this week, centers on a series of tweets Musk posted in […]
Rwanda and Brazil have taken a significant step to boost bilateral trade and investment, with new agreements signed at the Rwanda-Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum held in Kigali today. During the forum, Jean-Guy K. Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), signed a Memorandum […]
The Kenyan government is set to provide significant tax relief for low- and middle-income earners, a move aimed at boosting household income and helping workers cope with rising living costs. President William Ruto announced that salaried Kenyans earning up to Sh30,000 per month will be fully exempt from income tax, while those earning between Sh30,000 […]
Cameroon is advancing its digital transformation with a major push on connectivity and cybersecurity. On January 21, 2026, CAMTEL and Commercial Bank-Cameroun (CBC) signed a 44.884 billion FCFA financing agreement to fund the first phase of the Mobile Network Expansion (MNE) project. The initiative aims to densify, desaturate, and extend the country’s mobile network, improving […]
Orange Côte d’Ivoire has introduced Orange Sat, a satellite-based internet service aimed at improving connectivity across the country, particularly in remote and underserved areas beyond the reach of existing 4G and fibre networks. The new solution is part of the company’s broader digital inclusion strategy and targets so-called “white areas” where traditional infrastructure is difficult […]
Kenya’s diaspora remittance inflows reached a historic $5.084 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing the $5 billion mark for the first time, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). While growth has moderated to 12.1%, this milestone highlights the country’s ongoing reliance on diaspora capital as a stabilizing force for its economy. Beyond […]
Rwanda’s agricultural productivity could face growing pressure after new data showed that fewer than four in ten farmers used improved seeds in 2025, raising concerns about crop yields, food security, and the country’s long-term agricultural goals. According to the Seasonal Agricultural Survey – Annual Report 2025 by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), […]