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Rwanda Expands Air Service Agreements with 12 Countries

New bilateral agreements aim to enhance international connectivity and align aviation standards. The government of Rwanda has officially enacted a new set of bilateral air service agreements with 12 countries following the publication of relevant laws and presidential orders in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda on December 19, 2025. The agreements, which […]

EAC trade soars to over $38bn in Q2 2025 as exports surge 40%

The East African Community (EAC) has recorded a remarkable increase in international merchandise trade during the second quarter of 2025, reaching $38.2 billion, a 28.4 percent rise from $29.7 billion in the same quarter of 2024. According to the latest EAC Quarterly Statistics Bulletin, the performance was largely driven by a surge in exports, which […]

Amazon Confirms 14,000 Layoffs Amid AI Concerns

CEO Attributes Job Cuts to Advancements in Artificial Intelligence Amazon has officially announced the layoff of 14,000 employees, a decision that has raised questions about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce. The announcement comes as the company’s CEO indicated that advancements in AI technology are likely to lead to further job losses […]

Tesla Chair Warns Musk May Resign if Pay Deal is Rejected

Concerns Grow Over Potential Impact of Shareholder Decisions on Leadership The chair of Tesla has issued a warning that CEO Elon Musk may consider resigning if a proposed trillion-dollar pay package is rejected by shareholders. This announcement comes amid increasing scrutiny from influential advisory firms, Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services, which have both recommended […]

MTN unveils ‘Ms. Baza’ AI assistant to bridge Rwanda’s digital divide

The new AI initiative aims to enhance digital inclusivity and accessibility across Rwanda and beyond. MTN Rwanda has unveiled ‘Ms. Baza’, a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, designed to make digital services more inclusive and accessible across the country and other African markets. The announcement was made during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa 2025 […]