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Africa’s AI Economy Projected to Surpass $16. 5 Billion by 2030
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IOL
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Africa's AI economy is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating a substantial increase from an estimated US$4.51 billion in 2025 to US$16.53 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.42%. This expansion,...
Owner: Iqbal Survé, Chinese Government & South African Government
South Africa’s G20 vision for African Trade Transformation
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Observer Research Foundation
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As the first African country to assume the G20 Presidency, South Africa has a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership by prioritising African issues at the global stage. A key focus should be securing greater financial and technological...
Owner: Observer Research Foundation (think-tank)
Congo's President on Trump, War and America's Cobalt Future
Congo President Félix Tshisekedi says his country is ready to supply the United States with the critical minerals that power phones, cars, and the electric grid — but only if Washington helps secure peace in the east of the country. In an...
Owner: The Scripps Family
RWANDAIR ANNOUNCES NEW ZANZIBAR & MOMBASA ROUTE
RwandAir is delighted to announce the launch of its new Zanzibar and Mombasa route, beginning 1 December 2025, just ahead of the winter holidays. The new service will connect Kigali, Rwanda, with two of East Africa’s most sought-after coastal...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
Big data driving East African investments
In recent years, East Africa has become a focal point for investors drawn by the region’s promising growth potential. However, the region has long struggled with a lack of reliable market intelligence, complicating the investment decision-making...
Owner: Africa Business News Pty Ltd
RwandAir returns to Mombasa after 6 years, adds Zanzibar route
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Zawya
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Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir, has launched a new Zanzibar-Mombasa route, hoping to tap the coastal tourism boom to grow its fortunes. The airline will operate the new route four times weekly, linking its Kigali hub with two of East Africa’s...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Today in Africa — October 3, 2025: Tunisian Man Faces Death Sentence Over Posts Criticizing President, UN Slashes Food Aid for 750,000 People in Somalia, Paul Biya’s Daughter Urges Cameroonians Not to Vote for Her Father
Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...
Owner: Isha Sesay
Kagame Commissions 987 RDF Officers, Urges Vigilance in Safeguarding Rwanda’s Security
1 President Paul Kagame and Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officiated the graduation of nearly 1,000 officers, including his son Brian Kagame, who received the rank of Second Lieutenant. Brian Kagame, the youngest among them,...
Owner: Jean Charles Kanamugire
Vaccines For All – High-level Meeting With Minister Benjamin Dousa
On 1 October, researchers, decision-makers and representatives from industry and international organisations gathered at KI for the high-level meeting Vaccines for All: Health. Security. Growth. Benjamin Dousa, Sweden’s Minister for International...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
African Para Badminton Players Face Equipment Challenges At Int’l Championship In Aba
The inaugural Abia Para Badminton International Championship has brought to light the challenges faced by African players, particularly regarding wheelchair accessibility. Karin Bester, a referee appointed by the Badminton World Federation,...
Owner: Zainab Nda-Isaiah
‘Shame On You’: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy Heckled at Synagogue Attack Vigil
Locals attending a vigil for the Manchester Synagogue terror attack angrily heckled the Deputy Prime Minister as he attempted to address the gathering, telling him to “go to Palestine” and that he has “blood on your hands”. Two members of the...
Owner: Larry Solov, Susie Breitbart and The Mercer Family
WHO Level 3 Milestone Positions Ethiopia to Lure Pharma Manufacturers, Expand Market: Health Minister
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Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, October 3, 2025 (ENA)— Ethiopia’s landmark achievement of attaining World Health Organization (WHO) Level 3 in medicines regulation will position the country as a hub for both local and global pharmaceutical manufacturers, Health...
Owner: Ethiopian Government
Congo, Rwanda will not sign economic deal this week in setback for peace process
By Daphne Psaledakis, Jessica Donati and Sonia Rolley WASHINGTON/DAKAR/PARIS (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will not sign an economic framework this week as expected, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on...
Owner: Wright Family
World Reuters Congo, Rwanda will not sign economic deal this week in setback for peace process
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Yahoo News
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By Daphne Psaledakis, Jessica Donati and Sonia Rolley WASHINGTON/DAKAR/PARIS (Reuters) -Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will not sign an economic framework this week as expected, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
French Film Sorority Girls Supports Girls Launches Program in Rwanda With the Backing of Canal+ and Unifrance (EXCLUSIVE)
After successfully setting up events in Paris, Cannes and Guinea, the French film and culture sorority Girls Supports Girls will be expanding its international reach with a new initiative in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. Launched by producer...
Owner: Jay Penske
Rwanda’s Agricultural Surge Fuels Export Boom and Poverty Decline
3 Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has announced that Rwanda has doubled its foreign exchange earnings from agricultural and livestock exports. Presenting to Parliament on Thursday, the Prime Minister said export earnings grew from $465...
Owner: Jean Charles Kanamugire
South Africa-Sweden forum extended with pan-African goals
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University World News
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SOUTH AFRICA-SWEDEN A three-year extension of the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) was launched on 22 September, marking the start of a new phase that aims to deepen academic partnerships, expand intra-African collaboration and...
Owner: Smuts Beyers
Rwanda’s Boukuru to grace ACCES festival in South Africa
Owner: The New Times Publications Ltd
Rwanda (and Doha) Roadside: A Travel Coda
Sometimes the most memorable moments in a cycling adventure don’t happen on the roads, but in the airports in between. My plan was to wrap up our African trip with the Men’s World Championship Road Race, but fate — and the realities of travel in...
Owner: Richard Pestes
Rwanda Roadside Reflections: Cycling Delays and Memorable Journeys
Unexpected experiences often shape travel narratives more than planned events. After a cycling trip through Africa, a traveler faced significant delays during the return journey from Kigali, aggravated by a small airport and operational...