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China has announced high anti-dumping duties on a special type of plastic called POM copolymers, which are widely used in making car parts, electronics, and medical equipment. The new tariffs will affect imports from…
Akagera National Park, Rwanda's largest national park, will receive 70 white rhinos from South Africa later this month, marks the country's biggest rhino transfer to date. The last major transfer took place in 2021…
Rwanda has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Mauritania and Guinea to enhance investment cooperation and facilitate business opportunities. The MoUs were signed on Wednesday, May 14, during the ongoing 2025…
U.S. President Donald Trump began his first major overseas trip of his second term on Tuesday, arriving in Saudi Arabia. He was welcomed warmly by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The trip will also take him to Qatar…
On Monday, May 12, President Paul Kagame arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he joins various Heads of State from the continent and over 2,000 business leaders, investors, and policy makers from Africa and around…
As summertime approaches, many people begin to think about where to go to relax and recharge with their loved ones may be family, friends, or colleagues from work. Hope Australia has prepared this guide to five…
High-level talks between the United States and China have started in Geneva, Switzerland, in what could be the first sign of easing the trade war that began when President Donald Trump imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese…
The Government of Rwanda and E7 Group, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund ADQ, have signed a framework agreement to enhance manufacturing services and establish a state-of-the-art facility aimed at…
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time Spanish La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid have announced a landmark partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand, which will run until June 30, 2028. This collaboration,…
Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has released a brand-new app for its AI assistant, Meta AI. This move puts Meta in direct competition with other big tech companies like OpenAI and Google,…
China has denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping called him recently, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over a trade war, according to CNN News. A spokesperson for…
Apple is planning to shift most of its iPhone assembly for the United States to India by the end of 2026, according to a report first published by The Financial Times. This move is part of the company’s efforts to…
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has announced plans to reduce his involvement in Donald Trump’s administration after the electric carmaker faced a sharp decline in profits and revenues. This move comes after Tesla reported a…
Australia's landscapes are adorned with wonders that captivate the soul and ignite the imagination. For those who claim to know this sunburnt country, there are five quintessential destinations that must be experienced…
Many people consider Australia a better place to relocate to, but fear the cost of living in Australian cities. While iconic destinations like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane continue to attract international…
Visit Rwanda and French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have renewed their partnership through 2028, extending a collaboration that began in 2019 and has significantly boosted Rwanda’s global visibility. The…
In 2024, Rwanda’s tourism revenue grew by 4.3% to$647 million, driven by a 27% increase in gorilla tourism income and an 11% rise in air travel, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Annual Report. The report…
A wave of protests has erupted across the United States, Canada, and Europe, targeting Tesla showrooms in response to Elon Musk’s role in governmental restructuring efforts. The demonstrations, collectively known as…
On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a new 25% tariff will be imposed on all cars imported into the United States, with collections set to begin the following day. According to Trump, these new…
The global trade landscape remains on edge as the United States and China intensify their economic standoff. On March 5, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a one-month exemption from the recently imposed 25%…
Rwanda is participating in Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2025, joining over 60 countries at one of the world’s leading travel trade shows from March 4–6, 2025, at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. This…
Ethiopia is set to make a significant leap in the aviation sector with the construction of a new international airport near Bishoftu, approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa. This ambitious project,…
Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), presided over a high-level roundtable discussion in Washington, DC, addressing the deployment of nuclear energy in Africa and the role of U.S.…
260 young entrepreneurs were honored at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards on February 18. The annual initiative aims to empower Rwanda’s youth through financial support, mentorship, and business training. The event featured…