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This photo taken with a mobile phone on May 19, 2024 shows a view of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). An "attempted coup" in Kinshasa was suppressed on Sunday by defense and security forces, said Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army. (Str/Xinhua)

"Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed - DR Congo army

Sunday, May 19, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum in Kigali , on Saturday, May 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Dangote discuss investment, intra-Africa trade

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Nigeria’s industrialist billionaire Aliko Dangote speaks at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 17. Dangote told over 2,500 delegates atttending the forum that 'nothing is impossible in Africa'. Gatsinzi

Billionaire industrialist Dangote bullish on Africa’s growth

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on May 17 met with Guinea's Prime Minister Amadou Oury BAH, who was in Rwanda to attend the 2024 Africa CEO Forum.

Prime Minister Ngirente, Guinea counterpart meet to enhance bilateral ties

Friday, May 17, 2024

President William Ruto of Kenya speaks at the panel during the Africa CEO Forum. Courtesy.

Africa CEO Forum: Kenya’s Ruto roots for better financing in Africa

Friday, May 17, 2024

A person shows a new currency Zimbabwe Gold banknote in Harare, Zimbabwe, on May 15, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)

Zimbabwe cracks down on illegal money traders to stabilize new currency ZiG

Friday, May 17, 2024

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Kenya President Ruto attends Africa CEO Forum

Friday, May 17, 2024

South Sudanese rebel opposition groups leaders and other officials involved in South Sudan's Tumaini Initiative peace talks pose for a picture after a signing ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on May 16, 2024. Net photo

South Sudan, rebel groups sign peace deal

Friday, May 17, 2024

Delegates interact during a session on the puzzle to transform Africa’s agriculture sector on the sidelines of the Africa CEO forum. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Unlocking Agricultural Sustainability in Africa

Thursday, May 16, 2024

A panel discussion during the opening session of the two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum that brought together over 2,500 business leaders and policymakers Kigali on Thursday, May 16. Photo Village Urugwiro

Africa CEO Forum: Who are the business tycoons in Kigali?

Thursday, May 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with his Mozambican counterpart President Filipe Nyusi on the sidelines of the Africa CEO forum in Kigali, on Thursday, May 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Mozambique President Nyusi attends Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, May 16, 2024

People experience an electric taxi during a pilot program ceremony in New Administrative Capital, Egypt, on May 15, 2024. Egypt kicked off the pilot program on Wednesday for operating the country's first fleet of electric taxis in its newly-built New Administrative Capital (NAC), aiming to provide eco-friendly and smart transportation options. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Egypt trials 1st fleet of electric taxis in New Administrative Capital

Thursday, May 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Africa does not have to ask for a seat at the table, Kagame tells business leaders

Thursday, May 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame speaks during a panel discussion at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on March 25, 2019. The 2024 edition kicks off on Thursday, May 16 in Kigali. File

Africa CEO forum opens in Kigali

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Minister of Water and Environment Sam Cheptoris told reporters that the water level of Lake Victoria, has risen to its highest level. Internet

Uganda warns of rising water levels in lakes, rivers

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, as the transitional period that was extended in August 2022 will end in February 2025.

Mediation talks in Kenya set to boost electoral process in South Sudan, says expert

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Former EAC boss Peter Mathuki to be investigated for corruption

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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Kenya says efforts underway to restore internet in East Africa following submarine cable cuts

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

President Paul Kagame was received by his host President Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry on Monday, May 13.

Kagame, Doumbouya discuss ways to bolster ‘productive’ bilateral cooperation

Monday, May 13, 2024

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Major sub-sea fibre cut causes internet outage across East Africa

Sunday, May 12, 2024