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Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime entertained hundreds of youth who attended the Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Kigali over the weekend-Photo by IGIHE

Recap: Outstanding filmmakers awarded as Kansiime leaves Kigalians in stitches

Monday, November 11, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks at the YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 10, 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Ngirente: Young people need skills for Africa’s development

Monday, November 11, 2024
Cedric Mupenzi, founder of Sinc Today, received the grand prize in Hanga PitchFest 2024 from Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa.
Technology

Cedrick Mupenzi of Sinc Today bags Rwf50m prize in Hanga PitchFest

Sunday, November 10, 2024
African young people represent both the largest demographic and the most digitally native generation, excluding them from governance means sacrificing our greatest source of innovation and economic potential. Photo Dan Gatsinzi

Rethinking Governance: Why Youth Inclusion is Vital for Africa's Future

Monday, November 11, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment

New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts

Monday, November 11, 2024
Kenyan comedian Mammito made jokes that left Youth Connekt Africa participants into stitches-Photos by IGIHE
Others

East African comedians excite Youth Connekt participants in Kigali

Sunday, November 10, 2024
Young traders urged member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to harmonize tax regimes and enhance internal tax policies to eliminate trade obstacles during the YouthConnekt Africa Summit i
Rwanda

Youth want AfCFTA member states to harmonise tax regimes

Sunday, November 10, 2024
The Timbuktoo healthtech hub was on November 9 officially launched in Kigali, during Youth Connekt summit 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health

Timbuktoo HealthTech hub launched in Kigali

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Madagascar Minister of Youth and Sports Abdullah Marson Moustapha (L) and his Rwandan counterpart Richard Nyirishema (R) pose for a photo after touring BK Arena on Thursday, November 7-courtesy

Madagascar, Rwanda seek to expand ties on sports infrastructure development

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s Regional Bureau for Africa, speaks at the 2024 YouthConnekt Africa Summit in Kigali on November 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

Africa counts on young people for development, says UNDP regional director

Friday, November 08, 2024