Aid has never been just about helping people. It’s also about gaining influence and exercising soft power
Central Africa’s giant holds the continent’s richest mineral wealth, yet its economy remains woefully underdeveloped and its people impoverished
South Africa’s diplomatic relationship with Rwanda broke down in 2014 when South Africa expelled three Rwandan diplomats
The court found that Diane Rwigara’s criticism of government through press conferences was freedom of speech
At the African forensics school, students learn to manage death with dignity
Since Diane Rwigara’s arrest last year, her brothers and sister have been interrogated and family assets have been forcibly auctioned
Fighting in Kivu, a region in the east of the vast powder-keg state of the Democratic Republic of Congo, first flared a generation ago
East Africa is home to some of the largest and deepest lakes in the world. But many of them also mark the borders between countries
Many compete for the crown of Africa’s finest chilli sauce. But only Akabanga Chilli Oil can wear it
Rwanda blames used clothing — which mainly comes from the US — for undermining the development of its local textile industry
China’s increasing global links means the other Brics members need to draw in the rest of Africa
Mandela served only one term as president. Other African leaders must learn from him
Any good leader knows that scientific discovery and innovation fuel progress, facilitate development and can tackle issues
Theodore Tabaro, 49, was sentenced by the Stockholm district court for ‘genocide’ after he was convicted of murder, attempted murder, and kidnappings
Recent examples from Africa alone show that the country is entering extremely dangerous territory
The club’s new sleeve sponsor has an abysmal human rights record
City of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba has been criticised for his comments on illegal immigration during an address in Rwanda
As Rwanda marks the 24th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, much more needs to be done to unite the country
Following a court order, the country will release African migrants from prison after the Prime Minister reversed a deal with the UN refugee agency
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton warned athletes would be forcibly removed from the country if they attempted to overstay their visas
After a deluge of criticism, the premier has cancelled an agreement that would have allowed thousands of migrants to remain in Israel temporarily
In Rwanda, schoolgirls can now buy locally produced, cheaper sanitary towels
Its network of healthcare workers and cellphone links provides a model for other nations to follow
Paul Kagame has failed to properly consult his peers, argued Jacob Zuma
Encouraged by the positive sentiment of recent weeks, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe now predicts 4% GDP growth in 2018.
The Rwandan model can’t be replicated easily given that it depends heavily on political dominance and tight, centralised control of patronage networks
Israel approved a plan to force asylum seekers to choose between indefinite detention in an Israeli prison, or deportation to a third African country
Creating a reliable, up to date land register is important for African countries. Drones can help collect and record the necessary data
In recent years, women have made significant progress towards equality in a number of areas but the global trend now seems to have made a U-turn
Rwigara who tried to run in presidential poll, is accused of offences against state security.
Thanks to a pioneering project survivors and perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide now live side by side in ‘reconciliation villages’.
Rwanda police justified the arrest of the former presidential hopeful, saying Diane Shima Rwigara had failed to respond to previous summonses.