Rwanda on African Updates

Rwanda is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance efforts in conserving gorillas.

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

An innovative solution is being rolled out in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park where AI would be used to conserve mountain gorillas and at the same time empower communities around the park.

Dubbed “interspecies money,” the system allows mountain gorillas in the park to raise money for their conservation through digital wallets powered by AI-facial recognition. Last week, the initiative was named among the top ten implausible-sounding scenarios for 2025 by The Economist.

Rwanda ranks among top African destinations for private investment in third quarter of 2024

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Rwanda has emerged as one of the leading destinations for private investment in Africa, securing a prominent position in the latest Stears Private Capital in Africa Report for the third quarter of 2024.

The report, which analyzes private market transactions across the continent, highlights the continued vibrancy of Africa’s private capital landscape.

In Q3 2024, a total of 73 private market deals were recorded, with 39 of them disclosing a combined value of $2.27 billion.

The council of Rusizi District has appointed a new mayor following the resignation of the previous mayor, Kibiriga.

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Advisory Council of Rusizi District in Rwanda’s Western Province has appointed Alfred Habimana as the interim mayor after the resignation of Anicet Kibiriga on November 23, 2023, due to personal reasons. Habimana previously served as vice-mayor for economic development since May. Kibiriga, who had been in office since November 2021, resigned alongside Anne Marie Dukuzumuremyi (vice-mayor for social affairs) and Jeanne d’Arc Niyonsaba (district council member and head of the National Women’s Council).