Microsoft commits $329 million to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa
April 17, 2026
Microsoft boosts South Africa’s cloud infrastructure and AI training, strengthening digital growth and innovation ecosystem.
Microsoft boosts South Africa’s cloud infrastructure and AI training, strengthening digital growth and innovation ecosystem.
Rwanda recorded 2,629 court-granted divorces in 2025, with over 40% involving couples married for less than 10 years.
African leaders and global health stakeholders will gather in Accra from May 6–8, 2026, for the 2nd Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum, aimed at turning commitments into action to address critical shortages of health workers and strengthen health systems across the continent.
Dangote plans Africa-wide refinery listing to fund $40 billion industrial expansion across the continent.
Rwanda has secured a €213 million loan (over Rwf 374 billion), which will be repaid over a 15-year period following a six-year grace period before repayments begin.
China’s economy grows 5% despite US–Iran conflict 2026, but global risks persist
Aliko Dangote joins TIME 100 list, recognized for shaping global business and industrial growth.
Report raises fresh concerns about enforcement gaps as tech giants face pressure to protect users
On the afternoon of April 15, 2026, President Kagame arrived in Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo, where he is set to attend the inauguration ceremony of President Denis Sassou Nguesso following his re-election
The law establishing the National Defence University-Rwanda (NDU-R) stipulates that the President of the Republic, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, shall serve as its Chancellor of Honour
