Hakuzimana Fabrice

Fabrice Hakuzimana is a journalist passionate about creating accurate, engaging, and impactful content on technology, business, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation across Africa. He specializes in producing well-researched stories that simplify complex topics and deliver credible, insightful information to diverse audiences.

Nyagatare Brings Farmers and Youth Together to Tackle Livestock Productivity, Milk Quality and Feed Challenges

Nyagatare District is intensifying efforts to improve livestock productivity as figures show wide differences in milk yields, breeding performance and farm management across one of Rwanda’s largest cattle-producing areas. District data indicate that Nyagatare has 215,936 cattle distributed across 5,787 livestock farms covering about 68,284 hectares. The scale of the sector gives the district a…

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Russia Warns Britain Over British-Made Drones Used in Ukraine Strikes

Russia has warned Britain of consequences after British-made drones were confirmed to have been used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russian territory. The Russian Embassy in London accused the United Kingdom of escalating the conflict through its continued military support for Ukraine. Britain responded by reaffirming that it would continue helping Kyiv defend itself…

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Trump Secretly Switched Aircraft After NATO Summit Amid Reported Iranian Threat

US President Donald Trump secretly travelled from Turkey to Britain aboard an alternative military aircraft in July after security officials identified what was described as a credible Iranian threat against him, according to reporting published by The Washington Post and subsequently reported by The Guardian and Reuters. The operation took place on 8 July after…

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Rwanda Ranks 111th in Anthropic’s Global Claude AI Usage Index

Rwanda ranks 111th in Anthropic’s latest country-level index measuring how widely people use its Claude artificial intelligence platform relative to the size of each country’s working-age population. The Anthropic Economic Index, updated on 26 June 2026, shows major differences in Claude adoption around the world. Wealthier and technologically advanced economies generally record substantially higher population-adjusted…

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Samsung Hosts Galaxy Unpacked In London To Unveil New Foldables And Ai Watch

Samsung Electronics is hosting Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, 2026, to introduce the latest additions to its Galaxy foldable device portfolio and a new generation of AI-powered wearable technology. The event is being broadcast live through Samsung’s official YouTube channel, Samsung.com and Samsung Newsroom. The livestream began at 2 p.m. British Summer Time,…

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Ekash Unifies Rwanda’s Bank and Mobile Money Payments

Rwanda has completed the transition of domestic interoperable retail payments to eKash, creating a unified system through which customers can transfer money instantly between bank accounts and mobile money wallets. Effective from 14 July 2026, person-to-person transfers processed through the national payment system carry a maximum fee of Rwf20 per transaction. Customers can transfer up…

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Rwanda Requires Village Approval for Homemade Beverages Served At Public Events

People preparing homemade beverages for weddings, traditional ceremonies, celebrations and other public gatherings in Rwanda must now obtain approval from their Village Health Committee before serving the drinks. The measure forms part of new food-safety guidelines intended to reduce health risks associated with beverages prepared outside regulated commercial facilities. The requirement applies to traditional and…

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VISIT RWANDA AND ASTON VILLA PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE TOURISM, INVESTMENT AND FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

Visit Rwanda has entered a global partnership with English football club Aston Villa to promote Rwanda as a destination for tourism, investment, business events and sport. The partnership, announced in Birmingham on 14 July 2026, makes Visit Rwanda Aston Villa’s Principal Partner, Official Front-of-Shirt Partner, exclusive Official Tourism Partner and Official Coffee Provider. Visit Rwanda…

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Sudanese Refugee Students in Central African Republic Struggle to Resume Studies

Sudanese refugee students living in the Central African Republic are struggling to rebuild their education after conflict forced them to leave their homes, universities and families behind. Many of the students have spent several years without regular classes. Those who have secured places at the University of Bangui must now study in French, although most…

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Rwanda proposes EBM exemption for businesses earning below Rwf2 million

Rwanda plans to exempt businesses and individuals with annual turnover below Rwf2 million from mandatory use of Electronic Billing Mac ministerial order. The measure forms part of tax reforms approved by the Cabinet to simplify compliance for small businesses while maintaining reliable records of commercial transactions. Alternative recording methods would be introduced for taxpayers who…

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Demonstration by the 'March and March' movement marking an unofficial deadline set by citizen-led groups for undocumented foreign nationals to leave South Africa, in Durban, on June 30, 2026 [AFP]

South Africa Increases Police Presence as Anti-Immigrant Protests Grow

Police have been deployed across several South African cities after anti-immigrant protests raised concerns about public safety and possible violence. The demonstrations follow calls by anti-immigrant groups demanding that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country by Tuesday. Government Rejects Protesters’ Claims The groups claimed that undocumented migrants would face arrest and deportation if they remained…

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Germany and Netherlands Suffer Shock World Cup Exits as Paraguay and Morocco Advance

The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered another night of unforgettable drama as Germany and the Netherlands suffered surprise eliminations in the Round of 32, while Brazil survived a tough test against Japan to secure a place in the Round of 16. Monday’s knockout fixtures produced thrilling encounters, penalty shootouts and one extra-time victory, leaving football…

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Rwanda Approves National AI Agency to Drive Artificial Intelligence Growth

Rwanda has taken a significant step toward strengthening its position as a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa after the Cabinet approved the creation of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. The new institution will become Rwanda’s first agency dedicated entirely to AI development and implementation. According to reporting by The New Times, the agency…

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Tunisia Appoint Hervé Renard After Dismissing Sabri Lamouchi Following World Cup Performance

Tunisia have appointed French coach Hervé Renard as their new head coach after dismissing Sabri Lamouchi following just one match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision comes after Tunisia suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat against Sweden in their opening Group F fixture. On June 15, 2026, the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) announced that…

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Who Is Vozinha? Meet Cape Verde’s Viral Goalkeeping Hero at the 2026 World Cup

Cape Verde’s Unexpected Star Shines on Football’s Biggest Stage Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a remarkable performance against Spain earned global attention and admiration. The 40-year-old shot-stopper played a crucial role in Cape Verde’s historic 0-0 draw against the reigning European champions,…

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US-Iran Deal Could Unlock $300 Billion Investment Fund for Economic Recovery

The United States and Iran are expected to formally sign a memorandum of understanding in Switzerland on Friday, potentially paving the way for a $300 billion investment fund aimed at supporting Iran’s economic recovery after months of conflict. The proposed agreement follows more than three months of fighting involving the United States, Israel, and Iran….

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Ancient Millipedes Reached Land 80 Million Years Before Vertebrates, Study Finds

Scientists have discovered that millipedes were among the first animals to successfully live on land, arriving roughly 80 million years before vertebrates made the same transition. The findings provide new insight into the evolution of life on Earth and suggest that complex terrestrial ecosystems began developing much earlier than previously believed. Researchers say millipedes were…

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H.E Kagame Urges African Nations to Remove Visa Barriers and Boost Regional Connectivity

Rwanda Showcases Benefits of Visa-Free Travel for Africans President Paul Kagame has called on African countries to ease visa restrictions and embrace greater openness across the continent, citing Rwanda’s experience as evidence that simplified travel policies can drive trade, tourism and investment. Kagame made the remarks on June 15, 2026, during the African Air Transport…

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EVP to Build 55 New EV Charging Stations Across Rwanda

EVP is set to construct 55 new electric vehicle charging stations across Rwanda as part of efforts to support the country’s transition toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation. The new facilities will expand EVP’s existing network of 115 charging stations, which currently includes 95 stations dedicated to electric motorcycles and 20 stations serving electric vehicles….

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President Kagame Arrives in Togo for African Air Transport Convention and Expo

Kagame Joins Continental Aviation Leaders in Lomé President Paul Kagame arrived in Lomé, Togo, on June 15, 2026, to participate in the African Air Transport Convention & Expo, a major gathering focused on the future of Africa’s aviation industry. The event, running from June 15 to 19, brings together policymakers, aviation regulators, airline executives, airport…

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Airtel Africa Expands Digital Access and Financial Inclusion Across Africa

Airtel Africa has announced significant progress in expanding digital connectivity, strengthening financial inclusion, and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, according to its Sustainability Report 2026. The telecommunications and mobile money provider operates across 14 African countries and says its investments during the 2025/26 financial year helped improve access to communication services, digital financial…

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Pam Bondi Declines Questions on Trump’s Role in Epstein Files Release

Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi declined to answer questions about President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Department of Justice’s handling and release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. During a nearly four-hour interview with the House Oversight Committee on May 29, Bondi repeatedly refused to discuss conversations she may have had…

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Lufthansa Boeing 787 Nose Gear Collapse Injures Employees at Frankfurt Airport

Several employees suffered injuries after the front nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner unexpectedly collapsed while the aircraft was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday. According to Lufthansa, the aircraft was being prepared for a scheduled flight to Los Angeles when the incident occurred. “The aircraft’s nose gear unexpectedly retracted…

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ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe’s E-Tricycle Crackdown Threatens Rural Women’s Livelihoods

A police crackdown on electric tricycles in rural Zimbabwe is threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of women who depend on the vehicles for income and community transport services. Many of the affected operators are single mothers and widows who use electric tricycles to transport goods, support their families, and provide essential services in remote areas….

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Kyiv

Russian Strikes Cause Damage and Deaths in Kyiv

Russia’s defence ministry said its forces did not target civilian infrastructure during recent strikes against Ukraine. The ministry stated that Russian forces struck command posts belonging to Ukraine’s ground forces and the defence ministry’s main intelligence directorate. Ukraine has not confirmed the Russian claims. Casualties Reported in Kyiv Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two people…

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Car attack

ITALY: Car Attack Injures Eight

A man drove his car into pedestrians in the northern Italian city of Modena, injuring eight people, including four seriously, according to officials. The incident happened around 16:30 local time on Via Emilia near Modena’s cathedral, southeast of Milan. Witnesses said the vehicle sped toward the pavement before hitting several pedestrians. “We saw the car…

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