Nigeria is moving closer to becoming one of Africa’s first countries to formally regulate artificial intelligence, as lawmakers advance a comprehensive legal framework governing AI use across the digital economy. The proposed law is expected to pass by March 2026, marking a major milestone in Africa’s approach to AI governance. If adopted, it will introduce…
Scott Adams, the creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, has died at the age of 68, months after revealing that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Adams’ family confirmed his death on Tuesday. His former wife, Shelly Miles, announced the news during a YouTube message to fans, saying simply that Adams was “no…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of everyday life. Today, people interact with AI-driven systems more often than they realise. From smartphones and online shopping to navigation and finance, AI quietly improves speed, accuracy, and convenience. As technology advances, AI continues to reshape how individuals work, communicate, and make decisions. Understanding its real-world…
Students from Rwanda Coding Academy have described their experience at the JA Africa regional competition as transformative, after representing Rwanda in Abuja, Nigeria, in December 2025. The four students earned the opportunity after winning the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company of the Year Competition. They competed at the regional level from December 3 to 5…
US President Donald Trump has said he will meet Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House in the “near future,” signalling a possible easing of tensions between the two leaders. Trump made the remarks days after saying that a potential operation targeting Colombia “sounds good,” comments that had raised concerns across the region. Talks…
A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis, triggering protests and a sharp dispute between local officials and the Trump administration over what led to her death. The Department of Homeland Security said the woman, identified as Renee Nicole Good, attempted to run over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Officials described…
American YouTube and Twitch star IShowSpeed, Darren Jason Watkins Jr., is expected to visit Rwanda in the coming days as part of his widely followed Africa tour. The visit will mark his first time in Rwanda. Moreover, it is likely to place the country before a massive global digital audience, given Speed’s ability to attract…
Rwanda has operated a left-hand drive vehicle system for more than a decade. However, a new road traffic law passed by parliament on January 5 allows certain right-hand drive vehicles to operate legally in the country. According to the Ministry of Infrastructure, the provision does not change Rwanda’s overall road use policy. Instead, it preserves…
Toyota Rwanda Ltd has officially partnered with ATECAR Garage, naming it the first Team Toyota Garage partner in Rwanda. The collaboration aims to expand access to efficient, reliable and globally compliant maintenance services for Toyota vehicles. The companies announced the partnership on December 30 during a ceremony held at ATECAR Garage in Gahanga. Executives from…
Africa must urgently accelerate artificial intelligence skills development to remain competitive in the global economy, according to a new report by SAP. As AI adoption expands across industries, organizations on the continent face growing pressure to equip their workforce with relevant skills. Traditional IT expertise alone is no longer sufficient. Companies Shift Toward AI Upskilling…
