UNBELIEVABLE: Paul kagame - Caught on Camera

Melinda French Gates and John Swinney pay tribute at Sir Ian Wood service

The billionaire and philanthropist who ran the Wood Group company based in Aberdeen, died at the age of 84 in July.

Evening Standard · Oct 23

What F1’s return to Africa means for a continent long overlooked by global sports

Though human rights groups call it sportswashing, analysts say Formula 1’s choice of Rwanda to host its first African race since the 1990s can become a watershed moment for the continent’s sports industry – if it can deliver lasting development

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Rwandan dissident, former army officer, found beheaded in Uganda

A Rwandan dissident and former army officer was found beheaded in neighbouring Uganda, police said on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 19

South Africa minister makes defiant Africa claim as F1 race in Rwanda nears

Executives have long eyed a Formula 1 return to Africa, with South Africa’s Kyalami circuit a frontrunner

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Rwanda on course to host F1 race as historic grand prix deal for Africa looms

The African continent has not staged a Formula 1 race since the 1993 South African Grand Prix in Kyalami

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Economic growth and democratic decline: the ‘cotton king’ who reshaped Benin

Patrice Talon has transformed the west African country’s economy and infrastructure at the expense of political freedom

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

LeBron James once raged against the machine. Increasingly, he helps prop it up

LeBron James was once one of the world’s most outspoken athletes. Now he’s plugging a predictions market and an authoritarian leader

The Guardian - US · Sep 17

Growing budgets show Africa keen to defend its place in the space race

African states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030. With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 14

Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says

Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard, has died in prison after 12 years behind bars

The Independent UK · Aug 26

World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad

Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.

Euronews · Jul 14