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Bill Gates tours Rwanda’s health intelligence hub
Jul 21, 2026Science &Technology
Bill Gates tours Rwanda’s health intelligence hub
Jul 20, 2026Science &Technology
Xi calls for equitable global AI governance, unveils new cooperation body
Jul 19, 2026Science &Technology
ChatCash reaches FINCA Ventures finals, bets on Rwanda for AI-powered fintech expansion
Jul 16, 2026Science &Technology
Young Rwandans trained in Poland develop app to modernize public transport in Kigali
Jul 13, 2026Science &Technology
Rwanda’s AI-powered job coding tool wins global award
Jul 10, 2026Science &Technology
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 AI model family
Jul 8, 2026Science &Technology
Kagame outlines three priorities for inclusive AI future
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Kagame in Geneva for AI for Good Global Summit
Jul 8, 2026Science &Technology
Kagame in Geneva for AI for Good Global Summit

President Paul Kagame is in Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the AI for Good Global Summit 2026, which will also mark the official launch and inaugural meeting of the AI for Good Global Commission.

President Kagame named co-chair of global AI commission
Jul 7, 2026Science &Technology
President Kagame named co-chair of global AI commission

President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission, a global initiative bringing together leaders from governments, business and international organisations to promote responsible artificial intelligence development.

How Ubuntu AI is reshaping China–Africa narratives in the age of artificial intelligence
Jul 3, 2026Science &Technology
How Ubuntu AI is reshaping China–Africa narratives in the age of artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence increasingly influences how information is produced, consumed, and understood around the world, an important question emerges: whose knowledge is shaping the algorithms behind the stories we read?

Researchers develop AI system translating protein sequences into natural language
Jul 2, 2026Science &Technology
Researchers develop AI system translating protein sequences into natural language

Researchers have developed an AI system called "BetaDescribe" that translates complex protein sequences into readable natural-language descriptions, the Israel Institute of Technology said in a statement on Thursday.

Anthropic rolls out Claude Sonnet 5 as U.S. lifts export ban on frontier models
Jul 1, 2026Science &Technology
Anthropic rolls out Claude Sonnet 5 as U.S. lifts export ban on frontier models

Anthropic has resumed the global deployment of its most advanced frontier AI architectures, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, following an 18-day global access blackout triggered by sudden American federal export restrictions.

NASA selects three companies to land four new missions on Moon
Jul 1, 2026Science &Technology
NASA selects three companies to land four new missions on Moon

NASA announced Tuesday the selection of three companies to carry out four new lunar missions in late 2028 as part of its Moon Base Program.

Marketers urged to combine AI with human understanding as information overload reshapes consumer behaviour 
Jul 1, 2026Science &Technology
Marketers urged to combine AI with human understanding as information overload reshapes consumer behaviour 

Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are rapidly transforming the way organisations communicate, market their products and engage with customers. 

AI, lunar robots and cooperation with Rwanda: Inside Star Vision, Chinese space tech firm pushing new frontiers (Video)
Jul 1, 2026Science &Technology
AI, lunar robots and cooperation with Rwanda: Inside Star Vision, Chinese space tech firm pushing new frontiers (Video)

Satellite technology has become one of the most important tools shaping how governments, scientists, and industries understand and respond to the world.

WhatsApp announces username feature in privacy push
Jun 30, 2026Science &Technology
WhatsApp announces username feature in privacy push

WhatsApp has announced a new username feature aimed at strengthening user privacy, allowing people to connect without immediately sharing their phone numbers.

Physicists generate a new quantum state known as a fractional Fermi sea
Jun 29, 2026Science &Technology
Physicists generate a new quantum state known as a fractional Fermi sea

Physicists have successfully created a previously unknown quantum state of matter called a fractional Fermi sea, marking a significant step forward in the study of quantum systems under extreme conditions.

UN chief calls for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking
Jun 28, 2026Science &Technology
UN chief calls for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for harnessing technology to stop drug cyber-trafficking, working with police and authorities to detect and disrupt criminal networks and the manufacture of synthetic drugs, and boosting investment in prevention, harm-reduction and treatment.

Astronomers discover two ultra–low-density “super-puff” planets lighter than cotton candy
Jun 27, 2026Science &Technology
Astronomers discover two ultra–low-density “super-puff” planets lighter than cotton candy

Astronomers have identified two of the most unusual planets ever observed, a rare pair of so-called “super-puff” worlds that are so extremely low in density they are lighter than cotton candy. Despite being roughly the size of Jupiter, these planets are surprisingly lightweight, offering scientists an important opportunity to better understand how such exotic worlds form and survive.

OpenAI bets on ‘Jalapeño’ chip to slash AI costs
Jun 26, 2026Science &Technology
OpenAI bets on ‘Jalapeño’ chip to slash AI costs

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a new custom-built computer chip called “Jalapeño.” It is designed to make artificial intelligence faster and significantly cheaper to run at scale.

Scientists discover ancient brain cells that block distractions
Jun 25, 2026Science &Technology
Scientists discover ancient brain cells that block distractions

Scientists have uncovered a hidden "focus switch" deep within an ancient part of the brain that could reshape how we understand and treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

L’Oréal partners with OpenAI to bring Maybelline virtual try-on to ChatGPT
Jun 22, 2026Science &Technology
L’Oréal partners with OpenAI to bring Maybelline virtual try-on to ChatGPT

At VivaTech 2026, beauty giant L’Oréal and OpenAI announced a historic partnership that will embed Maybelline New York’s virtual makeup try-on directly into ChatGPT later this summer.

ChatGPT’s dominance drops as AI rivals gain ground
Jun 18, 2026Science &Technology
ChatGPT’s dominance drops as AI rivals gain ground

OpenAI's ChatGPT has lost its majority share of the global AI assistant market for the first time, highlighting intensifying competition from rivals including Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude.

Scientists find way to make quantum computing more energy efficient
Jun 17, 2026Science &Technology
Scientists find way to make quantum computing more energy efficient

Modern digital technologies, from expansive data centers to global telecommunications networks, are notoriously energy-hungry, currently consuming up to twelve percent of the world’s electricity.

Research suggests a dying star might trigger the birth of a new universe
Jun 16, 2026Science &Technology
Research suggests a dying star might trigger the birth of a new universe

For decades, astrophysicists have accepted a grim fate for the universe's most massive stars. When a giant star runs out of nuclear fuel, gravity wins a violent victory.

AI summer camp in Kigali seeks to bridge students with future job market skills
Jun 15, 2026Science &Technology
AI summer camp in Kigali seeks to bridge students with future job market skills

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine the future of work, educators and employers are increasingly turning their attention to how young people can be better prepared for a rapidly changing job market. Across sectors, demand is rising for workers who can use AI tools to automate tasks, analyze information, and improve productivity, skills that are quickly becoming essential rather than optional.

Rwanda’s suspected digital fraud drops to 1.6% in 2025, below global average of 3.8%
Jun 13, 2026Science &Technology
Rwanda’s suspected digital fraud drops to 1.6% in 2025, below global average of 3.8%

Rwanda recorded a lower rate of suspected digital fraud in 2025 compared to global and regional averages, even as fraud tactics continue to evolve toward more sophisticated, identity-driven scams, according to new research by TransUnion.

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