Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom used the second African Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit (NEISA 2026) in Kigali to spotlight its growing role in Africa’s nuclear energy sector, showcasing proven small modular reactor (SMR) technologies and deepening partnerships with countries seeking reliable low-carbon energy solutions.

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has surged ahead of rival OpenAI after raising $65 billion in private funding, pushing its valuation to an estimated $965 billion and positioning the Claude chatbot maker among the world’s most valuable start-ups.

Dubai-based technology firm Visiontech Systems International LLC officially launched its Rwanda operations on Thursday, May 28, 2026, through its continent-focused subsidiary Visiontech PLG Africa, unveiling ambitious plans to support the country’s digital transformation agenda through artificial intelligence, cybersecurity infrastructure, and digital sovereignty solutions.

The largest empirical study to date on the use of AI in hiring found "clear racial disparities in applicant outcomes," according to a Stanford-led study published Tuesday.

Dubai-based technology firm Visiontech Systems International LLC has selected Rwanda as its first African market, marking a significant step in the company’s continental expansion strategy as demand for digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence solutions accelerates across Africa.

The three astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover.

SpaceX launched the 12th flight test of its giant Starship rocket on Friday. Starship lifted off from the company's Starbase facility in the U.S. state of Texas at 5:30 p.m. Central Time.

Rwanda is planning a major expansion of its digital infrastructure, including a proposed $5 billion investment in data centers requiring around 100 megawatts of dedicated electricity, as part of a broader strategy linking energy development, artificial intelligence, and industrial growth.

Scientists using NASA’s NASA Hubble Space Telescope have, by chance, witnessed a rare moment when a comet broke apart in space, according to findings published in the scientific journal Icarus.

Rwanda has signed a new agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) aimed at strengthening cooperation on the development of nuclear energy, including the planned introduction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the country’s long-term energy strategy.

NASA says its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could launch as early as September 2026 as the agency prepares for one of its most ambitious space observation missions yet.

President Paul Kagame has confirmed that Rwanda remains on track to launch nuclear energy operations by the early 2030s, as African leaders, regulators and development partners gathered in Kigali to advance continental cooperation on nuclear power development.

Rwanda is advancing plans to integrate nuclear energy into its long-term development strategy, with ambitions to generate up to 1.5 gigawatts of electricity from nuclear power by 2050.

China showcased its achievements in space exploration, artificial intelligence and scientific cooperation at this year's Sofia Science Festival, which concluded on Sunday at Sofia Tech Park after four days of exhibitions, lectures and interactive events.

Dubai-based tech company Yango Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rwanda Development Board to explore potential collaboration opportunities in Rwanda’s growing digital mobility sector.

The AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation (AISCA), a new technology initiative, has been launched in Rwanda to equip young people with the skills and resources needed to develop artificial intelligence solutions addressing societal challenges.

Veteran market commentator Jim Cramer, best known as the host of CNBC’s Mad Money and a former hedge fund manager, is urging investors to consider buying two major artificial intelligence (AI)‑related stocks that have lost significant ground recently but could be poised for rebounds.

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is preparing for a close flyby of Mars as it continues its long journey toward a rare metal-rich asteroid known as Psyche.

As Rwanda’s automotive landscape evolves toward greener mobility, the debate between hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining traction. Obi Dickson, a seasoned Nigerian automotive expert and the founder of Hybrid Intelligence, weighs in on the matter. With over 15 years of experience in hybrid and electric vehicle diagnostics, Obi provides valuable insights into which vehicle technology is better suited for Rwanda today.

President Paul Kagame arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, May 11, where he joins other Heads of State and Government from across Africa for the inaugural Africa Forward Summit, a high-level gathering co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron.