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Rwanda Explores Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology to Enhance Energy Efficiency and EV Readiness

Rwanda Explores Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology to Enhance Energy Efficiency and EV Readiness

(3 Minutes Read) Rwanda is assessing the viability of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, a system that enables electric vehicles (EVs) not only to draw energy from...
Rotimi Olawale, a 36-year-old Nigerian agribusinessman and founder of JR Farms, is making waves in Africa’s coffee industry. With 16 coffee shops across Abuja, Lagos, and Lusaka in Zambia — all exclusively serving premium Rwandan coffee — Olawale is redefining coffee culture in West Africa.

From Rwanda to the World: Nigerian Entrepreneur Builds Coffee Empire on Rwandan Beans

(3 Minutes Read) Rotimi Olawale, a 36-year-old Nigerian agribusinessman and founder of JR Farms, is making waves in Africa’s coffee industry. With 16 coffee shops...
In a significant move aimed at expanding Rwanda’s international aviation footprint and enhancing global connectivity, the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Monday, May 26, approved the ratification of bilateral air service agreements with 12 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.

Rwanda Approves Bilateral Air Service Agreements with 12 Countries to Boost Trade and Tourism

(3 Minutes Read) In a significant move aimed at expanding Rwanda’s international aviation footprint and enhancing global connectivity, the Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul...
Congo is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, a mineral used to make lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and other products. But U.S. access is complicated by the fact that Chinese companies control 80% of its Congolese production. Congo also produces gold.

Coltan Mining in DRC

(3 Minutes Read) As the U.S. spearheads peace talks between Congo and Rwanda, Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi has sought out a deal with the Trump...
M23 Expels People from Goma, Claiming Illegal Migrants

M23 Expels People from Goma, Claiming Illegal Migrants

(3 Minutes Read) The majority of the families are from the Karenga region, located in North Kivu, which had been under the control of the...
DRC’s Mining Sector in a Transformative Mode

DRC’s Mining Sector in a Transformative Mode

(3 Minutes Read) The government’s latest reforms include clearer mining codes, improved contract oversight, and initiatives to attract climate-resilient energy investments to power mining operations....
The Cobalt Institute, which brings together manufacturers in the sector, says demand this year could increase by more than 10%. Global demand could reach as much as 227,000 tonnes, 11% more than last year. In comparison, 2024 saw an increase of 4% on the previous year.

Cobalt Institute Forecasts Increased Demand for Metal  

(3 Minutes Read) The country holding the largest known reserve of the element is the Democratic Republic of Congo. It accounts for nearly three-quarters of...
U.S. President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa and the Middle East, Massad Boulos, announced the receipt of the drafts from both nations, calling it "an important step" towards peace.

Congo and Rwanda Submit Draft Peace Proposal

(3 Minutes Read) U.S. President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa and the Middle East, Massad Boulos, announced the receipt of the drafts from both...
http://trendsnafrica.com/drc-grants-starlink-licence-reversing-ban-amid-push-to-bridge-digital-divide/

DRC Grants Starlink Licence, Reversing Ban Amid Push to Bridge Digital Divide

(3 Minutes Read) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially approved a telecommunications licence for Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet arm, overturning a regulatory ban...
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the U.S. strategy reveals its contradictions. On one hand, companies like KoBold Metals (backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos) are making major investments in cobalt and copper extraction. On the other hand, Washington offers conditional military support in the east of the country while positioning itself as a mediator in the conflict with Rwanda.

Mining Wealth of DRC: How the US got Hooked?

(3 Minutes Read) Key aspects of US mineral interest in the DRC include critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and copper are essential for various technologies, including...

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