Rwanda: Nduhungirehe, Qatar PM Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on Sunday, June 1, held a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Push for Urgent Flood Mitigation Measures in Rubavu

Members of Parliament (MPs) on a nationwide outreach have pledged to advocate for long-term solutions to persistent flooding in Rubavu District, a key tourism and business hub in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Push for Global Plastics Treaty to Resume in August

Negotiations for a proposed international treaty to end plastic pollution--championed by Rwanda and Peru--are set to resume in August 2025, according to Beatrice Cyiza, Permanent… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Prosperity Tied to Modernizing Agric Food Systems, Says Minister Rwigamba

Africa's prosperity is closely tied to how countries manage and modernize their agricultural food systems, said Eric Rwigamba, the State Minister for Agriculture and Animal… Read more »

Rwanda: Construction of 100 Affordable Homes Underway in Gahanga

Construction of some 104 affordable housing units is underway in Gahanga Sector of Kicukiro District under a project called Aheza Urban Village. The development is part of ongoing… Read more »

Rwanda: Israel Embassy in Kigali Marks 77 Years of Statehood

The Embassy of Israel in Rwanda hosted an event in Kigali on May 29, marking 77 years since the founding of the State of Israel. Read more »

Rwanda: Major Fire Breaks Out At Gakiriro Woodshops

A fire outbreak was reported in the early hours of Friday, May 30 at the Gakiriro woodshops located in Gisozi Sector, Gasabo District. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 4,500 Graduate From Rwanda Polytechnic, Urged to Drive Innovation

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Thursday, May 29, urged the latest cohort of graduates from Rwanda Polytechnic to contribute meaningfully to the country's development through… Read more »

Rwanda: How New Centre Is Set to Make Rwanda Regional Leader in Cattle Genetics

A $20 million centre being set up in Rwanda's Huye District, Southern Province, is set to be a regional and even continental leader in genetic improvement for cattle production,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Could Earn $700m By Closing Financial Gender Gap, Says BNR Governor

While data indicates that there has been significant achievement in financial inclusion in Rwanda, challenges remain for women entrepreneurs to access finance. Read more »

Rwanda: Nuni Omot - South Sudanese Star Joins APR Ahead of Bal Playoffs

South Sudanese basketball star Anunwa "Nuni" Omot is set to join APR Basketball Club ahead of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs, Times Sport can reliably confirm. Read more »

Rwanda: Rayon Sports Name Tunisian Tactician As New Head Coach

Local football powerhouse Rayon Sports have appointed Tunisian tactician Afhamia Lofti as their new head coach, replacing Claude Rwaka who was serving on an interim basis. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Travel, Tourism Sector 'Broke All Records' in 2024, Says Global Tourism Body

Rwanda's travel and tourism sector broke all records in 2024, with its contribution to the economy, employment, and domestic and international visitor spend growing to record… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Rolls Out Over 18,000 Laptops to Schools in New Push for Smarter Classroom

The Rwanda Education Board (REB) is stepping up efforts to improve the quality of education through the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), according to… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Finance Her Future, and That Is Now!

As hundreds of Africa's top financial minds as well as policymakers and other stakeholders convene this week in Abidjan for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group's 2025 Annual… Read more »

Rwanda: US Hip-Hop Icon Dana Dane Finds a New Rhythm in Rwanda

hop pioneer decides to trade the streets of Brooklyn for the hills of Rwanda, but that is exactly what legendary U.S. rapper and storyteller Dana Dane and his wife, Tana Session,… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: La Francophonie Assembly Hopes Parliamentary Diplomacy Can Help End Eastern DR Congo Conflict

The president of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF), Hilarion Etong, has expressed optimism for the establishment of an inter-parliamentary committee bringing… Read more »

Rwanda: Ngwabije Joins French Lower Tier Side Dieppe On One-Year Deal

Rwanda international Bryan Clovis Ngwabije has signed a one-year deal with newly promoted French fourth tier side FC Dieppe. Read more »

Rwanda: 'Never Again Begins With Education' - Mastercard Foundation Scholars At Ur Reflect On Genocide History At Ntarama

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda commemorated the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi (Kwibuka31) with a visit to the Ntarama Genocide Memorial in… Read more »

Rwanda: How Habyarimana Worked Tooth and Nail to Disown Rwandan Refugees

In the last article in this series, we saw how both the Kayibanda and Habyarimana regimes worked tooth and nail to frustrate Rwandan refugees in countries of asylum. This piece… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Makes the Cut in RPL Team of the Season?

The 2024/25 Rwanda Premier League season came to an end on Wednesday, May 28, leaving APR FC crowned champions while Vision FC and Muhazi United were relegated to the second tier… Read more »

Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival to Return in July

After a successful maiden edition in 2024, Rwanda's all hip hop event "I A m Hip Hop Festival," is back in Kigali. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Kabila's Goma Gambit - DR Congo's Parallel Power Play

When Joseph Kabila, who led the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) from 2001 to 2019 and was once a close ally of current President Félix Tshisekedi, appeared in Goma… Read more »

Rwanda: How Genocide Fugitives Use Illicit Wealth to Evade Justice

Ramadhan Muhire, a Rwandan fugitive wanted for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is living freely in Zimbabwe, reportedly shielded by a few members of the ruling… Read more »

Africa: When Aid Shrinks, Execution Must Rise

The announcement of deep cuts in US development assistance has cast a long shadow over Africa's infrastructure ambitions. The African Development Fund, the continent's principal… Read more »