Rwanda: Rwanda Finish in Fourth Place After Cameroon Loss

Rwanda finished in fourth place at the 2023 Women's Africa Nations Volleyball Championship after losing 3-1 to host Cameroon in the third-place game on Thursday, August 24, at… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Poverty Worshiping' Pilgrimage Youth Warned About Explained

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday warned young people against indulging in poverty-perpetuating practices, including those undertaken in the context of religion, wondering how… Read more »

Rwanda: Time to Own Responsibilities, Kagame Tells Sworn-in Leaders

At the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed ministers, President Paul Kagame told them to embrace their new responsibilities while setting an example for young people to not… Read more »

Burundi: Premier Warns Citizens Against Alliance With Rwandan Militants

Burundian Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca has urged residents of Mabayi district to avoid any collaboration with Rwandan terrorists operating in Kibira forest on the border with… Read more »

Rwanda: Slain Rwandan Athlete Rubayita Laid to Rest

Siraj Rubayita, a Rwandan track and field athlete who was killed in Kenya last week, has been repatriated to Rwanda and laid to rest. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Warns Against Witchcraft in Sports

Practicing witchcraft is primitive, President Paul Kagame said while pointing at football teams' officials who recklessly spend money on witchcraft instead of using it to buy… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Cracks Down on 100 Illegal Mines

Local government leaders are intensifying efforts to clamp down on approximately 100 illegal mines, following a recent directive from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Calls Out Sports Officials for Mistreating Athletes as New Details Emerge

President Paul Kagame has challenged athletes to report sports administrators who mistreat them while they are representing the country. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Responds to People Living With Disabilities' Request to Serve in Army

During the 10-year anniversary of YouthConnekt themed "10 Years of Impact", young people got an opportunity to share their thoughts on the current development steps of the country… Read more »

Rwanda: Harmonising Medicines Regulation Critical in Making Quality Drugs - Officials

As Africa strives to combat diseases through advancements in medicine manufacturing, regulatory harmonization has emerged as a pivotal strategy for enhancing efficiency. Read more »

Rwanda: More Rwandan Students Get Chinese Scholarships

The number of Rwandan students benefiting from scholarships provided by the Chinese government has doubled from an average of 40-50 students to 80 this year. Read more »

Rwanda: YouthConnekt - Kagame Challenges Youth to Pursue Development With Dignity

President Paul Kagame, on August 23, tasked the youth to purposefully work hard and smart with a mindset of putting the country on a global stage of development, with dignity. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Pascale Mugwaneza Elected to FIBA Central Board

Pascale Mugwaneza, a Rwandan basketball official, has been elected member of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s Central Board representing Africa. Read more »

Rwanda: Bad Rama Reunites With Brother 29 Years After Separation

The Mane record label founder, Ramadhan Mupenda, best known as Bad Rama, has been reunited with his long-lost younger brother nearly 30 years after separation. The emotional… Read more »

Rwanda: RIB Investigations 'Won't Disrupt' Preps for Kigali World Cycling Championships

The ongoing investigation into top officials of the local cycling governing body (Ferwacy) won't "in any way" derail preparations for the 2025 UCI Road World Championship due to… Read more »

Rwanda: Family of Rwandan Athlete Killed in Kenya Speaks Out

The family of Siraj Rubayita, a Rwandan track and field athlete who died in Kenya on Friday, August 18, has spoken out about the demise. Read more »

Rwanda: UN Says Nearly 12,000 Congolese Refugees Have Fled to Rwanda Since 2022

Rwanda has received more than 11,500 refugees from eastern DR Congo since 2022, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda High Commission Sends Diplomat to Rubayita's Death Scene

Rwanda's High Commission to Kenya has dispatched a diplomat to Iten County to follow up on the tragic death of Rwandan athlete Siraj Rubayita. The 34-year-old track and field… Read more »

Rwanda: Love Gone Wrong - Kenya Police Launch Manhunt for Alleged Murderer of Rwandan Athlete

Recent updates from Kenya reveal an ongoing pursuit by the Kenyan police for a suspect believed to be involved in the murder of Rubayita Rubayita, a Rwandan athlete. Read more »

Rwanda: Amanda Akaliza Engaged to Longtime Fiancé

Akaliza Amanda, the first runner-up of Miss Rwanda 2022, has said yes to the "will you marry me?" question from a man identified as Jonas, whom she has been dating for almost two… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Rwandan Artistes Nominated for Trace Awards

Global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace has announced the nominees for its inaugural TRACE Awards in Africa slated for October 21. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Ranks 5th in Africa for Fintech Startup Funding

In the first half of 2023, Rwanda secured fifth position in fintech startup funding across Africa, according to data compiled by Afridigest's Fintech Transactions Database. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Athlete Dies in Kenya Following a Love Triangle Fight

The serene town of Iten County in Kenya has been shaken following a tragic incident that unfolded involving the alleged killing of an athlete Sirag Rubayita, believed to be Rwandan… Read more »

Rwanda: Cabinet Reshuffle - Youthful Ministers Take Up More Slots in Govt

President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 22, reshuffled cabinet, making key changes that saw Valentine Uwamariya redeployed to the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, after… Read more »

Rwanda: Judge Sent to Jail By Same Court He Served in

Nyarugenge Intermediate Court has denied bail appeal in the case of Judge Eric Twambajimana, who previously served in the same court. He had been remanded on charges related to… Read more »