Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Campaigns for MPs for Special Interest Groups

Parliament aspirants in the special interest groups; women, youth, and persons with disabilities, have distinct campaign protocols different from those for presidential and other… Read more »

Rwanda: Campaign in Ngororero - Kagame Says RPF to Cement Self-Reliance in Next Term

While campaigning in Ngororero District, on Monday, June 24, incumbent President Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, said that once… Read more »

Rwanda: How Candidates Hit the Campaign Trail

Braving the sweltering hot weather, presidential and parliamentary candidates officially hit the campaign trail on Saturday, June 22, to woo voters ahead of the general elections… Read more »

Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Gorilla FC Sign Patrick Manzi From Police FC

Gorilla FC have signed Police FC midfielder Patrick Manzi as they continue their recruitment exercise in the ongoing offseason transfer window. Read more »

Rwanda: Green Party Pledges to Initiate Six New Funds If Elected

On the second day of the presidential and parliamentary campaign, the Green Party announced plans to introduce six new funds to improve citizens' well-being. Read more »

Rwanda: One Dies At Campaign Rally Ahead of Presidential Election

One person died and 37 others were injured on Sunday, June 23 during a crowd control incident that happened during the RPF-Inkotanyi's campaign rally at Gisa, in Rubavu District,… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Will Perform At I Am Hip Hop Festival?

It is going to be an all hip hop affair at the inaugural edition of I Am Hip Hop festival whose stage will be purely headlined by rappers. Read more »

Rwanda: One Dies in Crowd Control Incident During RPF Rubavu Rally

One person died and 37 others were injured on Sunday, June 23 during a crowd control incident that happened during the RPF-Inkotanyi's campaign rally at Gisa, in Rubavu District,… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's U.S.$5.4 Billion Agriculture Strategic Plan

The government is set to implement a five-year agriculture strategic plan expected to need an estimated Rwf6.988 trillion (or approx. $5.4 billion) to achieve the set targets to… Read more »

Africa: What Is Africa's Role in the Nearly Failed Global Pandemic Treaty

One of the sticking issues that nearly stalled the global pandemic treaty was vaccine equity in developing countries, including countries in Africa. Read more »

Rwanda: The Untold Tragedy of Rwandan Colonial Métis Six Decades Later

"Forbidden for dogs and blacks" was written on a dance club entrance in Belgium, where then 18-year-old Georges Kamanayo was stopped from entering. He had not seen the post, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the Sole Independent Parliamentary Candidate?

Computer engineer and robot developer Janvier Nsengiyumva, 35, is contesting for a parliamentary seat as the only independent candidate, after 26 others fell short of the… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Uwakugabiye Uramwitura' - Kagame Tells Rubavu Residents On Day 2 of Campaigns

Paul Kagame, Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, has told members in Rubavu and neighbouring districts that he expects their support in elections referring… Read more »

Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media

Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »

Rwanda: Formal Financial Inclusion in Rwanda Grew 39% in 2020-2024

The number of Rwandans who have access to formal financial services and products increased by more than 38.8 per cent to 7.5 million between 2020 and 2024, a new report published… Read more »

Rwanda: World Refugee Day and the Enduring Plight of Congolese People

As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we remember the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. But for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »

Rwanda: Africa Should Aim for New Vaccines, Therapeutics - Kagame

President Paul Kagame said that Africa should be at the forefront of vaccine manufacturing using the latest technologies in order to deal with its disease burden and respond to its… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Committed to Welcoming Refugees - Minister Murasira

The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira on Thursday, June 20, said that Rwanda remains committed to welcoming refugees and asylum… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Over 260 Observers Accredited for July Elections

More than 260 electoral observers have been accredited for the July 2024 presidential and parliamentary polls in Rwanda, according to the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Read more »

Rwanda: FIFA Rankings - No Improvement for Amavubi, Argentina Stay Top

Rwanda maintained their 131st position as per the latest global rankings released by world football governing body on Thursday, June 20. Read more »

Rwanda: Recording Academy Meets Rwandan Creatives As Expansion Plan Takes Shape

The Recording Academy's expansion plan to support music creators in Rwanda and other African countries looks promising after the academy delegation, headed by CEO Harvey Mason Jr.,… Read more »

Rwanda: Robust Financial Ecosystem Key to Economic Resilience - PM Ngirente

Rwanda's Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that building a strong financial ecosystem is critical to contributing to overall economic resilience, urging members of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Digital Currency Has Power to Accelerate Financial Inclusion - Bahamas Central Bank Governor

The Bahamas became the world's first country to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2020. The Sand Dollar as it is known is the digital version of the Bahamian dollar… Read more »

Rwanda: Invest More in Kinyarwanda, and We the Media Have Our Work Cut Out

During President Paul Kagame's recent interaction with the media, he stressed the need to teach the younger generation how to speak Kinyarwanda properly. He went on to give… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Undetectable Untransmittable' - a Game-Changer in Rwanda's HIV Prevention, Treatment Course

In 2012, Rukundo received the devastating news that he had acquired HIV. He delayed medication, thinking his results might have been swapped with other students during the school… Read more »