Rwanda: Kenyan Chief Justice in Rwanda, to Sign MOU With Rwandan Judiciary

Top Kenyan judicial officials including Chief Justice Martha Koome are in Rwanda on an official visit that will include, among other things, the signing of a cooperation agreement… Read more »

Rwanda: Three Things to Know About Rwanda's €200m Deal With JPMorgan Chase

The Lower House on June 7, approved a law ratifying a €200m (approx. Rwf280 billion) loan agreement that Rwanda signed with JPMorgan Chase's London branch, to support the… Read more »

Rwanda: Why the 684 Electoral Candidates Are Rwanda's Riposte to Forbidden Stories

Imagine this scenario: you are a normal person with a typical 9-5 job, living in, say, London (or any other Western capital). You go about your day, scrolling through your Twitter… Read more »

Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Rwanda's Nine Presidential Aspirants At a Glance

By May 30, the deadline set by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for submission of candidatures, nine individuals had submitted their files intent on running for President in… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Dr. Rwamucyo - Genocide Suspect to Be Tried Soon in France?

In a few months, a France-based court will begin the trial of genocide suspect Dr. Eugene Rwamucyo for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, particularly in… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Proposed Multi-Billion Drone Operations Hub

Rwanda is looking to set up a drone operations center by 2026, as part of the country's efforts to provide accessible and flexible workshop spaces to support the development of… Read more »

Rwanda: What Six Presidential Hopefuls Missed to Make It to Provisional List

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Thursday, June 6, announced the provisional list of candidates approved to run for president in the 2024 elections, with three out of… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 450 Make Provisional List of Parliamentary Candidates

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has provisionally cleared 459 candidates who will contest for parliamentary seats during the general elections slated for next month. Read more »

Rwanda: Emmanuel Nkunduwimye Found Guilty of Genocide Crimes

A Belgian court on Thursday, June 6, found Emmanuel Nkunduwimye guilty of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, primarily in the city of Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Dominique Habimana, the New RALGA Secretary General?

The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) General Assembly, on June 6, approved Dominique Habimana as its new Secretary General. He replaces Ladislas… Read more »

Rwanda: Wildlife Photographer Leads Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness in Rwanda

Nearly all women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught at the earliest stage, according to Cancer Research UK. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana Meet Requirements to Run for President - NEC

The National Electoral Commission (NEC), on June 6, issued a provisional list of presidential and parliamentary candidates indicating that only three out of nine aspirants for the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Opens Embassy in Indonesia

The Government of Rwanda on Thursday, June 6, officially opened its embassy in Indonesia, in a bid to foster bilateral relations with the Asian country. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 16 People Killed By Suspected ADF Militia - Reports

At least 16 people were killed by a suspected Islamist rebel group based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, an official from the local administration… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya's Veronica Nduva Set for Swearing-in As EAC Secretary-General

Kenyan President William Ruto's nominee for the Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Nduva, will be sworn in on Friday, June 7, during the bloc's Heads… Read more »

Rwanda: Central Bank to Mark 60 Years of Economic Responsibility in Rwanda

The National Bank of Rwanda will, on June 7, celebrate 60 years of existence and impact in driving economic and financial stability in the country. Read more »

Rwanda: What the New Rwanda-Guinea Agriculture Deal Entails

Rwanda and Guinea Conakry signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of agriculture and animal resources, on June 3, to buttress socio-economic development in the two… Read more »

Rwanda: 84% Youth With Vocational Training Get Jobs - Survey

Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) has said that up to 84 per cent of youth who have enrolled in short vocational courses since 2017 got jobs within the first nine months of graduation. Read more »

Rwanda/Cote d'Ivoire: 2026 WC Qualifier - Benin Edge Rwanda in Abidjan

Rwanda Lost 1-0 to Benin at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday night in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. Read more »

Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente Says Kigali Infrastructure Project Revived

After being put on hold for months due to funding constraints, the Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) will resume this month, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente told lawmakers on… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Aim for Unbeaten Run Ahead of Benin Test

Rwanda visit Benin at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on Thursday, June 6 at 9pm CAT in Group C match day three of the ongoing 2026 World Cup Africa… Read more »

Rwanda: Kwibuka T20 - Rwanda's Final Spot in Danger After Uganda Loss

Holders Rwanda face a high risk of elimination from Kwibuka Women T20 tournament after losing to Uganda by 12 runs on Wednesday. They now must beat Zimbabwe on Friday to qualify… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Rwanda Creates 1.3M Jobs, Doubles Export'

Rwanda's exports more than doubled from slightly over $1 billion in 2017 to more than $2.4 billion in 2023, while the country created more than 1.37 million jobs under the National… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan MPs Ask DR Congo to Disarm FDLR, Address Historical Grievances

The presence in eastern DR Congo of the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned group linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, unresolved historical grievances and blaming Rwanda for… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Launches Rwf4bn Project to Curb Floods in Rusizi River, Lake Kivu Basins

Flooding and landslides in the Rusizi River and Lake Kivu basins could soon be minimised under a $3 million (approximately Rwf4 billion) project to strengthen resilience to climate… Read more »