Africa: Key Insights, Calls for Action From Africa Soft Power Summit in Kigali

African leaders, executives, tech and financial innovators, creative institutions, policymakers, and government leaders have been urged to connect Africa and set global social and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rutsiro - Lightning-Induced Deaths Decline in Public Places - Official

Rutsiro district authorities have registered a significant decline in lighting-related deaths following the installation of thunderbolts in public places. Read more »

Rwanda: Mpayimana Roots for Progress in Second Presidential Bid

Independent presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana, on May 30, submitted to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) his candidature for the July presidential elections. Read more »

Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Submits Her Presidential Candidature

Diane Shima Rwigara, on May 30, submitted her candidature for the July presidential elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), becoming the seventh independent aspirant… Read more »

Rwanda: Private Sector, Green Growth Central to AfDB's New Strategy

Investing in private sector partnerships and accelerating inclusive green growth takes center stage in the newly unveiled ten-year strategy of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Kuwait Sign $20 Million Deal for Muhanga-Nyange Road Upgrade

Rwanda and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) on Thursday, May 30, signed a financing agreement of $20 million to support the rehabilitation of Muhanga-Nyange… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Embody Values of Peacekeeping in Life-Threatening Situations, Says UN Official

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda has commended Rwandan peacekeepers for braving life-threatening situations and for introducing community development activities… Read more »

Rwanda: Dave Chapelle - Top Performances That Left Tongues Wagging

Kigali will Thursday, May 30, become Dave Chappelle's next stop after an unforgettable standup comedy performance in Kenya on Wednesday night. Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Fight Against Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B (HBV) is taken seriously in Rwanda due to its severe consequences. HBV is transmitted when blood or another body fluid from an HBV-infected person enters the body of an… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Among Most Improved in Global Rankings On Budget Accountability

Rwanda made slight improvements in public access to budget information, according to the latest international budget transparency assessment. Read more »

Rwanda: Livestock Sector Players Push for Strategic Cereal Reserve Amid High Feed Cost

Players in the livestock industry have appealed for strategic storage facilities and reserves to address the disruption in supply of raw materials needed for the production of… Read more »

Rwanda: Number of Chimpanzees On Rise in Gishwati - Mukura Park

The number of chimpanzees has increased from 14 to 37 in Gishwati-Mukura National Park after successful restoration according to Gishwati-Mukura Chief Park Warden, Anaclet… Read more »

Rwanda: More Presidential Aspirants Submit Candidatures

Two independent candidates, Thomas Habimana and Fred Barafinda Sekikubo on Wednesday, May 29, submitted their candidatures for the July presidential elections to the National… Read more »

Rwanda: Court Hands Former MP Barikana Rwf500,000 Fine for Possessing Firearms Illegally

Nyarugenge Primary Court on Wednesday, May 29, fined former lawmaker Eugene Barikana Rwf500,000 for illegal possession of firearms. Barikana was detained on May 11 over illegal… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Announces Long-Awaited Government, Shake Up in Defence Ministry

The Democratic Republic of Congo has finally formed a government, six months after President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term, The EastAfrican reports. Read more »

Rwanda: President Ruto Seeks to Reduce Pan-African Parliament Seats

Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, May 29, proposed a reduction of seats in the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) from 275 to 100 members, for cost-effective reasons. Read more »

Rwanda: Comedy Icon Dave Chappelle to Perform in Kigali, Tickets Sold Out

Celebrated American comedian and actor Dave Chappelle is set to perform in Kigali on Thursday May 30, The New Times has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: There Is Room for All to Benefit in Re-Designing Global Financial Architecture - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has said that the world should come to a point of action to redesign the global financial institutions' architecture given that there is room for everyone to… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda's Central Bank Lowered Benchmark Rate?

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) lowered its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 7 per cent from 7.5 per cent, noting that inflation was projected to remain within its target… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Earmarks Funds to Set Up Drone Operation Centre

Rwanda has allocated Rwf2.3 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year which will commence on July 1, as initial funding for setting up a Drone Operation Centre as the country seeks to… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Dave Chappelle, the American Comedy Icon Taking Jokes to Kigali

Just a day after a show in Kenya on Wednesday, May 29, iconic American comedian and actor Dave Chappelle is set to perform in Kigali on Thursday, May 30. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Allocates Rwf 9bn to Address Ravine Erosion Near Refugee Camps

The government has allocated Rwf 9 billion to address the issue of ravines in and around refugee camps, aiming to combat environmental degradation and improve living conditions for… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwandans Keep Showing Up for Bal Playoffs Despite APR Elimination

There is no doubt that the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs have always been on Rwandan basketball enthusiasts' A-list events to go to. It rarely misses out on their agenda. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Dismisses 'Politically Motivated' Campaign By Forbidden Stories

The Government of Rwanda on Tuesday, May 28, dismissed a politically motivated media campaign by a journalists' organisation called Forbidden Stories, which released a series of… Read more »

Rwanda: How Rugezi Wetland Restoration Stabilised Hydropower Supply

Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has urged communities in Burera and Gicumbi districts to keep conserving the Rugezi wetland which has played a big role in… Read more »