Rwanda: Elections - When Will the Chamber of Deputies Be Dissolved?

Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Before the serving Head of State's term in office ends,… Read more »

East Africa: RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Doumbouya Discuss Ways to Bolster 'Productive' Bilateral Cooperation

President Kagame arrived in Conakry on Monday, May 13, for a visit during which he discussed with President Mamadi Doumbouya, ways to bolster bilateral relations between Rwanda and… Read more »

Rwanda: Belgian Film Director Retells Killing of Three Children in Genocide Against Tutsi

In his latest documentary film, Belgian director Bernard Bellefroid tells the story of three children killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »

Rwanda: The Toll of Fistula - American Doctors Working to Stem the Tide in Rwanda

Obstructed labour can happen to any woman, regardless of geographical location. However, it is only in the developing world that it leads to devastating injuries such as obstetric… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Planned Rf93bn Modern Nduba Waste Management Facility

The government is planning to set up a modern waste management facility in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, at a tune of €67 million (approx. Rwf93 billion) in an effort… Read more »

Rwanda: I Am a 'Kagamist'? When People Conflate Truth With Propaganda

One result of writing this column is that some people have been accusing me of being a "Kagamist" or, as those that make the accusation claim, "I am a propagandist singing the… Read more »

Rwanda: How Tech Is Poised to Transform Banking in Rwanda

Rwanda's banking industry has over the years been on the journey of embracing technology with many players adopting and integrating new banking systems in their day-to-day… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Critical Minerals Summit to Profile Continent's Investment Outlook

The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) slated for November this year is expected to showcase investment opportunities within Africa's critical minerals and rare earth elements market. Read more »

Rwanda: How a Sculptor Is Taking Charge in Preserving the Environment

Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, Claude Nizeyimana, a 25-year-old sculptor, last year initiated a project 'Ingoma100,' with an aim of intertwining the realms… Read more »

Rwanda: Battle Taken to Schools As Govt Records 22,000 Teen Pregnancies

The government is set to carry out a campaign about sexual reproductive health in schools countrywide after recording 22,055 teen pregnancies in 2023 triggering an increase in… Read more »

Rwanda: The Guardian in Another Smear Job On Rwanda

Opposition to the UK-Rwanda migrants deal in the United Kingdom will go to any length to stop asylum seekers being sent to Rwanda. They have tried to find fault with it, lied and… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Deserves a Modern Waste Management Solution, and It Should Come From Source

The announcement by the Rwandan government to build a new landfill to replace the problematic Nduba site located in Gasabo district is a welcome step. Residents have borne the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Can Be a Country Where No Woman Dies Giving Life

Rwanda's story of progress in maternal health is nothing short of remarkable. The country has managed, in terms of maternal mortality, to move from the red zone 'extremely high'… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Deploy New System for Improved Land Services

People could be able to monitor the progress of their land service requests, and responsible public staff will be held accountable for delaying response once a new Land… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Faces $7 Billion Funding Gap to Implement Climate Action Plan

The government has identified a funding gap of $7.1 billion (Rwf 9 trillion) in order to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. The country plans to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Defence Forces Meet Over Border Security

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division on May 7 received a delegation from Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa,… Read more »

Rwanda: Indangamirwa Cultural Troupe to Honor Genocide Victims Killed and Thrown in Water

As Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi for the 30th time, there's a poignant reminder of those who couldn't be laid to rest with dignity - the victims thrown… Read more »

Rwanda: Project in Pipeline to Restore Congo-Nile Divide

The government has embarked on a new initiative aimed at restoring the Congo-Nile Divide through a comprehensive approach to combat deforestation and erosion while enhancing… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 300,000 Plots of Land Registered Following Fee Waiver

Residents who could not get their plots of land registered in a centralised system due to a prohibitive fee received the service for free after the government waived the charge,… Read more »

Rwanda: How Will Govt Finance the 2024-2025 Budget?

The government plans to spend an estimated Rwf5,690 billion in the fiscal year 2024/2025, an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the Rwf5,116 billion approved for the current fiscal… Read more »

Rwanda: There Is No Place for Victoire Ingabire in Rwandan Politics

If you were to get your 'Rwanda news' from only either prominent Western and, unfortunately, African mainstream media, you'd be led to believe that the country is a one-party state… Read more »

Rwanda: Country Records Bids Farewell to Prince Kiiiz, Claims Afrogako

Country Records has bid farewell to producer Prince Kiiiz, who recently concluded a one-year contract with the studio. Read more »

Rwanda: Nyabihu's Sheep Market Sees High Demand From Congolese Buyers

Sheep farming in Nyabihu district, Western Province, is proving to be a thriving business, attracting buyers from across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's $40m Digital ID Project 'Back On Track' - Official Tells Lawmakers

Interested bidders are submitting their proposals for the production of core digital ID systems in Rwanda for residents to get electronic identification documents, according to the… Read more »