Rwanda: Nyamasheke - 11 Officials Resign

Eleven officials in Nyamasheke District resigned from their responsibilities on Tuesday, November 26, citing "personal reasons." Read more »

Rwanda: COP29 - From Finance to Carbon Markets - Five Key Takeaways From Global Climate Talks

The just concluded UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, delivered a deal on climate finance on Sunday, November 24, following two weeks of "tense" negotiations. It was agreed… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: In Bizarre Rant, DR Congo Justice Minister Hits the Trifecta of Hate

In the annals of disgraceful behavior by high-ranking officials of a government targeting the dignitaries of another state, surely nothing tops the rant Saturday last week of DR… Read more »

Rwanda: Peace Cup Preview - Sina Gerard FC's Daayele Looks to Upset Etincelles

Sina Gerard FC winger Francis Daayele is confident his side can defeat Etincelles FC in the first leg of the 2024/25 Peace Cup first round game at Umuganda Stadium on Tuesday,… Read more »

Rwanda: Ding 'Ready for a Fight' Vs Gukesh in Round 3 of World Chess Championship 2024

GM Ding Liren has said "it will be a big fight" against GM Gukesh Dommaraju during Round 3 of World Chess Championship 2024, at Singapore's Equarius Hotel in Resorts World Sentosa,… Read more »

Rwanda: Demystifying the Pre-Gasabo 'Hutu' Kingdoms Myth

If you have been with us on this journey, you remember that in our very first article "Ndi Umunyarwanda a bond to heal wounds caused by a distorted history," we promised that we… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Petition From 3 Million People Calling for End of Plastic Waste

Rwanda has received a petition from almost three million people from around the world who are calling for an ambitious treaty to eliminate plastic waste. Read more »

Rwanda: RPL Takeaways - Blues Flying High, Rutsiro's Hat Trick Hero and Haringingo On the Brink

It was a mixed weekend of Rwanda Premier League action packed with some shocking results which includes Rutsiro FC's 3-0 victory over Mukura Victory Sports in Rubavu. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Students Take Part in Huawei Digital Talent Camp in China

Five outstanding university students from Rwanda participated in the renowned Huawei LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp in Shenzhen, China that ran from November 17 to 23. Read more »

Rwanda: Sandra Teta Confirms Wedding Plans With Weasel Are in Motion

Rwandan socialite Sandra Teta, the mother of three of singer Weasel Manizo's children and his current manager, has shared exciting news about their upcoming wedding. Read more »

Rwanda: How Can Rwanda's Near-Extinct Traditional Food Crops Be Salvaged?

Agricultural scientists and traditionalists have pointed at the need for protecting traditional food crops that are slowly disappearing in Rwanda, yet they have numerous advantages… Read more »

Rwanda: Violence On Genocide Survivors - 400 Cases Filed in Two Years

Prosecutors have filed about 400 cases of attacks on survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi over the past two years, The New Times has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: Officials Root for Positive Parenting to Tackle GBV in Families

Raising children with love, respect, and discipline has been recommended by officials at the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) as a key way to reduce the risk of violence… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Resumes Beryllium Exports

Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) on November 25 announced the resumption of beryllium exportation, after a four-month suspension. Read more »

Rwanda: Court Upholds Detention of Vlogger Fatakumavuta

Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Monday, November 25, upheld a decision by Kicukiro Primary Court to deny bail to Jean Bosco Sengabo, alias 'Fatakumavuta,' a former radio presenter… Read more »

Rwanda: A Call to End Violence Against Women in Rwanda and Beyond

Thirty years ago, the Fourth World Conference on Women which brought together over 17,000 human rights activists, government officials, international civil servants and youth,… Read more »

Rwanda: Forgiveness - Steve Harvey's Lesson From Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit

"If you don't forgive, you can't progress," said American comedian and TV host Steve Harvey after a visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial earlier this week. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Young Women Cyclists Chasing 2025 World Championship Dream

Olivia Uwimbabazi is a young woman with aspirations as boundless as the horizon chasing a place in the UCI Road World Cycling Championship which will take place in Rwanda in… Read more »

Rwanda: Chaka Chaka Makes Case for CMOs As Royalty Row Continues

Renowned South African singer-songwriter Yvonne Chaka Chaka, celebrated as the "Princess of Africa," has encouraged artistes to register their works with Collecting Management… Read more »

Rwanda: COP29 Falls Short of $1.3tn Climate Finance Demanded By Developing Countries

Wealthy nations have committed to providing $300 billion annually by 2035 to assist developing countries in addressing the impacts of climate change, following two weeks of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Distillery Imizi Plots Expansion As It Raises $500,000 in Pre-Seed Funding

IMIZI Rum, a Rwandan spirits brand, has said that it has raised $500,000 (approximately Rwf686 million) in a pre-seed funding in less than a year round led by angel investors from… Read more »

Rwanda: Mozambique, Rwanda Military Officials Discuss Operations in Cabo Delgado

The Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces, Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse, held another meeting with the Commander of Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) Joint Task Force, Maj… Read more »

Africa: Investing in Girls Could Deliver a Tenfold Return for Africa - Report

Africa has the potential to unlock a tenfold economic boost, amounting to a staggering $2.4 trillion, according to a new report. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Secures Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Chriss Tuyishime, a Rwandan student at Yale University, has been named one of the 2025 Rhodes Scholars, joining a global group of elite students recognized for their academic… Read more »

East Africa: Rwanda, Horn of Africa Countries Forecast to Face Flooding Risks

Eight countries in the Horn of Africa region are set to receive more than usual rainfall leading to floods, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the… Read more »