September 11, 2023
Rwanda: Wenger Eyes More Silverware At Rwanda Open M25 Week II
Swiss tennis player Damien Wenger has vowed to defend his Rwanda Open M25 week I glory when he returns to action on Tuesday, September 12, looking to bag more points in the second… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Earthquake - World Leaders Send Condolences
In a seismic tragedy, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco, exacting a grim toll of over 2,000 lives and leaving more than 2,000 individuals… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: 10 Benefits for African Union As a Member of the G20
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit… Read more »
Rwanda: Chinese Companies Host Job Fair for Rwandans Who Graduated in China
Around 300 Rwandans who graduated from Chinese universities were on, Saturday, September 9, invited for a job fair where 30 Chinese companies sought to hire some of them. Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: AU Becomes Permanent Member of G20
The African Union (AU) has formally taken its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest countries… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: EU Makes Offer to Africa's Climate Change Fight
The European Union says it doesn't want to be just a natural resource harvester in Africa, choosing, instead, to promise new assistance to help the continent transit to greener… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Rwanda: Five Rwandans Who Secured Funding From Jack Ma's Alibaba
Albert Munyabugingo, an innovative Rwandan and co-founder of the local tech solution delivery company VubaVuba, was announced recently as one of ten African entrepreneurs awarded a… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: 'Black Panther' Star Winston Duke Acquires Rwandan Nationality
Renowned actor Winston Duke, celebrated for his role as M'baku in the 'Black Panther' movie, has been granted Rwandan citizenship. Read more »
Africa: UK to Finance New Climate Resilience Projects in Africa
The UK Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, on Monday, September 4, announced new projects worth £49m (Rwf74 billion) for Africa. Read more »
September 01, 2023
East Africa: 24 Regional Military Officers Complete AU Course
Twenty-four military personnel from Rwanda, Burundi, Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, and the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) Secretariat have completed the… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Rwanda: Mitchell on Genocide Fugitives in UK, Relations With Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa says he is "optimistic about the future" of the depth and breadth of Rwanda-UK relations,… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Rwanda: UK, Rwanda Ink Deal to Keep 'At-Risk' Girls in School
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa, took part in the Second National Symposium on Girls' Education on Thursday, August 31, during… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Minister Andrew Mitchell Unveils First Digital Library in Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa on Thursday, August 31, presided over the launch of the British Council's Digital Library, which… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Announce Rwf90 Billion Partnership for Girls Education
Rwanda and the United Kingdom (UK), will be embarking on a multi-million-dollar programme aimed at helping marginalised girls to return or stay in school. Read more »
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country's conservation… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Choice of FC Bayern is 'A Strategic Match for Tourism and Sports Growth'
The rationale behind Rwanda's decision to collaborate with FC Bayern Munich was a well-calculated and multifaceted move that will see Rwanda's football and tourism industries grow… Read more »
Rwanda: German Trained Coaches on How Bayern Academy Will Impact Football in Rwanda
With the proposed Bayern Munich academy coming to Rwanda, local coaches who know a thing or two about German football have said it is a good move that can make an impact on the… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Minister Andrew Mitchell Expected in Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa is expected in Rwanda on Thursday, August 31 for a three-day visit, the British High Commission… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Niger: French Ambassador Refuses to Leave Niger
France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a defiant speech. Read more »
Rwanda: Christopher Off to the U.S., Set to Start Music Tour
Christopher Muneza, popularly known as Christopher, has left Rwanda for the US where he is expected to perform in six states as part of his US tour slated for September. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's European Club Sponsorships - Assessing the Return on Investment
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on Sunday, August 27 announced a new sponsorship deal with German football giants Bayern Munich, marking a continued effort to position Rwanda as a… Read more »
Rwanda: Explainer - Inside Rwanda's Partnership Deal With Bayern Munich
Rwanda has seen its tourism sector thrive through strategic collaborations with sports giants such as Arsenal, PSG, and the Basketball Africa League. As of August 27, another… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Signs Landmark Deal With Bayern Munich
Rwanda has signed similar deals with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Rwanda: Pakistani Firm Eyes Setting Up Industrial Park in Rwanda - Envoy
In 2021, Pakistan opened for the first time its high commission in Rwanda having residence in Kigali, a move that was attributed to the growing interest of bilateral and economic… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Rwanda: More Rwandan Students Get Chinese Scholarships
The number of Rwandan students benefiting from scholarships provided by the Chinese government has doubled from an average of 40-50 students to 80 this year. Read more »