Congo-Kinshasa: Makolo - DR Congo Must Disarm FDLR, Repatriate Its Members

DR Congo must dismantle the FDLR, separate the militia from its armed forces and repatriate its members to Rwanda as required under the Washington Accords, government Spokesperson… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Plan to Reshape Primary Teacher Training

Rwanda is preparing to roll out a five-year Teacher Training College (TTC) programme this September, but one key aspect of the reform is still being finalised: where will the… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 20 Alcohol Brands Recalled, 12 Companies Closed As Crackdown Continues

The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the immediate recall of more than 20 alcohol brands after shutting down a dozen manufacturing facilities in an ongoing… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwf960bn Transferred Through Ekash Since July - Central Bank

More than Rwf960 billion has been transferred through eKash payment system, less than a month after the country completed the migration of all domestic interoperable retail… Read more »

Rwanda: Innovation - New Strategy Eyes 30,000 Jobs for Youth in Food System By 2035

The government is targeting the creation of 30,000 youth jobs in the food innovation economy by 2035 through a new strategy aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship, research and… Read more »

Rwanda: Stealing of Protected Crop Varieties to Attract Rwf100m Fine Under New Law

A company which fraudulently registers or claims ownership of another person's protected crop variety could face a fine of up to Rwf100 million or a prison sentence of up to three… Read more »

Rwanda: What to Know As Rwanda, Italy Hold Migration Talks

Reports from Italy this week indicated that Rwanda is among African countries being considered for a new European Union-backed migration initiative. Read more »

Rwanda: 470,000 Litres of Ethanol to Be Discarded Amid Crackdown On Illict Alcohol

More than 470,000 litres of the chemical ethanol, which were to be used in the production of substandard alcoholic beverages, have been seized from distilleries and breweries. Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Explain How Illicit Alcohol Causes Blindness, Organ Damage

Experts say some users of illicit alcohol have developed long-term health problems, including loss of sight, kidney damage, memory loss and reduced ability to work. Read more »

Rwanda: Agric Minister Explains Plan to Fast-Track Food Innovation Drive

The government is set to establish a new food innovation partnership to help transform agricultural ideas and technologies into market-ready solutions, Minister of State for… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition in 2027

Rwanda will host the 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27), a key regional platform for promoting investment, partnerships and innovation in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Nearly 180 Asylum Seekers Evacuated From Libya

A total of 177 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday, August 5, under the Emergency Transit Mechanism (ETM), according to the Ministry in Charge of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rayon Seek to 'Rewrite Cecafa History' Ahead of Jamus Clash

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Rwanda: New Signings in Focus As Patriots Face Reg in Playoff Semis

The 2026 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs tip off on Wednesday, August 5, with Patriots BBC taking on REG BBC in Game 1 of their best-of-five semi-final series at BK Arena. Read more »

Rwanda: 11 Things to Know About New Agriculture Law

Parliament last week passed a new agriculture law aimed at modernising the country's farming sector by consolidating legislation on seeds, crop varieties, plant health and… Read more »

Africa: Training Africa's Women Leaders Is Only the First Step

The launch of the African Academy for Women in Political Leadership in Kigali is an important milestone for the continent. At a time when Africa is confronting complex governance… Read more »

Rwanda: Alcohol Crackdown - When Protecting Citizens Comes With a Bill for Investors

The closure of 109 alcoholic beverage factories in Rwanda within a matter of days was a necessary intervention to protect public health. Yet it also surfaces a question every… Read more »

Rwanda: REMA Warns of Wildfires in Rugezi Marshland As Dry Spell Persists

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has urged communities living around Rugezi Marshland to remain vigilant against wildfires as prolonged dry conditions increase… Read more »

Rwanda: What Data Reveals About Alcohol Consumption in Rwanda

Older adults, rural residents and people from poorer households are the most likely to consume alcohol in Rwanda, according to the latest Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey… Read more »

Rwanda: NEC Opens Applications to Fill Youth MP Seat

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has opened applications for candidates seeking to fill the parliamentary seat for representing the youth following the resignation of… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 130 Companies Closed As Crackdown On Illicit Alcohol Widens

The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) on Tuesday, August 4, announced the closure of 27 companies, as part of the ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol production and… Read more »

Rwanda: Standards Body Withdraws S-Mark for Over 80 Alcoholic Beverages

The Rwanda Standards Board (RSB) has withdrawn the standardisation certification licences for products manufactured by 47 alcoholic beverage manufucturing companies. Read more »

Rwanda: Revisionism and Negationism As Integral Parts of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi

Revisionism and negationism concerning the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi involve the denial, minimisation, or distortion of historical facts. Key tactics include promoting the… Read more »

East Africa: EAC At a Crossroads - Can Expansion Outpace Division?

The East African Community (EAC) is larger than ever. With eight member states and more than 300 million people, it now stretches from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic. This… Read more »

Rwanda: HEC's Dialogical Turn - Regulation Beyond Compliance

The Higher Education Council (HEC) appears to have fundamentally rethought its approach to university regulation. It is moving away from the traditional carrot-and-stick model… Read more »