Rwanda: AFC/M23 Exits Uvira, Urges Mediators to Ensure Town Is Protected From Reprisals

The AFC/M23 movement on Wednesday, December 17, begun pulling out its forces from the town of Uvira in eastern DR Congo in accordance with an announcement it made earlier this… Read more »

Rwanda: Budget, Staffing Gaps Are Slowing Decentralisation - New Report

Despite more than a decade of decentralisation reforms, key gaps in decision-making, financing, staffing and service delivery continue to limit the effectiveness of Rwanda's local… Read more »

Rwanda: Diaspora Investors Urged to Tap Rwanda's Housing Boom

The country needs 5.5 million housing units by 2050, up from 2.5 million units in 2019. Read more »

Rwanda: Grandfather, 93, Travels 40 Hours to Surprise Groom At His Wedding

US-based Rwandan Jeff Mugongo went viral after sharing a deeply emotional video of his 93-year-old grandfather, Gatera, who traveled more than 9,000 miles ( approx. 14,500… Read more »

Rwanda: How Investigations Uncovered the True Scale of the Genocide Against the Tutsi

In the last piece in the series, we realised that rather than addressing the socio-economic issues inherited from the colonialists and the First Republic, the new regime continued… Read more »

Rwanda: What Stood Out in Rwanda's Latest Health Survey

The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) released the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17 in Kigali, showing progress as well as challenges… Read more »

Rwanda: Child Stunting Declines, but Govt Targets Not Met

Rwanda has recorded a reduction in child undernutrition, with stunting declining from 33 per cent in 2020 to 27 per cent in 2025, according to the (2021-2025) Demographic and… Read more »

Rwanda: Despite the Gains in Public Health, We Still Have Work to Do

The latest Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) findings offer a compelling snapshot of a country that has invested deliberately in strengthening its health system and is… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Booming Avocado Value Chain

Export of avocados rose from $840,500 in 2019/20 to $8.6 million in 2024/25. Read more »

Rwanda: KPMG Rwanda Champions Kigali Green Agenda With Tree Planting in Kimihurura

KPMG Rwanda, a subsidiary of KPMG International, a global network of independent professional services firms, has strengthened Kigali's green initiative by engaging in a tree… Read more »

Rwanda/Uganda: Uganda's Muhamed Ssenoga Close in On Rayon Move

Ugandan attacking midfielder Muhamed Kagawa Ssenoga is on the verge of joining Rayon Sports as the club and his representatives advance talks ahead of the January transfer window. Read more »

Rwanda: Kifc Marks Five Years With a New Growth Strategy

Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) has entered a new chapter - one defined not only by proving its potential, but also by scaling it. Marking its fifth anniversary, on… Read more »

Rwanda: Drainage System Must Be Fixed Before Damage Becomes Irreversible

A new assessment by Transparency International Rwanda reveals a troubling reality, that in many districts, roads are becoming channels of destruction. From Karongi to Bugesera,… Read more »

Rwanda: Pressure Piles As EU Deforestation Regulation Implementation Nears

African smallholder farmers, agro-dealers, and exporters are increasingly facing compliance pressure as deadline to implement the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)… Read more »

Rwanda: New Report Names Top Air Pollutants in Kigali

Traffic emissions, household cooking with wood and charcoal, waste burning and small-scale industries account for nearly three-quarters of the fine particles polluting Kigali's… Read more »

Rwanda: Bruce Melodie and the Ben Turn 'Healthy Rivalry' Into BK-Backed New Year Showdown

Musician Bruce Melodie has described the rivalry between himself and The Ben as a "healthy competition" that has pushed him to the limits. Read more »

Rwanda: Upcountry Roads Face Growing Environmental Damage - New Report

Across the districts of Karongi, Muhanga, Nyamagabe, Huye, Nyaruguru, Gisagara, Nyagatare, Kirehe, Ngoma, and Bugesera, communities are increasingly affected by environmental… Read more »

Rwanda: TRCF Seeks Rwf65m to Build Own Tennis Court

The Tennis Rwanda Children's Foundation (TRCF) has unveiled plans to construct a tennis court valued at over Rwf 65 million, as part of its mission to expand access to sports… Read more »

Rwanda: Journalists Honored for Shaping Public Dialogue On Sexual and Reproductive Health

Journalists have been hailed as key drivers of change in Rwanda's progress on sexual and reproductive health, with their work credited for breaking cultural taboos, informing… Read more »

Rwanda: AFC/M23 Says Will Withdraw From City of Uvira

The AFC/M23 movement has announced a unilateral withdrawal of its forces from Uvira, a move it referred to as a major confidence-building step aimed at advancing the Doha Peace… Read more »

Rwanda: AFC/M23 Facilitates Safe Return of Burundian Refugees, Urges Reciprocity

DR Congolese rebel movement AFC/M23, on Monday, December 15, facilitated the voluntary return of more than 500 Burundian refugees to their country, calling on the government of… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Maintains Top Spot in Africa's Visa Openness Rankings

Rwanda has retained its position as the most visa-open country in Africa, according to the 2025 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI). The country has held the top spot since 2023 due… Read more »

Rwanda: From Soil to Shelf - How Empowering Farmers Drives Rwanda's Agribusiness

When we talk about agribusiness in Rwanda, we often focus on the processors, the exporters, the innovators building modern factories and new products. But where does it all begin? Read more »

Rwanda: New Biotech Hub to Drive Disease-Resistant Crops

A centre of excellence for crop biotechnology is set be established to develop and deploy disease-resistant seeds under a new five-year project, according to the Ministry of… Read more »

Rwanda: Al Ahly SC Crowned 2025 Wbla Champions As APR Claim Bronze

Al Ahly Sporting Club were crowned 2025 Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) champiodn after a dominant 77-51 victory over three-time winners Ferroviario de Maputo in Sunday's… Read more »