Rwanda: How Rwanda Plans to Tap Into Sand Reserves for Glass Bottles Production

The government is ramping up efforts to attract potential investors to establish a factory that will produce glass bottles and window glasses to meet the growing demand. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, European Union Council President Call for 'Effective De-Escalation' in DR Congo Crisis

President Paul Kagame and European Council President António Costa held discussions on Wednesday, February 5, focusing on the ongoing crisis in DR Congo and Rwanda-EU… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Set to Expand Forest Cover On Three Kigali Hills

City of Kigali officials have made the case to expand forest cover on Mont Jali and its surroundings in Gasabo District, Mont Kigali in Nyarugenge District, and Mont Rebero in… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - UN On Spot Over Number of Civilian Casualties

The AFC/M23 alliance has called out the United Nations, alongside the Congolese regime to stop engaging in the "shameful controversy" surrounding the deaths of civilians in Goma,… Read more »

Rwanda: President Kagame's Publicist Sets Record Straight Following CNN Interview

President Paul Kagame's Press Secretary, Stephanie Nyombayire has accused American broadcastet CNN of editing Kagame's remarks in an interview to suit the network's predetermined… Read more »

Rwanda: Researchers to Study Marburg Virus Immunity in Patients

A technical team from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI) is in Rwanda as part of the preparations for a study on Marburg virus immunity among recovered… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Namibia Correctional Services Sign Cooperation Agreement

Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) hosted Commissioner General of Namibia Correctional Cervice Raphael Hamunyeka and his delegation of correctional officers, on Tuesday, February 4… Read more »

Rwanda: Rubavu-Goma Border Crossing Returns to Normal

The Petite Barriere border post, one of the crossings between Rwanda and the DR Congo, has returned to normalcy just one week after AFC/M23 rebels captured Goma town. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Coffee Exports Poised for Recovery Amid Rising Prices

Rwanda's coffee exports are expected to rebound following a price increase in the international market, after the country experienced a decline in revenues in the 2023/2024 fiscal… Read more »

Rwanda: Ending DR Congo Crisis Requires Addressing M23 Grievances, Rwanda's Security, and Tshisekedi's Failures

A little over a week ago, the town of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) fell to the Congolese rebel group, M23. The response to its fall by the DR Congo… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans Living With HIV Wary of Uncertainty in U.S. Funding

In the wake of new temporary changes to the US foreign aid under the Trump administration, the Rwanda Networks of People Living with HIV/AIDS (RRP+ Rwanda) has said that it is… Read more »

Rwanda: Support for FDLR, Collabo With Mercenaries Can't Be Business As Usual - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has said that the situation in eastern DR Congo, where the FDLR--an armed militia founded by perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi--works… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses South Africa of Helping Tshisekedi 'Kill His Own People', Pursuing Mining Interests in DR Congo

Rwanda has criticized South Africa's military involvement in eastern DR Congo, accusing Pretoria of fighting on the behalf of Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi while… Read more »

East Africa: EAC, SADC Presidents Confirm Participation in DR Congo Conflict Talks

The East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have agreed to sit down on the table to discuss the way forward on the DR Congo conflict. Read more »

Rwanda: Ruhengeri, Kadaster International Equip Land Authority Staff With Cutting-Edge Tech Skills

Ruhengeri, in partnership with Kadaster International, hosted a specialised training programme aimed at equipping staff of the National Land Authority (NLA) with expertise in… Read more »

Rwanda: How Family Planning Trends Have Evolved in Rwanda Over the Years

Family planning remains one of the most effective ways to control population growth, but most importantly, it helps women avoid unplanned pregnancies and ensures that people have… Read more »

Rwanda/Mali: Hoops League - Diarra Scores 18 Points As APR Outplay Tigers

Malian star center Aliou Diarra scored a game high 18 points as APR maintained their perfect start to the new season with a 102-66 victory over Tigers on Sunday, February 2, at… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa Must Be Held Accountable for Its Actions, Says Nyombayire

Rwanda is unfairly blamed for the crisis in eastern DR Congo, which is a result of internal governance failures and threats on Rwandan leaders, for which the Congolese government… Read more »

Rwanda: Volleyball - Kepler, Police Clinch Heroes Cup Tourney

Kepler (men) and Police (women) volleyball clubs emerged victorious of the Volleyball Heroes Cup after overcoming Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and APR respectively in thrilling finals… Read more »

Rwanda: Singer Yampano Talks Career Breakthrough, Aspirations for 2025

Yampano is becoming a household name in Rwandan music industry and 2025 could certainly be a defining year for his career as he continues to enjoy a fantastic breakthrough. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Among Six Countries to Receive Funding to Reduce Water Losses

Rwanda, alongside Cameroon, Ghana, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda are set to benefit from a project to improve access to water in rural areas under the Empower Wash-Africa II… Read more »

Rwanda: What You Should Know As Rwanda Celebrates World Wetland Day

On February 2, 2025, Rwanda joined the global community in celebrating World Wetlands Day (WWD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role wetlands play for… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Could Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2027, Says Health Minister

Rwanda is committed to eliminating cervical cancer by 2027, three years ahead of the World Health Organization's (WHO) global target of 2030, according to the Minister of Health,… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Forces in DR Congo Sought to 'Bring War to Rwanda', Says Foreign Ministry

It has been discovered that the alliance of foreign forces deployed to eastern DR Congo including the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission known as SAMIDRC, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Introduce Itorero to Aid Reintegration of Genocide Convicts

The government is set to introduce Itorero, a traditional civic education program, for genocide convicts nearing the completion of their sentences. Read more »