February 16
Rwanda: M23 Calls for Peace Talks After Taking Control of Bukavu
The AFC/M23 rebel movement in eastern DR Congo has called for direct peace talks with the Congolese government after seizing control of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province,… Read more »
Rwanda: M23 Capture Bukavu City in Latest Advance
The AFC/M23 rebels captured Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu Province, late on Saturday, February 15, after the city was besieged for days in the latest advancement against the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - Pastor Recounts Ordeal During Bukavu Looting, Contact With Fleeing DR Congo, Burundi Soldiers
Pastor Theoneste Ngirinshuti, 53, a resident of Rusizi District, looked beat, but so happy to have made it back home in one piece, on Sunday, February 16, when The New Times bumped… Read more »
Rwanda: Mass Arrests of Rwandans Reported in Burundi After Ndayishimiye Rallies Imbonerakure
There have been hundreds of arrests of Rwandans and Congolese Banyamulenge in the Burundian capital Bujumbura and its suburbs on Sunday, February 16, according to reports. Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: M23 Demands Withdrawal of Burundian Forces From Congolese Territory
The M23, in a communique issued on Saturday, February 15, demanded the immediate withdrawal of Burundian forces from DR Congo territory, saying their presence is "unjustified." Read more »
February 14
Rwanda: Global Double Standards Are Existential Threats to Tutsi in Great Lakes Region
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has become a theater of state-sponsored systematic extermination of a people--right under the gaze of a supposedly humane international… Read more »
Rwanda: Stronger Economy, but New Taxes Must Be Handled With Care
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has maintained its key lending rate at 6.5 per cent, signaling confidence in the economy's stability while keeping inflation in check. Read more »
February 13
Rwanda: You Can't Threaten Me for Defending Myself, Kagame Tells West
President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda will always prioritize its security over foreign pressure, dismissing threats of sanctions from some Western nations which falsely… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Asks Continental Court to Dismiss DR Congo's Case
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Rwanda, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, has asked the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights to dismiss a case filed by DR Congo against… Read more »
Rwanda: South Kivu - M23 Accuses Government Forces of Killing 10 in Airstrike
The AFC/M23 rebels accused the Congolese armed forces of using a Sukhoi 25 fighter jet to bomb "densely populated areas of Kalehe," a territory of South Kivu province, and killing… Read more »
Rwanda: EU Official Warns Against Suspending Rwanda Minerals Deal Over DR Congo Allegations
Suspending an agreement between the European Union and Rwanda on critical minerals based on eastern DR Congo crisis would be counterproductive, said Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner… Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Nominated for Best East African Artist At Headies Awards
Rwandan music star Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has been nominated at Nigeria's most prestigious music award show, Headies, which is returning for its 17th… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Seeks Investor to Take Over Major Beef Project
The government is looking for a major, internationally recognised investor to take over Gako meat project located in Bugesera District, Eastern Province, with hopes of finalising… Read more »
Rwanda: Shortage of Trained Teachers, Stigma Hinder Inclusive Education in Rwanda
Advocates for people with disabilities are calling for urgent solutions to challenges such as stigma and the shortage of trained teachers, which continue to hinder the full… Read more »
Rwanda: Efforts Underway to Secure Contractor for $30m Five-Star Hotel in Southern Province
The search for a contractor to build a $30 million five-star hotel in Rwanda's Southern Province has resumed, with multiple companies expressing interest after the initial investor… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Expect As Rwanda Prepares for ATP Challenger 75 and 100
Rwanda will host the ATP Challenger 75 and ATP Challenger 100, upgrading from last year's ATP Challenger 50. Read more »
Central Africa: Rwanda's Open-Door Policy Is Paying Dividends
The announcement on Wednesday, February 12, by the State of Qatar waiving all visa requirements for holders of the Rwandan passport is a significant milestone for Rwanda's foreign… Read more »
Rwanda: What New Tax Reforms Mean for Businesses, Consumers
The government says it is banking on netting in more revenues in the 2025-2026 financial year after a cabinet meeting approved new tax policy reforms, in a bid to expand the… Read more »
Rwanda: The Resurgence of Amasunzu and the Legacy of Black Resistance
In recent years, young Rwandans have been part of a decolonial movement, whether consciously or not. Some of the most visible expressions of this can be seen in fashion, where the… Read more »
February 12
Rwanda: Rwanda Targets Firewood-Free Cooking in Schools By 2032
The government has set a goal of phasing out the use of firewood and charcoal in schools by 2032, replacing them with fuel-efficient stoves and cleaner alternatives, such as… Read more »
Rwanda: Local Govt Leaders On Spot Over 'Inaction' On Teenage Pregnancies
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement, despite data showing that most cases involve… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: RwandAir Reroutes Flights After DR Congo Closes Airspace to Rwandan Planes
The national carrier RwandAir has rerouted affected flight paths due to the closure of DR Congo airspace to Rwandan-registered aircrafts, the airline announced on Wednesday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Trial of Fraud Suspect Davis Manzi and Wife Postponed Until April
The Gasabo Intermediate Court has postponed the trial of businessman Davis Sezisoni Manzi and his wife Sophie Akaliza, who are accused of fraud, until April 14. Read more »
Rwanda: What Makes Rwanda One of the Least Corrupt Countries Globally?
Rwanda has achieved its highest-ever score on the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world, reaching 57 percent this year, up from 53 percent in 2023. This comes as… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Imposes Levy On Imports Packaged in Plastics
Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July, Yusuf Murangwa, the Rwanda's Minister of Finance and Economic Planning,… Read more »