Rwanda: Rwandan Secures Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

Chriss Tuyishime, a Rwandan student at Yale University, has been named one of the 2025 Rhodes Scholars, joining a global group of elite students recognized for their academic… Read more »

East Africa: Rwanda, Horn of Africa Countries Forecast to Face Flooding Risks

Eight countries in the Horn of Africa region are set to receive more than usual rainfall leading to floods, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Ngoma Genocide Survivor Suspected Killer Arrested, Confesses

The main suspect in the murder of 66-year-old Pauline Nduwamungu, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has confessed to killing her and throwing her head in a pit… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Proposed Media Policy

A stand-alone defamation law as well as legislations regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content are some of the expected outcomes if the proposed media policy is… Read more »

Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Move to Standardise English Tests

A teacher who completed a probationary period must sit for English examination as a medium of instruction every three years, and in case they fail the examination two consecutive… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Lessons Amavubi Should Learn From Afcon 2025 Qualifiers

It was heartbreaking for Amavubi to defeat Nigeria in Uyo but still fail to grab a ticket for the AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection

Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Legends Kayirebwa, Muyango Honored for Impact On African Music

The Music In Africa Honorary Award has long been a celebration of artists who shape the music industry in their home countries and beyond. Read more »

Rwanda: Family Resilience - New Intervention to Address Intergenerational Trauma, Enhance Family Harmony

A recent study testing a new approach--Multifamily Healing Spaces (MFHS)--has shown strong effectiveness in resolving intrafamily conflicts, enhancing communication and… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Countries Must Accelerate Climate Adaptation Efforts

As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's poorest, the Adaptation Gap Report 2024 has found that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts to curb… Read more »

Rwanda: Central Bank Governor Rwangombwa Explains Lending Rate Decisions to Parliamentarians

The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa, has said that when the bank raises its lending rate, it affects interbank rate, but not that at which banks… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Climate Renaissance - Building Resilience Through COP29

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, has once again brought the world's attention to the urgent need for decisive action on… Read more »

Rwanda: Ngoma - Missing Head of Slain Genocide Survivor Found

The missing head of a Genocide survivor who was murdered on November 14 in Ngoma District was found in a pit latrine where it had been thrown, a representative of IBUKA, the… Read more »

Rwanda: WHO Commends Rwanda's Efforts to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday, November 17, commended Rwanda for its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer… Read more »

Rwanda: Musician DA Rest Opens Own Record Label

Rwandan artiste Prince Ishimwe, also known on stage as Da Rest, has taken a significant step forward in his music career and establishing his own record label dubbed 'Eeey D… Read more »

Rwanda: COP29 - Guidelines On How to Include Small Businesses in National Climate Plans Unveiled

With finance at the top of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) agenda in Baku, Azerbaijan, the International Trade Centre (ITC) unveiled its newly developed… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Trains 400 African Medics in Minimally Invasive Surgery

More than 400 African surgeons from 25 countries were trained in minimally invasive surgery in Rwanda in the last one year. Read more »

Rwanda: World Diabetes Week - How Early Screening Prevents Diabetic Retinopathy

In marking World Diabetes Week, Rwanda Diabetes Association (RDA) will offer a free AI-driven eye screening on Friday, November 15, at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Nyamirambo to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Poland Sign Air Service Agreement

Rwanda and Poland on Wednesday, November 13, signed a bilateral air service agreement (BASA). Read more »

Rwanda: Are Countries On Track With Their National Climate Goals?

Existing national climate goals, commonly known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are 'not nearly ambitious enough' to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Plan to Fix $6bn Climate Finance Gap

Rwanda is exploring innovative approaches to mobilise $6.2 billion climate finance, from 2024 to 2030, as part of implementing the newly adopted Climate and Nature Finance Strategy… Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Warn Against Reliance On Rain-Fed Agriculture

Reliance on rainfed agriculture remains a significant concern as it is highly vulnerable to climate variability, according to Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Director General of Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: Olga Kayirangwa Murder Case - Prosecutors, Defence Clash in Appeal

The murder case of Olga Kayirangwa, a 25-year-old woman who died in September while visiting a male friend's home, continued at the appeal level on Thursday, November 14, as the… Read more »

Africa: COP29 - Amb Gatete Lists Five Critical Policy Priorities Toward a Climate-Resilient Africa

African economies lose up to 5% of GDP, on average, annually because of climate-related disruptions and, while they require adequate, predictable and accessible finance, the… Read more »

Rwanda: Land Authority Suggests Fund to Cushion Good-Faith Plot Buyers Against Disputes

The National Land Authority (NLA) has said there is a need for a mechanism such as a guarantee fund to protect good-faith plot purchasers in case their rights are negatively… Read more »