July 09
East Africa: Six Key Highlights From EAC Ministerial Talks in Zanzibar
A three-day retreat of East African Community (EAC) ministers of foreign affairs and in charge of the EAC, which discussed the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, among other… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economic Journey, 30 Years On
Rwanda has moved from obscurity to one of the fastest growing economies in Africa since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which left over a million lives lost and totally… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Ministers to Meet DR Congo, Burundi Counterparts Over Security
Ministers from Rwanda are expected to meet with their Congolese and Burundian counterparts separately to discuss diplomatic tensions between their countries which have threatened… Read more »
East Africa: It's Not Too Late for EAC to Reclaim Process to Pacify DR Congo
The recent retreat by East African Community (EAC) ministers has reignited a crucial discussion: the role of the regional bloc in tackling the persistent insecurity plaguing… Read more »
Rwanda: Introducing Maltona: the New Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Everyone
Skol Brewery Ltd is excited to announce the launch of Maltona, a new non-alcoholic malted beverage hitting shelves everywhere now. Crafted with premium natural ingredients, Maltona… Read more »
Rwanda: As Kigali's Mukonya to Be Laid to Rest On Tuesday
Deceased AS Kigali defender Jean Paul 'Mukonya' Ahoyikuye will be laid to rest on Tuesday, 15:00 in a somber burial ceremony which will take at Nyamirambo graveyard in Kigali. Read more »
July 08
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Open to Migrants As UK Deal Falters
The Rwandan government said, on Monday, July 8, it is still committed to finding a solution to the global migration crisis and the safety of migrants after Britain's new Prime… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Meet in Zanzibar Reiterates Importance of Political Process to End DR Congo Crisis
The three day East African Community (EAC) ministerial retreat that started on July 6 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, concluded Monday with delegates acknowledging that the viable path to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Italy Ink Euros 50m Pact to Support Climate Resilience Projects
The governments of Rwanda and Italy on July 8 signed a 50-million-euro financing agreement through the Italian Climate Fund. Managed by prominent Italian development bank Cassa… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas 'Risks Disintegration' After New Alliance Takes Shape
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) risks "disintegration" if Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger break away from the bloc. Read more »
Rwanda: Monday's Campaign Trail - Where Will the Candidates Be?
Campaigns for the upcoming general elections continue on Monday, July 8, as the countdown to the election day on July 15 accelerates. Read more »
Uganda: Misunderstandings Can't Shake Rwanda-Uganda Relations, Says Ugandan Minister
Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem, has stressed that relations between Rwanda and Uganda are as solid as a rock. He noted this while speaking as… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of Violating Humanitarian Truce
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, June 7, accused the government coalition of violating a humanitarian truce that was negotiated to facilitate aid delivery to displaced… Read more »
Rwanda: To Our Ple Candidates - You Are the Reflection of Rwanda's Journey
As over 200,000 primary school students embark on their final exams on Monday, July 8, a sense of national pride swells alongside the nervous anticipation. This isn't just another… Read more »
Rwanda: I Am Hip Hop Festival - New Beginning of Genre's Revolution in Rwanda?
Rwandan rappers have on various occasions accused industry players of not giving Hip Hop the promotion it deserves just like other genres. Read more »
Rwanda: The Dangers of Taking the Good Things in Rwanda for Granted
Last Tuesday I was on my way to one of President Kagame's campaign rallies, this one scheduled for Kirehe in Eastern Province. I reached the designated place, where we were to… Read more »
Nigeria: Rwandans in Nigeria Celebrate Liberation Day
The Rwandan community in Nigeria, along with government officials, diplomatic corps, and friends of Rwanda, gathered in Abuja on July 6 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of… Read more »
Africa: For Africa to Achieve Pharma Sovereignty, Everyone Has a Role to Play
For Africa to meet its own needs in for medicines, medical devices, and vaccines in our lifetime, everyone has a role, big or small, to play. The collective has the power to… Read more »
July 05
Rwanda/South Sudan: South Sudanese Basketball Team in Rwanda for Olympics Preparations
A Star studded South Sudanese team has arrived in Rwanda to carry out their preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Read more »
Rwanda: Ubumuntu Arts Festival Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Creativity
As Rwanda continues to celebrate the 30th Liberation anniversary, observed on July 4 every year, the Ubumuntu Arts Festival, which has been a beacon of hope and artistic… Read more »
Rwanda: Kwibohora30 - Rwandans Abroad Reflect On the 'Ambitious Society' Rwanda Has Become
As Rwanda marked the 30th anniversary of Liberation Day (Kwibohora30) with a national ceremony held at Amahoro Stadium in the capital Kigali, on July 4, Rwandans in the Diaspora… Read more »
Rwanda: Every Rwandan Can Now Find Pride in Being Rwandan
Rwanda marked the 30th Liberation Anniversary on July 4, a moment of reflection for Rwandans to look back at a journey from being at a place where they were denied their rights to… Read more »
Rwanda: Are Rwandan Youth Ready to Answer the Call of Duty?
President Paul Kagame delivered a heartfelt speech on Liberation Day, particularly inviting the youth to step up to the plate, telling them "we are counting on you, the liberation… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Horticulture Sector Grows Through Horti-Export Phase 2, Targets Job Creation
Rwanda's horticulture sector holds huge potential in contributing to the country's economic growth, specifically in increasing export revenues and creating decent jobs for youth… Read more »
Rwanda: Manizabayo 'Ready' to Lift Rwandan Flag High in Paris
Rwandan cyclist Eric Manizabayo has vowed to make the country proud at the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled for July 26 to August 11 in Paris, France. Read more »