Rwanda: Govt Eyes Bigger Air Cargo Fleet to Meet Rising Horticulture Export Demand

The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, has acknowledged the need to address logistical challenges - particularly RwandAir's limited cargo capacity - affecting horticulture… Read more »

Rwanda: Parts of Kigali Face Two-Day Water Supply Interruption

Residents in some parts of the City of Kigali will face a two-day water supply interruption starting Monday, August 11, as authorities implement a rationing plan to cope with water… Read more »

Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Rwanda's New Capital Market Bill

Rwanda's capital market regulatory framework is being revamped. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has released a draft law regulating capital market business (the "New Capital… Read more »

Rwanda: How Kigali Became the First African Stop for the 'Music in Space' Global Tour

The Ben opened the curtain on the Music in Space world tour with a launch event in Kigali on August 7, marking the beginning of a global festival that fuses climate advocacy with… Read more »

Rwanda: Afrobeats Advocate Adesope Talks Plan to Popularize the Genre Worldwide

Popular UK-based Nigerian radio and television host and podcaster Adesope Olajide is in Kigali support Bruce Melodie, Joel Brown, and Diamond Platnumz in the cross-continental push… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Defender Nkulikiyimana Joins Standard Liège

Rwandan defender Darryl Nkulikiyimana has joined Belgian side Standard de Liège. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Breastfeeding Support Is Crucial for Working Mothers

When Allen Mutamba returned to work three months after giving birth, she began supplementing breast milk with formula. A mother of three and administrator in Kigali, she adjusted… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Condoles With Ghana Following Death of Two Ministers in Chopper Crash

Rwanda has extended condolences to the government and people of Ghana following the death of the West African country's ministers of defence and environment, along with six other… Read more »

Tanzania: I Know Some Kids I Raised Are Not Mine - Diamond Platnumz

Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has made a surprising confession about his children, stating that he is aware some of them may not be biologically his--but he still takes… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Offer Scholarships to Rwandan Students

The Zimbabwean government has pledged to offer scholarships to Rwandan students as part of expanding educational cooperation between the two countries. Read more »

Mauritania: CHAN 2024 - Kapombe On Fire As Taifa Stars Beat Mauritania

Hosts Tanzania maintained their momentum at the on-going championship with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mauritania in Group B at the Benjamin Mpaka national stadium,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Sets Rwf 30 BN Target From Sports Tourism By 2029

The Ministry of Sports (MINISPORTS) targets generating Rwf 30 billion from sports tourism and events by 2029, taking a significant leap from the Rwf 1 billion projected in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kwita Izina - Lets Continue to Sustain Conservation Wins

Rwandans will next month celebrate yet another tourism milestone; the Kwita Izina ceremony where some 40 baby gorillas will be named, according to Rwanda Development Board. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Nduhungirehe Commends Zimbabwe for Championing Regional Response to DR Congo Crisis

Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe has lauded the Zimbabwean government for its leadership of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and its role in advancing… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Landmark Ride for Unity Tour Ahead of World Champs

Ride For Unity (RFU), a global movement that fuses sport with social impact, is set to launch its flagship national tour in Rwanda bringing together 20 renowned cyclists from… Read more »

Rwanda: I&m Bank Takes 'Ryosha Iwawe', Services to Gikondo Expo

I&M Bank Rwanda Plc has taken its customised services, particularly 'Ryosha Iwawe' through 'Karame', to over 25,000 visitors attending the ongoing Rwanda International Trade… Read more »

Rwanda: How Marathoner Dieudonne Disi Carved Rwanda's Place in Long-Distance Running

In a nation still healing and rebuilding from the devastation of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, one athlete in the names of Dieudonné Disi emerged as a rare beacon of… Read more »

Rwanda: What New Health Law Means for Patients, Doctors and Families

Parliamentarians on Monday, August 4 passed a law introducing 10 key health services aimed at improving access, strengthening service delivery, and addressing current public health… Read more »

Rwanda: 10 Govt Institutions Could Be Investigated Over Questionable Spending

Members of Parliament on Tuesday, August 5, called on the Ministry of Justice to instruct the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) to investigate questionable expenditure… Read more »

Burundi: Ndayishimiye Shakes Up Cabinet, Appoints New Prime Minister

Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye has appointed Nestor Ntahontuye as the new Prime Minister, replacing Gervais Ndirakobuca, in a major cabinet reshuffle announced… Read more »

Rwanda: Restoring Chaos? How Western Policies Fuel DR Congo's Collapse

Sasha Lezhnev's recent piece in Foreign Policy, "Washington Should Prioritize Transparency and Sanctions in Congolese Critical Minerals Deal," is both misguided and overly… Read more »

Rwanda: What Rwandans Say About Newly Passed Health Services Bill

The Parliament on August 4 passed a healthcare services bill, which replaces three outdated and fragmented health laws, regulates digital health services and assisted reproductive… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Zimbabwe Sign Five Agreements Across Key Sectors

Rwanda and Zimbabwe have signed five new agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in key sectors including health, youth affairs, police cooperation, customs, and energy. Read more »

Africa: Who Are Africa's Nominees At the 2025 MTV VMAs?

The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations, announced August 5, have placed African stars firmly in the spotlight. Seven artists from across the continent received nods in the Best… Read more »

Rwanda: Kwita Izina - 40 Gorilla Babies to Be Named This Year

The Gorilla Naming Ceremony, better known as Kwita Izina, will take place on September 5, after its postponement in 2024, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced. Read more »