Rwanda: Parliament Passes Bill Allowing Surrogacy, Contraceptives for 15-Year-Olds

Parliament on Monday, August 4 passed a landmark healthcare services bill that allows access to contraceptives for 15-year-olds and introduces specific regulations on surrogacy as… Read more »

Rwanda: Senators Call for Renewed Efforts in Reintegration of Ex-Genocide Convicts

Senators are calling for improvements in the reintegration process of ex-genocide convicts by preparing both the released individuals and the receiving communities. This, they say,… Read more »

Rwanda: How Habyarimana Mismanaged Political Crisis, Galvanising Opposition

In the last piece in this series, we saw how President Habyarimana sabotaged the Arusha negotiations. He worked hard to divide the opposition, which instead galvanised it and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Restore 'Degraded Peatlands'

The government is preparing to restore 'degraded' peatlands across the country so that they can regain their capacity to act as carbon sinks [capacity to reduce greenhouse gas… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 80 RDF Officers Earn Degrees in Medicine, Military Science

Eighty-one Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) officers graduated on Monday, August 4, with degrees in medicine and military science from Rwanda Military Academy (RMA) in Gako, Bugesera… Read more »

Rwanda: How Giants of Africa Is Creating Jobs in Rwanda's Basketball Infrastructure

founder Masai Ujiri, NBA player Kawhi Leonard and Rwanda's Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire on Saturday, August 2, unveiled three new basketball courts at Saint Ignatius School in… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Is Setting Standard for Sports Infrastructure in Africa - Masai Ujiri

studded edition of the Giants of Africa Festival, held from July 26 to August 2. The week-long celebration brought together over 320 young people from 20 African countries and… Read more »

Libya: Afrobasket 2025 - Rwanda Lines Up Friendly Games Against Libya

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Rwanda: First-Ever Electric Buses Roll Out in Secondary Cities

ever electric coaches have begun operating in secondary cities, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to promote green public transport and cut greenhouse gas… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Plans to Roll Out Rapid Tests for Congenital Syphilis

Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030. Read more »

Rwanda: What to Know As Rwanda Explores Digital Currency

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) - a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais). Read more »

Rwanda: Ayra Starr, the Ben and Co. Shut Down Kigali At Goa Closing Concert

There is no doubt that Ayra Starr has a big fanbase in Rwanda as witnessed during her first performance in Kigali during the closing concert of the Giants of Africa festival. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Oversight Committee On Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Meets for First Time

A joint oversight committee established to monitor the implementation of the peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) held its inaugural… Read more »

Rwanda/Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Amavubi to Begin Camp On August 25

Amavubi will embark on a residential training camp on August 25 in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Nigeria and Zimbabwe. Read more »

Rwanda: How Umuganura Is Transcendental and Unifying in Rwandan Society

Umuganura, Rwanda's national harvest day celebrated on the first Friday of August, was--and still is--a celebration marking the end of the year. It represents the spiritual core,… Read more »

Rwanda: How Will Rwanda's New Emission Tests Affect Old Vehicles?

Rwanda is set to begin testing all non-electric vehicles for emissions starting August 18, as part of a new campaign aimed at improving air quality and public health, according to… Read more »

Rwanda: NBA Star Kawhi Leonard Arrives in Kigali

American basketball star Kawhi Leonard is in Kigali, participating in various activities as part of the Giants of Africa Festival, which has been underway in the city for the past… Read more »

Rwanda: The History of Umuganura - Rwanda's Festival of Unity and Gratitude

Umuganura, Rwanda's national harvest day celebrated on the first Friday of August, stands out as the only traditional event officially recognized on the national calendar,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Allocates Over 8% of Its Budget to Fighting Climate Change

The Government has allocated over 8% of its 2025/26 fiscal year budget to environmental protection and combating climate change , according to Fred Sabiti, National Technical… Read more »

Africa: How Giants of Africa Fueled Nshizirungu's Passion for Basketball

Patrick Nshizirungu, then 16 year-old boy from Rwanda, stepped onto a writhe court in 2015 that would change his life. What started as a chance to play basketball on school breaks… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Vanishing Historical Vestiges - a Call for an Overhaul of Heritage Management Practices

"You can wipe out an entire generation, you can burn their homes down to the ground, and somehow, they will find their way back. But if you destroy their history, if you destroy… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Has Put On Hold Conditional Building Permits

The ministry of infrastructure has temporarily suspended the issuance of construction permits related to conditional land use and overlay zones due to malpractices. Read more »

Rwanda: Fuel-Powered Construction, Farming Machinery to Undergo Emission Testing

Fuel-powered machinery used in construction and agriculture is among vehicles that will undergo newly introduced carbon emissions testing, which is expected to start on August 18,… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Meets New AfDB Boss

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, July 31, met with Sidi Ould Tah, the newly elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, at Village Urugwiro. Read more »

Rwanda: Teachers Call for Action On Crowded Classrooms, Salaries and Training Gaps

Rwandan teachers have called for action to address key challenges hindering quality teaching and learning in schools. Read more »