Rwanda: Why Some Key Housing Projects in Kigali Remain Incomplete

The City of Kigali is seeking a new developer to revive the long-stalled Rugarama Park Estate project in Nyamirambo Sector, following the termination of agreement with the initial… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda Targets Greener, More Inclusive Cities in New Urbanisation Strategy

Rwanda's Urbanisation and Rural Settlement Sector Strategic Plan 2024-2029 lays out an ambitious roadmap for inclusive, climate-resilient urban growth and improved rural living… Read more »

Rwanda: Why the Kingdom of Rwanda Was a Theocratic Monarchy

A theocracy is a government where a deity is recognised as the supreme ruler, with a human representative, such as a king or priest, acting on its behalf. A monarchy, by contrast,… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda Basketball League - What Is Happening to Local Talent?

The 2025 men's basketball season in Rwanda was a great one with key highlights including the fact that it featured the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Most Valuable Player (MVP)… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Hurts Harder' - When Online Love Impersonation Ruins Kate's Last Hope

"Hurts Harder," a story that explores deep emotional pain caused by toxic love, is making rounds of headlines in town. Read more »

Rwanda: How Will Govt Save Rwf37bn in Crops Lost to Soil Erosion?

The government plans to implement projects that will help prevent the Rwf37 billion worth of crop production lost every season to soil erosion, according to Patrick Karangwa, the… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Targets 1,300 Social Rental Housing Units By 2029

The Government of Rwanda aims to deliver 1,296 affordable and social rental housing units by 2029, according to information shared by the Ministry of Infrastructure. Read more »

Rwanda: Last 10 Days of July to Be Cooler Than Usual, Says Meteo Rwanda

Dry weather conditions are expected from July 21 to 31, and temperatures will be a little colder than usual, according to the Rwanda Meteorology Agency. Read more »

Rwanda/Nigeria: CHAN 2024 - Nigeria to Play Buildup Game Against APR FC in Kigali

APR FC will play a friendly match against the Nigeria in a friendly match at Amahoro Stadium, on July 29. Read more »

Kenya: How FAO-Led Water-Related Disasters Control Project Benefitted Farmers in Rwanda, Kenya

An FAO-led project, dubbed "Responding to Water-Related Disasters: Mitigating and Optimising Excess Water in Kenya and Rwanda," constructed water reservoirs in Kenya to store… Read more »

Rwanda: A Look At Rwanda's Top 10 Imports Valued At Rwf2.8tn

Rwanda targets to generate $7.3 billion in annual export revenues by 2029. Read more »

Rwanda: Kanamugire On Why He Backs Shema in Ferwafa Elections

Heroes FC owner Fidele Kanamugire has said that he decided to front Fabrice Shema Ngoga as the ideal candidate to lead the local football governing (FERWAFA). Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Crush Lesotho in T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier

Rwanda women's national cricket team kicked off their campaign at the 2025 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier (Division Two) with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Lesotho… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Media Commission Gets Seat On Continental Body

Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) is seeking to influence media policies in the region and advocate for press freedom through its new role of representing the East African press… Read more »

Rwanda: Iradukunda Extends Mukura Vs Stay Until 2027

Mukura Victory Sports have extended the contract of winger Elie Tatou Iradukunda for two more years until June 2027. Read more »

Africa: Cameroon Promoted to Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III

Cameroon earned promotion to Billie Jean Kong Cup Africa Group III after finishing top of the Group IV tournament which closed in Kigali on Saturday, July 19. Read more »

Rwanda: Undetected Syphilis Cases Threaten Lives of Pregnant Women, Newborns - RBC

Rwanda's low coverage of syphilis testing among pregnant women is putting mothers and newborns at risk of severe complications - such as stillbirth, newborn death, and babies born… Read more »

Rwanda: Lenacapavir Offers Hope Against HIV, Now the World Must Act

A new injectable drug known as lenacapavir could change how millions of people across the world and Africa in particular access HIV protective drugs, which historically have hard… Read more »

Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Launches Ai Spam Alert System to Curb Digital Fraud

Airtel Rwanda has unveiled what it calls "Africa's first Spam Alert Service," a new artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages. The… Read more »

Rwanda: Former Rayon Sports Coach Ivan Minnaert Unveiled At Uganda's Vipers SC

Belgian tactician Ivan Minnaert, a former Rayon Sports head coach, has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of Ugandan side Vipers SC. Read more »

Rwanda: 10 Things to Know About Effectiveness of New HIV Injectable Drug

Globally, an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women become infected with HIV each week, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for more than 60% of these new infections,… Read more »

Rwanda: Cabinet Ratifies Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Agreement

A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 16, approved the June 27 peace agreement signed in Washington DC between Rwanda and DR Congo. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Nears Completion of Rwf7bn Mineral Testing Laboratory

A geoscience laboratory, designed to test mineral quality and composition before export and for other purposes, is set to be fully operational in the 2026/27 fiscal year, The New… Read more »

Rwanda: Cabinet Approves Mineral Exploration Licenses

The Cabinet on July 16 approved applications for mineral, quarry and exploration licenses, in line with continued efforts to boost mining in the country, according to a statement… Read more »

Rwanda: Gorilla FC Promotes Four Players From Youth Team

Gorilla FC coach Alain Kirasa has promoted four players who were playing in the club's U20 youth team ahead of upcoming Rwanda Premier League. Read more »