Rwanda: Rwanda's Progressive Legislation on Labour Shows Focused Commitment to Quality of Life

Rwanda's Vision 2050, otherwise known as 'the Rwanda We Want" which articulates the country's strategic direction in the coming decades, has one major underlying goal; improving… Read more »

Gabon: 10 Major Events in Gabon Since Independence

Gabon, a central African country, is rich in natural resources. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, it borders Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Republic of Congo. It is sparsely… Read more »

Rwanda: Faces of Baby Gorillas to Be Named Unveiled

The annual gorilla naming ceremony is slated for September 1 and will see 23 baby mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months named. Read more »

Rwanda: Sand Mining Business Thrives in Western Province

Sand extraction from the Sebeya and Giciye rivers, located in Rubavu and Nyabihu districts, has evolved into a thriving industry, capitalizing on the surging construction… Read more »

Rwanda: Nyamasheke Mayor Dismissed

Nyamasheke District Council on August 28 dismissed Appolonie Mukamasabo from the position of mayor citing misconduct and failure to accomplish her duties. Read more »

Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Refutes Rumours of Leaving 1:55am Record Label

Renowned Rwandan musician, Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has said that he is still part of 1:55 AM record label and that he has no plans of parting ways with… Read more »

Rwanda: New Envoys Pledge to Deepen Trade Ties

New envoys from different countries have expressed their commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Rwanda in various sectors, including ICT, agriculture, artificial… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Choice of FC Bayern is 'A Strategic Match for Tourism and Sports Growth'

The rationale behind Rwanda's decision to collaborate with FC Bayern Munich was a well-calculated and multifaceted move that will see Rwanda's football and tourism industries grow… Read more »

Rwanda: German Trained Coaches on How Bayern Academy Will Impact Football in Rwanda

With the proposed Bayern Munich academy coming to Rwanda, local coaches who know a thing or two about German football have said it is a good move that can make an impact on the… Read more »

Rwanda: UK Minister Andrew Mitchell Expected in Rwanda

Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa is expected in Rwanda on Thursday, August 31 for a three-day visit, the British High Commission… Read more »

Zambia: Mystery Plane Carrying Gold, Weapons, Cash Lands in Zambia

Zambian Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) intercepted an aircraft carrying five million dollars in cash and over 100kg of suspected gold at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport… Read more »

Rwanda: RDB Releases New Night-Time Regulations

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has released new regulations on night-time activities including commercial entertainment and businesses that serve alcoholic beverages. Read more »

Rwanda: Unpacking Rwanda's Plan to Become a Medical Tourism Hub

Besides achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage for all citizens, Rwanda has an ambitious target of becoming a medical tourism hub where people from various parts of the continent… Read more »

Rwanda: Walking Football - Rwanda Finishes 9th in 2023 World Cup

Rwanda Walking Football national team finished in the ninth place out of 16 teams that competed in the 2023 World Nations Cup that concluded at St George's Park, United Kingdom,… Read more »

Rwanda: Western Province Governor, Land Authority Boss Fired

President Paul Kagame has dropped François Habitegeko as Governor of Western Province and Espérance Mukamana who was Director General of the National Land Authority. Read more »

Rwanda: Agri-Business Experts on Need for Inclusive Workforce Recruitment

Agri-business players are urging fellow business people to prioritise hiring based on competence, rather than overlooking capable individuals living with disabilities. Those who… Read more »

Rwanda: How Can AfCFTA's U.S.$10 Billion Fund Benefit Rwandan Women, Youth Traders?

Rwandan women and youth traders should seize the various opportunities provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) 'Adjustment Fund', Denis Karera, a businessman… Read more »

Rwanda: Ssekisambu, Osaluwe Edge Closer to AS Kigali Move

AS Kigali are closing in on Rayon Sports Raphael Osaluwe and former Kiyovu Sports striker Erisa Keith Ssekisambu with few days remaining before the transfer window closes. Read more »

Rwanda: Cabo Delgado - What Death of Terror Kingpin Ibn Omar Means

Mozambique announced on Friday, August 25, that a leader of the terrorists in the country's northernmost province of Cabo Delgado, Bonomade Machude Omar, also known as Ibn Omar,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Biomedical Centre Relies on Youth Centres, Campaigns to Curb HIV in Eastern Province

Officials at the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) are emphasizing community engagement, the utilization of youth centers, and parental involvement as key measures to counter the high… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Tones Down Military Plan for Niger

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) is climbing down from the initial peak of military intervention in Niger, seeing instead a possibility of a diplomatic… Read more »

Niger: French Ambassador Refuses to Leave Niger

France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a defiant speech. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Awaits Solid Commitments on Emission Cuts at Climate Summit

Rwanda's Minister for Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, has said the country expects tangible commitments and pledges to increase access to reliable low-carbon energy during… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's European Club Sponsorships - Assessing the Return on Investment

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on Sunday, August 27 announced a new sponsorship deal with German football giants Bayern Munich, marking a continued effort to position Rwanda as a… Read more »

Rwanda: Explainer - Inside Rwanda's Partnership Deal With Bayern Munich

Rwanda has seen its tourism sector thrive through strategic collaborations with sports giants such as Arsenal, PSG, and the Basketball Africa League. As of August 27, another… Read more »