Rwanda: Landlords On the Spot for Ripping Off Tenants on 'Caution Money'

Ange Uwera had been a tenant in a chambrette located in Nyamirambo, Kigali for roughly three months when she made the decision to relocate. She then proceeded to provide her… Read more »

Rwanda: How Illegal Miners Vandalised Rwf2 Billion Water Supply System

Eastern Province officials say that illegal miners have caused extensive damage worth Rwf1.8 billion of a water supply system in Gatsibo district. Richard Gasana, the mayor of… Read more »

Rwanda: AS Kigali Bow Out of Women's Champions League

AS Kigali women's CAF Women's Champions League journey came to a shocking end after losing their second game in the zonal qualifiers on Wednesday. Read more »

Rwanda: Governor Gasana on Why Bugesera is Under Scrutiny

After the suspension of three local leaders in Bugesera due to administrational issues, Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana has identified a number of shortcomings… Read more »

Africa: Davido to Perform At Giants of Africa Closing Ceremony

David Adedeji Adeleke OON, who is professionally known as Davido, will headline the closing concert of Giants of Africa 20th anniversary slated for Saturday, August 19. Read more »

Rwanda: 18 Injured as Fuel Truck, Passenger Bus Crash

Eighteen people were injured in an accident involving a fuel truck and a passenger bus in Kamonyi district on the morning of Wednesday, August 16. Read more »

Rwanda: Top U.S. Diplomat Says Held Call With Kagame Over Rwanda-DR Congo Border Tensions

United States' State Secretary Antony Blinken said he held a phone call with Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Tuesday during which the two leaders discussed escalating tensions on… Read more »

Rwanda: 20 Arrested Over Illegal Mining

At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining in a government gazette forest as well as residents'… Read more »

Kenya: Tiktok Faces Possible Ban in Kenya

A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Kenyan Parliament, Capital FM Kenya reports. Read more »

Rwanda: Scientists to Probe High Prevalence of Epilepsy in Southern Rwanda

An investigation is underway by scientists to unravel the reasons behind the alarming rates of epilepsy in the Southern province, with the ultimate goal of formulating effective… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Troops in DR Congo to Withdraw - Guterres

United Nations peacekeepers in DR Congo will begin departing the country in an "accelerated withdrawal," the global body's Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said, confirming… Read more »

Rwanda: Watchdog Calls for 'Safe Spaces' for Whistleblowers

Transparency International (TI) Rwanda has put forth a proposal to eliminate penalties imposed on individuals disclosing "false" information, as currently outlined in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Meets Romeo Dallaire

President Paul Kagame received Lt Gen (rtd) Romeo Dallaire, founder of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security, a global partnership with the mission to end the… Read more »

Rwanda: Police Moves to Enforce Order for Public Buses to Keep Interior Lights On

In a bid to enhance road safety, the Rwanda National Police on Monday, August 14, impounded more than 200 vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, due to violations of lighting… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Bugesera Suspended Local Leaders

Three local leaders in Bugesera District have been suspended from office for a month for failure to deliver on sanitation and hygiene targets. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Second in Africa in Online Business Courses Enrolment - Report

Rwanda comes second in Africa when it comes to signing up for online business courses, according to a new report by Coursera, one of the world's largest online skills and training… Read more »

Rwanda: Eight Unanswered Questions on Kabuga's Impending Release

Kabuga faces a $50 million lawsuit in Rwanda, where survivors are seeking compensation. Read more »

Rwanda: Man Who's Read 2000 Books on the Power of Reading

Reading is considered a good hobby because it leads to the all-round development of one's brain and personality, and is known to improve one's imagination skills. Book enthusiasts… Read more »

Rwanda: One Man's Fight to Protect Rwanda's Historic Bird Species

From writing explanatory materials about white storks, to sending formal messages to district administrations asking them not to cut down trees on which they perch, 76-year-old… Read more »

Rwanda: Canadian General Relives Rwandan Experience in New Book

Romeo Dallaire, a military general-turned humanitarian and human rights advocate, is set to launch his fourth book, whose sole message is a call on humanity to strive for peace. Read more »

Rwanda: AGRA's Rwanda Strategy Offers Agribusiness Opportunities for Youth

Agra's new five-year Rwanda Strategic Plan was, on August 14, launched with a commitment to create 132,000 dignifying and fulfilling work opportunities for the youth within its… Read more »

Rwanda: Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest to Headline Ferwaba All-Star Game

South African multi-award-winning rappers Cassper Nyovest and Nasty C, who are among the biggest on the continent, were selected to headline this year's Ferwaba All-star game… Read more »

Rwanda: Zaria Court Will Not Just Benefit Rwanda but the Whole Region - Kagame

President Paul Kagame and Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder, believe having sports and entertainment hubs in Africa will not… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Consumer Price Growth Drops to 11.9% in July

Rwanda witnessed a deceleration in consumer price growth in July, with a rise of 11.9%, down from the 13.7% recorded in June. Read more »

Rwanda: Two Rwandans Dead, 24 Injured in Jaguar Bus Accident

Two Rwandans were confirmed dead while 24 were injured in a Jaguar bus accident in Uganda, Commissioner of Police John Bosco Kabera, the spokesperson of the Rwanda National Police… Read more »