Rwanda: Milk Shortages Slow Cheese Industry Growth

Milk shortages are slowing the growth of Rwanda's emerging cheese industry, with producers struggling to meet rising demand amid seasonal supply fluctuations, high feed costs, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Kiwanuka Nets Late Winner in APR Comeback Win Over Al Merrikh

Hakim Kiwanuka scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as APR FC came from behind to defeat Al Merrikh SC 2-1 in a BK Pro League Week 33 clash played at Kigali Pele Stadium on… Read more »

Rwanda: All You Need to Know As Rwanda National Police Turn 25

Twenty-five years ago, Rwanda took a major step in rebuilding its security sector by establishing the Rwanda National Police (RNP), a unified force that has since grown into one of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Boeing Explore Aircraft Financing Amid Aviation Ambitions

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and global aerospace giant Boeing have held discussions focused on strengthening Rwanda's aviation sector and advancing the country's ambition to… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Push for Economic Sovereignty At AfDB Meetings

African leaders have called for a major rethink of how the continent finances development, manages natural resources and positions itself within the global economy, saying Africa… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Hails Police for 25 Years of Service

President Paul Kagame has commended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) for its 25 years of service, praising officers for their dedication, courage, and professionalism in ensuring… Read more »

Rwanda: Schools Turn to Iron-Rich Beans to Cut Feeding Costs

A new nutrition-focused initiative promoting the cultivation of iron-rich beans and vegetables in school farms is set to improve diets and reduce school feeding costs for more than… Read more »

Rwanda: How New Law Reshaped Electoral Colleges

A new organic law governing elections now allows the composition of electoral colleges to be determined through a Presidential Order instead of being fixed in the law itself, a… Read more »

Rwanda: Bal Innovation Summit Highlights Africa's Growing Sports Economy

As the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Playoffs continue to light up Kigali, another important conversation took place away from the court on Tuesday during the 2026 bal… Read more »

Rwanda: New Rules to Protect Public Servants' Net Pay From Pension Reform Impact

The government has clarified that recently gazetted amendments to legislation governing public servants do not increase or reduce salaries, but instead seek to harmonise… Read more »

Rwanda: Funding Lined Up for Major Waste Treatment Projects

Major faecal sludge and solid waste management projects are set to receive additional funding in the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government steps up investment in sanitation… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Warn Over Cuts to Agriculture, Transport Funding

Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture, transport and social protection spending in the 2026/2027 Budget Framework Paper, warning that the… Read more »

Rwanda: How Bal4her Is Opening Doors for Women in African Basketball

On a basketball court in Rwanda, Fatuma Ella Mukamugema once focused solely on coaching young girls and helping them improve their game. Today, she sees the sport through a much… Read more »

Rwanda: The Mine and the Factory

In the hills of Rulindo in northern Rwanda, machines pull 120 tonnes of tungsten ore from the ground every month. Less than 50 kilometres south in Kigali, on May 14, President Paul… Read more »

Rwanda: How Bal Is Expanding Basketball Opportunities in Kigali

As the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs draw packed crowds at BK Arena, the tournament's impact is increasingly visible beyond the arena itself. Read more »

Rwanda: How Extremists Used Ndadaye's Death to Fuel 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi

The death of Burundian President Melchior Ndadaye on October 21, 1993, was used by Hutu extremists in Rwanda as a powerful propaganda tool to justify the dehumanisation of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Bal Playoffs - Breaking Down Each Semifinalist's Biggest Strength

The stage is set at BK Arena as four teams battle for two tickets up for grabs for the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) final and the chance to be crowned Africa's undisputed… Read more »

Africa: Congo-Brazzaville Grants Visa-Free Entry to All Africans

The Republic of Congo has announced that it will introduce visa-free entry for all African citizens beginning January 1, 2027, in a policy shift aimed at advancing regional… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwf3.7 Billion Earmarked for Green City Land Payouts

About Rwf3.7 billion is needed to compensate landowners affected by the upgrading of an informal settlement under the implementation of the Green City Kigali Masterplan. Read more »

Africa: Experts, Patients Demand Better Psoriasis Care At First-Ever Africa Forum

People living with a skin condition known as psoriatic disease in Africa are calling for greater inclusion in decisions about their treatment, amid growing concern over the high… Read more »

East Africa: EAC, IGAD Tackle Roaming, Cross-Border Payment Costs

When Noel Nkurikiye's truck drivers cross into neighbouring countries such as Tanzania, their cargo keeps moving, but communication becomes costly. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Honduras Explore Infrastructure Cooperation During Vice President's Visit

Rwanda and Honduras on Monday, May 25, explored areas of cooperation in infrastructure development during a visit to Kigali by the Honduran Vice President Diana Baleska Herrera… Read more »

Rwanda: Trinity Metals Launches Deep Drilling At Nyakabingo Mine

Trinity Metals has launched an advanced drilling programme at the Nyakabingo mine in Rulindo District as part of efforts to expand mineral resources and support long-term tungsten… Read more »

Rwanda: Northern Corridor States Push Digital Reforms to Ease Trade Barriers

Countries along the Northern Corridor are considering stronger digital customs systems and cross-border information sharing to address persistent non-tariff barriers (NTBs) slowing… Read more »

Rwanda: Affordable Housing Is a Foundation for Prosperity

Affordable housing is not a luxury. It is one of the clearest indicators of whether a country's development is working for ordinary people. Read more »