June 11
Rwanda: Kigeli III Ndabarasa - The Conqueror of Ndorwa Who Stayed Until Death
Cyilima II Rujugira, father to Kigeli III Ndabarasa (1708-1741), died without receiving his burial rites promptly. Kigeli III Ndabarasa, who had already been co-reigning alongside… Read more »
Rwanda: No Dream Is Too Big for Rwanda. Amahoro Stadium Is Proof
Rwandans are excited to finally see the dream of an up-to-standards modern stadium come to life in their country, most likely to be the best in the region. Read more »
Rwanda/Lesotho: Rwanda Face Lesotho in Dicey World Cup Qualifier
There will be all to play for when the Crocodiles of Lesotho welcome Rwanda to Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, in match day four of the 2026 World Cup Group C… Read more »
June 10
Rwanda: New-Look Amahoro Stadium to Be Inaugurated On July 4
The refurbished Amahoro Stadium, which has been undergoing a major upgrade since mid-2022, will officially be inaugurated on July 4, according to the Ministry of Sports. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Over Rwf150bn for Health Emergency Preparedness
The government is set to enhance its health emergency preparedness and response capabilities with a $120 million loan (approximately Rwf157 billion) from the International… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cargo Adds Dubai, Djibouti to Its Routes
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF, the national airline announced on June 10, observing that the… Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Calls On Taxpayers to Declare 1st Quarterly Prepayment Tax Before June 28 Deadline
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) urges business owners to declare and pay the first income tax quarterly prepayment tax for the year 2024 by the June 28 deadline, to ensure ample… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Inflation Hits 5.8% in May
Consumer prices on Rwandan markets saw an increase of 5.8 percent year-on-year in May, with transport prices taking a bigger share in the increase, according to the National… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200 Get NEC Green Light to Contest for Special Seats in Parliament
A month before the July parliamentary polls, 211 candidates - out of 247 aspirants who earlier submitted their candidatures - have met the legal requirements to contest for… Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Projects Secure Rwf43bn Green Finance to Execute Paris Agreement
Rwanda Green fund has approved Rwf43.6 billion funding for public institutions' projects under Intego - Rwanda's NDC Facility to support the implementation of the country's… Read more »
June 09
Rwanda: Kenyan Chief Justice in Rwanda, to Sign MOU With Rwandan Judiciary
Top Kenyan judicial officials including Chief Justice Martha Koome are in Rwanda on an official visit that will include, among other things, the signing of a cooperation agreement… Read more »
Rwanda: Three Things to Know About Rwanda's €200m Deal With JPMorgan Chase
The Lower House on June 7, approved a law ratifying a €200m (approx. Rwf280 billion) loan agreement that Rwanda signed with JPMorgan Chase's London branch, to support the… Read more »
June 07
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Proposed Multi-Billion Drone Operations Hub
Rwanda is looking to set up a drone operations center by 2026, as part of the country's efforts to provide accessible and flexible workshop spaces to support the development of… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Dr. Rwamucyo - Genocide Suspect to Be Tried Soon in France?
In a few months, a France-based court will begin the trial of genocide suspect Dr. Eugene Rwamucyo for his alleged role in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, particularly in… Read more »
Rwanda/Cote d'Ivoire: 2026 WC Qualifier - Benin Edge Rwanda in Abidjan
Rwanda Lost 1-0 to Benin at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday night in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. Read more »
June 06
Rwanda: Emmanuel Nkunduwimye Found Guilty of Genocide Crimes
A Belgian court on Thursday, June 6, found Emmanuel Nkunduwimye guilty of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, primarily in the city of Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: 'Rwanda Creates 1.3M Jobs, Doubles Export'
Rwanda's exports more than doubled from slightly over $1 billion in 2017 to more than $2.4 billion in 2023, while the country created more than 1.37 million jobs under the National… Read more »
Rwanda: What Six Presidential Hopefuls Missed to Make It to Provisional List
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Thursday, June 6, announced the provisional list of candidates approved to run for president in the 2024 elections, with three out of… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 450 Make Provisional List of Parliamentary Candidates
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has provisionally cleared 459 candidates who will contest for parliamentary seats during the general elections slated for next month. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Dominique Habimana, the New RALGA Secretary General?
The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) General Assembly, on June 6, approved Dominique Habimana as its new Secretary General. He replaces Ladislas… Read more »
Rwanda: Wildlife Photographer Leads Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness in Rwanda
Nearly all women diagnosed with breast cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught at the earliest stage, according to Cancer Research UK. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana Meet Requirements to Run for President - NEC
The National Electoral Commission (NEC), on June 6, issued a provisional list of presidential and parliamentary candidates indicating that only three out of nine aspirants for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Opens Embassy in Indonesia
The Government of Rwanda on Thursday, June 6, officially opened its embassy in Indonesia, in a bid to foster bilateral relations with the Asian country. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 16 People Killed By Suspected ADF Militia - Reports
At least 16 people were killed by a suspected Islamist rebel group based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province, an official from the local administration… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya's Veronica Nduva Set for Swearing-in As EAC Secretary-General
Kenyan President William Ruto's nominee for the Secretary-General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Nduva, will be sworn in on Friday, June 7, during the bloc's Heads… Read more »