Rwanda: Meet Rwanda's Football Prospects On Trials At Bayern Munich

Three young Rwandan football players - Nelson Irumva, David Okoce, and Balthazar Ndayishimiye - are in Munich, Germany, for trials at the academy of German Bundesliga giants Bayern… Read more »

West Africa: Alliance of Sahel States - Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch New Passport

Three West African countries, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, will be launching a new biometric passport "in the coming days" as part of their withdrawal from the wider regional… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Economy Grows By 9.8% in Second Quarter of 2024

Rwanda's economy grew by 9.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, mainly driven by the services sector which contributed 47 percent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), official… Read more »

Rwanda: Nurses Trained to Handle GBV, Child Abuse Cases

To enhance nurses' skills in handling and preserving evidence for gender-based violence (GBV) and child abuse cases, 96 nurses from 48 hospitals across the country convened in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Six Foreign-Based Players Rwanda Should Take to 2024 Cecafa U20

The stars of the future are made today and Rwanda will be hoping to go all out in the 2024 CECAFA U20 Cup in Tanzania not only to win the trophy but to also battle for a… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $470m to Unlock Chili Industry

In 2022, Herman Uwizeyimana exported his first dried chilli container to China as he ventured into the 'hot commodity' business he says offers a return on investment. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Dealers in Hides and Skins Seek Access to AfCFTA Market

Dealers in hides and skins in Rwanda are seeking help to be able to trade on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) given that there is limited market in the East African… Read more »

Rwanda: Over $26m to Support Trade Under Kigali Logistics Platform Project

More than $26.5 million (approx. Rwf35 billion) is set to be invested in trade facilitation and logistics improvement under Kigali Logistics Platform Connectivity Development… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali - Five Ways Bus Lanes Will Improve Public Transport

The City of Kigali is preparing to launch a pilot for the Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system within the next six months, aiming to improve public transportation. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Achieves Top Ranking in Global Cybersecurity

In this year's Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of… Read more »

Africa: Kagame Weighs in On Africa's Proposed Security Council Seats

President Paul Kagame has noted that the creation of two permanent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seats for African states should be designed in a manner that one is… Read more »

Rwanda: Residents Near Nduba Landfill Decry Delays in Compensation

Residents living around Nduba landfill in Gasabo District have decried delays in compensation for their properties to be able to relocate and avoid health risks caused by… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda School Feeding Scheme Pledges Now Over Rwf300m

As the new academic year begins, individuals and institutions have jointly pledged more than Rwf315 million to the 'Dusangire Lunch' - 'Let Us Share Lunch' - campaign aimed to… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Pfizer CEO Discuss Partnerships

President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of global pharmaceutical company Pfizer, to discuss partnerships, with a focus on expanding equitable access to… Read more »

Rwanda: CAF Cl - Pyramids Jet in Ahead of APR Clash

Egyptian side Pyramids arrived in Kigali on Wednesday evening ahead of Saturday's crunch CAF Champions league second round first leg clash against APR at Amahoro Stadium. Read more »

Rwanda: What Rwanda Expects From COP29 in Azerbaijan

Following the launch of the 'Loss and Damage Fund' at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in 2023, Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate… Read more »

Rwanda: Betpawa Finals - Stephaun Drops 26 Points As Patriots Beat APR in Game 1

Wednesday, September 11 Read more »

East Africa: What Is the Fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?

More than a decade since the negotiations for the European Union (EU), East Africa Community (EAC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commenced, Kenya is the only country in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade

East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Mental Health Efforts to Combat Suicide

Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, under the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide." Read more »

Rwanda: World Bank Approves $200 Million for Skills Development in Rwanda

The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the 'Priority Skills for Growth and Youth Empowerment (PSGYE)'… Read more »

Rwanda: RwandAir Cancels Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Amid Strike

RwandAir has cancelled flights bound for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on September 11, due to a strike at the Kenyan airport, the national carrier announced on the… Read more »

Rwanda: New Record Set As 45th Fide Chess Olympiad Kicks Off in Budapest

The 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad officially commenced in Budapest on Tuesday, September 10, setting a new record with 193 teams in the Open section and… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Bans Sugar Imports From Outside COMESA, EAC As Local Production Improves

Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Woos Investors to Inject $1.7bn Into Major Agriculture Opportunities At Concluded Africa Food Systems Forum

From avocado to chilli, to poultry, Rwanda has highlighted major agricultural and livestock opportunities that need over $1.68 billion in investment, with greater potential… Read more »