May 24
Rwanda: Pan-Africanists Urge Collective Action On Water Crisis
Africa's development ambitions will remain out of reach unless governments, businesses, and citizens work together to address the continent's water and sanitation challenges, says… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Qatari Leader Discuss Bilateral Ties
President Paul Kagame on Sunday, May 24, arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, for a one-day working visit. Read more »
Rwanda: Dusabejambo's Film 'Ben'imana' Lands Top Prize At Cannes Festival
Rwandan filmmaker Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo made history on Saturday, May 23, after winning the prestigious Caméra d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival for her… Read more »
Rwanda: France Must Not Let Kanziga Escape Justice Through Age
Due to his advanced age and severe cognitive decline, United Nations (UN) war crimes judges ruled that Félicien Kabuga was unfit to stand trial, resulting in an indefinite… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Talking About Mental Health Making Things Worse?
It is worth acknowledging how far we have come; we now have awareness months, community training, corporate wellness programmes, celebrity confessionals, TikTok therapists, and so… Read more »
May 23
Africa: Rwanda to Celebrate Africa Day With Call for Unity, Home-Grown Solutions
Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25, with a high-level conference in Kigali expected to… Read more »
May 22
Mozambique: Mozambique Defence Minister Visits Rwandan Forces in Cabo Delgado
Mozambique's Minister of Defence, Cristóvão Artur Chume, on Thursday, May 21, visited the Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) deployed in his country's northern province of… Read more »
Rwanda: Public Transport Users Up By 30,000 in Less Than a Month
The number of people using public transport in Kigali has increased by 30,000 since the introduction of dedicated bus lanes in late April, according to city officials. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Showdown - Bal Playoffs Tip Off With Key Clashes
The 2026 BAL playoffs, which will take place in Kigali from 22-31 May, have attracted excitement from both local and international fans. Read more »
Rwanda: Ten Senior Clubs Join Rutsindura Memorial Tournament
Ten senior volleyball clubs have confirmed participation in the ongoing Rutsindura Memorial Tournament. Read more »
Rwanda: Who's Who in RSSB Tigers Roster for Bal Playoffs?
Rwandan powerhouse RSSB Tigers have assembled a strong 13-man roster as they chase Basketball Africa League (BAL) glory ahead of the playoffs, which tip off on Friday, May 22, at… Read more »
Africa: Businesses Hope to Cash in On Basketball Africa League Playoffs
Hotels, restaurants, bars, transport operators, and other service providers are gearing up to benefit from the return of the Basketball Africa League playoffs, set for May 22 to 31… Read more »
Rwanda: After Years of Treating Trauma, a Psychiatric Nurse Faced Her Own
After years of listening to stories of gender-based violence, depression and psychological trauma, Belise Iradukunda began noticing changes in herself. Read more »
May 21
Rwanda: The Real Test for Central Bank Lies Ahead
The National Bank of Rwanda's decision to raise the Central Bank Rate by 100 basis points to 8.25 per cent is not surprising. Inflation has moved well beyond the comfort zone. Read more »
Rwanda: Acting Locally, Impacting Globally - Rwanda's Biodiversity Model in Action
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, the global community is called to act locally for global impact. In Rwanda, this is not a slogan. It is a deliberate national… Read more »
Rwanda: Kabuga's Death Exposes 'Systemic Gap' in International Justice - UN Judge
The death of Genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga before standing a trial has exposed what the judge at a UN tribunal described as a "systemic gap" in international criminal… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Airport Shuttle Service Enters Pilot Phase
A shuttle service between Kigali International Airport and various parts of the city has been introduced on a pilot basis to test route efficiency, passenger demand and travel… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Russia Military Officials Review Defence Cooperation
Senior military officials from Rwanda and Russia are meeting in Kigali this week to assess the progress of bilateral defence and explore new areas of cooperation. Read more »
Rwanda: Lawmakers Push for Evidence-Based Gender Budgeting
Members of Parliament have called for stronger use of evidence and gender analysis in public budgeting, stressing that gender-responsive budgeting is not about dividing resources… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Raises Policy Rate to Contain Rising Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has said that the decision by its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase the policy rate from 7.25 per cent to 8.25% is expected to stabilise… Read more »
East Africa: What to Know About Eastern Africa Standby Force As Rwivanga Takes Helm
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF)'s Maj. Gen. Ronald Rwivanga has taken over leadership of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), a regional security organisation mandated to promote… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Summit Spotlights Africa's AI Economy, Infrastructure Gap
AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya opened Tuesday, May 19, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, anchoring a wider East African conversation about who will build, fund and regulate… Read more »
Rwanda: Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - With Constantine, Amavubi Can Dream
Rwanda's road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be anything but straightforward after this week's qualifying draw in Cairo placed Amavubi in Group K alongside Mali, Cape Verde… Read more »
Rwanda: Beyond Connectivity - How Businesses Can Shape Rwanda's Sustainable Future
When people think of telecommunications companies, they often think of calls, data, and mobile money. These services matter deeply because they connect people to opportunity,… Read more »
Rwanda: I&m Bank Rwanda Achieves 18 Percent Profit Growth, Deposits Cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda started the 2026 financial year on a strong footing, posting an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026,… Read more »
