Rwanda: Rutayisire Retires From Church Leadership

Reverend Canon Antoine Rutayisire, a prominent figure in the Anglican Church of Rwanda, bid farewell to his leadership role as he retired on June 4. Read more »

East Africa: ICGLR Summit Tasks DR Congo to Speed Up Disarmament of Armed Groups

Regional leaders have asked DR Congo to accelerate the process of disarming all armed groups in the eastern part of the country as part of the essential condition for the… Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Kayishema Hearing Adjourned, Additional Charges Likely

A South African court on Friday, June 2, adjourned the hearing in the trial of Fulgence Kayishema, one of the most sought-after suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda ICT Minister on Why Making Smartphones is Not Competitive in Africa

Investors in smartphone or phone manufacturing in African countries are struggling to be competitive in the industry as their profitability is eaten away by higher costs of… Read more »

Rwanda: University of Kigali Graduate Wins National Bank of Rwanda Postgraduate Research

Leonidas Manayubahwe Kazana, a University of Kigali graduate, was on June 1 crowned winner of the inaugural 2022 National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) Postgraduate Research Competition. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Off to a Bright Start in 2023 PSG Academy World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain Academy Rwanda had a great start to the 2023 PSG Academy World Cup going on in club's base Paris, France. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Mwamikazi Wins 2023 CAC MTB African Champs

Rider Djazilla Mwamikazi on Saturday, June 3, struck gold in the 2023 CAC MTB African Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Host UN Landlocked Developing Countries Conference

Rwanda is getting ready to host the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) to be held in Kigali, in June 2024. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Pilot 5G Internet

The Government is preparing to pilot fifth-generation technology (5G) by the end of this year, aiming to leverage high-speed internet to deliver services more efficiently,… Read more »

Africa: AfCFTA - African Ministers Adopt Ban on Trade of Second-Hand Clothes

African ministers, on June 1, adopted the protocol that prevents trading second-hand clothes across the continent under the preferences of the African Continental Free Trade Area… Read more »

Rwanda: PSG Rwanda Begins U13 World Cup Title Defence Against UK

PSG Rwanda U13 will face the UK in their opening game of the PSG Academy Club World Cup being played in Paris, France starting Friday, June 2. Read more »

Rwanda: Telecos Excited About End of 4G Internet Monopoly

The end of 4G internet monopoly in Rwanda will enable competition, facilitate the development of new products, as well as lower prices for users, telecommunication companies have… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Drone Use is Tightly Regulated

Recreational adoption is driving the global growth of drones, and their expanding use in sectors like law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency relief is evolving rapidly.… Read more »

Rwanda: Mahama Refugee Camp Gets Second Health Center Worth Rwf350 Million

The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a second health center in Mahama Refugee Camp. According to authorities, the facility Rwf350 million worth facility will be delivering… Read more »

Rwanda: Mount Kenya University Rwanda Changes Name to Mount Kigali University

Mount Kenya University Rwanda is now Mount Kigali University. The change of name was recently authorized by the Higher Education Council of Rwanda. The university is now an… Read more »

East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Leaders Emphasize Regional Force's Achievements, Buy More Time

The question now is; will the Congolese government once and for all stop its design that, analysts say, would turn eastern DR Congo into a powder keg? Read more »

Rwanda: Mr Eazi to Go Bullish On Tech Investment As He Visits Estonia, Tech Capital of Europe

The Afropop Star and Entrepreneur Meets with Estonia's Former President, Tech Execs Read more »

Rwanda: How Much Does Govt Spend on Renting Public Offices?

Government is taking proactive steps to address the issue of exorbitant office rental costs for public entities, which amount to approximately Rwf12 billion annually. Read more »

Rwanda: Musanze Set to Explore Potential Gold Deposits

Authorities are in the process of sourcing for a company that would start carrying out mineral exploration for possible gold deposits in Musanze District by July, The New Times has… Read more »

Rwanda: Laptop for Teachers Not a Luxury but a Necessity

The government, through Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has announced plans to reinforce the exercise of distributing laptops to teachers with officials saying that the target… Read more »

Rwanda: Period Poverty - Activists on Improving Access to Menstrual Hygiene Services and Products

Menstruation is a natural and healthy process, and it has been found that period poverty is still a concern affecting a large number of girls and women in Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: Majok Set to Sign for Patriots

Rwandan basketball powerhouse Patriots are closer to completing the signing of South Sudanese-Lebanese star center Ater Majok, Times Sport has established. Read more »

Rwanda: BDF Introduces Enhanced Partial Credit Guarantee Product

The Business Development Fund (BDF) has launched its new and improved "Partial Credit Guarantee" product, which aims to enhance access to finance for Micro, Small, and Medium… Read more »

East Africa: DR Congo Crisis on Agenda as Region Leaders Hold Second Meeting in Bujumbura

The security crisis in eastern DR Congo is high on the agenda as the 21st Extraordinary East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit begins on Wednesday, May 31, in… Read more »

Rwanda: TIME100 Summit Coming to Rwanda

In a groundbreaking move that highlights the growing significance of Africa on the global stage, TIME magazine has announced that the 'TIME100 Summit and Impact Awards Africa' will… Read more »