Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to Double Efforts in Combating Rising Air Pollution

Industrial emissions, vehicle exhausts, and poor waste management--such as biomass burning--are driving an increase in air pollutants, according to the Minister of Environment,… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Is a Catalyst for Rwanda's Technological Leap

The launch of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. This ambitious project, strategically… Read more »

Rwanda: How Kigali Innovation City Is Poised to Empower Citizens, Unleash Tech Talent

With the start of construction works of Kigali Innovation City (KIC), experts assert that it is poised to accelerate technology innovations and harness the much-needed human… Read more »

Rwanda: African Voice of Directors Introduces Professional Director Training in Rwanda

The African voice of Directors Ltd (AvD) in partnership with the UK-based Institute of Directors (IoD), has launched the well-known Chartered Director Programme in Rwanda, marking… Read more »

Rwanda: Police Must Not Punish Businesses Transforming Kigali Into a Global Tourism City

Statistics from the Government of Rwanda show that tourism generated around $620 million in 2023--a tidy sum, especially for a country like ours, which lacks the extensive… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Launches Clinical Guidelines On Management of Mental Disorders

Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, published the first clinical guidelines for managing mental disorders that have spiked in the country, Xinhua reports. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Earmarks Over Rwf54bn for Fertilisers, Seeds

The Government has allocated Rwf54.2 billion for subsidies on mineral fertilisers, and seeds (maize, wheat, and soybean) in the fiscal year 2024/2025, according to information from… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Is My Home, Says Miss Belgium 2024

Rwandan model Kenza Johanna Ameloot has describe Rwanda as her home although she is visiting the country as Miss Belgium 2014. Read more »

Rwanda: Huye-Based Diary Breeding Centre to Get Rwf13bn Boost

Rwanda's dairy sector is projected to get a boost with the country's only cattle breeding centre expected to be reinvigorated with up to $13 billion in funding, The New Times has… Read more »

Rwanda: Dallaire Institute Meets Education Sector Players to Advance Vancouver Principles, Safe Schools Declaration in Rwanda

Ensuring the safety of children in conflict zones is essential for their development and well-being. The Children, Peace, and Security (CPS) agenda, backed by frameworks like the… Read more »

Rwanda: Which Gospel Stars Will Perform At Rwanda Shima Imana?

The highly anticipated 2024 'Rwanda Shima Imana' festival, slated for September 29, at Amahoro Stadium, is returning to the stage with a big lineup of top gospel musicians in the… Read more »

Rwanda: APR Players Promised $3000 Each to Eliminate Pyramids

Each APR' player will receive $3000 (approximately Rwf3,600,000) if they eliminate Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids, sources have confirmed to Times Sport. Read more »

Rwanda/Nigeria: Spittler Praises His Players After Nigeria Draw

Rwanda head coach Frank Spittler has commended his team for a superb performance in Tuesday's goalless draw against Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON Group D qualifiers. Read more »

Rwanda/Nigeria: Five Things We Learned From Rwanda's Draw With Nigeria

Rwanda on Tuesday, September 11, held a star-studded Nigerian Super Eagles to a goalless draw in a 2025 AFCON Group D qualifier before tens of thousands of supporters who thronged… Read more »

Nigeria/Rwanda: Nigeria Coach Steps Down After Amavubi Draw

Nigeria caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced that he won't be in the dugout for the country's 2025 AFCON qualifying games against Libya in October. Read more »

Africa: How Can Africa Make the Most of Its Minerals?

A boom in Africa's transition minerals - those minerals that are used in technologies linked to the transition to renewable energy - is coming but some resource-rich African… Read more »

Rwanda: Explainer - Why China Elevated Rwanda to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partner'

Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, China announced that it had elevated Rwanda to "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership", one of the highest levels of relationship that the Asian… Read more »

Rwanda: NST2 Will Only Succeed If We All Own It - Let's Do the Needful

The Prime Minister on Monday, September 8 tabled before parliament the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), following its approval by cabinet last month. Read more »

Africa: Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 - Mobilising Resources for a Sustainable Future

The Africa Food Systems Forum 2024, held in Kigali, Rwanda, brought together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the continent to discuss one of the most pressing… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Eyes $2bn in Annual Mineral Export Earnings By 2029

The Rwandan government has set a target of about $2.2 billion in annual mineral exports by 2029, up from $1.1 billion generated in 2023. Read more »

Rwanda: Nesa to Decide On School Placement Petitions

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has announced that it will start responding to petitions from students who requested for changes in school… Read more »

Rwanda: PM Ngirente to Present Govt's Five-Year Development Strategy to Parliament

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is set to present the government's Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), to a joint session of Parliament, on September 9. Read more »

Rwanda: HIV Prevalence Among People Who Use Drugs Is Three Times Higher - Study

The HIV prevalence among individuals who inject drugs is at 9%--three times higher than the 3% rate in the general population, The New Times has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: Rib Parades 45 Mobile Money Fraud Suspects

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), on Monday, September 9, paraded 45 individuals suspected of stealing money through mobile money platforms, using fraudulent techniques, including… Read more »

Rwanda/Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Super Eagles Jet in Ahead of Rwanda Clash

Nigeria's Super Eagles arrived in Kigali on Sunday evening ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter against Rwanda at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday,… Read more »