Rwanda: Where Rwanda's Rwf7.8tn Budget Will Go in 2026/27

The government has proposed to spend Rwf7.8 trillion in the 2026/27 fiscal year, an increase of Rwf844.2 billion from the revised Rwf6.9 trillion budget for 2025/26. Read more »

Africa: Guinea President, Ivorian PM Jet in for Africa CEO Forum

President of Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya, and Prime Minister and Head of Government of Côte d'Ivoire, Robert Beugré Mambé, arrived in Kigali on May 12 ahead of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Earmarks Rwf23bn to Expand National Grain Reserve

The government has set aside at least Rwf23 billion in the proposed 2026/27 budget to expand the capacity of the national strategic grain reserve. Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Survivor From Nyakabanda Recalls the Day Inkotanyi Rescued Her

Before 1994, Immaculee Hedden Uhumuriza lived a life shaped by both ordinary routines and the underlying divisions in the country. Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Ask Govt to Pay Patients' Outstanding Hospital Bills

Members of Parliament have urged the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) to address mounting unpaid hospital bills under the proposed 2026/27 budget. Read more »

Africa: Africa CEO Forum Kicks Off in Kigali

African political and business leaders, investors, and senior executives are gathering in Kigali for the opening of the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum on May 14, setting the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kirasa Blasts Away Goals Rule After Gorilla FC Peace Cup Exit

Gorilla FC head coach Alain Kirasa has expressed frustration over the away goals rule after it denied his side a place in the 2026 Peace Cup final. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Finance Minister Joins Eadb Council

Rwanda's Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa has been confirmed as the new Chairperson of the Governing Council of the East African Development Bank (EADB),… Read more »

Rwanda: Virtual Assets Law Expected to Boost Digital Finance

The newly approved virtual assets bill is being viewed by industry players as more than a law targeting cryptocurrency trading, with many describing it as a broader attempt to… Read more »

Rwanda: RDF Hosts Nigerian Defence College Delegation On Study Tour

The Rwanda Defence Force on Tuesday, May 12, hosted a delegation of 15 officers from the Nigerian National Defence College at RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Ifad Chief Discuss Expanding Agric Partnership

President Paul Kagame on Tuesday met with Álvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), a meeting that was held on the sidelines… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Introduces VAT On Digital Goods, Services

Rwanda has introduced value added tax (VAT) on a wide range of digital goods and services, including streaming platforms, ride-hailing apps, online courses and cloud-based… Read more »

Rwanda: Humble Jizzo Ramps Up Push for Urban Boys Reunion

Humble Jizzo has revealed that he is doing everything possible to convince fellow artistes Safi Madiba and Nizzo to reunite the iconic group Urban Boys. Read more »

Rwanda: Resistance to the Arusha Peace Accord and the Descent Into Genocide

Mobilisation against the Arusha Peace Accord, signed on August 4, 1993, was driven primarily by Hutu extremists in Rwanda who viewed the power-sharing agreement with the Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: Mulindi Liberation Museum Set to Be Upgraded

The government is planning a major digital upgrade of the Mulindi Liberation Museum in Gicumbi District as part of efforts to improve the preservation and presentation of Rwanda's… Read more »

Rwanda: Bal Playoffs - What Are Shema, Ballo Bringing to RSSB Tigers?

APR star forward Osborn Shema and Malian center Oumar Ballo are the new faces in the RSSB Tigers BBC roster chasing a historic campaign at the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL)… Read more »

Comoros/Tanzania: Rwanda Confirms Tanzania, Comoros Friendlies During Camp in Morocco

Rwanda will face Tanzania and Comoros in international friendly matches during the June FIFA international window, according to Rwanda FA Secretary General Bonnie Mugabe. Read more »

Rwanda: We'll Be Ready for the Peace Cup Final - Bigirimana

Rayon Sports attacking midfielder Abedi Bigirimana has said the team is fully determined to win the 2026 Peace Cup final scheduled for May 23. Read more »

Rwanda: What Uci Bike City Label Means for Kigali, Rwandan Cycling

Kigali this week became the first African city to receive the prestigious UCI Bike City Label from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Read more »

Rwanda: Alyn Sano Opens Up On 'Deeply Personal' Album Project

Alyn Sano has opened up about the deeply personal journey behind her upcoming album, describing the project as a reflection of the struggles, growth and resilience that have shaped… Read more »

Rwanda: Imanizabayo Wins Gold On African Athletics Championships Debut

Rwandan athlete Emeline Imanizabayo made history on Tuesday after winning gold in the women's 5,000m during her debut appearance at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships… Read more »

Africa: Inkomoko Ranked Africa's 5th Fastest-Growing Company, Only Rwandan Firm On Ft List

Inkomoko has been ranked the 5th fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times (FT), making it the only Rwandan company featured on this year's list. Read more »

Rwanda: Discipline - the Quiet Force Behind Lasting Success

As Kigali prepares to host Basketball Africa League playoffs later this month, much of the attention will naturally go to the visible parts of the game - the scoring, the speed,… Read more »

Rwanda: Between Rising Costs and Silent Debt

A tenant forced out of a house over unpaid rent. A school owner struggling because parents are delaying school fees. These are no longer isolated stories. They are becoming visible… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Tutsi Labelled As 'Naturally Evil'

In the collective imagination of many Congolese, the Tutsi are viewed as an active and permanent threat. They are dehumanized and caricatured as beings insensitive to physical or… Read more »