August 28
Rwanda: Rwanda's Lithium Exploration Efforts Reach Advanced Stage
Rwanda's latest lithium exploration efforts have entered advanced stages as companies involved are preparing to commence core-drilling. Read more »
Rwanda: What Next After Govt 'Temporarily' Claims 1.4 Million Plots of Land?
Although the government has repossessed more than 1.4 million unregistered parcels of land, it is launching an awareness campaign so that the owners can come forward and have them… Read more »
Rwanda: Citizens Urged On Timely Registration of Death, Birth Events
Citizens have been urged to put more effort in timely registration of vital events such as births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and legal guardianship. Read more »
Rwanda: Six New Tilapia Hatcheries to Help Scale Up Fish Production in Rwanda
In a move aimed at enhancing fish farming in the country, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), on Tuesday, August 27 gave greenlight to six private… Read more »
Rwanda: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Labbadia Names Osimhen in Squad for Benin, Rwanda Games
Nigeria new head coach Bruno Labbadia has named Napoli star striker Victor Osimhen in his 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Benin… Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Things to Know About Formula One Race
Seven-time Formula One world champion, Lewis Hamilton has recently endorsed Rwanda as an emerging contender to host a Formula One race in Africa. Read more »
August 27
Rwanda: Hurricane Beryl - Why Rwanda's Relief Aid to Caribbean Countries Matters
Rwanda's latest donation of $1.2 million (approximately Rwf1.5bn) to support relief efforts in Caribbean countries ravaged by Hurricane Beryl is a testament to the nation's… Read more »
Rwanda: Ex-Sauti Sol's Bien-Aimé in Kigali for Music Project With Bruce Melodie
Renowned Kenyan Musician Bien Aimé Baraza is in Kigali for a join music project with Rwandan star singer Bruce Melodie. Read more »
Rwanda: Mpox - WHO Launches Global Response Plan
In a determined effort to halt the spread of Mpox, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) on Monday, August 26. Read more »
Africa: Odinga Is 'The Ideal Candidate' for AU Top Job, Says Kabarebe
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation James Kabarebe says Raila Odinga is "the ideal candidate" for the position of the African Union Commission… Read more »
Rwanda: Riderman, Bulldog Lead Inaugural Kivu Beach Festival Lineup
After a successful concert during which they launched "Icyumba Cy'Amategeko" EP over the weekend, Riderman and Bulldog, two of Rwanda's finest rappers, are expected to lead the… Read more »
Rwanda: Math Talent Tuyisenge Emerges Second Top Performer in National Exams
Denys Prince Tuyisenge, who recently won a gold medal at the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO), has emerged second on the list of top performers in the 2023-2024 Ordinary… Read more »
Rwanda: Education Ministry Releases 2024-2025 School Calendar
The Ministry of Education has released the official school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Opens 2024 Immovable Property Tax Declarations
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has opened the declaration process for the 2024 immovable property tax, encouraging concerned taxpayers to declare and pay early, rather than waiting… Read more »
Rwanda: 36 African Law Enforcement Officers Attend AU Course At Gishari
Thirty-six law enforcement officers from nine Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) member states, on Monday, August 26, started a two-week African Union Police Officers' course at… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's T20 Wc Qualifier - Malawi U19 March Into Division 1 After Massive Win Against Lesotho
century, and Esther Richard claimed a career-best 5 for 4 runs as Malawi crushed Lesotho by a mammoth 154 runs to seal their slot at next month's ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup… Read more »
Rwanda: Exclusive - Bal President Fall On Wc Pre-Qualifiers, Rwanda's Support for Sports
Basketball Africa League (BAL) president Amadou Gallo Fall yet again visited Kigali during the just-concluded FIBA Women's World Cup pre-qualifiers. Read more »
Rwanda: Ada Cotton's Quest to Celebrate African Diaspora Through Cinema
Born filmmaker based in France, has history with telling stories through filmmaking considering her dedication to the profession that has been enjoying exploring from a young age. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Hosts Continental Conference On Growth of Rugby
Delegates from 15 member countries of African Rugby Union are convening in Kigali for the Rugby Growth Conference Africa 2024 during which they will discuss the status of the sport… Read more »
Rwanda: Paris 2024 Paralympic - Mukobwankawe, Niyibizi Named Team Rwanda's Flagbearers
Celebrated sitting volleyball player Liliane Mukobwankawe and middle distance runner Emmanuel Niyibizi will be Rwanda's flag bearers at the much-anticipated Paris 2024 Paralympic… Read more »
August 26
Africa: Africa to Receive First Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Inequity Concerns
Africa's first batch of mpox vaccines is finally arriving this week, much later than in other parts of the world where the vaccines have been available for weeks. Read more »
Rwanda: Senate Candidates Hit the Campaign Trail Ahead of September Polls
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has announced the schedule and locations for the Senatorial election campaigns, which begin Monday, August 26 to September 14, as 32… Read more »
Africa: Germany to Donate 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Africa
Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stocks to help contain the outbreak in Africa and provide help to the affected countries, Reuters reported on… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Liberia Police Chiefs Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
The Inspector General of Rwanda National Police (RNP) Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, August 26, held a bilateral meeting with his Liberian counterpart, Gregory Coleman, in Kigali,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Donates $1.2m to Caribbean Countries Hit By Hurricane Beryl
Rwanda has donated up to $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) in support of relief efforts by Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl in late June and early July. Read more »