Rwanda: Experts Urge Detention Reforms to Protect Women, Children

Women and children in detention across Africa continue to face risks ranging from inadequate reproductive healthcare and poor mental health support to separation from their… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliament Clears Rwf207bn for Disaster Response

The Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday, June 24, approved a draft law authorising Rwanda to ratify a $141 million (about Rwf207 billion) loan agreement with the International… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, DR Congo Officials Urge De-Escalation in Minembwe

Rwanda and DR Congo have committed to accelerate implementation of the US-brokered peace framework aimed at restoring stability in eastern DR Congo, amid concerns over escalating… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Wood Foundation Leaders Discuss Investments in Tea Sector

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, June 24, met with Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation, and David Knoop, Chief Executive Officer of The Wood Foundation Africa, to… Read more »

Rwanda: APR FC Sign Rising Striker Fidali Uwiyaremye

APR FC have completed the signing of prolific striker Fidèle Uwiyaremye from Kiyovu Sports on a two-year contract. Read more »

Rwanda: Mukansanga Named Var Official At U20 Women's World Cup

Rwandan international referee Salima Mukansanga has been selected by world football governing body FIFA to serve as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the FIFA U-20 Women's World… Read more »

Rwanda: Gicumbi FC Appoint Afahmia Lotfi As Head Coach

Gicumbi FC have appointed Tunisian tactician Lotfi Afahmia as their new head coach on a two-year contract that will run until June 2028. Read more »

Rwanda: Tennessee Coach Barnes Sends Message to Bucks Fans After Nate Ament Trade

Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes has sent an enthusiastic message to Milwaukee Bucks fans after the franchise acquired NBA Draft 2026 prospect Nate Ament from the Miami Heat. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Army Blamed for Drone Attack On Minembwe Hospital

Bertrand Bisimwa, the deputy coordinator of AFC/M23 movement, has condemned the reported bombing of Hôpital Général de Minembwe in South Kivu province by… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Approve Rwf7.8tn Budget, Redirect Rwf400bn to Priority Sectors

Members of Parliament on Wednesday, June 24 approved Rwf7.8 trillion State budget for 2026/27, following a government adjustment that redirected about Rwf400 billion from the… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliament Approves Over Rwf140bn for Urban Mobility Development

The lower chamber of Parliament has approved the draft law financing urban mobility, aimed at improving urban transport and in particular upgrading Nyabugogo Bus Terminal. Read more »

Africa: Triangular Cooperation Key to Fix Africa's Fragmented Trade Systems

Triangular cooperation is increasingly shaping discussions on how to accelerate development and integration across the Global South, particularly in efforts to deepen intra-African… Read more »

Rwanda: What to Know As Ex-Ferwafa Boss Seeks Bail

The High Court in Kigali is expected to rule on June 30 on a request for provisional release filed by former Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Adolphe… Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Call for Targeted Training to Improve Learning Outcomes

Ineffective teaching approaches, limited access to reading materials, and overcrowded classrooms, are some of the persistent challenges limiting learning outcomes for students,… Read more »

Rwanda: NBA Draft 2026 - Rick Barnes' Gesture Reflects Nate Ament's Value to Tennessee

On Tuesday night, Rwandan-American Nate Ament's NBA dreams will become a reality. The Tennessee basketball star is projected to be selected in the top half of the first round of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's AI Agency Is Timely, but Delivery Will Matter Most

The Cabinet's approval of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency is a significant moment in Rwanda's digital transformation journey. It shows that the country is ready to make… Read more »

Africa: As Aid Shrinks, Africa Looks Inward to Finance Development

Faced with shrinking aid budgets and shifting donor priorities, African governments are exploring new ways to finance development, from mobilising pension funds to attracting… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Nears Release of First Biotech Crops

Rwanda is moving closer to releasing its first biotech crops, with cassava, Irish potato and maize varieties showing strong performance in trials compared to conventional crops,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Producer Mantis 1st Makes His Debut With 'Genesis'

Mantis 1st says his debut album is more than a first release. For the rising producer, audio engineer, it is his personal statement shaped by years of work, growth and discipline,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rubuguza Joins APR As As Kigali Sign Ntarindwa

APR FC have completed the signing of Jean Pierre Rubuguza on a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028. Read more »

Rwanda: A Sovereign Bet On Science Could Save Millions of Lives

A patient in Europe or North America suffering from either a complex or a common illness is far more likely to receive better treatment and survive than a patient in Africa. That's… Read more »

Central Africa: The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes - From Coordination to Lasting Peace

For more than three decades, recurring violence in the Great Lakes Region of Africa has claimed millions of lives, displaced countless communities and repeatedly threatened… Read more »

Rwanda: NBA - Rwandan-American Nate Ament Drafted By Miami Heat

Rwandan-American prospect Nate Ament of the University of Tennessee basketball team went No.13 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He was picked in the first round Tuesday night by the… Read more »

Rwanda: The Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child Is Time

Many parents worry about whether they are providing enough for their children. Some feel guilty because they cannot afford expensive toys, educational gadgets, or the latest… Read more »

Rwanda: BPR Bank Unveils Share Trading Platform for Minority Shareholders As Value Climbs

BPR Bank Rwanda has launched a platform to facilitate the buying and selling of shares among minority shareholders, opening a structured channel for investors seeking either to… Read more »