Rwanda: School Feeding Campaigns Reduce Dropout Rates, Spurs Community Engagement

The 2023 Education statistical yearbook shows that the school feeding program has made 'significant' strides in reducing dropout rates in primary schools. Since 2021, the dropout… Read more »

Rwanda: Massamba's Concert - A Celebration of Rwanda's Rebirth, Cultural Heritage

Renowned Rwandan musician Massamba Intore is two days away from staging his highly-anticipated concert dubbed '30 40 Ubutore' at BK Arena. Read more »

Rwanda: Debunking the Myth - The True Origins of Ibimanuka Vs Abasangwabutaka in Rwanda

Captain John Hanning Speke, an English explorer, was among the first Europeans to visit the Kingdom of Rwanda. To his astonishment, he found a highly structured, orderly, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Football Season Returns - Canal+rwanda Launches New Back to Foot Promo

CANAL+ Rwanda has introduced a new promotion, offering discounts to both new and existing customers. All necessary equipment is now available for Rwf5,000, with installation at an… Read more »

Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Misallocation of Student Placements

The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns related to the misallocation of students' placements, as some Senior 3 leavers were assigned to government schools that are not… Read more »

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 »

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 »