Rwanda: Burundi's Kidum, Shauku Band Return With 'Soirée Dansante' Concert

Renowned Burundi zouk maestro Kidum and Rwanda's popular Shauku Band will host a concert titled "Soirée Dansante" (Evening of Dance) on August 23 at the Kigali Conference… Read more »

Rwanda: Dr. Uwajeni Amani - Bridging Dermatology Gap and Inspiring Future Specialists in Rwanda

Rwanda faces a significant challenge in dermatology, with only 13 practicing dermatologists serving a population of nearly 14 million people. Read more »

Africa: The Growing Need for Parametric Insurance in Africa

As Africa faces the brunt of climate change, the continent's agricultural sector, which employs over 60 per cent of its population and contributes approximately 23 per cent to its… Read more »

Rwanda: Bralirwa Supports 250 Households to Gain Access to Safe Drinking Water

Last week, Bralirwa Plc supported 250 households in Munyiginya sector, Rwamagana District, to gain access to safe drinking water through a donation of ceramic water filters, in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Players Abroad - Gueulette Debuts, Kwizera Shines

It was a fair weekend for Rwanda players abroad as a number of them put up good performances for their respective clubs. Read more »

Rwanda: Recap - The Ben, Coach Gael Reunite, Aurore Kayibanda Gets Married, and More

Rwanda's pop culture is becoming increasingly vibrant with exciting performances and developments that keep the industry abuzz. Read more »

Rwanda: Basketball W. Cup Qualifiers - What Are Rwanda's Chances?

For the first time, the Rwandan women's national basketball team is set to appear at a world stage as it takes part in the pre-qualifiers of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup which… Read more »

Rwanda: UR Empowers Innovators With Ai, IOT, Entrepreneurial Skills to Commercialise Projects

The University of Rwanda under The African Centre of Excellence in the Internet of Things (ACEIoT), in collaboration with FAB-Lab, Narada Ltd, and Rwanda Development Board (RDB),… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 Bn Budget for Climate Change Adaptation

The Ministry of Environment has secured Rwf154.4 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal budget, which commenced in July. This year's budget theme is "Sustainable Economic Transformation… Read more »

Rwanda: A Bumper Harvest Is a Good Problem to Have, Not a Burden

The latest move by the government to purchase thousands of tonnes of rice from farmers in Rusizi district is a step in the right direction. While a bumper harvest is traditionally… Read more »

Rwanda: What to Expect From Rwandan Players Abroad This Season?

The 2024/25 football season has kicked off in various countries across the globe, with fans eagerly anticipating nine months of thrilling action, stunning goals, and unexpected… Read more »

Rwanda: Twaje Fest - Honouring Yvan Buravan's Life Through Music, Cancer Awareness

YB Foundation has announced 'Twaje Fest,' a festival honouring the late Yvan Buravan, scheduled for October 26 at the BK Arena. Read more »

Rwanda: Tennis - Four Rwandans Set to Compete in Angola

Rwanda's Junior Hakizumwami, Etienne Niyigena, Olive Tuyisenge, and Sonia Tuyishime left Kigali on Friday, August 16 and headed to Luanda, Angola to compete in the upcoming Kikixi… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Provide Over 25 Million Seedlings for Coffee Rejuvenation

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) is set to provide over 25 million coffee seedlings as part of replacing aging coffee trees across the country. Read more »

Rwanda: Rusizi - Over 3,000 Tonnes of Rice Get Long-Awaited Buyers

Thousands of tonnes of rice that have been in stores after harvest in Rusizi District will be bought up by the National Strategic Grain Reserve and East Africa Exchange (EAX), a… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Declares Cholera Outbreak

Sudan officially declared an outbreak of cholera on Saturday, August 17, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) said more than 300 people had died of disease, Xinhua reported. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Hands Over DR Congo Police Officers Who Fled M23 Rebels

Uganda has handed over nearly 100 Congolese police officers who had fled clashes between the M23 rebels and the DR Congo army in North Kivu province in early August. Read more »

Rwanda: Cabinet to Be Sworn in On Monday

The newly appointed Cabinet will take their oath of office on Monday, August 19, marking the beginning of the work of government in President Paul Kagame's next five-year term. Read more »

Africa: Africa Cannot Continue to Be Breeding Ground for Disease Outbreaks

Mpox, also known as monkeypox, was this week declared a continent-wide public health emergency by the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The World… Read more »

Burundi: Burundi President Pardons Jailed Journalist Floriane Irangabiye

Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has pardoned a journalist who was serving a 10-year prison sentence for "endangering the integrity of the national territory." Read more »

Rwanda: Is Rwanda Ready for Formula One?

Formula One has not been held on the African continent in 31 years, and Rwanda wants to be only the second country after South Africa to host one of the most expensive and… Read more »

Rwanda: FAO Project to Boost Financial Literacy, Capital for Msmes in Agribusiness

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Rwanda and its partners have implemented a project to boost financial literacy for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises… Read more »

Rwanda: Forgotten Context - Why Blaming Rwanda Won't Solve DR Congo's Crisis

In his Foreign Affairs article, "The Forgotten War in Congo," Jason K. Stearns, a self-proclaimed expert on regional affairs, berates the international community for neglecting the… Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs to Leverage, Mineral Value Addition for Global Positioning - Officials

For Africa to become a key global player in just energy transition, it needs to add value to its endowed critical minerals, transparent and fair-trade practices on global markets,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Nano Energy Nuclear Deal - All You Need to Know About Small Modular Reactors

Rwanda Atomic Energy Board and American microreactor technology company Nano Energy on August 14 signed an agreement on a nuclear energy development programme that will facilitate… Read more »