Rwanda: Rwanda's Midwifery Workforce Grows to 2,400 Amid High Targets

Rwanda's midwifery profession has expanded from a non-existent structured workforce after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to more than 2,400 midwives today, according to… Read more »

Rwanda: Emergency, High-Occupancy Vehicles Allowed to Use Bus Lanes

Kigali city authorities have clarified that dedicated bus lanes, introduced to improve the efficiency of public transport, may also be used by other authorised vehicles under… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Genocide Ideology in DR Congo Is a Regional Emergency

The latest warning by seasoned Congolese researcher that genocide ideology in DR Congo is now "at its peak" should trouble every responsible actor in the region and beyond. It is… Read more »

Rwanda: HEC, Varsities in New Push to Refine Education Quality

Higher Education Council (HEC) has launched a nationwide outreach programme targeting higher learning institutions, in a move aimed at assessing and improving the quality of… Read more »

Rwanda: Amagaju Seek Relegation Escape Against Kiyovu

Amagaju FC face Kiyovu Sports in a crucial BK Pro League clash on Tuesday, May 5 at 3pm at Kamena Stadium in Huye, as the Nyamagabe-based side seeks to escape the relegation zone. Read more »

Angola: Fiba W. Cup - Rwanda to Play Window 2 in Angola

The national basketball team will play the second window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers in Angola from July 2-5. Read more »

Rwanda: Internal Audit Is Not Optional, It's Essential

The Institute of Internal Auditors designated May as Internal Audit Awareness Month. It is a time to recognize the value that internal audit brings to organizations. It is also an… Read more »

Rwanda: FDLR Impunity Is a Choice, Not an Accident

Why is Rwanda penalised for defending herself while a genocidal militia operates freely, armed and unaccountable, from the territory of a UN member state? Why does the open… Read more »

Rwanda: Cultural Heritage Body Revives 'Kubuguza' Board Game in School Competition

'Kubuguza,' the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions, where its significance is linked to critical thinking, unity, collaboration, and the… Read more »

Rwanda: Bal - Who Are Tigers' Opponents Fus Rabat

Moroccan side FUS Rabat will face Rwanda's RSSB Tigers in the quarterfinals of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs, set for May 22-31 in Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Truckers Upbeat As Rwanda, Tanzania Pledge to Ease Trade Hurdles

The Rwanda Professional Truck Drivers' Union, which comprises cross-border truck drivers and logistics experts, has welcomed the decision by Rwanda and Tanzania to boost trade and… Read more »

Rwanda: Low Insurance Penetration Worries African Policymakers

Policymakers have warned that persistent low coverage levels are exposing millions of people to climate shocks, disasters and economic losses without adequate protection, on May 4. Read more »

Rwanda: Yeweeh Bets On Versatility With 16-Track Album

Rwandan producer-turned-artist Yeweeh has unveiled details of his debut album Sugar Boi, a 16-track project that leans into collaboration, versatility, and personal storytelling. Read more »

Rwanda: National Exams Timetable Released

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has released the national exams timetable, with exams set to kick off in July. Read more »

Rwanda: DJ Toxxyk Fined, Sentenced to Community Service

The Nyarugenge Primary Court has found Arnaud Shema De Bosscher, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, guilty on all four charges related to a fatal road accident and drug-related… Read more »

Rwanda: What Workers' Union Says About Kigali's New Bus Lanes

The Rwanda Workers' Trade Unions Confederation (CESTRAR) has commended the government's decision to establish dedicated bus lanes in Kigali, calling for their extension to other… Read more »

Rwanda: Sugar Imports Fall 36 Percent Amid Rising Local Production

Rwanda's sugar imports declined in 2025, dropping by 36.5 per cent in volume and 39.1 per cent in value, reflecting increased domestic production and shifting consumption patterns,… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Launches Centre to Boost Financing for Women-Led MSMEs

The government has established a national centre to support women-owned and women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs), in a move aimed at improving financial advisory… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Hails 'Brotherly' Ties With Tanzania, Pledges Deeper Cooperation

President Paul Kagame has described relations between Rwanda and Tanzania as "brotherly," reaffirming commitment to deepen cooperation across key sectors including trade,… Read more »

Tanzania: Kagame's Tanzania Visit Underscores Strategic Weight of Bilateral Ties

President Paul Kagame's one-day working visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday, May 3, has underscored the growing strategic importance of Rwanda-Tanzania relations,… Read more »

Rwanda: Restricting Social Media Use for Minors Is a Timely Move

Rwanda's move to consider restricting social media access for children under 16 is a necessary correction to a fast-moving digital reality that has outpaced both policy and… Read more »

Rwanda: Meet Rafiki, the Mechanic Keeping Bikes and Cyclists' Dreams Alive

When a major cycling event like Tour du Rwanda unfolds, fans are drawn to the speed, the climbs, and the victories. Yet behind every rider pushing forward is someone ensuring the… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Urge Recruitment Reforms As Less Than 1% of Applicants Get Jobs

More than 1.1 million Rwandans applied for government jobs in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, but only about 3,100 were recruited, prompting Members of Parliament to call for… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Urges Stronger Trade Systems Between Rwanda-Tanzania

President Paul Kagame has called for stronger and more efficient systems to support the steady growth in trade between Rwanda and Tanzania, as business activity continues to… Read more »

Rwanda: One Woman's Trailblazing Journey in Male-Dominated Auto Industry

On a busy day in Kigali, surrounded by shelves lined with thousands of vehicle components, Apolonie Mukarukaka can still identify a spare part almost at a glance. Read more »