January 26
Rwanda: FDLR Military Leader Pacifique Omega Ntawunguka Killed. Who Was He?
'Maj Gen' Pacifique Ntawunguka, the overall commander of FDLR's military wing Forces Combattantes Abacunguzi (FOCA), had several aliases, including Omega and Israel. Read more »
January 24
Africa: Meet Indian Billionaire Prateek Suri Expanding Electronics Business in Africa
Prateek Suri's story is a testament to the power of vision, persistence, and strategic decision-making. Despite facing economic challenges, political instability, and the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Denying Citizenship As a Weapon of War - DRC's Gamble Against M23
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has once again reignited its self-destructive cycle of denial, scapegoating, and political recklessness. Read more »
Central Africa: DR Congo - M23 Rebels Say North Kivu Governor Killed
The military governor of North Kivu Province in eastern DR Congo was killed in the battlefield on Thursday, January 23, according to M23 rebels. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame's Visit to Türkiye Signals Renewed Cooperation
President Paul Kagame travelled Wednesday, January 22, to Türkiye on a two-day official visit. During his visit, he was welcomed by his Turkish counterpart President Recep… Read more »
Rwanda: What Environmentalists Say About U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement
The United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement marks a significant setback in global climate action, undermining years of progress toward addressing the impacts of climate… Read more »
January 23
Africa: Africa Must Take Full Charge of Its Health Systems
The recent decree by newly sworn-in US president, Donald Trump withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO), while unfortunate, presents a unique… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Türkiye Ink Four Deals to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Rwanda and Turkey on Thursday, January 23 signed four cooperation agreements as part of the efforts to elevate their bilateral relations. Read more »
Rwanda: Community Health Workers to Start Screening High Blood Pressure
The Rwandan government has announced plans to empower community health workers in the tracking and managing hypertension to help the country deal with the issue, which affected at… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Explains Reasons for Child Detention Before Trial
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) Secretary General, Jeannot Ruhunga, on Thursday, January 23, explained grounds for detaining children suspected of offences punishable with… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Erdogan Discuss DR Congo Security Situation
President Paul Kagame and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, discussed the security situation in the eastern part of DR Congo on Thursday, January 23, during the… Read more »
Rwanda: Panic Spreads in Goma As M23 Rebels Threaten to March On City
Panic spread in Goma, the capital of DR Congo's North Kivu Province, on Thursday, January 23, with M23 rebels reportedly planning to march on the key city after recently gaining… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - a Look At First Biosafety, Biosecurity Conference and Exhibition
Rwanda Biosafety and Biosecurity Organization (RBBO), in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada, the International Federation of Biosafety Association (IFBA), and the Canadian… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200 Nurses Deployed to Health Centres
A cohort of 226 nurses who graduated from the first associate nursing programme has been deployed to support the health facilities with shortage of staff. Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Govt Revises Anti-Corruption Policy
The Anti-corruption policy, established in 2012, is undergoing significant amendments to address emerging forms of corruption, according to Minister of Justice Emmanuel… Read more »
Rwanda: Peace Cup - Onyeabor Hits Brace As As Kigali Eliminate Etincelles
Nigerian central defender Franklin Onyeabor scored two sublime goals as AS Kigali came from behind to beat Etincelles 3-1 at Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu on Wednesday, January 22 in… Read more »
Uganda: Kampala Awaits Chriss Eazy for a Special Valentine's Day Show
Rwandan singer and songwriter Chriss Eazy is set to return to Kampala, Uganda, for a Valentine's Day performance on February 14 at Nomad. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Youth to Win Cash Prizes As Ayute Agriculture Competition Returns
Young Rwandan agritech innovators are set to benefit from cash prizes and business support as the AYuTeAfrica Challenge Rwanda 2025 returns. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Roll New Health Facility Pre-Payment Model By July
Health centres and posts could start getting paid in advance for medical services in July under a pre-payment model called capitation, with a view to improving cash flow for these… Read more »
Rwanda: Weather Agency On Why Country Will Experience Low Rainfall Next Quarter
Rainfall from March to May in 2025 is expected to be "slightly below" the levels observed in the same period in previous years, the Rwanda Meteorology Agency announced on January… Read more »
Rwanda: Lessons From Hospitality - a Blueprint for Internal Communication
The modern workplace is evolving rapidly, and so is the role of Human Resources (HR). Once primarily focused on administrative functions, HR has transformed into a strategic… Read more »
Africa: Trump's Inauguration Speech - Wrong On Some Counts, but Right On Ambition
I'd promised myself that I wouldn't watch Donald Trump's inauguration, but I failed miserably. On Monday, overcome with morbid curiosity and armed with a hot cup of tea, I watched… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - What to Know As Ferwaba Releases 2025 Season Fixtures
Rwanda Basketball Federation (Ferwaba) has released updated fixtures for the upcoming 2025 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) scheduled to tip off on January 24. Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Spittler's Departure - How Amavubi May Be Affected
Rwanda Football Federation (Ferwafa) officially announced the departure of experienced German tactician Torsten Frank Spittler as head coach of the Amavubi on Tuesday night. Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Hospitals Set for Major Upgrade to Enhance Healthcare
The government of Rwanda has announced plans to renovate over 10 district hospitals as part of efforts to enhance healthcare service delivery. Read more »