Rwanda: How Candidates Hit the Campaign Trail

Braving the sweltering hot weather, presidential and parliamentary candidates officially hit the campaign trail on Saturday, June 22, to woo voters ahead of the general elections… Read more »

Rwanda: One Dies in Crowd Control Incident During RPF Rubavu Rally

One person died and 37 others were injured on Sunday, June 23 during a crowd control incident that happened during the RPF-Inkotanyi's campaign rally at Gisa, in Rubavu District,… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's U.S.$5.4 Billion Agriculture Strategic Plan

The government is set to implement a five-year agriculture strategic plan expected to need an estimated Rwf6.988 trillion (or approx. $5.4 billion) to achieve the set targets to… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliament - Which Outgoing Women MPs Are Vying for a Comeback?

With the Lower Chamber of Parliament dissolved a few days ago paving the way for the next Chamber of Deputies, about 15 women parliamentarians have returned to the campaign trail… Read more »

Rwanda: A Close Look At PS Imberakuri Manifesto Ahead of 2024 Election

PS Imberakuri, like other political parties, began the campaign for its 47 candidates for parliamentary seats on June 22. Read more »

Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Regulating Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and societies worldwide, and Rwanda is no exception. As the country embraces AI to drive economic growth and innovation, the… Read more »

Rwanda: African Group to Table Plans to Revamp WTO Rules for Green Industrialisation

Last week, the African Group at the World Trade Organization (WTO) again asked for changes to the WTO's rules, saying they want the rules to be fairer for developing countries,… Read more »

Rwanda: Mental Health - How Stigma, Cultural Norms Prevent Men From Seeking Help

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month--an important time for visibility and raising awareness for an issue that is often overlooked. Men are less inclined than women to seek… Read more »

Rwanda: An Election for the Ages

Election season is underway in Rwanda and, as before in the times following the country's liberation from the politics of extremism, there have been no incidents of violence… Read more »

Rwanda: Habineza Promises to Remove Pre-Trial Detention

Frank Habineza, the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda (DGPR) flag bearer has pledged to remove the 30-day pre-trial detention if elected president. The 47-year-old who is running… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliament - Which Women MPs Are Vying for a Comeback?

With the parliament of Rwanda now resolved and a new one set to be constituted after people cast their votes in the 2024 general elections, about 15 female parliamentarians who… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Electoral Body Transports Voting Materials to Polling Stations Abroad

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is coordinating with diaspora communities to ensure that voting materials are transported to polling stations abroad, an effort conducted in… Read more »

Rwanda: Eastern Province Welcomes Liberal Party's Support to Increase Agro-Processing Factories

Liberal Party (PL), in its manifesto for parliamentary elections, pledged to boost agro-processing factories and build feeder roads for easier transport of agricultural harvest… Read more »

Rwanda: RPF Means a Lot to My Family, Supporter Says As Party Campaigns in Nyagatare

About 50,000 residents of Nyagatare District, in Eastern Province, on Monday, June 24, gathered in Karama village as parliamentary hopefuls of the ruling RPF-Inkotanyi party… Read more »

Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Campaigns for MPs for Special Interest Groups

Parliament aspirants in the special interest groups; women, youth, and persons with disabilities, have distinct campaign protocols different from those for presidential and other… Read more »

Rwanda: Campaign in Ngororero - Kagame Says RPF to Cement Self-Reliance in Next Term

While campaigning in Ngororero District, on Monday, June 24, incumbent President Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, said that once… Read more »

Rwanda: Green Party Pledges to Initiate Six New Funds If Elected

On the second day of the presidential and parliamentary campaign, the Green Party announced plans to introduce six new funds to improve citizens' well-being. Read more »

Rwanda: Who Will Perform At I Am Hip Hop Festival?

It is going to be an all hip hop affair at the inaugural edition of I Am Hip Hop festival whose stage will be purely headlined by rappers. Read more »

Africa: What Is Africa's Role in the Nearly Failed Global Pandemic Treaty

One of the sticking issues that nearly stalled the global pandemic treaty was vaccine equity in developing countries, including countries in Africa. Read more »

Rwanda: The Untold Tragedy of Rwandan Colonial Métis Six Decades Later

"Forbidden for dogs and blacks" was written on a dance club entrance in Belgium, where then 18-year-old Georges Kamanayo was stopped from entering. He had not seen the post, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Setting a Precedent for the Presidency - My Perspective

Confidence is the power of trusting oneself towards achieving individual or societal objectives. Read more »

Rwanda: Seven Rwandan Athletes Confirmed for Paris 2024 Games

Seven athletes will represent Rwanda in the 2024 Olympic Games that will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. Read more »

Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Gorilla FC Sign Patrick Manzi From Police FC

Gorilla FC have signed Police FC midfielder Patrick Manzi as they continue their recruitment exercise in the ongoing offseason transfer window. Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the Sole Independent Parliamentary Candidate?

Computer engineer and robot developer Janvier Nsengiyumva, 35, is contesting for a parliamentary seat as the only independent candidate, after 26 others fell short of the… Read more »

Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media

Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »