Rwanda: Building Resilience Against Drought One Tree At a Time

The global community will this week on June 6, celebrate the World Environment Day with focus on land restoration, desertification and building resilience against drought. Read more »

Rwanda: Aviation Industry Set to Achieve Record Revenues in 2024

The aviation industry is set to achieve record revenues in 2024, nearing the $1 trillion mark. However, expenses are also projected to reach a record high of $936 billion,… Read more »

Tanzania: Rwanda-Tanzania Cross-Border Trade On the Rise

Every Thursday in Ndego Sector, Kayonza District, the shores of Kibare Lake buzz with activity. Ships unload tonnes of goods from Tanzania, while others load goods bound for… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, South Korea President Talk Cooperation

President Paul Kagame, on Monday, June 3, met with his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol in the East Asian country's capital Seoul. Read more »

Africa: China-Africa Trade Cooperation Fosters Inclusive, Sustainable Growth in Africa - UNCTAD Official

China-Africa trade cooperation is playing a pivotal role in fostering inclusive and sustainable development across Africa, according to a senior official with the United Nations… Read more »

Rwanda: Philanthropist Eudoxie Bridges Reveals Plans to Visit Rwanda With Husband Ludacris

Gabonese author and philanthropist Eudoxie Mbouguiengue Bridges has said that she would love to be with her husband and rapper Ludacris and their children when she comes back to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Adopt Digital Currency in Two Years - Central Bank

Rwanda is looking to develop its own national Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the next two years, as part of the country's efforts to streamline its financial system and… Read more »

Rwanda: Fish Production Surges As Rwanda Restores Two Lakes

Fish production in Cyohoha Lake in the Mayange, Mareba, and Ngeruka sectors of Bugesera district, as well as Kibare Lake in Kayonza District, has significantly increased following… Read more »

Africa: Kagame Joins Leaders for Welcome Dinner Ahead of Korea-Africa Summit

President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 3, joined other leaders for a welcome dinner hosted by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 670 Candidates Vie for Seats in Rwanda's Parliament

The 2024 elections, scheduled for July, have attracted 675 aspirants for parliamentary seats in the Lower House. These include 400 candidates from political parties and 275… Read more »

Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda Launches 'Enough' Campaign to End Child Malnutrition, Stunting

World Vision Rwanda launched its 'Enough' campaign on May 30, a major three-year effort against child malnutrition and stunting, with an investment of approximately $2 million,… Read more »

Rwanda: Mozambique - Rwandan Security Forces Take Part in Umuganda

Rwandan Security Forces (RSF), stationed in Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, participated in a community service, 'Umuganda' in Nacololo village, near the RSF… Read more »

Rwanda/Lesotho: Injured Rwatubyaye to Miss Benin, Lesotho WC Qualifiers

FC Shkupi defender Abdul Rwatubyaye is the high profile name missing from Thorsten Spittler's 25-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying double header against Benin… Read more »

Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Rwanda's Nine Presidential Aspirants At a Glance

By May 30, the deadline set by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for submission of candidatures, nine individuals had submitted their files intent on running for President in… Read more »

Africa: Key Insights, Calls for Action From Africa Soft Power Summit in Kigali

African leaders, executives, tech and financial innovators, creative institutions, policymakers, and government leaders have been urged to connect Africa and set global social and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rutsiro - Lightning-Induced Deaths Decline in Public Places - Official

Rutsiro district authorities have registered a significant decline in lighting-related deaths following the installation of thunderbolts in public places. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Among Most Improved in Global Rankings On Budget Accountability

Rwanda made slight improvements in public access to budget information, according to the latest international budget transparency assessment. Read more »

Africa: AfDB Puts Africa's 2023 Economic Growth At 3.1 Percent

Africa's average economic growth in 2023 fell to an estimated 3.1 percent, down from 4.1 percent of the previous year, as successive shocks weakened post-pandemic gains, the… Read more »

Rwanda: Mpayimana Roots for Progress in Second Presidential Bid

Independent presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana, on May 30, submitted to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) his candidature for the July presidential elections. Read more »

Senegal: 'Face of Resilience' Movie Screens in Dakar, Honors Genocide Victims

Dakar-based Place du Souvenir Africain in on Thursday, Wednesday 29, hosted a moving screening of the documentary titled 'Face of Resilience' attracting a large and engaged… Read more »

Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Submits Her Presidential Candidature

Diane Shima Rwigara, on May 30, submitted her candidature for the July presidential elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), becoming the seventh independent aspirant… Read more »

Rwanda: Private Sector, Green Growth Central to AfDB's New Strategy

Investing in private sector partnerships and accelerating inclusive green growth takes center stage in the newly unveiled ten-year strategy of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Kuwait Sign $20 Million Deal for Muhanga-Nyange Road Upgrade

Rwanda and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) on Thursday, May 30, signed a financing agreement of $20 million to support the rehabilitation of Muhanga-Nyange… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Embody Values of Peacekeeping in Life-Threatening Situations, Says UN Official

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda has commended Rwandan peacekeepers for braving life-threatening situations and for introducing community development activities… Read more »

Rwanda: Dave Chapelle - Top Performances That Left Tongues Wagging

Kigali will Thursday, May 30, become Dave Chappelle's next stop after an unforgettable standup comedy performance in Kenya on Wednesday night. Read more »