Rwanda: Economists Warn of Oil Shock, Urge Spending Cuts

Rwandans should start cutting non-essential spending and prepare for higher prices if Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, economists have warned. Read more »

Rwanda: Trungelliti Battles Bax in Bid for Second Rwanda Challenger Title

Top seed Marco Trungelliti of Argentina is aiming for his second ATP Challenger title in Kigali, following a memorable debut at the tournament in 2024 when he visited the city with… Read more »

Rwanda: NCBA Launches Rusizi Branch, Expanding Its Rwandan, Regional Reach

NCBA Bank Rwanda has expanded its footprint in Western Province with the official opening of its Rusizi branch. The development reinforces its commitment to supporting local… Read more »

Rwanda: Five-Star Al Hilal Crush Gicumbi FC to Go Three Points Clear

Laurentiu Reghecampf's Al Hilal SC bounced back from their loss to Mukura VS in Huye with a commanding 5-0 victory over struggling Gicumbi FC at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, opening… Read more »

Rwanda: Uganda's Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda Passes On

Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the death of Ambassador Santa Laker Kinyera, who served as Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: 'Twiyubakire' Programme Prioritises Education, Agriculture in Eight Districts

Education and agriculture have been identified as key priorities under the one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with… Read more »

Rwanda: Supreme Court Sets Date for Verdict in Ingabire's Procedural Petition

The Supreme Court will on March 27 deliver its verdict in a constitutional petition filed by Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire challenging Article 106 of Rwanda's Criminal Procedure, which… Read more »

Africa: Cabinet Approves New Envoys of South Africa, Sweden, Cuba

A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, March 4, approved the appointment of new envoys from South Africa, Sweden and Cuba. Read more »

Africa: Mushikiwabo Voices Concern Over Escalating Middle East Conflict

The Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions in the Middle East, warning of… Read more »

Rwanda: Ngoma Farmers Push for Irrigation to Unlock Lake Sake's Potential

Farmers living along the shores of Lake Sake in Ngoma District are calling for urgent investment in irrigation infrastructure, saying the vast water body beside their fields should… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda-Anthropic Ai Deal Targets Health, Education Gains

Rwanda's new three-year partnership with Anthropic is expected to accelerate improvements in health, education and public sector efficiency by embedding responsible artificial… Read more »

Rwanda: APR See Off Kiyovu, Join Gasogi United in Peace Cup Quarters

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Rwanda: Why Official Land Prices No Longer Reflect Reality

The official land price reference list, which by law should be updated annually, has not been revised since 2021. Five years later, official prices no longer reflect market… Read more »

Rwanda: Never Again or Never Mind - Does Sanctioning RDF Free Congo?

Sanctioning Rwanda has never freed DR Congo. On March 2, 2026, the U.S. Treasury announced sanctions on officers of Rwanda's Defence Force for alleged support to M23. Read more »

Rwanda: Fuel Shock Is a Wake-Up Call for Rwanda's Economic Resilience

Rwanda's response to rising fuel prices during the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict shows a familiar but urgent balancing act. The country needs to protect its small,… Read more »

Rwanda: How Blackbuck Is Helping Power Coffee Culture, Businesses in Rwanda

When Blackbuck Coffee Ltd opened in Gikondo in 2020, Rwanda's coffee industry was at a crossroads. The Covid-19 pandemic had disrupted business, coffee consumption remained limited… Read more »

Africa: Burundi's Role in DR Congo Conflict Taints Ndayishimiye's Tenure At AU

When Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumed the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) on February 14 during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of… Read more »

Rwanda: How Rwandans in Middle East Are Keeping Safe

Rwandans living in the Middle East have said they are safe despite the current conflict in which the United States and Israel are at war with Iran. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Moves to Cushion Local Fuel Market Amid Iran Conflict

The government is working on measures to shield the economy from potential shocks, particularly rising fuel and commodity prices, amid the ongoing US/Israel-Iran conflict, the… Read more »

Rwanda: RDF, Ethiopia Defence Minstry Talk Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence

A delegation from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Monday, March 2, held discussion with the Ethiopian defence minister on bilateral defence cooperation, including in the area of… Read more »

Rwanda: Senate Summons PM Over Issues in Livestock Sector

The Senate has summoned Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva to explain government plans to address persistent challenges in the livestock sector, including the rising cost of animal… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Mineral Rivalry, Geopolitics and the Imperative of Peace in Eastern DR Congo

Eastern DR Congo stands today at the intersection of two powerful forces: unresolved regional insecurity and intensifying global competition for strategic minerals. Any serious… Read more »

Rwanda: World Hearing Day 2026 - Protecting Children From Preventable Hearing Loss

Every year on March 3, the world marks World Hearing Day, drawing attention to a sense often taken for granted until it begins to fade. In 2026, the theme "From communities to… Read more »

Rwanda: Producer Clement On Two Decades in Studio, Bringing Own Album to Life

For more than 20 years, Clement Ishimwe has been one of the quiet architects behind the rise of Rwanda's modern music industry--developing talent, refining sound, and shaping the… Read more »

Rwanda: Why the FDLR Remains the Top Threat to Rwanda's Security

Congolese Minister of Communication Patrick Muyaya recently described the FDLR, a terrorist group formed by perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, as no threat to… Read more »