Rwanda: Industrial Manufacturing Must Be At the Core of AfCFTA - AfDB's Adesina

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is not merely about trade but rather putting in place industrial policies that facilitate the accelerated development of… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Court Suspends June Operations Amid Funding Woes

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has suspended its operations for June, having been hit by financial woes rising from delayed remittances from East African Community… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Peacekeepers to Be Honored Posthumously At UN Ceremony

Two Rwandans are among the 64 military, police, and civilian peacekeepers, who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag - including 61 who perished last year - that will be… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Cameroon to Face Off in Kwibuka Women's T20 Opener

Rwanda women will take on Cameroon in the opening game of the 2024 Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament which will take place in Kigali from May 30 to June 8. Read more »

Rwanda: Djazilla Mwamikazi - the Meteoric Rise of Africa's Top Mountain Bike Rider

Rwandan women's cycling may be struggling to thrive but the recent success achieved by fast-rising cyclist Djazilla Mwamikazi could reawaken young women's dream for the sport. Read more »

Rwanda: First-Time Voters Speak Out On Upcoming Elections

Excitement is palpable as first-time voters prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Through a series of candid interviews, these new… Read more »

Rwanda: Ingabire Seeks to Be 'Absent Presence' On Ballot

It is election season in Rwanda. Campaigns are a little over three weeks away and polling another three weeks later. But you wouldn't know it, especially if you are used to what… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Mali Forge Stronger Ties With 19 New Agreements

A Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) meeting convened between Rwanda and Mali in Kigali on Monday, May 27, focused on discussing avenues for trade and cooperation. Read more »

Rwanda: PS Imberakuri Submits Youth Dominated List With 80 Candidates for Parliamentary Polls

The Social Party Imberakuri (PS Imberakuri), on May 27, submitted to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) a list of 80 candidates ahead of the July parliamentary elections. Read more »

Rwanda: Ntwari, a 21-Year Old Parliamentary Aspirant Wants to Be the Voice of Youth

Shariff Ntwari, a second-year student of the University of Rwanda's College of Education, Rukara campus, filed his candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Report Pinpoints FDLR New Hierarchy in DR Congo

The genocidal armed group, FDLR that operates out of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been helped by the host government to regroup, in their quest to advance their extremist… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Zimbabwe Officials Meet in Harare to Bolster Bilateral Ties

The Zimbabwe-Rwanda mid-term review meeting of the second Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) which is expected to further strengthen the already good bilateral… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliamentary Elections - Primary School Teacher On Mission to Promote Unity and Reconciliation Files Candidature

Liberata Kayirama, a French language and social studies primary school teacher submitted her candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Monday, May 27. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Bolstering Forces in Northern Mozambique

Rwanda is deploying more soldiers to help fight attacks by Islamic State-linked terrorists in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's northernmost province, President Filipe Nyusi was quoted by… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Gets Its First Digital Postal Service

MPost, a Kenyan digital postal service, has launched its e-PO boxservice in Rwanda. This means over a million Rwandans can now use their phone numbers as postal addresses to… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame to Attend African Development Bank Meet in Kenya

President Paul Kagame is expected to attend the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meeting, slated for May 27 to 31, that focuses on structural reforms to drive socioeconomic… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's 'Itorero' Programme Enhances WASAC Group's Commitment to Service Excellence

In a significant move towards improving service delivery and promoting national values, the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), in collaboration with the… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Set to Green Key Districts to Protect Nile River Sources From Pollution

Greening the intersection of Nyamagabe, Ruhango, and Karongi districts will help curb pollution in Rwanda's rivers that flow into the River Nile, according to Minister for… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Parliamentary Aspirant Mukamurara Is Championing Recognition of Unpaid Care Work

Unpaid care work, such as looking after children and doing household chores, is critical to the well-being of families and the foundation of the nation, according to parliamentary… Read more »

Rwanda: Muslims to Elect New Mufti of Rwanda On Sunday

The Rwanda Muslims Community will on Sunday, May 26, elect a new Mufti to replace Sheikh Salim Hitimana, who has led the community since 2016. Read more »

Rwanda: Kwibuka30 - Japanese Envoy Vows to Advocate for Rwanda's Peace Efforts

Kiyoto Tsuji, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited Kigali Genocide Memorial on Thursday, May 23, to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Inaugurates New Rwf22 Billion Radiant Insurance Building

President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, May 23, inaugurated a Rwf22 billion new Radiant Insurance building, located in the central business district. Read more »

Rwanda: Prosecution Seeks Two-Year Sentence for Former MP Barikana

Prosecution requested Nyarugenge Primary Court to hand a two-year jail sentence to former lawmaker Eugene Balikana who is accused of possessing firearms illegally. Read more »

Rwanda: Parliamentary Election - Mukantwari, a Primary School Teacher On a Mission to Curtail Family Conflicts

Elizabeth Mukantwari, a Kinyarwanda language and maths teacher at Kagasa Primary School in Kicukiro District, Kigali, wants to contest for a seat in parliament with a noble mission… Read more »

Rwanda: Comedian, 26, Eyes Seat in Parliament

Renowned actor and comedian Samson Mucyo, widely known as Sam Zuby, on May 23 submitted his candidature for the July parliamentary elections. He will contest for a parliamentary… Read more »