Rwanda: Top Global Muslim Leader in Rwanda for Three-Day Visit

Sheikh Dr Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, is in Kigali for a three-day… Read more »

Rwanda: Reallocating Idle State-Owned Land Is Timely, but Caution Must Be Exercised

The Minister of Environment earlier this week announced to parliament that there were large tracts of land in the country belonging to government that still lie idle. Read more »

Rwanda: Balancing Security and Stability in Eastern DR Congo

Almost 32 years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda remains defined by a single top priority: Never Again. This principle is more than just words; it is the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kivumbi King Admits Hip-Hop Award Controversy 'Understandable'

Musician Kivumbi King has said he understands -- and partly agrees with -- the criticism from fellow artistes regarding his Hip-Hop Artist of the Year win at the 2025 Isango na… Read more »

Rwanda: Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate By 50 Bps to Reign in Inflation

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the central bank policy rate by 50 basis points to 7.25 per cent in a fight to bring… Read more »

Rwanda: Hoops League - Otobo Scores 20 As APR Defeat Eaur

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Rwanda: Spain's Movistar Unveil Squad for Tour Du Rwanda 2026

Spanish cycling giants Movistar Team have unveiled their squad for Tour du Rwanda 2026, scheduled to take place from February 22 to March 1 in Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Amid Shrinking Aid, Refugees in Rwanda Are Finding New Sources of Livelihoods

When Pierre Rutayisire arrived in Rwanda as a refugee from eastern DR Congo in 1995, his family had no source of income. Read more »

Rwanda: Land Termination Policy Raises Questions Over Property Rights

Debate over land rights is intensifying as the City of Kigali pushes landowners in prime areas to develop idle plots or risk losing ownership under a 2024 ministerial order. Read more »

Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda 2026 Budget Rises to Nearly Rwf2bn

The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda will cost approximately Rwf2 billion -- representing a 50 per cent budget increase -- according to the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY). Read more »

Rwanda: APR VC's Mulkaila Out for Rest of Season Through Injury

APR Volleyball Club will play the remainder of the season without star opposite hitter Hakeem Mulkaila due to injury. Read more »

Rwanda: Private Capital Key As Rwanda Eyes $12bn for Climate Action

The country wants to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by up to 53% before 2035. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Meets Global Education Leaders Ahead of Learning Conference in Kigali

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, February 18, received a delegation of global education and development leaders at Village Urugwiro, ahead of the Global Learning Conference… Read more »

Rwanda: Senate Approves Revised 2025/2026 National Budget

The Senate has approved the revised national budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, reducing total planned spending to Rwf6.9 trillion, down from Rwf7 trillion initially approved in… Read more »

Rwanda: How High-Risk Districts Are Bracing for Heavy March-May Rains

Weeks before the March-May rains are expected to peak, Jeannette Uwimana is already preparing her potato fields in Burera District. In Rwanda's high-risk areas, farmers and local… Read more »

Rwanda: Land Disputes Ease As Govt Fixes Boundary Errors

Boundary errors affecting 222,423 land plots have been corrected following the rollout of upgraded land surveying technology, officials told Parliament on Tuesday. Read more »

Rwanda: Dairy Cooperatives Seek Relief From Rising Electricity Bills

Milk collection centres (MCCs) in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, have raised concerns over high electricity costs, saying recent tariff changes have squeezed their profit… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Philosophy of Heroism and the Resurgence of Praise Poetry

Rwandan heroism is rooted in a long-standing tradition where victory symbolised survival -- whether resisting colonial subjugation or reclaiming dignity through Kwibohora, the… Read more »

Rwanda: Teen Star Niyo Sets Sights On Pro Career After Ukraine Move

Rwandan attacking midfielder David Niyo says he is determined to achieve major milestones as he embarks on a new chapter with Ukrainian Premier League side NK Veres Rivne. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Egypt Deepen Security Ties With New Police Agreement

Rwanda and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Police Cooperation aimed at enhancing collaboration between their security agencies, including stronger… Read more »

Rwanda: Districts Race to Fix Bridges Amid Rising Flood Risks

Districts across Rwanda are grappling with growing losses after floods swept away bridges, disrupted movement, and claimed lives, as authorities warn of heightened risks during the… Read more »

Africa: Doja Cat - Who Is the Move Afrika Next Headliner?

Global Citizen last week announced the third edition of its Move Afrika concert series, set for Kigali and Pretoria, South Africa, following the success of the previous two shows… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Hires New Firm to Design Settlement Sites Nationwide

The government has hired a new firm to prepare and design settlement sites, commonly referred to as detailed physical plans along with related urban design projects in Kigali City… Read more »

Rwanda: Regional Course Against Child Recruitment in Armed Violence Kicks Off

A one-week regional workshop and training course aimed at strengthening efforts to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed violence is underway at the Rwanda Peace… Read more »

Rwanda: Omdurman Derby - Sudan's Old Foes Clash At Amahoro Stadium

Sudanese fiercest rivals Al Hilal and Al Merrikh will renew hostilities at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, February 17 -- marking the first-ever Omdurman Derby on Rwandan soil. Read more »