Rwanda: Can Ish Kevin and His Generation Save Hip Hop?

On March 3, Ish Kevin, a Rwandan renowned lyricist and rapper, released a snippet of his next big project, produced in the old-school hip-hop style of the 90s and early 2000s,… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Highlights Major Plans to Boost Food Crops Production

Rwanda's agriculture sector recorded the slowest growth in 2023 at 2 per cent, with food crop production activities stagnating at 0 per cent, the latest data from the National… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Commit to Stronger Trade, Energy Ties

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries'… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Makes Two New Appointments in Foreign Affairs Ministry

President Paul Kagame, on March 12, 2024, appointed Amb.Monique Mukaruliza as Ambassador at large in charge for regional integration in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and… Read more »

Rwanda: Kinyarwanda - What We Lose By Not Speaking Native Language

Since relocating to the US in 2019, Rwanda's Nichola Muhire found himself in a dynamic working environment where proficiency in a different language (particularly English) is… Read more »

Rwanda: Bk Foundation, Inkomoko, Empower Women Entrepreneurs in 8th Edition of Bk Urumuri Initiative

BK Foundation, in partnership with Inkomoko, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 8th edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative. This groundbreaking six-month business… Read more »

Rwanda: Antenatal Depression - Why Pregnant Women Need Support

Antenatal depression, also known as depression during pregnancy, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for women. Symptoms may include sadness, sleep problems,… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Educating Adolescents On Sexual Consent Is Crucial

In today's evolving society, conversations around sexual consent are gaining traction. One important focus is educating adolescents and teenagers about the true meaning of consent,… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Angolan President Discuss DR Congo Crisis

President Paul Kagame and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço met in the capital Luanda on Monday, March 11, for a discussion on the security situation in eastern DR… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grew 8.2% in 2023

Rwanda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 8.2 per cent to Rwf 16,355 billion in 2023, boosted largely by the services sector, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: IWD - Bank of Kigali Urges Women to 'Unleash Business Potential' At Gala Dinner

Bank of Kigali (BK) hosted an International Women's Day gala dinner on Friday, March 8 at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event created a joyful atmosphere for women to… Read more »

Rwanda: Women Make Up 15% of PhD Holders in Rwanda - Report

Women account for a small share of academic staff at the higher education level, including those holding PhD degrees, despite occupying most of the teaching jobs in primary… Read more »

Rwanda: UR's New Vaccinology Programme Is a Step in the Right Direction

The launch of a Master of Science in Vaccinology programme at the University of Rwanda (UR), which was announced last week marks a pivotal moment, not just for the nation, but also… Read more »

Africa: AU to Fund SADC Mission in DR Congo

The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to "mobilise requisite support" for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Ruling Party Picks Kagame As Presidential Candidate

President Paul Kagame has been elected by his party, RPF-Inkotanyi as its flag-bearer in the 2024 presidential elections. Read more »

Rwanda: Women Own More Agricultural Land Than Men in Rwanda - Report

Women in Rwanda should utilize and make use of agricultural land given that they own 2,158,221 parcels in agriculture while men own 1,272,133 parcels as of 2023, according to the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo

Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo took control of Nyanzale, a small town in Rutshuru territory that was a key… Read more »

Rwanda: Glass Bottle Demand Ramps Up Amid Plastic Phase-Out

As glass bottle demand is set to rise to 24,179 tonnes in 2027, Rwanda is accelerating efforts to attract potential investors for the "establishment of a factory to produce glass… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports to China Rose By Over 80% in 2023

Rwanda's exports to China rose by more than 87 percent to a record high $131 million (approximately Rwf 168 billion) in 2023, the Chinese ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun has said. Read more »

Africa: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Women Need Equality

As we prepare to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, we need to keep in mind what the day is about and how we can make the most of it. And yes, it is not… Read more »

Rwanda: Online Forex Trading Regulations in Rwanda - 10 Things to Know

The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda (CMA Rwanda) announced, through a public notice dated March 1, new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda, which it… Read more »

East Africa: Ruto Wants EAC to Be Competitive in Emerging High-Tech Fields

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has said that the East African Community must put in place mechanisms to enable it to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields, pointing out… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Biosafety Law Set to Regulate GMOs

Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kwa Dubai - Key Questions On Impending Demolition of Houses

A number of questions surround the way forward on Urukumbuzi estates (Kwa Dubai) in the wake of the City of Kigali's announcement that it will demolish 28 of the houses. Read more »

East Africa: On EAC's GMO Disharmony and Little-Known GM Mosquito Research

The Gazettement of Rwanda's biosafety law last month does not seem to have received much regional attention. It probably should have. To see why, recall that it was only in 2016… Read more »