Rwanda: Rubavu - Residents Seek Improved Facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs

The local community in Rubavu District decries the lack of improved facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs, calling for its development as a tourism destination. Read more »

Rwanda: Cases Closed Through Plea Bargains Cross 5,000 Mark in One Year

Cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year since the introduction of the procedure in Rwanda, according to judicial data. From August to… Read more »

Rwanda: Schools Reopen After Festive Holidays

The Second Term of the 2023-2024 academic year for primary, secondary, and TVET schools commenced nationwide on Monday, January 8. Read more »

Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Acquire Senegalese Goalie Khadime Ndiaye

Senegalese goalkeeper Khadime Ndiaye has agreed to a move to Rayon Sports, a reliable source has told Times Sport. Read more »

Rwanda: Team TotalEnergies Camp in Musanze Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda 2024

French cycling powerhouse Team TotalEnergies has become the first foreign team to arrive in the country ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Rwanda 2024 slated for February 18-25. Read more »

Rwanda: Police Denies Affiliation With American National Jonathan Scott

The Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Sunday, January 7 denied any connection with Jonathan Scott, who claimed to be a 'foreign agent' working with them on cybersecurity matters,… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Ready to Provide Effective Response in Case of Disasters - Official

The government is ready to provide effective disaster response to save lives, and offer relief to people in need, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Not in Talks With Israel On Transfer of Palestinians From Gaza - Govt

Rwanda is not in any discussion with Israel on the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, as alleged by an Israeli news outlet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International… Read more »

Africa: CAF Increases 2023 Afcon Prize Money By 40%

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40 percent increase in prize money for teams that will reach the quarterfinals through the grand finale in the upcoming… Read more »

Rwanda: Young Women and Girls Face Higher HIV Risk - UN Report

Young women and girls are more than twice as likely to contract HIV as young men and boys, a new report indicates. Read more »

Rwanda: Food and Drug Authority Recalls Kenyan Medicine On Local Market

The Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (Rwanda FDA) has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns. Read more »

West Africa: Why Are Rwandan Clubs Turning to West African Transfer Market?

Rayon Sports recently completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis. The club also has in their ranks Guinean Alsény Camara and coach Muhammad Wade from… Read more »

Rwanda: Gospel Artiste Tonzi Launches Album 'Respect'

Clementine Uwitonze, popularly known as Tonzi, one of the pioneers of modern gospel music in Rwanda on January 4, launched her ninth album dubbed 'Respect' making her the Rwanda's… Read more »

Africa: AU Calls for Calm to De-Escalate Simmering Tension Between Ethiopia and Somalia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of… Read more »

Africa: A Quick Look At Africa 2024 Through GDPs

With the arrival of 2024, various financial institutions have disclosed their projections for the African continent in the new fiscal year. In line with the predictions of experts,… Read more »

Africa: Top 10 Richest People in Africa At the Start of 2024

Business Insider Africa, a Pan-African innovative business news provider, has presented - courtesy of the Forbes real-time billionaires list - the top 10 richest people in Africa… Read more »

Rwanda: Primus National League - AS Kigali Target Top 5 Finish

AS Kigali new coach Guy Bukasa has vowed to rescue the club from the relegation zone and lift them to a top five finish in the Primus National League. Read more »

Rwanda: Labour Union Says Cancelling Mining Firms' Licences for Breaching Safety, Labour Standards a Good Move

Seven mining companies have seen their licences revoked by Rwanda Mining, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) over "serious deficiencies," including failure to meet environmental and… Read more »

Rwanda: Mass Production of School Textbooks in Braille Will Promote Inclusive Education

In September 2023, the Director-General of the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) said they had initiated a project to translate all school textbooks into Braille format as a way… Read more »

Rwanda: AFC Leopards Make Offer for Marine Striker Gitego

Crestfallen Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards are interested in signing Rwandan striker Arthur Gitego from Marines FC. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Supreme Court Dismissed Petition Challenging RIB Searches

The Supreme Court, late December, dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the authority given to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to conduct searches on… Read more »

Rwanda: Understanding Supreme Court Landmark Ruling Upholding Search Warrant Issuance Process

In a landmark decision on December 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Rwanda addressed a significant legal challenge surrounding the issuance of search warrants, ultimately affirming… Read more »

Rwanda: Equity Bank Rwanda Boss Outlines Priorities After Cogebanque Acquisition

Equity Bank Rwanda, on January 3, started revamped operations across the country, following the completion of a merger with Cogebanque Plc, with the acquisition of 99.8 percent… Read more »

Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Sports Sign Senegalese Striker Alon Gomis

Rayon Sports have completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis on a short term deal. Read more »

Rwanda: Volleyball - Inkoramutima Edges Closer to Gisagara Move

Rwanda volleyball league champions Gisagara VC are in advanced talks to sign right attacker Herve Martial Inkoramutima ahead of the new season which kicks off on January 20. Read more »