Ethiopia: First Flight Jitters, Injera, Friendly Faces - a Week in Addis Ababa

I arrived at Kigali International Airport three hours early to my departure time. For my first-ever flight, I was excited and slightly terrified -- I wasn't about to let anything… Read more »

Rwanda: When a Former Belgian Ambassador Questions Own Country in Genocide Trial

In the ongoing trials of three accused perpetrators of genocide in Brussels and Paris, a stark parallel is starting to emerge between the challenges faced by the now-closed… Read more »

Rwanda: HIV Aids - Rwanda Braces for Reduced Foreign Aid

Rwanda is bracing for reduced aid from global organisations in its fight against HIV/AIDs, as they are reprioritising their resources to countries that are a long way off in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Six Key Highlights in Central Bank Report

In 2022/23, the Rwandan franc depreciated significantly by 8.76% against the US dollar. Read more »

Rwanda: Green City Kigali Scoops WAF Future Project Masterplan Award

Green City Kigali, a masterplan for the sustainable and inclusive expansion of urban Kigali has won the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Future Project Masterplan Award. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Moves Seven Places Up in November FIFA Rankings

Rwanda has improved by seven spots globally to rank 133rd up from 140th in the latest Coca Cola FIFA rankings released Thursday, November 30. Read more »

Rwanda: BioNTech's Rwanda-Based Vaccine Factory to Launch Mid-December

Renowned German biotechnology company BioNTech will start operations through its Rwanda-based factory on December 18. Read more »

Rwanda: Brazilian World Cup Winner Edmilson in Kigali

Former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Edmilson Gomes Moraes is in Rwanda where he is attending player presentation for the 2023 Veterans' Club World Championship (VCWC) on… Read more »

Rwanda: Mbungo Steps Down as AS Kigali Head Coach

AS Kigali head coach André Casa Mbungo has resigned from his role citing 'unfulfilled promises'. Read more »

Rwanda: Kayonga Named Rwandan Envoy in Turkey

A cabinet meeting on Wednesday, nominated Lt Gen (Rtd) Charles Kayonga as Rwanda's ambassador to Turkey, replacing Fidelis Mironko who has served in similar capacity since 2020. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Scraps Fee on Land Transfer By Sale

Residents are no longer charged a fee on sale-based land transfer for any plot with up to Rwf5 million value, after the government of Rwanda scrapped the charge on title service,… Read more »

Rwanda: Unlicenced Seven-Seater Taxis No Longer Allowed in Kigali

The government has terminated a directive that allowed owners of seven-seater vehicles to use them to ferry passengers without a transport operator licence after introducing new… Read more »

Central African Republic: MINUSCA Boss Rugwabiza on Need to Build Central African Republic's Internal Capacity

In this November 25 interview, The New Times' James Karuhanga, sat down with Amb. Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Central African… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Baho Neza' Pilot Phase Concludes

The collaborative project 'Baho Neza', under the guidance of the Imbuto Foundation, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), and Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF),… Read more »

Rwanda: Rugby Federation President Denies Allegations of Voter Bribery

Tharcisse Kamanda's second four-year term reign as president of Rwanda Rugby Federation (RRF) seems to be getting off to a rocky start with allegations of non-performance and voter… Read more »

Rwanda: Stunting - Officials Optimistic 2024 Reduction Targets Can Be Met

Despite the pressing timeline, officials from the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and related institutions maintain optimism about meeting the 2024 stunting reduction targets. Read more »

East Africa: PM Ngirente Commends Intra-EAC Trade Growth

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said the East African Community (EAC) registered commendable progress in intra-regional trade, since the coming into force of its customs union… Read more »

Rwanda: I Am Not Afraid of Being Sacked - Mbungo on AS Kigali Future

Under-fire André Casa Mbungo insists he remains relaxed despite reports suggesting that he is on brink for being sacked by AS Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwamagana - Rwf3 Billion Invested in Lithium Exploration

On November 28, the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Trinity Metals Group, launched a lithium exploration project worth Rwf3 billion beneath the rolling hills of… Read more »

Africa: Rick Warren to African Pastors - It Is Your Time to Lead the Global Church

Prominent American preacher Rick Warren has told African evangelists that it is their time to lead the global church as Christianity's "centre of gravity" is shifting towards the… Read more »

Rwanda: ICT Minister Pushes for Strategic Measures to Boost Local Drone Industry

As Rwanda positions itself as a proof-of-concept hub for drone operations, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has emphasised the need to attract anchor players in… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Kendrick Lamar, the Hip Hop Legend Performing in Kigali Next Week?

On November 3, Kendrick Lamar, a celebrated American rapper, was announced as the headliner of Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, meant to establish an international touring… Read more »

Rwanda/Tanzania: Singida's Kagere Relieved After Breaking 10-Game Goal Drought

Singida Big Stars striker Meddie Kagere is breathing a sigh of relief after his goal against Coastal Union in the Tanzanian Premier League brought his 10-game goal drought to an… Read more »

Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Shaggy Thrill Iheartradio Jingle Ball Tour in Texas

Last evening, Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie joined Jamaican legend Shaggy on stage at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Texas Edition to perform their trending song 'When She's… Read more »

Africa: Kabarebe Urges Africa to Pool Resources to Address Security Threats

The Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, General (rtd) James Kabarebe, has urged African countries to put together resources to address security threats the… Read more »