Burundi: Prosecutor Seeks Life Sentence for Former Prime Minister

The public prosecutor in the trial of Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, Burundi's former prime minister, has asked a court in the country's political capital, Gitega, to sentence him to… Read more »

Rwanda: Hazardous Asbestos Roofing Removed From Over 80% Buildings

Government aided the removal of about 1.4 million (82.4 per cent) square metres of asbestos roofing from public and private buildings in the country as of October 31, according to… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 6,000 Refugees 'Safely Resettled' From Rwanda in 2023

Up to 6,600 refugees in Rwanda were "safely" resettled in third countries in 2023, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Read more »

East Africa: South Sudan Set to Take Over as Chair of Regional Body

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit is expected to take over as the chairman of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State summit at the next ordinary EAC Heads of… Read more »

Rwanda: Taxpayers Appreciation Volleyball Tourney to Attract 10 Teams

At least 10 elite teams, men and women, have confirmed their participation at the forthcoming 2023 Taxpayers Volleyball tournament taking place at BK Arena in the weekend of… Read more »

Rwanda: How is Rwanda Boosting Exclusive Breastfeeding By Working Mothers?

Breastfeeding as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is the most cost-effective way to reduce childhood morbidity such as obesity, hypertension and gastroenteritis,… Read more »

Africa: ACFTA - Leveraging Continental Integration for Food Security Objectives

Africa is the most food insecure continent in the world despite its huge agricultural potential. In 2021, about a fifth of the continent's population faced hunger. Furthermore,… Read more »

Rwanda: Minister Ingabire Lauds Norrsken's Investment in Kigali

Startups in Rwanda and the East African region have a new source for investment and mentorship, thanks in large part to the just-inaugurated Norrsken House Kigali, Paula Ingabire,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Grace Mutesi Scoops Laureate Award for Cervical Cancer Fight

Rwandan-born Grace Mutesi on Thursday, November 9, was honoured among the 2023 award-winning Laureates by Fondation L'Oréal and UNESCO for her scientific work in preventing… Read more »

Rwanda: Standards Board Official Denies Graft Charges, Claims Attempted Fraud

The Kicukiro Primary Court on Thursday, November 9 started the bail hearing of Valens Uwitonze, a technical assistance specialist at the Rwanda Standard Board (RSB), and his… Read more »

Rwanda: Habimana Takes Positives Despite Rwanda's CECAFA U15 Elimination

Rwanda u-15 coach Sosthene Habimana has expressed mixed feelings about his side's early eliminated from the 2023 CECAFA U15 Boys Championship. Read more »

Senegal: Basketball - Alberto Antuna Appointed Senegal Women Head Coach

Senegal has appointed Carlos Alberto Antuna as the new head coach of their Women's basketball national team. Read more »

Rwanda: UN Conference Due in Rwanda Key to Tackling Landlocked Countries' Problems - Official

The third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) will be held in Kigali, in 2024. Read more »

Africa: CAF Considers Expanding CHAN to Continental Players

The Confederation of African Football is considering opening doors to African players in the continent to feature in the national teams in future African Nations Championship… Read more »

Africa: New Report Reveals Continued Growth in Africa's Instant Payment Systems

The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa (SIIPS) 2023 report, which was released on November 8, highlights sustained growth in both the supply of instant payment… Read more »

Rwanda: How Mining Sector is Haunted By Illegal Miners, Cassiterite Dealers - Kayonza

Last week, a gang of robbers armed with traditional weapons raided a cassiterite mine, leaving two miners injured at the Rusave mining company in the Rwinkwavu sector, Kayonza… Read more »

Rwanda: Spittler Not Ruling Rwanda Out of 2026 World Cup

Amavubi head coach Torsten Frank Spittler admits his team will find it tough to make it to the 2026 World Cup considering their position on the FIFA ranking but he still believes… Read more »

Rwanda: Burundian Star JP Bimeni Jets in Ahead of November 11 Concert

JP Bimeni, also known as Mudibu, one of the biggest exports of Burundian music to Europe, landed in Kigali on Thursday evening where he is expected to perform at Century Park,… Read more »

Rwanda: Angolan Chef on Showcasing Country's Gastronomy in Rwanda

A culinary sensation is taking place as Angolan chef Manuel Joaquim takes center stage to showcase the incredible diversity and flavors of Angolan cuisine. Chef Joaquim who has… Read more »

Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Targets 95% 4G Coverage By 2023

In response to the ever-increasing demand for high-speed internet access, Airtel Rwanda has set a goal to extend its 4G network to cover 95 percent of the nation by the end of… Read more »

Burundi: Former Premier Charged With Assassination Attempt on President

Burundi's former prime minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni appeared in court on Wednesday, November 8, to answer charges that include an alleged attempt to assassinate the country's… Read more »

Rwanda: After Hitting Global Target, Rwanda Sets Eyes On Achieving 100 Percent HIV Treatment

Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIV/AIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target set by the Joint United Nations Programme on… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, UN Chief Discuss Escalation of Violence in Eastern DR Congo

President Paul Kagame, on November 7, 2023, had a productive phone conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the worrying escalation of armed violence and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Bow Out of CECAFA U15 Championship

Rwanda's campaign at the 2023 CECAFA U15 Boys Championship in Uganda has come to an end albeit one more game to play in Group B against Somalia on Wednesday. Read more »

Rwanda: TBB's Benja Ventures Into Film

'Wicked Boss', a short film based on a true story revolves around a young woman who had to hustle hard for a better life and faced numerous challenges along the way. It's an… Read more »