June 25
Rwanda: Kagame, Wood Foundation Leaders Discuss Investments in Tea Sector
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, June 24, met with Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation, and David Knoop, Chief Executive Officer of The Wood Foundation Africa, to… Read more »
Rwanda: Mukansanga Named Var Official At U20 Women's World Cup
New Times
Rwandan international referee Salima Mukansanga has been selected by world football governing body FIFA to serve as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the FIFA U-20 Women's World… Read more »
Rwanda: Gicumbi FC Appoint Afahmia Lotfi As Head Coach
New Times
Gicumbi FC have appointed Tunisian tactician Lotfi Afahmia as their new head coach on a two-year contract that will run until June 2028. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Army Blamed for Drone Attack On Minembwe Hospital
New Times
Bertrand Bisimwa, the deputy coordinator of AFC/M23 movement, has condemned the reported bombing of Hôpital Général de Minembwe in South Kivu province by… Read more »
June 24
Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Sixth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda [document]
State Department
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Approve Rwf7.8tn Budget, Redirect Rwf400bn to Priority Sectors
New Times
Members of Parliament on Wednesday, June 24 approved Rwf7.8 trillion State budget for 2026/27, following a government adjustment that redirected about Rwf400 billion from the… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Approves Over Rwf140bn for Urban Mobility Development
New Times
The lower chamber of Parliament has approved the draft law financing urban mobility, aimed at improving urban transport and in particular upgrading Nyabugogo Bus Terminal. Read more »
Africa: Triangular Cooperation Key to Fix Africa's Fragmented Trade Systems
New Times
Triangular cooperation is increasingly shaping discussions on how to accelerate development and integration across the Global South, particularly in efforts to deepen intra-African… Read more »
Rwanda: What to Know As Ex-Ferwafa Boss Seeks Bail
New Times
The High Court in Kigali is expected to rule on June 30 on a request for provisional release filed by former Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Adolphe… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Targeted Training to Improve Learning Outcomes
New Times
Ineffective teaching approaches, limited access to reading materials, and overcrowded classrooms, are some of the persistent challenges limiting learning outcomes for students,… Read more »
Rwanda: NBA Draft 2026 - Rick Barnes' Gesture Reflects Nate Ament's Value to Tennessee
New Times
On Tuesday night, Rwandan-American Nate Ament's NBA dreams will become a reality. The Tennessee basketball star is projected to be selected in the top half of the first round of… Read more »
East Africa: Kigali to Host 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair
Independent (Kampala)
The East African Community (EAC) will bring its flagship Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair to Kigali in late October, as regional policymakers seek to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's AI Agency Is Timely, but Delivery Will Matter Most
New Times
The Cabinet's approval of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency is a significant moment in Rwanda's digital transformation journey. It shows that the country is ready to make… Read more »
Africa: As Aid Shrinks, Africa Looks Inward to Finance Development
New Times
Faced with shrinking aid budgets and shifting donor priorities, African governments are exploring new ways to finance development, from mobilising pension funds to attracting… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Nears Release of First Biotech Crops
New Times
Rwanda is moving closer to releasing its first biotech crops, with cassava, Irish potato and maize varieties showing strong performance in trials compared to conventional crops,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Producer Mantis 1st Makes His Debut With 'Genesis'
New Times
Mantis 1st says his debut album is more than a first release. For the rising producer, audio engineer, it is his personal statement shaped by years of work, growth and discipline,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rubuguza Joins APR As As Kigali Sign Ntarindwa
New Times
APR FC have completed the signing of Jean Pierre Rubuguza on a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2028. Read more »
Rwanda: A Sovereign Bet On Science Could Save Millions of Lives
New Times
A patient in Europe or North America suffering from either a complex or a common illness is far more likely to receive better treatment and survive than a patient in Africa. That's… Read more »
Central Africa: The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes - From Coordination to Lasting Peace [opinion]
New Times
For more than three decades, recurring violence in the Great Lakes Region of Africa has claimed millions of lives, displaced countless communities and repeatedly threatened… Read more »
Rwanda: NBA - Rwandan-American Nate Ament Drafted By Miami Heat
New Times
Rwandan-American prospect Nate Ament of the University of Tennessee basketball team went No.13 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He was picked in the first round Tuesday night by the… Read more »
Rwanda: The Greatest Gift You Can Give a Child Is Time [opinion]
New Times
Many parents worry about whether they are providing enough for their children. Some feel guilty because they cannot afford expensive toys, educational gadgets, or the latest… Read more »
Rwanda: BPR Bank Unveils Share Trading Platform for Minority Shareholders As Value Climbs
New Times
BPR Bank Rwanda has launched a platform to facilitate the buying and selling of shares among minority shareholders, opening a structured channel for investors seeking either to… Read more »
Rwanda: David Niyo Ready for First Full Season With Nk Veres Rivne
New Times
Rwandan attacking midfielder David Niyo says he is ready to take the next step in his career with Ukrainian Premier League side NK Veres Rivne. Read more »
Rwanda/Cape Verde: If Cape Verde Can Do It, Why Not Rwanda? [opinion]
New Times
When Cape Verde walked onto the pitch to face Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and walked away with a goalless draw, the message echoed far beyond the Atlantic. Read more »
Uganda/Rwanda: Rwanda Lines Up Uganda, South Sudan Friendlies Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
New Times
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