May 28
Rwanda: Kigali Fashion Week Returns With Call for Investment
New Times
Kigali Fashion Week officially returned on May 27 after a six-year hiatus, with organisers using the comeback to call for greater investment in Rwanda's growing creative industry. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Flags Widening Trade Finance Gap for African SMEs
New Times
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa continue to face tighter lending conditions, higher collateral requirements, and limited access to formal trade finance… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Diplomat Speaks Out On Anti-Tutsi Discrimination
New Times
A Burundian diplomat has acknowledged that discrimination against Tutsi communities still exists in Burundi. Read more »
Rwanda: Muhanga-Karongi Road Rehabilitation Reaches 91.5 Percent Completion
New Times
RTDA shared the update on May 25, 2026 via its official X account, highlighting steady progress on the project aimed at restoring and upgrading the long-serving highway, which had… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Projected to Lead Regional Growth in 2026
New Times
East Africa is projected to remain Africa's fastest-growing region in 2026 and 2027 despite growing global uncertainty, according to the 2026 African Economic Outlook released by… Read more »
Rwanda: Through the Lens - Glamour, Parade and Celebration As Police Mark 25th Anniversary
New Times
Rwanda National Police on Wednesday, May 27, celebrated its Silver Jubilee in a colourful ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District. Read more »
Rwanda: Kiyovu, Rayon Clash Is Season-Defining Classic
New Times
All eyes will be on Kigali Pele Stadium as traditional rivals SC Kiyovu and Rayon Sports face off in a decisive Rwanda Premier League clash that will determine which side qualifies… Read more »
Rwanda: How New Immunity Provision Could Protect Human Rights Body Staff
New Times
A new immunity provision is expected to strengthen the independence of staff at Rwanda's National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) by protecting them from legal action, arrest,… Read more »
Rwanda: Milk Shortages Slow Cheese Industry Growth
New Times
Milk shortages are slowing the growth of Rwanda's emerging cheese industry, with producers struggling to meet rising demand amid seasonal supply fluctuations, high feed costs, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kiwanuka Nets Late Winner in APR Comeback Win Over Al Merrikh
New Times
Hakim Kiwanuka scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as APR FC came from behind to defeat Al Merrikh SC 2-1 in a BK Pro League Week 33 clash played at Kigali Pele Stadium on… Read more »
May 27
Rwanda: All You Need to Know As Rwanda National Police Turn 25
New Times
Twenty-five years ago, Rwanda took a major step in rebuilding its security sector by establishing the Rwanda National Police (RNP), a unified force that has since grown into one of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Boeing Explore Aircraft Financing Amid Aviation Ambitions
New Times
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and global aerospace giant Boeing have held discussions focused on strengthening Rwanda's aviation sector and advancing the country's ambition to… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Push for Economic Sovereignty At AfDB Meetings
New Times
African leaders have called for a major rethink of how the continent finances development, manages natural resources and positions itself within the global economy, saying Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Hails Police for 25 Years of Service
New Times
President Paul Kagame has commended the Rwanda National Police (RNP) for its 25 years of service, praising officers for their dedication, courage, and professionalism in ensuring… Read more »
Rwanda: Schools Turn to Iron-Rich Beans to Cut Feeding Costs
New Times
A new nutrition-focused initiative promoting the cultivation of iron-rich beans and vegetables in school farms is set to improve diets and reduce school feeding costs for more than… Read more »
Rwanda: How New Law Reshaped Electoral Colleges
New Times
A new organic law governing elections now allows the composition of electoral colleges to be determined through a Presidential Order instead of being fixed in the law itself, a… Read more »
Rwanda: Bal Innovation Summit Highlights Africa's Growing Sports Economy
New Times
As the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Playoffs continue to light up Kigali, another important conversation took place away from the court on Tuesday during the 2026 bal… Read more »
Rwanda: New Rules to Protect Public Servants' Net Pay From Pension Reform Impact
New Times
The government has clarified that recently gazetted amendments to legislation governing public servants do not increase or reduce salaries, but instead seek to harmonise… Read more »
Rwanda: Funding Lined Up for Major Waste Treatment Projects
New Times
Major faecal sludge and solid waste management projects are set to receive additional funding in the 2026/27 fiscal year as the government steps up investment in sanitation… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Warn Over Cuts to Agriculture, Transport Funding
New Times
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture, transport and social protection spending in the 2026/2027 Budget Framework Paper, warning that the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Bal4her Is Opening Doors for Women in African Basketball
New Times
On a basketball court in Rwanda, Fatuma Ella Mukamugema once focused solely on coaching young girls and helping them improve their game. Today, she sees the sport through a much… Read more »
Rwanda: The Mine and the Factory [opinion]
New Times
In the hills of Rulindo in northern Rwanda, machines pull 120 tonnes of tungsten ore from the ground every month. Less than 50 kilometres south in Kigali, on May 14, President Paul… Read more »
Rwanda: How Bal Is Expanding Basketball Opportunities in Kigali
New Times
As the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs draw packed crowds at BK Arena, the tournament's impact is increasingly visible beyond the arena itself. Read more »
Rwanda: How Extremists Used Ndadaye's Death to Fuel 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi [opinion]
New Times
The death of Burundian President Melchior Ndadaye on October 21, 1993, was used by Hutu extremists in Rwanda as a powerful propaganda tool to justify the dehumanisation of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Bal Playoffs - Breaking Down Each Semifinalist's Biggest Strength
New Times
The stage is set at BK Arena as four teams battle for two tickets up for grabs for the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) final and the chance to be crowned Africa's undisputed… Read more »
