September 11
East Africa: Kenya Bans Sugar Imports From Outside COMESA, EAC As Local Production Improves
New Times
Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Woos Investors to Inject $1.7bn Into Major Agriculture Opportunities At Concluded Africa Food Systems Forum
New Times
From avocado to chilli, to poultry, Rwanda has highlighted major agricultural and livestock opportunities that need over $1.68 billion in investment, with greater potential… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to Double Efforts in Combating Rising Air Pollution
New Times
Industrial emissions, vehicle exhausts, and poor waste management--such as biomass burning--are driving an increase in air pollutants, according to the Minister of Environment,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Is a Catalyst for Rwanda's Technological Leap
New Times
The launch of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. This ambitious project, strategically… Read more »
Rwanda: How Kigali Innovation City Is Poised to Empower Citizens, Unleash Tech Talent
New Times
With the start of construction works of Kigali Innovation City (KIC), experts assert that it is poised to accelerate technology innovations and harness the much-needed human… Read more »
Rwanda: African Voice of Directors Introduces Professional Director Training in Rwanda
New Times
The African voice of Directors Ltd (AvD) in partnership with the UK-based Institute of Directors (IoD), has launched the well-known Chartered Director Programme in Rwanda, marking… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Must Not Punish Businesses Transforming Kigali Into a Global Tourism City
New Times
Statistics from the Government of Rwanda show that tourism generated around $620 million in 2023--a tidy sum, especially for a country like ours, which lacks the extensive… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Launches Clinical Guidelines On Management of Mental Disorders
New Times
Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, published the first clinical guidelines for managing mental disorders that have spiked in the country, Xinhua reports. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Earmarks Over Rwf54bn for Fertilisers, Seeds
New Times
The Government has allocated Rwf54.2 billion for subsidies on mineral fertilisers, and seeds (maize, wheat, and soybean) in the fiscal year 2024/2025, according to information from… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Is My Home, Says Miss Belgium 2024
New Times
Rwandan model Kenza Johanna Ameloot has describe Rwanda as her home although she is visiting the country as Miss Belgium 2014. Read more »
Rwanda: Huye-Based Diary Breeding Centre to Get Rwf13bn Boost
New Times
Rwanda's dairy sector is projected to get a boost with the country's only cattle breeding centre expected to be reinvigorated with up to $13 billion in funding, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Dallaire Institute Meets Education Sector Players to Advance Vancouver Principles, Safe Schools Declaration in Rwanda
New Times
Ensuring the safety of children in conflict zones is essential for their development and well-being. The Children, Peace, and Security (CPS) agenda, backed by frameworks like the… Read more »
Rwanda: Which Gospel Stars Will Perform At Rwanda Shima Imana?
New Times
The highly anticipated 2024 'Rwanda Shima Imana' festival, slated for September 29, at Amahoro Stadium, is returning to the stage with a big lineup of top gospel musicians in the… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Players Promised $3000 Each to Eliminate Pyramids
New Times
Each APR' player will receive $3000 (approximately Rwf3,600,000) if they eliminate Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids, sources have confirmed to Times Sport. Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: Spittler Praises His Players After Nigeria Draw
New Times
Rwanda head coach Frank Spittler has commended his team for a superb performance in Tuesday's goalless draw against Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON Group D qualifiers. Read more »
Rwanda: Kenya Vow Ferocious Fightback After Losses to Rwanda At Bilateral T20 Series
Capital FM
National women's cricket team captain Charity Muthoni says the team will come back guns blazing in their next two matches of the Bilateral T20 Series against Rwanda after two… Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: Five Things We Learned From Rwanda's Draw With Nigeria
New Times
Rwanda on Tuesday, September 11, held a star-studded Nigerian Super Eagles to a goalless draw in a 2025 AFCON Group D qualifier before tens of thousands of supporters who thronged… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Nigeria Coach Steps Down After Amavubi Draw
New Times
Nigeria caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced that he won't be in the dugout for the country's 2025 AFCON qualifying games against Libya in October. Read more »
September 10
Rwanda: Explainer - Why China Elevated Rwanda to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partner'
New Times
Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, China announced that it had elevated Rwanda to "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership", one of the highest levels of relationship that the Asian… Read more »
Malawi: Kigali Youth Commits to Be Accountable On Africa Food Systems
Nyasa Times
The young people at the Africa food Systems committed to being accountable for the Africa food systems, a commitment set to be presented at COP29. Read more »
Rwanda: NST2 Will Only Succeed If We All Own It - Let's Do the Needful [editorial]
New Times
The Prime Minister on Monday, September 8 tabled before parliament the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), following its approval by cabinet last month. Read more »
Kenya: 'Sweet Dish of Revenge-' Kenya's Muthoni Savours Win Over Rwanda On Day One of Bilateral T20 Series
Capital FM
National women's cricket team captain Charity Muthoni says their revenge win over Rwanda on Day One of the Bilateral T20 Series on Tuesday is one she will savour for a while. Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Rwanda Vs Nigeria (Live Updates) - Super Eagles Seek to Tame Wasps in Kigali
Premium Times
After a dominant 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in their group opener, the Super Eagles are currently leading Group D. Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Morocco 2025 - Super Eagles Eye Maximum Points Against Rwanda
Daily Trust
The interim coach of the Super Eagles, Austin Eguavoen, has said the main objective in today's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Wasps of Rwanda in Kigali is… Read more »
Rwanda: Afcon 2025 Qualifier - Super Eagles Ready for Battle of Kigali, Says Eguavoen
This Day
Table-toppers Nigeria, still basking in the great-feel of their 3-0 defeat of the Benin Republic's Cheetahs, will this afternoon take on Rwanda's Amavubi (Wasps) at the refurbished… Read more »