March 23
Rwanda: Rwanda Maintains 124th Position in Latest FIFA Ranking
New Times
Rwanda maintained the 124th position in the world and 31st in Africa in the first Coca cola Fifa World ranking of 2025 released on Sunday, March 23. Read more »
March 22
East Africa: Unusual Weather Conditions Expected in Horn of Africa From April to June
New Times
The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center… Read more »
March 21
Congo-Kinshasa: 'Belgian Politicians Leveraging DR Congo Crisis to Boost Influence' [interview]
New Times
The ongoing crisis in DR Congo has drawn international attention, with various stakeholders weighing in on its causes and potential resolutions. Former Belgian Senator Alain… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Introduce Agrihubs, Food Basket Sites in New Strategy
New Times
The government plans to introduce agrihubs and food basket sites as part of innovations to drive forward its agriculture sector, under a new strategy, The New Times understands. Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Rwanda Vs Nigeria Preview - Super Eagles Seek to Revive World Cup Hopes in Kigali
Premium Times
Nigeria's qualification campaign has been far from ideal, with the three-time African champions yet to register a win in four matches. Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: Rwanda Vs Nigeria - What to Expect From Super Eagles New Coach
Premium Times
With a reputation for tactical discipline and an attacking mindset, Chelle's approach will be under scrutiny as he begins his tenure. Read more »
Rwanda: A Balanced Approach to Proposed Vehicle Levy Is Needed
New Times
The proposed levy on vehicles for road maintenance has sparked considerable debate, with arguments both in favor and against the new taxation model. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda Military Commanders Assess Security Situation Along Common Border
New Times
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) on Thursday, March 20, convened their fourth proximity commanders' meeting in Mbarara, Uganda, to assess… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Rwanda Vs Nigeria - What Is Your Prediction?
New Times
Rwanda lock horns with Nigeria in an epic World 2026 Cup qualifier Group C game at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, March 21. Read more »
Rwanda: Match-Fixing - Why Severe Sanctions Are Essential in Rwandan Football
New Times
The recent reports of the suspension of Muhazi United's assistant coach, Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza, following allegations of involvement in a match-fixing scandal, has sent… Read more »
March 20
Rwanda: Lessons for Belgium - How Rwanda and France Rebuilt Ties After 2006
New Times
This week, Rwanda severed diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Belgium, accusing it of orchestrating what some analysts describe as an international conspiracy against Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Maintains Visa-Free Access for Belgians Despite Severing Diplomatic Ties
New Times
Rwanda has reassured Belgian citizens that they will continue to receive visas upon arrival, and free of charge, despite the recent diplomatic fallout that led to the severance of… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Proposed 15% Fuel Levy
New Times
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, March 19, raised concerns over the government's proposal to introduce a 15 percent fuel levy, warning that it could drive up the cost of… Read more »
March 19
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - M23 Rebels Seize Walikale - Reports
New Times
The AFC/M23 rebels pressed on with their offensive in eastern DR Congo, capturing the town of Walikale in North Kivu Province, late Wednesday, March 19, reports indicate. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks to Encourage Use of Electric Cars
New Times
Rwanda is moving to revise its tax policy on hybrid vehicles as part of efforts to promote eco-friendly transportation, Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera,… Read more »
Burundi: Scholar Tells How Burundi, FDLR Connived in DR Congo Village Massacre
New Times
As part of a book project on the mechanisms of genocide ideology in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu Province, Harvard scholar Bojana Coulibaly and her research partner travelled to… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi and Kagame Meet in Qatar for Crisis Talks On Eastern DRC
RFI
The face-to-face meeting between Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame took place on Tuesday in Qatar, mediated by the emir, in an attempt to find a solution to the security crisis in… Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: World Cup Qualifiers - Super Eagles Camp Complete As Alhassan Yusuf Joins Squad in Kigali
Premium Times
With all 23 players now in camp, the Super Eagles will step up preparations with another training session on Wednesday as they fine-tune their strategies ahead of the showdown… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Europe's Meddling in Efforts to Pacify DR Congo Must Be Collectively Fought
New Times
Over the years, the pursuit of peace in Africa has often been hijacked by external forces that prioritise their interests over the continent's stability. Nowhere is this clearer… Read more »
Rwanda: A Rwanda Without Belgium? Six Decades Overdue [opinion]
New Times
After our ancestors fought for independence, a resistance that cost more than an arm and a leg, it hasn't been easy for African countries to cut ties with colonial powers. Instead,… Read more »
Africa: The End of Development Aid As We Know It - a Blessing for Africans [opinion]
New Times
For decades, foreign aid has shaped Africa's economic path. Multilateral institutions like the World Bank and IMF, alongside bilateral donors, have driven infrastructure, health,… Read more »
March 18
Congo-Kinshasa: M23's Rampant Human Rights Abuses Demand International Action [press release]
AI London
Hundreds of dead bodies collected in under a month Read more »
East Africa: Kagame, Tshisekedi Hold Talks in Qatar
New Times
President Paul Kagame and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi and the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in Doha on Tuesday, March 18, as part of… Read more »
Rwanda: Belgium Threatens to Expel Rwandan Diplomats After Diplomatic Ties Are Severed
Capital FM
Belgium says it regrets Rwanda's decision to sever diplomatic ties, criticizing Kigali's unwillingness to engage in dialogue to resolve their differences. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Withdraw from Congo Peace Talks
DW
M23 rebels said they were pulling out of talks with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo because EU sanctions against Rwandan officials earlier in the day… Read more »
