March 17
Rwanda: Filer Hits Game Winner in APR Comeback Victory Over Patriots
New Times
APR Basketball Club point guard Adonis Filer hit a touchdown three pointer in the final seconds of the fourth quarter as APR recorded a nail-biting win over rivals Patriots on… Read more »
Rwanda: Second Phase of Imbuto Foundation's Agribusiness Challenge to Offer Funding to Top Youth Projects
New Times
The Imali Agribusiness Challenge, an initiative by Imbuto Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, UNDP, and FAO, whose second phase began… Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: WC 2026 Qualifiers - Nigeria Pitch Early Camp in Kigali for Amavubi Clash
New Times
Nigeria head coach Eric Sekou Chelle arrived in Kigali on Sunday night with his entire backroom staff as well as two local players Remo Stars' goalkeeper, Kayode Bankole and Niger… Read more »
Rwanda: Muhazi United Probes 'Miggy' Over Alleged Match Fixing
New Times
Muhazi United have commenced investigations to ascertain the truth in an alleged match fixing scandal involving their assistant coach Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza also known as… Read more »
March 16
Rwanda: Comedy for Peace - Sam Zuby Brings New Concept to Uplift Rwandan Communities
New Times
Comedian Samson Mucyo also known as Sam Zuby, will on March 29, launch a new comedy campaign designed to uplift communities and create positive social change through entertainment,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame On the West's Silence Over Kinshasa-Backed FDLR
New Times
President Paul Kagame said the genocidal FDLR still exists in DR Congo because the militia enjoys the support of the same people that backed its founders when they committed the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Warns Belgium Against Undermining Rwanda's Progress
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on March 16, cautioned Belgium against interfering in Rwanda's progress, accusing it of blaming Rwanda for DR Congo's problems and conspiring to impose… Read more »
March 15
Rwanda: Rwanda's Kagame Acknowledges President João Lourenço's Commitment to Peace in DRC
ANGOP
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Saturday congratulated Angolan Head of State João Lourenço for his good performance and commitment to peace in the east of the… Read more »
Rwanda/Congo-Kinshasa: PSG Fans' Petition Keeps Spotlight On Rwanda's Role in DRC and Cash to Top Clubs
RFI
Events in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have thrown into sharp focus sponsorship deals involving the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the French football champions… Read more »
March 14
Africa: Kagame Accuses International Community of 'Weaponizing' Aid to Control Nations
Capital FM
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused the international community of using aid as a tool of control over developing nations. Read more »
Ethiopia: Rwanda Latest Country to Sign Defense Cooperation With Ethiopia
Addis Standard
Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of General Staffs of Ethiopia National Defense Forces (ENDF), and Lieutenant General Mubarak Muganga, Army Chief of Staff of Rwanda have signed a… Read more »
Southern Africa: Termination of SADC Military Mission in DR Congo Is Long Overdue
New Times
The recent decision by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to terminate the mandate of its military mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marks a pivotal… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Sets Up Cybersecurity Academy to Tackle Tech Threats
New Times
Rwanda is set to establish a cybersecurity academy aimed at enhancing protection against technology-related threats, with its completion expected this year, according to Minister… Read more »
Rwanda: Journalists Trained in Ethical Reporting to Boost HIV/Aids Awareness
New Times
Accurate and ethical journalism on HIV/AIDS plays a vital role in shaping public perceptions, encouraging behavioral change, and raising awareness. Misinformation or vague… Read more »
March 13
Angola: Angola Indicates M23 Rebels Are Ready to Begin Direct Peace Talks On 18 March
RFI
Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on 18 March, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Troop Withdrawal From DR Congo Long Overdue - South African Defence Expert
New Times
A defence and security expert has welcomed the decision by the South African Development Community (SADC) to terminate the mandate of its military mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC),… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23-DR Congo Govt Talks Set for March 18
New Times
Direct peace talks between AFC/M23 rebels and the Congolese government are set to start in Luanda, on March 18, Angola's presidency announced in a statement on Wednesday, March 13. Read more »
March 12
Angola: Angola Pushes for Direct Talks Between Kinshasa and M23 in DRC Crisis
RFI
As Angola continues to act as a mediator in the crisis in eastern DRC, President Lourenço is working on bringing about direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-Backed M23 Target Journalists, Activists
HRW
Armed Group Threatens, Harasses, Attacks Civilians in Occupied East Read more »
Rwanda: Unicef Distances Self From April 7 Paris Concert
New Times
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has asked the organisers of a Congolese musician's concert that had been scheduled to take place in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Innovative Approach to Combat Food Waste
New Times
Rwanda is making significant strides in addressing food waste through strategic investments in postharvest infrastructure, particularly cold storage facilities. Read more »
Rwanda: How Govt Plans to Reduce Stunting From 33% to 15%
New Times
The government is intensifying efforts to reduce child stunting, aiming to bring down the rate for children under five from 33% to 15%. Read more »
Southern Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Time for SADC to Take Remedial Action [opinion]
New Times
Thursday, March 13, is D-day for the Southern African Development Community, as leaders of the regional bloc will hold an extraordinary summit to decide on the course of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Must Accept Peace Talks With M23 - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has emphasised that resolving the ongoing crisis in DR Congo will require the Congolese government to "hold the bull by its horns" and engage the AFC/M23… Read more »
Rwanda: HRW Is Serving Kinshasa Regime's Interests - M23
New Times
The AFC/M23 rebellion in eastern DR Congo has "categorically reject the unfounded allegations" presented in Human Rights Watch's (HRW) report, on Wednesday, March 12, claiming that… Read more »
