December 16, 2025
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Says It Will Withdraw From Key City of Uvira
RFI
The M23 armed group said Tuesday it had agreed to a request from the United States to withdraw from the city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: New Biotech Hub to Drive Disease-Resistant Crops
New Times
A centre of excellence for crop biotechnology is set be established to develop and deploy disease-resistant seeds under a new five-year project, according to the Ministry of… Read more »
Rwanda: Upcountry Roads Face Growing Environmental Damage - New Report
New Times
Across the districts of Karongi, Muhanga, Nyamagabe, Huye, Nyaruguru, Gisagara, Nyagatare, Kirehe, Ngoma, and Bugesera, communities are increasingly affected by environmental… Read more »
Rwanda: Journalists Honored for Shaping Public Dialogue On Sexual and Reproductive Health
New Times
Journalists have been hailed as key drivers of change in Rwanda's progress on sexual and reproductive health, with their work credited for breaking cultural taboos, informing… Read more »
Rwanda: AFC/M23 Says Will Withdraw From City of Uvira
New Times
The AFC/M23 movement has announced a unilateral withdrawal of its forces from Uvira, a move it referred to as a major confidence-building step aimed at advancing the Doha Peace… Read more »
Nigeria: Detty December - Overpriced Services Push Diaspora Nigerians to Ghana, Rwanda
Leadership
Nigerians in Diaspora are currently considering Rwanda and Ghana over Nigeria for the popular Detty December tourism season in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: From Soil to Shelf - How Empowering Farmers Drives Rwanda's Agribusiness
New Times
When we talk about agribusiness in Rwanda, we often focus on the processors, the exporters, the innovators building modern factories and new products. But where does it all begin? Read more »
Rwanda: TRCF Seeks Rwf65m to Build Own Tennis Court
New Times
The Tennis Rwanda Children's Foundation (TRCF) has unveiled plans to construct a tennis court valued at over Rwf 65 million, as part of its mission to expand access to sports… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Withdraw From Uvira
Nile Post
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) has announced that it will unilaterally withdraw its forces from the city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, describing the move… Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie and the Ben Turn 'Healthy Rivalry' Into BK-Backed New Year Showdown
New Times
Musician Bruce Melodie has described the rivalry between himself and The Ben as a "healthy competition" that has pushed him to the limits. Read more »
December 15, 2025
Africa: Rwanda Maintains Top Spot in Africa's Visa Openness Rankings
New Times
Rwanda has retained its position as the most visa-open country in Africa, according to the 2025 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI). The country has held the top spot since 2023 due… Read more »
Rwanda: AFC/M23 Facilitates Safe Return of Burundian Refugees, Urges Reciprocity
New Times
DR Congolese rebel movement AFC/M23, on Monday, December 15, facilitated the voluntary return of more than 500 Burundian refugees to their country, calling on the government of… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Still Imports Majority of Its Food Supply
New Times
Rwanda produces most of the food it needs, yet more than half of what is consumed is imported. This stark contradiction is seen in the recent published by the National Institute of… Read more »
Rwanda: Al Ahly SC Crowned 2025 Wbla Champions As APR Claim Bronze
New Times
Al Ahly Sporting Club were crowned 2025 Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) champiodn after a dominant 77-51 victory over three-time winners Ferroviario de Maputo in Sunday's… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Have Shown Title Ambitions, but Moussa Has One Concern
New Times
Police FC's impressive start to the Rwanda Premier League season has raised eyebrows, but head coach Ben Moussa admits one concern continues to trouble him despite the club's… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Business Heroes 2025 Awards Top Three Entrepreneurs
New Times
Entrepreneurs from Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa emerged as the top winners at the seventh Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) Grand Finale on December 13. Read more »
Rwanda: How Equity Ikimina Account Is Formalising Collective Saving for Inclusive Growth
New Times
On December 12, as community leaders, farmers, cooperatives and partners including Opportunity International Agriculture Finance, gathered in Huye District for the launch of the… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Play the Full Deck' Campaign Urges Employers to Embrace On-Job Inclusion
New Times
When 32-year-old Frederic Ntihemuka Murigo lost one of his legs in a car accident at age 12, he had little idea that the stigma surrounding disability would linger long after his… Read more »
December 14, 2025
East Africa: Rwanda and Ethiopia - When Development Competes With Democracy [guest column]
allAfrica
Africa’s governance debate no longer whispers; it argues loudly. At the centre of that argument sit Rwanda and Ethiopia—two countries often praised for results, yet… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Urge Universities to Prepare Students to Solve African Problems
New Times
Experts have called on African universities to deliberately prepare students to understand the continent's political, governance, and development realities, arguing that Africa's… Read more »
Rwanda: Renewed Pledge to End Delays in VAT Refund Process
New Times
The government to address the persisting value-added tax (VAT) refund delays, which the members of the private sector said is a major challenge for cash flow and business growth. Read more »
Rwanda: Diabetes and the Risks of High Blood Glucose [opinion]
New Times
Jane (not real name), a middle-aged woman, found herself losing weight despite "eating well". After a check-up, her blood glucose levels were found to be very high. Later on, she… Read more »
Rwanda: Embrace Your Inner Cheerleader [opinion]
New Times
Steven shifts nervously in his seat as we review his company's culture survey results. He has many reasons to celebrate. Employees love working at his company. They believe in its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Parliament Volleyball Team Outclasses Uganda At Inter-Parliamentary Games
Nile Post
Rwanda's men's parliamentary volleyball team outshone their Ugandan counterparts on Monday evening, securing a 3-1 victory in an entertaining encounter played at Lugogo Indoor… Read more »
December 13, 2025
Rwanda: Rwanda Stock Exchange Opens Multicurrency Trading Segment
Daba Finance
The Rwanda Stock Exchange has launched a Multicurrency Denominated Securities Market Segment, allowing securities to be issued and traded in multiple currencies for the first time… Read more »
