October 06
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Access $35.7m After IMF Review
New Times
Rwanda has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the first review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, paving the way for access… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda Can Go Nuclear Without Going Deeper Into Debt [opinion]
New Times
Rwanda is moving to expand its electricity capacity and accelerate the transition to clean, reliable power through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The technology is no longer the… Read more »
Rwanda: It Takes a Village to Build a Dream [opinion]
New Times
There is an African proverb most of us have heard countless times: it takes a village to raise a child. Perhaps the same is true of our ambitions. We tell stories about success as… Read more »
Rwanda: I Did Everything Right. So, Why Is Dating Still Hard? [opinion]
New Times
There is a quiet irony in being an educated, self-assured woman today. We are encouraged to build careers, become financially independent and know our worth, yet relationships… Read more »
Rwanda: Niyigena, Ishimwe Battle for First Career M25 Kigali Win
New Times
Rwanda is guaranteed to have a player in the second round of the M25 Kigali for the first time since the tournament was introduced in 2023, after compatriots Claude Ishimwe and… Read more »
Kenya/Rwanda: Rwanda, Kenya Share Spoils in Goalless Friendly in Kigali
New Times
Rwanda and Kenya played out a goalless draw in an international friendly at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, October 5. Read more »
October 05
Africa: All of Africa Today - October 5, 2026 [press review]
allAfrica
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Rwanda: Miners' Union Backs Insurance Against Heavy-Rain Income Losses
New Times
The union representing mine and quarry workers has backed a proposed insurance scheme that would compensate miners for income lost when heavy rains force mining operations to stop. Read more »
Rwanda: Key Takeaways From Rwanda's Week At UN General Assembly
New Times
Rwanda's engagements at the 81st United Nations General Assembly resulted in a series of diplomatic meetings, new partnerships and areas of cooperation with international partners. Read more »
Africa: AU Facilitators Meet AFC/M23 Leaders in Goma
New Times
An African Union mediation delegation on Monday, October 5, met the leadership of the AFC/M23 movement in Goma amid continued efforts to find a political solution to the conflict… Read more »
Rwanda: Dafroza Gauthier - a Life in Pursuit of Justice
New Times
With the passing of Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, Rwanda has lost a steadfast daughter, survivors have lost a devoted advocate, and the cause of justice has lost a woman of… Read more »
Rwanda: Honour Dafroza Gauthier's Legacy By Delivering Justice
New Times
The passing of Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier is a profound loss for Rwanda and a blow to the pursuit of justice. Her life demonstrated what resilience, conviction and an unwavering… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 19,000 Students Still Out of School Weeks Into New Academic Year
New Times
Nearly a month after the 2026/27 academic year began on September 7, thousands of learners across Rwanda have yet to return to school, with financial difficulties, lack of school… Read more »
Rwanda: What Has Rwanda Learned From 2026 FIA ARC Campaign?
New Times
As Karan Patel celebrates his 2026 FIA African Rally Championship (ARC) title, Rwanda is left to reflect on a season that showcased the potential of its drivers while highlighting… Read more »
Rwanda: Self-Financing Is Key to Future of Public Varsities
New Times
The University of Rwanda's plan to build a 150-room hotel in Huye should be seen within the broader effort by public universities to strengthen their financial independence. Read more »
Rwanda: Rising Feed Costs in Focus As Major Agrifood Trade Show Comes to Kigali
New Times
Rising feed costs, animal health risks, productivity pressures and limited access to finance are among the major challenges confronting poultry farmers and other livestock… Read more »
October 04
Rwanda: Rwandan Genocide Hunter Dafroza Gauthier Dies After Long Battle for Justice
RFI
Dafroza Gauthier, who spent spent decades tracking down Rwandans in France accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide, has died from cancer at the age of 72. By filing a string of… Read more »
Rwanda: Remembering Dafroza Gauthier - a Life Dedicated to Justice
New Times
With the passing of Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, Rwanda has lost a steadfast daughter, survivors have lost a devoted advocate, and the cause of justice has lost a woman of… Read more »
Rwanda: Tributes Pour in for Justice Campaigner Dafroza Gauthier
New Times
Rwandans, government officials and various organisations sent tributes to Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a prominent campaigner for justice for victims of the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Rwanda: Rusizi - Over 270 Families Relocated From Disaster-Prone Area
New Times
A total of 276 households have been relocated from an area prone to landslides in Bugarama in Rusizi District to safer accommodation as authorities implement measures to protect… Read more »
Rwanda: What New Rules Say About Tax Waivers, Penalties for Tax Evasion
New Times
Taxpayers facing financial hardship can seek a waiver of principal tax, late-payment interest or administrative penalties, but new rules require them to demonstrate that their… Read more »
October 03
Rwanda: Govt Mourns Dafroza Gauthier, Lauds Her Justice Campaign
New Times
The Government of Rwanda has mourned the death of Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a France-based campaigner who spent decades helping pursue suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »
Rwanda: Dafroza Gauthier, Campaigner for Justice for Genocide Victims, Dies At 72
New Times
Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a co-founder of a France-based organisation that pursued justice for people suspected of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has died… Read more »
October 02
Uganda: Mountain Gorilla Population Rises to 1,063 Amid Calls to End Illegal Tracking
Nile Post
The population of mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,063, up from about 300 in 1990, conservation officials have announced. Read more »
Rwanda: Ingabire Denies Links to Militias, 2019 Kinigi Attack
New Times
Victoire Ingabire has denied allegations that she formed or was part of a criminal group operating under the P5, a militia coalition which carried out attacks against civilians in… Read more »
