October 02
Rwanda: Rwanda Open - Wildcard Lock Storms Quarterfinal As Denolly Crashes Out
New Times
Zimbabwean Benjamin Lock secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Rwanda Open Kigali M25 after edging fifth seed Toufik Sahtali in straight sets in the second round on Thursday. Read more »
October 01
Rwanda: Courts Get New Leaders, Retired Judges Honoured
New Times
The High Council of the Judiciary has reshuffled the leadership of several courts across the country, transferring four presidents of intermediate courts and appointing new heads… Read more »
Rwanda: Kirehe Open Returns With Expanded Field, Eyes Talent Development
New Times
Kirehe Open will return this weekend after a two-year absence, with organisers introducing youth teams as part of efforts to turn the tournament into a platform for talent… Read more »
Rwanda: Gasarabwe Takes Charge of Ferwafa After Shema Resignation
New Times
Claudine Gasarabwe has assumed the role of interim president of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) following the resignation of Fabrice Shema, less than a year after he was… Read more »
Liberia: Aitb DG Honored for Empathetic Leadership in Rwanda
Liberian Observer
Agricultural and Industrial Training Bureau (AITB) Director General Abraham Billy, Sr. has completed the 2026 Cohort 4 of the Public Sector Fellowship hosted by the African… Read more »
Rwanda: New Policy Targets Gaps in Fight Against Human Trafficking
New Times
The government is moving to strengthen the identification, referral and support of human trafficking victims under a new five-year policy that also seeks to improve investigations,… Read more »
Rwanda: AI Can Open Door to Mental Health Care, but Human Support Remains Vital - Psychologist
New Times
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help young people understand mental health challenges and find professional support, but should not replace human care, a Rwandan clinical… Read more »
September 30
Rwanda: Rwanda Doubles Satellite Ground Capacity With Second Antenna
New Times
Rwanda has doubled the number of satellite contacts its Mwulire teleport can handle at once following the activation of a second antenna at the facility. Read more »
East Africa: Construction of East Africa's $16bn Dangote Refinery Launched in Kenya
New Times
Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote on Wednesday, September 30, launched the construction of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery, a $16… Read more »
Rwanda: 135 Years of Disputes Over the Nile - How We Got Here
New Times
The 1959 Nile Waters Agreement divided the estimated available Nile flow between Egypt and Sudan, allocating 55.5 billion cubic metres to Egypt and 18.5 billion to Sudan. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Demands Accountability for DR Congo Failure to Neutralise FDLR
New Times
Rwanda has demanded accountability over the failure of Kinshasa to fulfil its commitments under the Washington Accords, particularly the neutralisation of the FDLR and the end of… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - What to Know As Bajinya Returns to UK Court On October 9
New Times
Dr Vincent Bajinya, also known as Vincent Brown, is expected to appear before the Old Bailey, formally known as the Central Criminal Court, in London on October 9 as proceedings… Read more »
Rwanda: How Digital Health Is Helping Reduce Maternal Deaths
New Times
Digital health systems are increasingly helping Rwanda identify high-risk pregnancies earlier, improve patient monitoring and connect health workers to specialist support, measures… Read more »
Rwanda: Nearly One Million Households Set to Move Into Planned Settlements
New Times
Nearly one million rural households currently living outside designated settlement areas are expected to gradually move into planned settlements as the government implements its… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Govt Is Pushing for More Certified Internal Auditors
New Times
The government is seeking to increase the number of certified internal auditors as part of efforts to strengthen financial controls, improve accountability and help institutions… Read more »
Rwanda: How Proper Food Storage Can Prevent Waste and Illness
New Times
Proper storage of cooked food can help households reduce waste while also lowering the risk of foodborne illnesses, nutrition experts say. Read more »
Rwanda: Kanombe Gets New Wellness Hub As Fitnesspoint Opens Fourth Branch
New Times
FitnessPoint is taking its fitness and wellness offering to Kanombe, where it will open its fourth Kigali branch on October 3 and 4, giving residents a new space to work out and… Read more »
Rwanda: Sustainable Growers Gives African Coffee Farmers Global Exposure for Better Returns
New Times
Sustainable Growers is building stronger links between African coffee farmers and global buyers, investors and technology partners as it seeks to help producers capture more value… Read more »
Rwanda: Nsengimana - Africa Must Build Ai, Unlock Financing and Scale Health Innovation
New Times
More than 5,900 delegates are expected in Kigali for the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit, taking place from September 30 to October 2 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Read more »
Rwanda: New Insurance Scheme Could Save Mine Workers Income in Rainy Seasons
New Times
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) and the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) are working on a proposed climate insurance scheme for mine and quarry… Read more »
Rwanda: Emeran Thrilled After Dream Amavubi Debut in Cape Verde Win
New Times
Noam Emeran could not hide his excitement after making his official Rwanda debut in Tuesday's crucial 2-1 away victory over Cape Verde in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
Rwanda: Randall Extends APR Contract Until 2028
New Times
American guard Craig Randall has signed a two-year contract extension with APR as the club strengthens its roster ahead of the 2026/27 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) season. Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball Transfers - APR in Talks With Free Agent Ntayomba
New Times
APR VC have opened talks with former Kepler VC middle blocker Arnauld Ntayomba as they seek to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 volleyball season, which gets underway on… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda's Sorwathe Wins Top Honours At North American Gold Medal Tea Competition
New Times
The company earns First Place for Rwanda with Rukeri Black Orthodox OP1 and the Sustainability Award, adding to the country's international tea recognition Read more »
Rwanda: What Do Amavubi Need to Qualify for Afcon 2027?
New Times
Rwanda are firmly in contention for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after making a perfect start to their qualifying campaign with two consecutive victories. Read more »
