Farmers in Rwanda’s Southern Province say improved farming methods have increased both the amount they harvest and the money they earn from crops, with some […]
Tooro’s new king takes throne amid dispute over late monarch’s heir
Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been installed as the new king of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, despite a dispute over whether the late King Oyo Nyimba left a son who should have inherited the throne. Nyabongo, a former broadcaster and…
FIFA, UEFA clash over shelved World Cup investment plan
FIFA has accused UEFA of running a “misinformation campaign” against a proposed private-investor scheme that could have generated billions of dollars to support football development, according to legal documents filed in a U.S. court. The dispute centres on the FIFA…
Fighting intensifies in Somalia as government forces battle supporters of ousted governor
Fighting intensified in Somalia on Monday as government forces and supporters of an ousted regional governor clashed, with fighter jets and drones reportedly deployed in the conflict. The fighting is linked to tensions between Somalia’s federal government and regional authorities…
Chorale de Kigali marks six decades with annual Christmas concert
Rwanda’s Chorale de Kigali will celebrate six decades of music-making with its annual Christmas Carols concert at Camp Kigali on December 20, 2026. The concert will combine the choir’s annual Christmas programme with celebrations marking 60 years since its founding…
Ingabire says she had no control over FDU-Inkingi while in prison
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza told the High Court in Kigali on Thursday that she could not be held responsible for activities carried out by members of FDU-Inkingi while she was in prison, saying the party became involved with P5 during her…
High-risk households to get priority as Rwanda reshapes settlement patterns
Households living in areas at high risk of disasters will be given priority as the government gradually moves families living outside designated residential areas into planned settlements, a National Land Authority official has said. Alexis Rutagengwa, head of the Land…
Dangote offers East African governments stake in $16 billion Kenya refinery
Aliko Dangote has offered East African governments a combined 30% stake in a planned $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, opening the door for regional countries to become shareholders in a project designed to supply petroleum products closer to their…
Shingiro, Sindi fire Rwanda U23 to 3-0 win over Sudan
Rwanda’s Under-23 side took a commanding first-leg lead in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sudan 3-0 in Kigali on Wednesday. Playing at Kigali Pelé Stadium, Rwanda made the most of home advantage,…
Minister says artists face challenges accessing available financing
Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, says some artists are struggling to…
Rwandan filmmakers showcase new work at French festival
Rwandan comedian and actor Clapton Kibonge has used his trip to France to work with…
Miss Muyango heads to US for AFRIMMA awards nomination
Miss Muyango Claudine has travelled to Dallas, Texas, to attend the 2026 African Muzik Magazine…
Sherrie Silver says career, shyness make dating difficult
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver says her demanding international career and shy personality have…
Rwandan gospel duo Vestine and Dorcas withdraw from Canada concert
Rwandan gospel singers Vestine and Dorcas will not perform at the Vancouver Worship Encounter in…
Rwandan film ‘What a Day’ selected for French festival
Rwandan actor and filmmaker Niyitegeka Gratien, known as Papa Sava, is set to take his…
RTB to certify workers with skills but no formal qualifications
Rwanda’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training authority plans to assess workers who have gained practical skills and experience on the job but lack recognised […]
Ingabire says she had no control over FDU-Inkingi while in prison
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza told the High Court in Kigali on Thursday that she could not be held responsible for activities carried out by members of […]
High-risk households to get priority as Rwanda reshapes settlement patterns
Households living in areas at high risk of disasters will be given priority as the government gradually moves families living outside designated residential areas into […]
Dangote offers East African governments stake in $16 billion Kenya refinery
Aliko Dangote has offered East African governments a combined 30% stake in a planned $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, opening the door for regional […]
Shingiro, Sindi fire Rwanda U23 to 3-0 win over Sudan
Rwanda’s Under-23 side took a commanding first-leg lead in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sudan 3-0 in […]
AHTS5: Gates Foundation pledges long-term focus on African health
The Gates Foundation will maintain a long-term focus on Africa, with most of its spending expected to go to the continent over the next 20 […]
NCHR says rehabilitation should begin before offenders leave prison
Rwanda’s human rights commission has urged justice and correctional institutions to treat rehabilitation as a process that starts during investigation and continues after offenders return […]
AHTS5 urges Africa to move health-tech projects beyond pilot stage
Africa needs to move health technology projects beyond short-term pilots and build systems that can be financed, maintained and expanded, the chairman of the Africa […]
Coffee leads Rwanda’s agricultural exports as weekly shipments earn $10.46 million
Coffee was Rwanda’s biggest agricultural export earner between Sept. 21 and 25, generating $4.36 million as the country shipped 8,527 tonnes of agricultural and livestock […]