Young people aged 18 to 30 accounted for 40% of those prosecuted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 judicial year, down from 51% the previous year, […]
Food fellowship graduates pitch solutions to Rwanda’s food challenges
Graduates of the African Food Fellowship in Rwanda have proposed projects aimed at tackling some of the country’s food-system challenges, including declining production, malnutrition, food waste and youth unemployment. The projects were presented Monday during the launch of the Africa…
BK Group completes Rwf31.7 billion sale of insurance unit to RSSB
BK Group Plc has completed the sale of its entire stake in BK General Insurance Ltd (BKGI) to the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) for Rwf31.7 billion, making the pension fund the insurer’s sole shareholder. BK Group announced the completion…
Messi retires from Argentina duty after two decades of international football
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, ending a 21-year Argentina career that included a World Cup triumph and cemented his status among the greatest players in the history of the game. Messi announced his decision on Monday…
Africa CDC to represent regional health bodies in global health reform
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been chosen to represent regional health organizations in a global process aimed at reshaping the world’s health architecture, the agency said on Monday. The announcement was made on Aug.…
Rwanda puts community benefits at heart of annual gorilla naming ceremony
Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony took on a broader significance on Friday as the country showcased its model of linking wildlife conservation with tourism and benefits for communities living near protected areas. Thousands of visitors, conservationists, business leaders, researchers and…
$200 million fund seeks to expand climate finance for East Africa’s farmers
A $200 million financing facility launched in Kigali on Friday will seek to make climate adaptation lending more accessible to smallholder farmers and rural businesses in four East African countries. The Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM), backed by…
Studies suggest eggs may offer benefits beyond protein
Eggs may offer more than a convenient source of protein, with recent studies linking moderate consumption to lower risks of cardiovascular death, high blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease. The findings add to a long-running debate over eggs, which contain cholesterol…
Rwanda universities push practical skills to expand renewable energy use
Rwanda is strengthening practical renewable-energy training at universities as it seeks to develop skills needed to expand the use of alternative energy and reduce reliance on costly conventional electricity. Twenty lecturers and six students from four Rwandan higher learning institutions…
Kenny Sol featured on Big Fizzo’s upcoming album
singer Kenny Sol will feature on a new album by Burundian music star Big Fizzo,…
The Ben urges youth to distinguish fame from genuine support
Singer Mugisha Benjamin, known as The Ben, has urged young people to make the most…
AfCFTA could boost Africa’s film industry
Africa’s film industry is looking beyond national borders for its next phase of growth, and…
Why Clement says choosing Knowless was the best decision of his life
Rwandan music producer Ishimwe Clement says choosing singer Butera Knowless as his wife remains the…
King James makes history with two sold-out BK Arena concerts celebrating 20 years in music
Music star Ruhumuriza James, popularly known as King James, has written a new chapter in…
Urban Boyz to reunite in Rubavu after nearly nine years apart
Rwanda's celebrated music group Urban Boyz will reunite on stage for the first time in…
Gorilla tourism strengthens Rwanda’s conservation economy
Rwanda’s mountain gorillas have become a major driver of tourism and economic activity in the country’s north, creating jobs and business opportunities while generating revenue […]
Rwanda puts community benefits at heart of annual gorilla naming ceremony
Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony took on a broader significance on Friday as the country showcased its model of linking wildlife conservation with tourism and […]
$200 million fund seeks to expand climate finance for East Africa’s farmers
A $200 million financing facility launched in Kigali on Friday will seek to make climate adaptation lending more accessible to smallholder farmers and rural businesses […]
Studies suggest eggs may offer benefits beyond protein
Eggs may offer more than a convenient source of protein, with recent studies linking moderate consumption to lower risks of cardiovascular death, high blood pressure […]
Rwanda universities push practical skills to expand renewable energy use
Rwanda is strengthening practical renewable-energy training at universities as it seeks to develop skills needed to expand the use of alternative energy and reduce reliance […]
Rwanda’s final hopes end with Egypt defeat in African volleyball championship
Rwanda’s hopes of reaching the African women’s volleyball championship final for the first time ended Thursday after Egypt beat the team 3-0 in the semi-finals […]
Kagame urges Africa to rethink how young entrepreneurs access finance
President Paul Kagame has called for changes to Africa’s financial systems, saying young entrepreneurs with viable business ideas often struggle to access capital because they […]
Africa’s bean sector looks beyond higher yields to nutrition and markets
Beans are becoming more than a staple food in Africa as researchers, governments and businesses develop varieties aimed at improving nutrition, coping with climate change, […]
Trump threatens further Iran strikes as civilian deaths raise fears of wider war
President Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to launch further strikes on Iran “any time we want”, raising the prospect of a wider […]