The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes region has urged the Democratic Republic of Congo to promptly implement a protocol for the disarmament, demobilization […]
Former Rwandan Parliament Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa Dies at 66
Rwandan Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Donatille Mukabalisa, has died at the age of 66 after an illness. Mukabalisa died on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, where she had been receiving…
Small businesses turn to Expo2026 to reach new markets
Small businesses showcasing products at Rwanda’s 29th International Trade Fair, Expo2026, are looking beyond immediate sales, hoping the event will help them reach new customers, build business connections and open access to wider markets. Held in Gikondo, Kicukiro District, the…
Rwanda signs AU’s first treaty to end violence against women and girls
Rwanda has signed the African Union’s first legally binding treaty focused on ending violence against women and girls, becoming the ninth AU member state to join the agreement aimed at strengthening protections and accountability across the continent. Rwanda’s Foreign Affairs…
U.N. awards Rwanda $2 million to bolster Ebola preparedness
The United Nations has allocated $2 million to help Rwanda strengthen its defenses against Ebola as neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo battles a growing outbreak that has infected more than 3,200 people, U.N. officials said. The funding comes despite Rwanda…
Mathematician claims breakthrough in 250-year-old polygon problem
A mathematician has proposed a solution to a problem that has challenged researchers for more than two centuries: whether every polygon contains a path that eventually returns to its starting point. Giovanni Forni of the University of Maryland says his…
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 of opportunities created by social media while learning to distinguish between online attention and genuine support. The singer made the remarks Thursday night, Aug. 13,…
RICA tightens meat safety checks over veterinary drug residues
Rwanda’s consumer protection authority has tightened checks for veterinary drug residues in meat, warning slaughterhouses not to process animals that are sick, undergoing treatment or still carrying traces of medicine. The Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) distributed…
FDA, RSB officials among suspects in substandard alcohol probe
An investigation into the production and distribution of substandard alcoholic drinks has drawn in officials from Rwanda’s food and drugs regulator, standards body and local government, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau said Thursday. RIB and the Rwanda National Police presented the…
Bosco Nshuti uses Kigali concert to debut new music, hint at sixth album
Rwandan gospel artist Bosco Nshuti turned his latest concert into a showcase of both past…
Diane Nkusi releases song written during personal struggle
Rwandan gospel singer Diane Nkusi has released Santa Israel, a song she wrote in 2012…
Spain reach world cup final as FIFA plans star-studded finale
Spain secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a commanding 2-0…
Madonna makes music history as ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II’ returns her to No. 1
Four decades into a career defined by reinvention, Madonna has once again reached the top…
Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer behind ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose distinctive raspy voice powered the global hit “Total Eclipse…
Tuff Gang shows its staying power after 18 years in hip hop
After nearly two decades at the centre of Rwanda’s Hip Hop movement, Tuff Gang continues…
Rwanda expands satellite data use for agriculture, disaster response
Rwanda is expanding the use of satellite imagery across government, universities and selected businesses under a new national programme with U.S.-based Earth-observation company Planet Labs, […]
Rwandan entrepreneur makes Africa’s Business Heroes Top 20
Rwandan entrepreneur David Kamugundu has advanced to the Top 20 of the 2026 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, becoming the only Rwandan to reach […]
Mathematician claims breakthrough in 250-year-old polygon problem
A mathematician has proposed a solution to a problem that has challenged researchers for more than two centuries: whether every polygon contains a path that […]
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 of opportunities created by social media while learning to distinguish […]
RICA tightens meat safety checks over veterinary drug residues
Rwanda’s consumer protection authority has tightened checks for veterinary drug residues in meat, warning slaughterhouses not to process animals that are sick, undergoing treatment or […]
Rwanda’s farm exports top $1 billion for first time, NAEB says
Rwanda earned more than $1.1 billion from agricultural and livestock exports in the 2025/26 financial year, marking the first time the sector has surpassed the […]
FDA, RSB officials among suspects in substandard alcohol probe
An investigation into the production and distribution of substandard alcoholic drinks has drawn in officials from Rwanda’s food and drugs regulator, standards body and local […]
Kenya regulator says five alcohol brands suspended by Rwanda meet standards
Kenya’s standards regulator said on Tuesday that five alcoholic beverage brands temporarily suspended by Rwanda had passed fresh inspections and laboratory tests, with the products […]
Africa must shape its own AI-driven security future, Nduhungirehe says
Africa needs to develop the skills, institutions and technical capacity to use artificial intelligence and autonomous technologies to address its security challenges, Foreign Affairs Minister […]