Rwanda’s national cycling team has begun a training camp in Musanze ahead of the 2026 African Road Cycling Championships, which will be held in Kisumu, […]
Rwanda’s foreign trade value rises 89% to $9.4 billion
Rwanda’s trade with foreign countries increased by 89% between 2017 and 2025, reaching $9.4 billion last year from $4.9 billion, Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva told Parliament on Friday. Nsengiyumva presented the figures on Oct. 2 while addressing a joint sitting…
FERWAFA sets January 2027 election to replace former president Shema
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) will elect a new president in January 2027 following the resignation of Shema Ngoga Fabrice after about 13 months in office. The decision was made on Thursday, Oct. 1, at a meeting of FERWAFA’s Executive…
Rwanda calls for greater Global South role in shaping AI rules
Rwanda has called for developing countries to have a greater role in shaping the rules and standards governing artificial intelligence, warning against a future in which poorer nations remain mainly consumers of technology developed elsewhere. Justice Minister and Attorney General…
Nigerian diagnostics firm launches cancer screening drive in Rwanda
A Nigerian medical diagnostics company has begun operations in Rwanda with plans to screen hundreds of people for cancer during October, as the country steps up efforts to promote early detection. Labscroll Medicals launched its services in Kicukiro on Thursday…
Rwanda courts set new rules to strengthen protection of children
Rwanda’s Supreme Court has introduced new procedures for handling cases involving children, including requirements for specialised judges, pre-trial meetings and greater protection of children’s privacy. The guidelines, signed by Supreme Court President Domitilla Mukantaganzwa and published in the Official Gazette…
Dr.Bizimana warns churches against shielding genocide suspects
Religious organisations should not protect people accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement Jean-Damascène Bizimana said Monday. Bizimana said some churches and religious groups still protect individuals involved in the…
Climate change prompts new road design standards
Roads in Rwanda will be designed to withstand more extreme weather under revised standards introduced after heavy rains and flooding caused damage beyond what earlier road studies had anticipated. Twagirimana Théoneste, acting deputy director general of the Rwanda Transport Development…
MINEDUC salutes Rwanda’s teachers on World Teachers’ Day
Ministry of Education has praised teachers for their daily commitment to helping students gain the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to shape their futures and contribute to the country’s development. The ministry made the remarks Monday as Rwanda joined countries…
Nel Ngabo builds international stage run with Canada shows
Rwandan singer Nel Ngabo is heading back onto the international live-music circuit with performances in…
Sherrie Silver works with Lewis Hamilton on Rimowa campaign
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver has added another international project to her portfolio after…
Madonna to headline 2026 MTV VMAs after 23-year absence
Madonna will return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage on Sept. 27, opening the…
Wema shares message of hope in new gospel release
Rwandan gospel singer Wema has released a new song, “Komera Imana ntibeshya izagutabara,” encouraging people…
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…
Forests, waste management emerge as Rwanda-Algeria climate cooperation priorities
Forest restoration, climate-smart farming and better use of waste are among the areas Rwanda and Algeria are considering for closer environmental cooperation. The priorities emerged […]
Rwanda courts set new rules to strengthen protection of children
Rwanda’s Supreme Court has introduced new procedures for handling cases involving children, including requirements for specialised judges, pre-trial meetings and greater protection of children’s privacy. […]
Dr.Bizimana warns churches against shielding genocide suspects
Religious organisations should not protect people accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement Jean-Damascène Bizimana […]
Climate change prompts new road design standards
Roads in Rwanda will be designed to withstand more extreme weather under revised standards introduced after heavy rains and flooding caused damage beyond what earlier […]
MINEDUC salutes Rwanda’s teachers on World Teachers’ Day
Ministry of Education has praised teachers for their daily commitment to helping students gain the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to shape their futures and […]
Rwandan trio enters race for regional, continental HiPipo awards
Three Rwandan music stars — The Ben, Bruce Melodie and Element Eleeh — will compete against some of Africa’s biggest names at the 2026 HiPipo […]
Hemery claims first Rwanda Open M25 title in straight sets
Frenchman Calvin Hemery claimed his first Rwanda Open M25 title on Sunday, beating Zimbabwe’s Benjamin Lock 6-3, 6-3 in the first of the tournament’s two […]
Gako military academy launches new health sciences college
Rwanda Military Academy in Gako has launched the Defence College of Health Sciences, with Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda officiating the opening of the institution’s inaugural […]
Hapag-Lloyd expands Rwanda operations with new Kigali office serving Burundi
German shipping and logistics company Hapag-Lloyd has opened a new setup in Kigali to serve customers in Rwanda and Burundi, strengthening its presence in two […]