President Paul Kagame and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik held talks in Salalah on Monday on expanding economic cooperation between Rwanda and Oman, with investment […]
Rwanda seeks safer maize as aflatoxin hits farmers, markets
Rwanda is exploring new maize varieties that could help curb aflatoxin contamination, as the food-safety threat continues to affect farmers, processors and consumers. An assessment by maize processor MINIMEX found that about half of the maize it received was rejected…
Gorilla conservation inspires two-day walk from Kigali to Musanze
More than 20 people set off from Rwanda’s capital on Wednesday on a two-day walk to Musanze to promote gorilla conservation, tourism and healthy living ahead of the country’s annual gorilla naming ceremony. Led by fitness enthusiast Rosine Bazongere, the…
$100 billion annual funding gap threatens Africa’s agriculture ambitions
Africa is looking to private investors to help close an estimated $100 billion annual financing gap in agriculture, as governments and development institutions seek to unlock the sector’s potential to drive economic growth and improve food security. The funding challenge…
Renewable energy key to Africa’s food security, experts say
Expanding access to affordable renewable energy could help African countries increase farm productivity, process more agricultural produce and build food systems that are better able to withstand climate change, experts and officials said in Kigali. The issue featured prominently at…
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 Canada after a disagreement with the event organisers, the duo said on Monday. The singers announced their withdrawal on social media, apologising to fans who…
Kagame condoles Tanzania’s Samia after husband’s death
President Paul Kagame has sent condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. In a message posted on X, Kagame said Rwanda stood with President Samia and the people of Tanzania during…
APR FC face must-win return leg after Congo defeat
APR FC will need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Les Aigles du Congo on Friday if they are to remain in the CAF Champions League, with vice-captain Nshimiyimana Yunusu confident the Rwandan champions can produce the required result…
Jeannette Kagame urges young leaders to build strong families
First lady Jeannette Kagame has urged Rwanda’s young leaders to look beyond professional achievement and focus on building strong families, saying leadership requires more than education, intelligence and experience. She made the remarks Sunday at the annual Young Leaders Prayer…
Tupac Shakur murder trial opens with prosecutors alleging revenge plot
Prosecutors opened Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ murder trial Monday, alleging he helped plan the 1996…
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…
Education Minister Urges Students to Embrace Discipline as School Year Begins
Rwanda’s Education Minister Nsengimana Joseph urged students to approach the new school year with discipline, hard work and commitment as schools reopened Monday for the […]
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 Canada after a disagreement with the event organisers, the duo […]
Kagame condoles Tanzania’s Samia after husband’s death
President Paul Kagame has sent condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. In a message posted […]
APR FC face must-win return leg after Congo defeat
APR FC will need to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Les Aigles du Congo on Friday if they are to remain in the CAF […]
Jeannette Kagame urges young leaders to build strong families
First lady Jeannette Kagame has urged Rwanda’s young leaders to look beyond professional achievement and focus on building strong families, saying leadership requires more than […]
Rwanda sees decline in youth among people prosecuted
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, […]
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 […]