President Paul Kagame and African Continental Free Trade Area Secretary-General Wamkele Mene discussed ways to strengthen trade among African countries during talks in Kigali on […]
Hichilema wins second term with Zambia’s economy at a crossroads
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term, giving him another mandate to turn an economic recovery into broader gains for a population still struggling with the cost of living. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared Hichilema the…
Rwanda, East Africa face above-normal rainfall in final months of 2026
Rwanda and other East African countries face a high likelihood of above-normal rainfall in the final months of 2026, raising the risk of flooding and other weather-related disasters. The forecast was presented Monday during a regional climate outlook forum in…
Rwanda ranks second in East Africa for budget transparency
Rwanda has improved its budget transparency, public participation and oversight of public finances, but gaps remain in the timely publication and accessibility of budget information, according to the International Budget Partnership’s Open Budget Survey 2025. Rwanda scored 55 out of…
Rwandan student completes historic North Pole expedition
Rwandan student Izere Louise has completed a 10-day scientific expedition to the North Pole aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, becoming the first Rwandan to make the journey, according to Rosatom. Izere was among young science enthusiasts aged 14 to 16…
Rwanda secures €82 Million, 15 billion yen in commercial loan deal
Rwanda has secured a new commercial loan facility combining €82 million (about Rwf140.8 billion) and 15 billion Japanese yen (about Rwf138.9 billion), bringing the total value of the financing to more than Rwf280 billion. The 15-year facility includes a six-year…
Akamanzi Says Sport Could Become a Major Driver of Africa’s Economic Growth
Africa could create hundreds of thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in economic activity by treating sport as an industry rather than simply entertainment, NBA Africa Chief Executive Clare Akamanzi said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Africa Mindset…
Rwanda set for Burundi test as unbeaten run continues in Nairobi
Rwanda’s national women’s volleyball team will face Burundi on Thursday with top spot in Group D within reach after opening their African Championship campaign with two straight-set victories in Nairobi. Rwanda moved to six points after beating Algeria 3-0 on…
Kagame, AfDB president discuss expanding investment in Rwanda
President Paul Kagame met Tuesday with African Development Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah in Kigali to discuss strengthening cooperation and expanding investment in Rwanda. The talks focused on the partnership between Rwanda and the AfDB, including efforts to accelerate…
Future Harry Visits Could Test Charles, William’s United Front
Future visits by Prince Harry to the United Kingdom could test whether King Charles and…
Charlize Theron praises Matt Damon’s physical transformation for ‘The Odyssey’
Charlize Theron has praised the physical transformation of her The Odyssey co-star Matt Damon, saying…
World Cup halftime show gets mixed reviews despite star-studded lineup
A star-studded halftime show featuring some of the world’s biggest music acts received mixed reactions…
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…
Rwanda promises support as 406 Citizens return from eastern Congo
Rwanda has pledged to support 406 citizens who returned from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, with women and children making up a large […]
Rwanda secures €82 Million, 15 billion yen in commercial loan deal
Rwanda has secured a new commercial loan facility combining €82 million (about Rwf140.8 billion) and 15 billion Japanese yen (about Rwf138.9 billion), bringing the total […]
Akamanzi Says Sport Could Become a Major Driver of Africa’s Economic Growth
Africa could create hundreds of thousands of jobs and unlock billions of dollars in economic activity by treating sport as an industry rather than simply […]
Rwanda set for Burundi test as unbeaten run continues in Nairobi
Rwanda’s national women’s volleyball team will face Burundi on Thursday with top spot in Group D within reach after opening their African Championship campaign with […]
Kagame, AfDB president discuss expanding investment in Rwanda
President Paul Kagame met Tuesday with African Development Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah in Kigali to discuss strengthening cooperation and expanding investment in Rwanda. […]
East African countries seek investment to transform agriculture
Eight East African countries are looking to attract investment into agriculture and agro-processing as they seek to increase the value of farm produce and strengthen […]
President Kagame urges Africa to turn ambitions into action
Africa has the people, resources and knowledge needed to achieve its development ambitions but continues to struggle to turn its plans into results, President Paul […]
ASG chief calls for mindset shift to drive Africa’s development
Africa needs to change the way it approaches development, moving away from dependence on outside solutions toward greater self-reliance and cooperation, the head of the […]
FIFA orders FERWAFA to pay former Amavubi coach $360,000
FIFA has ordered the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) to pay former Amavubi head coach Adel Amrouche $360,000 after ruling that his dismissal breached his contract. […]