Cassava seed entrepreneurs in Rwanda are gaining access to larger quantities of clean planting materials through a technology that has helped increase multiplication capacity at […]
Rwanda takes Mibirizi coffee to Japan ahead of first auction
Rwanda is presenting its heritage Mibirizi Arabica coffee to Japanese buyers ahead of an international auction scheduled for October 21, as the country seeks to create new commercial opportunities for its coffee producers. The coffee was showcased on Friday, October…
Rwanda expands aviation training with new air traffic control simulator
Rwanda has expanded its capacity to train air traffic controllers with the installation of a new simulator at its national aviation training centre, giving trainees practical experience in managing aircraft movements under simulated operating conditions. Silas Udahemuka, Director General of…
Alexis Dusabe takes 25-year gospel journey to UK for first performance
After more than 25 years in Rwanda’s gospel music scene, singer Alexis Dusabe is preparing to meet audiences in the United Kingdom for the first time, where he will share the stage with preacher Rev. Dr. Antoine Rutayisire. The two…
Rwanda cookstoves project secures 387,015 new carbon credits
A cookstoves project in Rwanda has received 387,015 additional carbon credits in its fifth issuance, bringing the total number of credits expected to qualify for an international aviation emissions scheme to more than 2.3 million. Canadian carbon markets company Base…
The Ben plans East African star line-up for New Year concert
Rwandan singer The Ben will bring musicians from across East Africa together for the third edition of his The New Year Groove concert on January 1, 2027, in an event he has branded East African G.O.A.T. The singer has confirmed…
More than 200 alcohol producers were awaiting licences when crackdown began, minister says
More than 250 factories producing substandard alcoholic drinks known locally as ibyuma had been shut down, while about 200 other applicants were awaiting licences to enter the market, Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has said. Speaking to members of the…
Amavubi U17 end 15-year wait for Africa Cup of Nations return
Rwanda’s Under-17 national team have qualified for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations after beating Ethiopia 2-1 in the third-place play-off of the CECAFA zonal qualifiers at Kigali Pele Stadium on Monday. The result takes Rwanda back to the…
Rwanda, Nigeria seek closer military cooperation on African security
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, is visiting Rwanda for six days to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries and explore joint responses to security threats across Africa. The visit, running from October 18 to 23,…
Ben’Imana becomes Rwanda’s first Oscar submission
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s feature film Ben’Imana has been selected as Rwanda’s first-ever official submission for the…
Moses Bliss to headline Rwanda Revival Conference in Kigali
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss will join Ugandan preacher Apostle Grace Lubega for the third…
Chriss Eazy, Tanzania’s Zuchu collaboration stalls over Rwf25m video cost
A much-anticipated collaboration between Rwandan singer Chriss Eazy and Tanzanian artist Zuchu has stalled after…
Rwandan trio enters race for regional, continental HiPipo awards
Three Rwandan music stars — The Ben, Bruce Melodie and Element Eleeh — will compete…
Ben Affleck says dating is not a priority after Jennifer Lopez divorce
Ben Affleck says he is in no hurry to return to dating after his divorce…
Rwandan artists head to U.S. for theatre training, stronger arts ties
Four artists have travelled to the United States for a month-long training programme aimed at…
Digital ID pilot could ease cross-border travel between African countries
Travellers moving between Benin, Ghana and Rwanda could eventually benefit from faster identity verification under a new initiative that is preparing to test connections between […]
The Ben plans East African star line-up for New Year concert
Rwandan singer The Ben will bring musicians from across East Africa together for the third edition of his The New Year Groove concert on January […]
More than 200 alcohol producers were awaiting licences when crackdown began, minister says
More than 250 factories producing substandard alcoholic drinks known locally as ibyuma had been shut down, while about 200 other applicants were awaiting licences to […]
Amavubi U17 end 15-year wait for Africa Cup of Nations return
Rwanda’s Under-17 national team have qualified for the 2027 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations after beating Ethiopia 2-1 in the third-place play-off of the CECAFA […]
Rwanda, Nigeria seek closer military cooperation on African security
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, is visiting Rwanda for six days to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries and explore […]
Rwanda’s floating solar project puts energy storage in focus
Rwanda’s plan to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar plant on Lake Sake reflects a broader challenge facing countries expanding renewable energy: how to turn intermittent […]
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as contact tracing continues
Kenya has confirmed its eighth Ebola infection, involving a 49-year-old hospital patient attendant who was likely exposed to the virus while working in the room […]
China urges global cooperation to expand access to traditional medicine
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger international cooperation to improve access to traditional medicine and help countries respond to global health challenges. Speaking […]
Rwanda leads 40 African countries in World Bank policy assessment
Rwanda has ranked first among 40 sub-Saharan African countries assessed by the World Bank for the quality of policies and institutions supporting economic development and […]