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 […]
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The Dawn Weekly Newspaper – August 10, 2026
Rwanda Clears Path for 5G Era With 2G, 3G Network Transition
Rwanda is moving closer to a new era of mobile connectivity as the government begins phasing out older 2G and 3G networks, a transition expected to strengthen high-speed internet access and create room for wider adoption of advanced technologies, including…
President Kagame Holds Talks With RPF-Inkotanyi Leaders
President Paul Kagame has held talks with senior leaders of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), focusing on the party’s history, values and role in Rwanda’s development journey. The meeting took place on July 27, 2026, at Intare Arena, according to…
Florence Niyonkuru Wins Rwanda’s First-Ever Commonwealth Games Medal
Florence Niyonkuru made history on Monday by becoming the first Rwandan athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, claiming bronze in the women's 10,000 meters at the 2026 Games in Glasgow. Niyonkuru finished third in 31 minutes, 55.47…
Expo2026 to open in Kigali with international participation, new attractions
Rwanda’s annual international trade fair, Expo2026, is set to open Tuesday in Kigali with record participation expected from local and international exhibitors, as organizers introduce new products, technologies and entertainment activities. The 29th edition of the exhibition will be held…
Minister calls for stronger action to protect youth from substance abuse
Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr. Utumatwishima Abdallah, has called on families and authorities to do more to protect young people from alcohol and drug abuse, saying a healthy and skilled youth population is essential to the country's future.…
APR FC edge Mathare United in friendly as preparations continue
APR FC continued preparations for the 2026/27 season with a 1-0 victory over Kenya's Mathare United in a friendly at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday. Djibril Ouattara scored the only goal in the 37th minute, finishing a low cross from…
Rwanda sends 243 students to Tanzania for East African schools games
Rwanda has sent 243 students to Tanzania to compete in the 24th edition of the Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA) games, with the delegation aiming to improve on last year's medal tally. The students, drawn from…
Rwanda football federation president arrested over bounced cheque allegation
Rwanda’s football federation president, Shema Fabrice, has been arrested over an allegation that he issued a bounced cheque, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau said. RIB spokesperson Dr. Murangira B. Thierry said Shema was arrested on Aug. 11 and is being held…
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…
Thousands turn out in Rubavu as Summer Country Tour 2026 concludes
Thousands of music fans filled Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu on Saturday for the final concert…
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 […]
Kagame watches PSG beat Aston Villa in UEFA Super Cup
President Paul Kagame attended the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, Austria, on Wednesday night, where Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 2-1 to win the European […]
Minister calls for stronger action to protect youth from substance abuse
Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr. Utumatwishima Abdallah, has called on families and authorities to do more to protect young people from alcohol and […]
APR FC edge Mathare United in friendly as preparations continue
APR FC continued preparations for the 2026/27 season with a 1-0 victory over Kenya’s Mathare United in a friendly at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday. […]
Rwanda sends 243 students to Tanzania for East African schools games
Rwanda has sent 243 students to Tanzania to compete in the 24th edition of the Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Associations (FEASSSA) games, […]
Rwanda football federation president arrested over bounced cheque allegation
Rwanda’s football federation president, Shema Fabrice, has been arrested over an allegation that he issued a bounced cheque, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau said. RIB spokesperson […]
Gorilla naming ceremony to draw thousands to Musanze
Rwanda expects about 10,000 visitors to attend this year’s Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony, highlighting the growing role of conservation tourism in supporting local businesses […]
Trump backs Infantino as FIFA faces pressure over leadership
U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino as football’s governing body faces growing pressure from major continental confederations over […]
Police warn against banned alcohol at private parties
Rwanda police have warned people organizing private parties against serving alcoholic drinks that have been withdrawn from the market, saying those found using the banned […]