Rwanda’s hopes of reaching the African women’s volleyball championship final for the first time ended Thursday after Egypt beat the team 3-0 in the semi-finals […]
King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany
Rwandan singer King James has taken his 20th anniversary celebrations to Europe, performing in Bremen, Germany, as he continues a year-long run of concerts marking two decades in music. The Bremen show over the weekend brought together Rwandans and other…
Nyarugenge, Muhima hospitals set for expansion ahead of CHUK move
Rwanda plans to expand Nyarugenge and Muhima district hospitals as the country prepares to relocate the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) to its new facility in Masaka, Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said. The expansion is intended to ensure…
Rwanda’s digital ID rollout reaches 7.2 million people
More than 8.3 million people have also verified their personal information since the programme began in 2025, NIDA Director General Josephine Mukesha said. The exercise is now being completed in the Northern and Western provinces, as well as Nyamagabe and…
7,188 pupils to retake exams after cheating investigation
A total of 7,188 Rwandan pupils will retake their primary school leaving examinations from Sept. 2 to 4 after an investigation found widespread cheating in 254 examination rooms across the country. The Ministry of Education announced the decision on Sunday,…
Africa’s bean sector looks beyond higher yields to nutrition and markets
Beans are becoming more than a staple food in Africa as researchers, governments and businesses develop varieties aimed at improving nutrition, coping with climate change, cutting cooking time and opening better markets for farmers. The changing role of the crop…
Trump threatens further Iran strikes as civilian deaths raise fears of wider war
President Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to launch further strikes on Iran “any time we want”, raising the prospect of a wider escalation after the heaviest exchange of attacks between the two countries in weeks. Trump said…
Kigali to host Africa’s homegrown basketball championship in 2027
Rwanda will host the 2027 FIBA AfroCan, giving the country its first opportunity to stage Africa’s continental basketball championship reserved for players competing in domestic leagues across the continent. The 12-team tournament will be played at BK Arena from July…
Rwanda envoy joins Tooro Kingdom in mourning King Oyo
Rwanda’s ambassador to Uganda, Joseph Rutabana, has joined the Tooro Kingdom and its people in mourning King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died last week aged 34. Rutabana visited the Tooro royal palace in Kampala on Tuesday to…
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…
Urban Boyz to reunite in Rubavu after nearly nine years apart
Rwanda's celebrated music group Urban Boyz will reunite on stage for the first time in…
Kagame urges Africa to rethink how young entrepreneurs access finance
President Paul Kagame has called for changes to Africa’s financial systems, saying young entrepreneurs with viable business ideas often struggle to access capital because they […]
Africa’s bean sector looks beyond higher yields to nutrition and markets
Beans are becoming more than a staple food in Africa as researchers, governments and businesses develop varieties aimed at improving nutrition, coping with climate change, […]
Trump threatens further Iran strikes as civilian deaths raise fears of wider war
President Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to launch further strikes on Iran “any time we want”, raising the prospect of a wider […]
Kigali to host Africa’s homegrown basketball championship in 2027
Rwanda will host the 2027 FIBA AfroCan, giving the country its first opportunity to stage Africa’s continental basketball championship reserved for players competing in domestic […]
Rwanda envoy joins Tooro Kingdom in mourning King Oyo
Rwanda’s ambassador to Uganda, Joseph Rutabana, has joined the Tooro Kingdom and its people in mourning King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died […]
PM Nsengiyumva urges Africa to turn agriculture into jobs, investment
Africa must overhaul the way it views agriculture and turn the sector into a major source of investment, jobs and economic growth, Rwanda’s Prime Minister […]
Niyonshuti Ben elected to represent youth in Parliament
Niyonshuti Ben was provisionally elected Wednesday to represent youth in Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies, replacing Icyitegetse Vénuste, who resigned from the position. Niyonshuti secured 47 […]
Kagame urges Rwanda development agency to ease path for investors
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday called for stronger efforts to attract private investment, increase exports and improve tourism as Rwanda seeks to build an economy […]
Rwandan film ‘What a Day’ selected for French festival
Rwandan actor and filmmaker Niyitegeka Gratien, known as Papa Sava, is set to take his latest film, What a Day, to France after it was selected […]