Rwanda plans to add 523.73 megawatts to its electricity generation capacity by 2029, with solar power expected to provide more than half of the planned […]
Rwanda tightens environmental rules, expands climate finance framework
Rwanda has introduced new rules governing environmental protection and climate change, strengthening safeguards against pollution and environmental damage while expanding mechanisms for financing climate-related projects. The new framework, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, sets tighter requirements for pollution control…
Rwanda urged to build AI systems around local data, expertise
Rwanda should move beyond using artificial intelligence systems developed elsewhere and invest in building models based on its own data and expertise, Dr. Bello Moussa said at a technology forum in Kigali. Moussa, Huawei Southern Africa’s head of technology solutions…
Human rights recommendations reflect need for continued progress, official says
Human rights recommendations made through a United Nations review should not be viewed simply as evidence of shortcomings, a Ministry of Justice official has said, arguing that the process is also intended to encourage countries to strengthen existing protections. William…
Rwanda moves to professionalise customer experience sector with new body, training
Professionals in Rwanda’s customer service industry are planning to establish a body to regulate the profession and develop recognised training and certification for people working in the sector. The proposed association is expected to set professional standards, advocate for better…
African tax research network seeks stronger link between evidence and policy
Tax research in Africa needs to move more effectively from academic papers to the institutions responsible for making and implementing policy, an African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) official said Tuesday as researchers gathered in Kigali. Emeka Nwankwo, ATAF’s Head of…
El Niño could push 8 million children into acute hunger in East and Southern Africa
About 8 million children in six East and Southern African countries could face crisis-level hunger or worse by early 2027 as a powerful El Niño weather pattern threatens to worsen drought, flooding and food insecurity, Save the Children said. The…
FERWAFA president released after court approves plea agreement
FERWAFA President Shema Fabrice Ngoga has been released after the Nyarugenge Primary Court approved a plea agreement he reached with prosecutors over charges involving bounced cheques and fraud. Shema had been held in provisional detention after the court ordered on…
Sherrie Silver works with Lewis Hamilton on Rimowa campaign
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver has added another international project to her portfolio after working with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton on a campaign for luxury luggage brand Rimowa. Silver shared photos and video from the project on social…
Rwandan film ‘What a Day’ selected for French festival
Rwandan actor and filmmaker Niyitegeka Gratien, known as Papa Sava, is set to take his…
King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany
Rwandan singer King James has taken his 20th anniversary celebrations to Europe, performing in Bremen,…
Diamond Platnumz returns to Kigali after three years
Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz returned to Kigali on Saturday after nearly three years away, entertaining…
Ambassadors of Christ marks 30 years with BK Arena concert
Ambassadors of Christ Choir will mark 30 years of gospel ministry with a major concert…
Northern Province expo offers new income stream for Rwandan artists
Rwandan musicians are earning income from a 15-day exhibition in Musanze, with organizers expecting performers…
Dolly Parton’s sister remembers country icon’s lasting legacy
Dolly Parton's sister has remembered the country music legend as a generous and caring woman…
RSSB Tigers lose opener at FIBA Intercontinental Cup
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers BBC opened their FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026 campaign with a 107-89 defeat to Lithuania’s Rytas Vilnius on Tuesday in Beijing. The game […]
African tax research network seeks stronger link between evidence and policy
Tax research in Africa needs to move more effectively from academic papers to the institutions responsible for making and implementing policy, an African Tax Administration […]
El Niño could push 8 million children into acute hunger in East and Southern Africa
About 8 million children in six East and Southern African countries could face crisis-level hunger or worse by early 2027 as a powerful El Niño […]
FERWAFA president released after court approves plea agreement
FERWAFA President Shema Fabrice Ngoga has been released after the Nyarugenge Primary Court approved a plea agreement he reached with prosecutors over charges involving bounced […]
Sherrie Silver works with Lewis Hamilton on Rimowa campaign
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver has added another international project to her portfolio after working with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton on a campaign […]
Rwanda seeks bigger role in building Africa’s artificial intelligence future
Rwanda wants to move beyond using artificial intelligence developed elsewhere and take a more direct role in building technologies that address Africa’s own needs, Prime […]
Rwanda and Togo deepen ties with new cooperation agreements
Rwanda and Togo have signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening political cooperation and expanding ties between the two countries, as Kigali looks to […]
75 museum professionals from 30 countries meet in Kigali for global programme
Seventy-five museum professionals from 30 countries have gathered in Kigali for a week-long programme examining how museums and memorial sites can use history and heritage […]
UK brings first charges over alleged role in Rwanda genocide
British authorities have brought charges against a Rwandan doctor accused of helping direct killings during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, opening the first UK […]