Fighting intensified in Somalia on Monday as government forces and supporters of an ousted regional governor clashed, with fighter jets and drones reportedly deployed in […]
Mariya Yohana to be honoured after four decades in music
Singer Mukankuranga Marie Jeanne, popularly known as Mariya Yohana, will be honoured at a concert in October to mark 40 years of her music career. The concert, scheduled for October 24, 2026, is being organised by Nduwimana Jean Paul, known…
Cheaper cooking fuel drives new stove rollout for Kigali families
A new clean-cooking initiative in Kigali is giving 1,280 households an alternative to charcoal, with beneficiaries receiving locally made gasifier stoves and fuel free of charge. The programme, implemented by BioMassters Ltd with government and development partners, began on September…
Youth raise fresh concern over Kanyanga use in Northern Province
Youth representatives in Rwanda’s Northern Province have raised concerns over the growing use of Kanyanga and other alcoholic drinks they say are replacing banned substandard beverages known locally as “ibiyuma.” The concerns were raised on Thursday, September 24, in Musanze…
Rwanda finish sixth after Egypt defeat at African volleyball championship
Rwanda finished sixth at the 2026 African Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship after losing 3-0 to Egypt in the fifth-place playoff in Tunis on Thursday. Egypt won 25-16, 25-21, 26-24 at Palais des Sports El Menzah to secure fifth place, while…
International visitors spend $313 million in Rwanda in first half of 2026
International visitors spent $313.2 million in Rwanda during the first half of 2026, with air travellers accounting for more than four-fifths of spending recorded in the second quarter, official statistics show. The spending rose from $151.4 million in the first…
Asset declarations reach 99.95% compliance among officials
Compliance with mandatory asset declaration requirements among public officials reached 99.95%, according to figures from the Office of the Ombudsman. The latest available data from the office’s electronic asset declaration system, ODASI, shows that 19,697 of 19,707 people required to…
Ingabire denies links to opposition coalition as she begins defence in Kigali trial
Ingabire Umuhoza Victoire has denied links to an opposition coalition cited by prosecutors in a case involving her and nine co-accused before the High Court in Kigali. Ingabire, founder of the unregistered DALFA Umurinzi party, made the denial on Monday,…
Rwanda looks to narrow trade gap with Oman through higher exports
Rwanda is looking to increase exports to Oman after recording a trade relationship heavily weighted toward imports, with petroleum products making up a significant part of goods bought from the Gulf state. Rwanda exported goods worth $4.2 million to Oman…
Rwandan filmmakers showcase new work at French festival
Rwandan comedian and actor Clapton Kibonge has used his trip to France to work with…
Miss Muyango heads to US for AFRIMMA awards nomination
Miss Muyango Claudine has travelled to Dallas, Texas, to attend the 2026 African Muzik Magazine…
Sherrie Silver says career, shyness make dating difficult
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver says her demanding international career and shy personality have…
Rwandan gospel duo Vestine and Dorcas withdraw from Canada concert
Rwandan gospel singers Vestine and Dorcas will not perform at the Vancouver Worship Encounter in…
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,…
Chorale de Kigali marks six decades with annual Christmas concert
Rwanda’s Chorale de Kigali will celebrate six decades of music-making with its annual Christmas Carols concert at Camp Kigali on December 20, 2026. The concert […]
International visitors spend $313 million in Rwanda in first half of 2026
International visitors spent $313.2 million in Rwanda during the first half of 2026, with air travellers accounting for more than four-fifths of spending recorded in […]
Asset declarations reach 99.95% compliance among officials
Compliance with mandatory asset declaration requirements among public officials reached 99.95%, according to figures from the Office of the Ombudsman. The latest available data from […]
Ingabire denies links to opposition coalition as she begins defence in Kigali trial
Ingabire Umuhoza Victoire has denied links to an opposition coalition cited by prosecutors in a case involving her and nine co-accused before the High Court […]
Rwanda looks to narrow trade gap with Oman through higher exports
Rwanda is looking to increase exports to Oman after recording a trade relationship heavily weighted toward imports, with petroleum products making up a significant part […]
RIB urge youth to use social media responsibly
Young Rwandans should use social media responsibly and avoid posts that could expose them to criminal offences or cause problems for them later in life, […]
Five markets account for 71% of Rwanda’s exports
China, the United Arab Emirates, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Netherlands and the United States accounted for 71.1% of Rwanda’s exports in the second […]
Rwanda U23 begin 2027 Afcon qualification campaign against Sudan
Rwanda’s Under-23 national team will begin its quest for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations when it hosts Sudan at Kigali Pele […]
Rwanda questions return of DRC army spokesman after hate-speech suspension
Rwanda has questioned the Democratic Republic of Congo’s decision to return Major General Sylvain Ekenge as spokesperson for its armed forces, nine months after he […]