Rwanda Military Academy in Gako has launched the Defence College of Health Sciences, with Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda officiating the opening of the institution’s inaugural […]
Dangote offers East African governments stake in $16 billion Kenya refinery
Aliko Dangote has offered East African governments a combined 30% stake in a planned $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya, opening the door for regional countries to become shareholders in a project designed to supply petroleum products closer to their…
Shingiro, Sindi fire Rwanda U23 to 3-0 win over Sudan
Rwanda’s Under-23 side took a commanding first-leg lead in their bid to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Sudan 3-0 in Kigali on Wednesday. Playing at Kigali Pelé Stadium, Rwanda made the most of home advantage,…
AHTS5: Gates Foundation pledges long-term focus on African health
The Gates Foundation will maintain a long-term focus on Africa, with most of its spending expected to go to the continent over the next 20 years, a senior foundation official said on Wednesday. Boniface Njenga, the foundation’s deputy director for…
NCHR says rehabilitation should begin before offenders leave prison
Rwanda’s human rights commission has urged justice and correctional institutions to treat rehabilitation as a process that starts during investigation and continues after offenders return to their communities. The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) says a coordinated approach is…
Will The Horn Of Africa Become The Latest Regional Battleground? – Analysis
By Gabriele Malvisi Key Takeaways: Ethiopia closed its Asmara embassy and gave 10 Eritrean diplomats 48 hours to leave, citing hostility; Eritrea called the move absurd and severed ties, ending the 2018 thaw that helped Abiy Ahmed win the 2019…
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 from Jennifer Lopez, saying his children and career currently leave little room for a new romance. The 54-year-old actor said relationships are “not a big…
Murangwa chairs EADB council as Uganda’s Anne Juuko takes helm
Ugandan banker Anne Juuko has taken over as director general of the East African Development Bank, with Rwanda's Finance and Economic Planning Minister Yusuf Murangwa chairing the governing council that appointed her as the regional lender enters a new phase…
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 strengthening their skills in theatre and film and deepening artistic ties between the two countries. The group left Kigali International Airport late on Friday, Oct.…
Sherrie Silver works with Lewis Hamilton on Rimowa campaign
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver has added another international project to her portfolio after…
Madonna to headline 2026 MTV VMAs after 23-year absence
Madonna will return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage on Sept. 27, opening the…
Wema shares message of hope in new gospel release
Rwandan gospel singer Wema has released a new song, “Komera Imana ntibeshya izagutabara,” encouraging people…
Minister says artists face challenges accessing available financing
Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, says some artists are struggling to…
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…
Hapag-Lloyd expands Rwanda operations with new Kigali office serving Burundi
German shipping and logistics company Hapag-Lloyd has opened a new setup in Kigali to serve customers in Rwanda and Burundi, strengthening its presence in two […]
Will The Horn Of Africa Become The Latest Regional Battleground? – Analysis
By Gabriele Malvisi Key Takeaways: Ethiopia on Thursday closed its embassy in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, and ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave within 48 […]
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 from Jennifer Lopez, saying his children and career currently leave […]
Murangwa chairs EADB council as Uganda’s Anne Juuko takes helm
Ugandan banker Anne Juuko has taken over as director general of the East African Development Bank, with Rwanda’s Finance and Economic Planning Minister Yusuf Murangwa […]
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 strengthening their skills in theatre and film and deepening artistic […]
Goma-Rubavu border crossing to remain open until midnight from Friday
The main border crossing between Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda’s Rubavu district will remain open until midnight from Saturday, the AFC/M23 […]
Kagame tells new lawmakers to focus on solving citizens’ problems
President Paul Kagame has called on newly sworn-in lawmakers to help address problems facing citizens, saying issues that can be resolved should not be left […]
The Ben earns spot on Globe Data’s 30 African artists to watch list
Rwandan singer Mugisha Benjamin, popularly known as The Ben, has been named among 30 African artists featured on a Globe Data list highlighting musicians it […]
Ejo Heza contributors rise to four million as saving culture grows
The number of Rwandans contributing to the Ejo Heza long-term savings scheme rose from 19,000 in 2019 to four million in 2025, Prime Minister Justin […]