Rwanda’s meteorological agency is forecasting mostly dry conditions for July 2026, with warm daytime temperatures and limited rainfall expected across much of the country, according […]
Rwanda begins Zone 5 handball campaign with dominant wins over Tanzania
Rwanda made a powerful start to its IHF Trophy Zone 5 campaign in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, after registering convincing victories over Tanzania in both the U18 and U20 boys’ categories on Monday, 4 May 2026. The regional championship features five…
Rwanda targets first win ahead of FIBA qualifiers in Angola
Rwandan Team Arrives In Luanda Ahead of FIBA Afro-CAN The national basketball team will be seeking its first victory in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers when the second window tips off in Angola from July 2 to…
King James to mark 20-year music journey with landmark BK arena concert
King James Rwandan music star King James is set to mark two decades in the music industry with a major celebratory concert scheduled for 1 August 2026 at BK Arena. The concert will commemorate King James’ 20-year career, which began…
Nigerian star Shallipopi set for first Kigali concert at Africast fest
Nigerian music star Shallipopi Nigerian music star Shallipopi is scheduled to perform in Kigali for the first time at a major concert dubbed “Africast Fest: A Shallipopi Xperience,” set for 29 May 2026. The event, which will be staged in…
Rwanda Turns to Biotech Seeds as Climate Shocks Undermine Harvests
Climate change is reshaping Rwanda’s agricultural landscape, bringing erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and crop diseases that scientists say are increasingly difficult to predict or control. In response, the country is accelerating the development of improved seed varieties designed to withstand…
Rwanda Opens World Cup Qualifiers Second Round with 83–69 Loss to Guinea
Rwanda began the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers with an 83–69 defeat to Guinea on Thursday at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Luanda. Guinea started strongly, taking the first quarter 26–17 behind key contributions from Souleymane Boum…
Rwanda’s HIV prevalence falls to 2.2%, survey shows
Rwanda’s HIV prevalence has fallen to 2.2% among people aged 15 to 49 in 2025, continuing a long-term decline, according to the latest national health survey. The Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS), released on June 30 by the National…
Minister Uwimana warns parental neglect fueling teenage pregnancy challenge
Gender and Family Promotion Minister Uwimana Consolée has warned that gaps in parental care are contributing to Rwanda’s teenage pregnancy challenge, urging families to take greater responsibility in raising and protecting children. Uwimana made the remarks on Friday during a…
Miss Muyango, DJ Brianne end popular hosting partnership
Deejay Briane One of Rwanda’s most visible entertainment partnerships, that of Miss Muyango and DJ…
Moctar Wins Secret Story Afrique Season 2, Rwanda’s France Mpundu Places Fourth
Moctar left side, France Moundu right side Niger’s Moctar Mdou has won the second season…
Ariana Grande Teases Smaller Upcoming Tour
Ariana Grande has revealed that her upcoming Eternal Sunshine world tour will be smaller than…
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Passes Away at 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae legend and star of The…
Nigeria’s Wiz kid Hits 20 Billion Streams
Nigerian superstar Wizkid is being hailed by fans as Africa’s best-selling artist after reportedly surpassing…
Kigali Dutarame Concert Show cases Rwanda’s Traditional Music and Dance
The event featured performances by popular traditional artists including Boukuru, Teta Diana, Ruti Joel with…
Rwanda urges shift from AI strategies to implementation at global forum
Rwanda is calling on countries to move beyond drafting artificial intelligence strategies and focus instead on implementing practical systems that deliver measurable public benefits. Speaking […]
Uganda set for first oil exports as EACOP nears completion
Uganda is set to begin crude oil exports as construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) approaches completion, marking a key milestone in […]
Rwanda sets 7.8 trillion rwf budget for 2026/27
The Government of Rwanda has approved a 7.8 trillion Rwandan franc (RWF) national budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year, covering domestic revenue, grants and loans. […]
Neymar retires from international football after Brazil’s World Cup exit
Neymar announced his retirement from international football on Sunday after Brazil’s 2-1 loss to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, ending a […]
Rwanda ends FIBA World Cup qualifiers winless after 106-62 loss to Nigeria
Rwanda’s men’s national basketball team was eliminated from the 2026 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Sunday, July 5, 2026, after suffering a 106-62 […]
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva hands over 30 homes, links security to development
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva on Saturday handed over 30 newly built homes to vulnerable families in Nyabihu District, saying Rwanda’s security is inseparable from […]
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 of the Summer Country Tour 2026, bringing to a close […]
President Kagame marks Liberation Day, warns against divisive ideology
President Paul Kagame on Saturday marked Rwanda’s Liberation Day by warning that divisive ideology that fueled past violence still exists in different forms and must […]
South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation request over xenophobic attacks
South Africa has rejected Nigeria’s request to compensate citizens who fled the country after renewed xenophobic attacks, saying owners of legally registered property can sell […]