Prosecutors opened Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ murder trial Monday, alleging he helped plan the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur as retaliation for a fight […]
Health minister says toxic alcohol has killed 50 as crackdown intensifies
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana has said unsafe alcoholic beverages have killed at least 50 people and sent more than 500 others to hospitals across the country in the first six months of 2026, as authorities intensify a crackdown on…
Kagame hosts U.S. congressional delegation for talks on investment, health, energy
President Paul Kagame met a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday to discuss Rwanda's development agenda and ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries in sectors including health, energy and investment. The delegation, led by Congressman Brett Guthrie,…
Rwanda battles illicit alcohol crisis as deaths, blindness trigger tougher measures
Rwanda is stepping up efforts to curb the production and sale of unsafe alcoholic beverages after at least 50 people died and more than 100 others suffered serious health complications, including blindness, from consuming contaminated drinks this year. The government…
Former Rwandan Parliament Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa Dies at 66
Rwandan Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Donatille Mukabalisa, has died at the age of 66 after an illness. Mukabalisa died on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, where she had been receiving…
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses previous national record
The death toll from the Democratic Republic of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the country's previous record, with 2,325 people reported dead since the outbreak was declared in May. The latest government figures, released Sunday, showed 4,945 confirmed cases,…
Rwanda ranks second in East Africa for budget transparency
Rwanda has improved its budget transparency, public participation and oversight of public finances, but gaps remain in the timely publication and accessibility of budget information, according to the International Budget Partnership’s Open Budget Survey 2025. Rwanda scored 55 out of…
Arsenal thrash Man City to lift Community Shield
Arsenal made an emphatic start to the 2026-27 campaign, beating Manchester City 3-0 on Sunday to win the Community Shield and hand new City manager Enzo Maresca a defeat in his first competitive match in charge. Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz…
Faith leaders urged to help curb alcohol abuse among Rwanda’s youth
Religious leaders have been urged to step up efforts to address alcohol abuse among young people and support government programs aimed at improving family welfare and national development. Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva made the appeal Sunday during the annual “Rwanda…
Charlize Theron praises Matt Damon’s physical transformation for ‘The Odyssey’
Charlize Theron has praised the physical transformation of her The Odyssey co-star Matt Damon, saying…
World Cup halftime show gets mixed reviews despite star-studded lineup
A star-studded halftime show featuring some of the world’s biggest music acts received mixed reactions…
Bosco Nshuti uses Kigali concert to debut new music, hint at sixth album
Rwandan gospel artist Bosco Nshuti turned his latest concert into a showcase of both past…
Diane Nkusi releases song written during personal struggle
Rwandan gospel singer Diane Nkusi has released Santa Israel, a song she wrote in 2012…
Spain reach world cup final as FIFA plans star-studded finale
Spain secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a commanding 2-0…
Madonna makes music history as ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II’ returns her to No. 1
Four decades into a career defined by reinvention, Madonna has once again reached the top…
Rwandan teams strengthen FEASSA semifinal hopes after strong third-day showing
Rwandan school teams strengthened their chances of advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association Games after a […]
Rwanda, East Africa face above-normal rainfall in final months of 2026
Rwanda and other East African countries face a high likelihood of above-normal rainfall in the final months of 2026, raising the risk of flooding and […]
Kenyan businesses urge faster EAC reforms to unlock regional trade
Kenyan businesses are calling for faster action to remove barriers to trade across the East African Community, saying border delays, high logistics costs and differing […]
Kenny Sol featured on Big Fizzo’s upcoming album
singer Kenny Sol will feature on a new album by Burundian music star Big Fizzo, adding another cross-border collaboration between two of the region’s established […]
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses previous national record
The death toll from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the country’s previous record, with 2,325 people reported dead since the […]
Rwanda ranks second in East Africa for budget transparency
Rwanda has improved its budget transparency, public participation and oversight of public finances, but gaps remain in the timely publication and accessibility of budget information, […]
Arsenal thrash Man City to lift Community Shield
Arsenal made an emphatic start to the 2026-27 campaign, beating Manchester City 3-0 on Sunday to win the Community Shield and hand new City manager […]
Faith leaders urged to help curb alcohol abuse among Rwanda’s youth
Religious leaders have been urged to step up efforts to address alcohol abuse among young people and support government programs aimed at improving family welfare […]
Primary, lower secondary exam results set for Aug. 18
Results of the 2025-26 national examinations for primary and lower secondary students will be released Aug. 18 at 3 p.m., the Ministry of Education said […]