Rwanda expects a new partnership between its Visit Rwanda tourism brand and English Premier League club Aston Villa to strengthen tourism promotion, support football development […]
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 defeat to Nigeria in Luanda, finishing the tournament without a victory. The loss marked Rwanda’s…
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 the country's social and economic development. The houses were built through a joint initiative by…
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 not be ignored. Speaking during the 32nd anniversary celebrations, Kagame said Rwanda’s history of exclusion…
Rwanda Polytechnic faces scrutiny over unrefunded student deposits
Rwanda Polytechnic faced renewed scrutiny from lawmakers on Friday, July 3, 2026, over delayed refunds of student security deposits that have accumulated for years without being fully paid out. Members of Parliament sitting in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised…
Rwanda Earns Top African Ranking in Global Debt Transparency Report
Rwanda has received a boost in its efforts to attract international investors after a global finance body ranked it among Africa’s top performers for debt transparency and investor relations. The recognition followed the release of the 2026 Investor Relations and…
Rwanda signs Aston Villa sponsorship deal to expand Visit Rwanda campaign
Rwanda has signed a sponsorship agreement with English Premier League club Aston Villa that will see the Visit Rwanda tourism brand displayed on the front of the team's jerseys, as the country continues to use global sports partnerships to promote…
RNIT Iterambere Fund surpasses Rwf86bn as collective investment gains ground in Rwanda
Rwanda National Investment Trust's (RNIT) flagship Iterambere Fund has surpassed Rwf86 billion in assets under management (AUM), underscoring growing interest in collective investment schemes as more Rwandans embrace long-term saving and investing. The milestone comes as the Fund marks its…
New diagnostic machines bolster Rwanda’s outbreak response
Rwanda has strengthened its ability to detect Ebola and other infectious diseases after receiving four advanced diagnostic machines capable of delivering test results in less than an hour. The BioFire Torch systems, valued at $370,000 (more than Rwf540 million), were…
RIB sends Yugi Umukaraza rape case to prosecutors
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has forwarded a rape case involving musician Iradukunda Aimable, known…
King Charles seeks meeting between William, Harry ahead of UK visit
King Charles III is encouraging efforts to bring together Prince William and Prince Harry during…
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…
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…
Ugandan star Eddy Kenzo, politician Nyamutooro welcome baby girl
Kenzo and wife Celebrated Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo and his wife, politician Phionah Nyamutooro, have…
Miss Muyango, DJ Brianne end popular hosting partnership
Deejay Briane One of Rwanda’s most visible entertainment partnerships, that of Miss Muyango and DJ…
Rwanda to invest Rwf24.8 billion in education for children with disabilities
Rwanda will invest Rwf24.8 billion by 2029 to expand education services for children with disabilities, including the construction of specialised schools, support centres and the […]
Rotary launches $5 million campaign to bring Rwanda’s first SPECT scanner
The Rotary Clubs of Rwanda have launched a $5 million fundraising campaign to acquire the country’s first Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scanner, a […]
Rwanda Earns Top African Ranking in Global Debt Transparency Report
Rwanda has received a boost in its efforts to attract international investors after a global finance body ranked it among Africa’s top performers for debt […]
Youth-led ventures win millions in competition to scale innovation, creativity
Youth-led businesses and creative projects in Rwanda have received millions of francs in grants after winning a national competition aimed at helping young entrepreneurs expand […]
Diane Nkusi releases song written during personal struggle
Rwandan gospel singer Diane Nkusi has released Santa Israel, a song she wrote in 2012 and kept unreleased for more than a decade, saying the […]
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 victory over France on Tuesday, setting up a title showdown […]
Rwanda signs Aston Villa sponsorship deal to expand Visit Rwanda campaign
Rwanda has signed a sponsorship agreement with English Premier League club Aston Villa that will see the Visit Rwanda tourism brand displayed on the front […]
Rayon sports hit with FIFA transfer ban until 2027
Rayon Sports have been hit with a fresh FIFA transfer ban that will prevent the club from registering new players until the summer of 2027, […]
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 of the music world. The pop icon’s latest album, Confessions […]