President Paul Kagame on Wednesday urged young Rwandans to make responsible choices and avoid harmful habits, while the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, […]
Rwanda’s floating solar project puts energy storage in focus
Rwanda’s plan to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar plant on Lake Sake reflects a broader challenge facing countries expanding renewable energy: how to turn intermittent generation into a reliable source of electricity for homes and businesses. The proposed project, for…
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as contact tracing continues
Kenya has confirmed its eighth Ebola infection, involving a 49-year-old hospital patient attendant who was likely exposed to the virus while working in the room of the country’s first reported patient. Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth announced the case on…
Rwanda leads 40 African countries in World Bank policy assessment
Rwanda has ranked first among 40 sub-Saharan African countries assessed by the World Bank for the quality of policies and institutions supporting economic development and social progress, scoring 4.2 out of six. The score is reported in the World Bank’s…
Rwanda’s fast growth contrasts with its modest economic size
Rwanda is expected to record economic growth of 7.2% in 2026, but its economy remains much smaller than those of Africa’s largest economies, according to International Monetary Fund data. The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook estimates Rwanda’s gross domestic…
Kagame responds to youth complaint about poor public services
President Paul Kagame has called for action against poor service delivery after a young Rwandan raised concerns about delays at public health facilities and the quality of education in government schools. The issue was raised during a Meet the President…
Rwandan women claim three gold medals at African cycling championships
Rwandan women cyclists won three gold medals at the 2026 African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu, Kenya, on Wednesday, October 21, as Diane Ingabire, Jazilla Mwamikazi and Yvonne Masengesho topped their respective individual time trial categories. Ingabire secured gold in…
Lawmakers press for reliable water supplies and better project oversight
Rwandan lawmakers have called for urgent measures to address water shortages, improve project planning and reduce losses of treated water as the country works to achieve universal access to clean water by 2030. The concerns were raised on Tuesday during…
Rwanda to acquire firefighting drones amid rising ire incidents
Rwanda plans to acquire drones to help fight fires as authorities seek to strengthen the country’s emergency response capacity amid rising fire incidents and mounting property losses. SP (Rtd) Ruboneza Nkorerimana, from the Ministry of Interior’s policy and security department,…
Ben’Imana becomes Rwanda’s first Oscar submission
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s feature film Ben’Imana has been selected as Rwanda’s first-ever official submission for the…
Moses Bliss to headline Rwanda Revival Conference in Kigali
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss will join Ugandan preacher Apostle Grace Lubega for the third…
Chriss Eazy, Tanzania’s Zuchu collaboration stalls over Rwf25m video cost
A much-anticipated collaboration between Rwandan singer Chriss Eazy and Tanzanian artist Zuchu has stalled after…
Rwandan trio enters race for regional, continental HiPipo awards
Three Rwandan music stars — The Ben, Bruce Melodie and Element Eleeh — will compete…
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…
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…
Kagame calls for follow-up after siblings say they lost their parents’ home
President Paul Kagame has called for follow-up through the justice system after 10 siblings told him they had been left without a home despite winning […]
Kagame responds to youth complaint about poor public services
President Paul Kagame has called for action against poor service delivery after a young Rwandan raised concerns about delays at public health facilities and the […]
Rwandan women claim three gold medals at African cycling championships
Rwandan women cyclists won three gold medals at the 2026 African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu, Kenya, on Wednesday, October 21, as Diane Ingabire, Jazilla […]
Lawmakers press for reliable water supplies and better project oversight
Rwandan lawmakers have called for urgent measures to address water shortages, improve project planning and reduce losses of treated water as the country works to […]
Rwanda to acquire firefighting drones amid rising ire incidents
Rwanda plans to acquire drones to help fight fires as authorities seek to strengthen the country’s emergency response capacity amid rising fire incidents and mounting […]
East African Police Target Better Response to Gender-Based Violence
Police officers from 10 East African countries are meeting in Kigali to strengthen their response to gender-based violence and improve how law enforcement agencies deliver […]
Rwanda Begins Hearing Appeals in Refugee Status Cases
Rwanda has begun hearing appeals against decisions on refugee status applications, giving refugees and asylum seekers a formal channel to challenge rulings by immigration authorities. […]
Rwanda looks to coordinated AI plan to boost jobs and digital public services
Rwanda is looking to coordinate its digital technology and artificial intelligence strategies as it seeks to expand digital infrastructure, create jobs and improve services delivered […]
France imposes overnight curfews after cost-of-living protests turn violent
French authorities have imposed overnight curfews in Paris and several other cities after days of protests over the cost of living escalated into widespread rioting, […]