Children from across Rwanda have urged authorities, parents and communities to intensify efforts to protect them from drug abuse, violence and family conflicts, warning that […]
China’s AI boom creates a market for people to sell rights to their faces
As artificial intelligence transforms China’s entertainment industry, a growing number of people are finding a new way to earn money: licensing the rights to their faces for AI-generated content. Online platforms are allowing users to upload images of themselves, set…
Uganda, NBA Africa explore youth basketball development partnership
Uganda and NBA Africa are exploring ways to expand basketball development among young people, with discussions focusing on the possible creation of a Junior NBA League in the country. The initiative was discussed during a meeting in Kigali between Uganda’s…
President Kagame, Uganda’s Gen. Muhoozi hold talks on bilateral ties, regional security
President Paul Kagame on Saturday held talks with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, focusing on strengthening relations between Rwanda and Uganda and advancing regional peace and security. Gen. Muhoozi, who also serves as Senior Presidential Adviser to…
Cabinet approves new conservation agency, digital economy reforms
Rwanda's Cabinet has approved the creation of a national conservation agency and endorsed a series of reforms aimed at accelerating the country's transition to a knowledge-based, technology-driven economy. The decisions were made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul…
Rwanda welcomes new group of Libya evacuees amid talks on Gashora transit center
Rwanda has received 177 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya, as the country continues discussions with Italy over possible cooperation involving the Gashora Emergency Transit Mechanism Centre in Bugesera District. The group arrived in Rwanda on the night of…
Rwanda FDA suspends imports of 52 spirit brands, orders nationwide recall
Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has suspended the importation of 52 spirit brands and ordered their immediate recall from the market as part of measures aimed at protecting public health. In a public notice issued on Aug. 5,…
Rwanda expects drier August as rainfall forecast falls below average
Rwanda is expected to experience drier conditions in August, with rainfall forecast to remain below the normal average for the month, the Rwanda Meteorology Agency (Meteo Rwanda) has said. In its August 2026 weather outlook, Meteo Rwanda said rainfall across…
eKash processes Rwf960 billion in transactions three weeks after launch
Rwanda's interoperable digital payment platform, eKash, processed more than Rwf960 billion in transactions within three weeks of its nationwide launch, while the number of customers using the service increased by 166%, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) said Wednesday. The…
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…
Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer behind ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose distinctive raspy voice powered the global hit “Total Eclipse…
Tuff Gang shows its staying power after 18 years in hip hop
After nearly two decades at the centre of Rwanda’s Hip Hop movement, Tuff Gang continues…
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…
Swift–Kelce wedding becomes internet spectacle after White House x post goes viral
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce were married Friday…
The Ben’s ‘Inshallah’ delay fuels discussion on release timing
Rwandan artist The Ben is drawing attention after delaying the release of his anticipated single…
Ebola outbreak pushes Congo and partners to intensify response
Health authorities and international partners are stepping up efforts to contain Congo’s Ebola outbreak as infections near 4,000, with officials agreeing on a coordinated strategy […]
Rwanda welcomes new group of Libya evacuees amid talks on Gashora transit center
Rwanda has received 177 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya, as the country continues discussions with Italy over possible cooperation involving the Gashora Emergency […]
APR FC, Rayon Sports begin road to Africa glory with tough CAF draws
Rwanda’s top clubs have learned their opponents for the 2026/27 continental campaigns, with APR FC set to face DR Congo’s Les Aigles du Congo in […]
Rwanda FDA suspends imports of 52 spirit brands, orders nationwide recall
Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has suspended the importation of 52 spirit brands and ordered their immediate recall from the market as part […]
Rwanda expects drier August as rainfall forecast falls below average
Rwanda is expected to experience drier conditions in August, with rainfall forecast to remain below the normal average for the month, the Rwanda Meteorology Agency […]
eKash processes Rwf960 billion in transactions three weeks after launch
Rwanda’s interoperable digital payment platform, eKash, processed more than Rwf960 billion in transactions within three weeks of its nationwide launch, while the number of customers […]
Uganda Airlines adds Kigali flights as East African air links expand
Uganda Airlines will begin daily flights between Entebbe and Kigali on Nov. 18, expanding travel options between two closely connected East African markets and strengthening […]
Rashford’s future uncertain after Barcelona opt against permanent deal
Marcus Rashford’s future remains unresolved after Barcelona decided against making his loan move permanent, leaving the Manchester United forward facing another important career decision ahead […]
Lawmakers flag Rwf61.6 billion in delayed public projects, cite procurement bottlenecks
Rwanda’s Parliament has raised concerns over delays in implementing public projects worth Rwf61.6 billion, blaming slow contract reviews and centralized procurement for holding up development […]