Rwandan Singer The Ben won the East Africa Best Artist award at the 2026 HiPipo Music Awards, beating 11 nominees, including Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and […]
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Rwanda lose late to Mali after twice taking the lead in Bamako
Rwanda suffered their first defeat in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after Mali scored in the 84th minute to claim a 3-2 victory […]
477 Rwandans return from DR Congo, recount threats by FDLR
A group of 477 Rwandans has returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with some saying threats and intimidation by armed groups, including the […]
Abizera reaches 400m final as Rwandan athletes set records at Dakar Youth Olympics
Rwanda’s Abizera Sonia Eli-Elohe has qualified for the women’s 400 metres final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, while several other athletes representing the […]
Mushikiwabo says she remains motivated to lead Francophonie
International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo says she still has the energy and enthusiasm to lead the organisation, as she seeks a […]
Shakahola cult sentence leaves Kenyan father mourning six children
Stephen Mwiti has welcomed the conviction of Kenyan cult leader Paul Mackenzie, but says the 200-year prison sentence will not bring back his six children, […]
Seven-goal Hungurimana helps women’s team secure zone 5 semi-final berth
Hungurimana Clementine scored seven goals as the women’s national handball team defeated hosts Tanzania 42-32 on Friday to secure a place in the semi-finals of […]
Tanzania court acquits opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason
A Tanzanian court has acquitted opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason but convicted him of the lesser offence of incitement, in a ruling delivered on […]
East African businesses urged to invest in processing to capture more value from local products
East African businesses have been urged to invest more in processing agricultural produce and animal hides into finished products, as countries seek to retain a […]
US plans to end Rwanda’s AGOA trade benefits from January 2027
Rwanda faces the loss of preferential access to the United States market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) from January 1, 2027, after […]