A surge in Rwanda’s exports helped ease pressure on the franc in the first half of 2026, as rising foreign-exchange earnings narrowed the gap between […]
Kenya leads 2026 EAC quality awards as Rwanda firms take second and third places
Kenyan organisations secured the largest number of first-place awards at the 2026 East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards, while three Rwandan companies earned recognition in their respective categories during the ceremony held in Kigali. The fourth edition of the…
Kagame urges Commonwealth to back viable investment projects
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to encourage investment in viable business projects, saying that once a project demonstrates its potential to make a profit, other obstacles become easier to address. Kagame made the remarks during a high-level discussion…
Commonwealth leaders urged to turn investment pledges into jobs and skills
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to strengthen investment partnerships and challenge perceptions that developing economies are too risky for investors, as leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss ways of promoting trade and shared prosperity. Speaking during…
Three new human rights commissioners take oath
Three newly appointed commissioners of Rwanda’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) have taken oath, pledging to promote and protect human rights in the country. Nyiragwaneza Athanasie, Bangayandusha Viateur and Umutoni Aissa were sworn in on November 2, 2026, in…
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 the 2026 Women's IHF Nations Trophy – Africa Zone V. The victory at the Filbert…
African diaspora helps drive planned Kigali–St. Louis city partnership
African diaspora organisations and business leaders in St. Louis have played a central role in efforts to establish a sister-city relationship between the US city and Kigali, with a delegation expected in Rwanda this month to formalise the proposed partnership.…
Muyoboke remains central to The Ben’s team as Noopja’s role shifts
Music executive Muyoboke Alex is expected to continue handling his role within singer The Ben’s working team, while Noopja is no longer expected to be part of the group involved in the artist’s daily activities. The reported change follows a…
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 Friday, November 6, following a trial that lasted more than a year. Lissu, chairman of…
Alexis Dusabe takes 25-year gospel journey to UK for first performance
After more than 25 years in Rwanda’s gospel music scene, singer Alexis Dusabe is preparing…
Halle Berry seeks sole decision-making rights over son amid custody dispute
American actress Halle Berry has asked a Los Angeles court to grant her sole decision-making…
Rwanda’s F1 deal puts spotlight on five homegrown music stars
Rwanda’s planned Formula 1 African Grand Prix could open new opportunities for the country’s music…
Knowless to headline third edition of Improper Access in Kigali
Rwandan singer Butera Knowless will headline the third edition of Improper Access, a music event…
Vestine, Dorcas unveil ‘IBIHE’ music video
Gospel singers Ishimwe Vestine and Kamikazi Dorcas have released the music video for their latest…
Brad Pitt joins girlfriend, Hollywood stars at Clooney’s human rights awards in London
Brad Pitt made a rare red-carpet appearance with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, at the…
Rwanda financial sector expands as assets hit Rwf17.5 trillion
Rwanda’s financial sector continued to expand in the first half of 2026, with total assets rising to Rwf17.5 trillion as lending, pension contributions, insurance and […]
Guardiola set for Etihad return as Manchester City face PSG after financial verdict
Pep Guardiola is expected to return to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium next week when the club hosts Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, his first […]
Houthis claim fresh missile attack on Riyadh airport as Yemen fighting escalates
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Thursday it had launched a ballistic missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, hours after a previous […]
Moses Bliss to headline Rwanda Revival Conference in Kigali
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss will join Ugandan preacher Apostle Grace Lubega for the third edition of the Rwanda Revival Conference, scheduled for Oct. 17-18 […]
Kigali partners with Israeli city on technology, urban development
Kigali has entered into a cooperation agreement with Modi’in-Maccabim-Re’ut in Israel aimed at sharing knowledge and experience in technology, urban development and public services. The […]
Ethiopia edge Rwanda 1-0 in Olympic qualifier first leg
Ethiopia beat Rwanda 1-0 in the first leg of the second-round qualifier for the 2028 Olympic women’s football tournament on Wednesday, leaving the She-Amavubi with […]
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 the audio recording was completed but plans to shoot its […]
Trade gap puts Rwanda-Senegal business ties under pressure
Rwanda and Senegal are looking to give their economic relationship a boost after years of close political ties produced limited trade and almost no recorded […]
Amavubi climb nine places to 119th in latest FIFA ranking
Rwanda’s national football team has climbed nine places to 119th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, marking its return to the top 120 for […]