At least 2,100 police officers and 890 soldiers from Goma in North Kivu and Bukavu in South Kivu have surrendered to the AFC-M23 rebel movement, […]
Rwanda seeks re-election to ITU Council
Rwanda is seeking reelection to the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the 2027–2030 term, underscoring its continued role in global digital policy and innovation. The country’s bid was presented during an ITU Council session in Geneva by…
French court orders continued probe into Agathe Habyarimana case
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered the continuation of an investigation into Agathe Kanziga, widow of former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana, over allegations linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The ruling, issued May 6, 2026, overturns a…
Track record meets ambition: Mushikiwabo seeks new term
Mushikiwabo has led the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) since 2019. I n the quiet buildup to the 20th Francophonie Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a familiar name is once again gaining momentum across diplomatic circles. Louise Mushikiwabo, who…
Why Rwanda Might Be the World’s Most Relaxing Christmas Destination
December in Kigali does not announce its arrival with fanfare. There’s no blanket of snow, no bustling shopping crowds, no blaring holiday soundtrack. Instead, Christmas drifts in gently, carried on warm afternoons, cool evenings, and the unhurried rhythm of daily…
Rwanda passes wideranging law to regulate cryptocurrency, curb fraud
Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a law regulating cryptocurrency and other digital assets, introducing a licensing regime and strict penalties aimed at curbing fraud and protecting investors as adoption rises across the region. The legislation, approved Tuesday, May 5,…
French court orders continued probe into Agathe Habyarimana case
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered the continuation of an investigation into Agathe Kanziga, widow of former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana, over allegations linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The ruling, issued May 6, 2026, overturns a…
WOODMASTER: DRIVING RWANDA’S INTERIOR DESIGN REVOLUTION THROUGH LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
From a leisure visit to a thriving enterprise, Amjad Merchant is helping reshape Rwanda’s furniture industry through skills transfer, local production and design innovation. When Amjad Merchant f irst visited Rwanda in 2011, he came as a tourist. He did…
BUILDING BRIDGES: THE RISE AND IMPACT OF THE PAKISTAN ASSOCIATION IN RWANDA
Amjad Ali Merchant Chairman Pakistan Association of Rwanda W hen Amjad Ali Merchant first passed through Kigali in 1990, Rwanda’s capital was a quiet stop on a long East African journey from Goma to Mombasa. He remembers limited infrastructure, no…
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…
President Kagame flags off 17th edition of Tour du Rwanda
President Paul Kagame and International Cycling Union President David Lappartient officially flagged off the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda at BK Arena on […]
DRC conflict: President Kagame holds talks with UK Foreign Minister Lammy
President Paul Kagame met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and the ongoing security crisis in the eastern Democratic […]