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 […]
Expo2026 to open in Kigali with international participation, new attractions
Rwanda’s annual international trade fair, Expo2026, is set to open Tuesday in Kigali with record participation expected from local and international exhibitors, as organizers introduce new products, technologies and entertainment activities. The 29th edition of the exhibition will be held…
Uganda army chief says Rwanda ties improving after Kagame meeting
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba said relations between Uganda and Rwanda are improving after a two-day visit to Kigali that included talks with President Paul Kagame and senior military officials. Kainerugaba, who arrived in Rwanda on July…
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…
Rights Groups Call for Release of 95-Year-Old Shincheonji Chairman
International human rights organizations and scholars called Friday for the release of Shincheonji Church Chairman Lee Man-hee from pretrial detention, citing his age and concerns about proportionality, due process and freedom of religion. Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), CAP Liberté…
29 Rwandan Students in the 2026 ELP Cohort Secure Scholarships to Global Universities
Twenty-nine Rwandan students are among 121 scholars in the 2026 cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) who have secured scholarships to 63 universities across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The students, drawn from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the…
Kagame praises Mukabalisa Donatille’s integrity, service as longtime lawmaker honoured
President Paul Kagame has praised Senator Donatille Mukabalisa for her integrity, humility and dedication to public service as the country paid tribute to the longtime lawmaker who spent more than two decades contributing to Rwanda’s political and parliamentary affairs. Mukabalisa…
Umuganura festival to reinforce values amid social change
As Rwanda grapples with concerns over alcohol abuse, drug use and weakening family ties, leaders are turning to the country’s traditional harvest festival as a reminder of the values that have long shaped communities. Celebrated annually, Umuganura brings people together…
Spain reach world cup final as FIFA plans star-studded finale
Spain secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a commanding 2-0…
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…
