The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been chosen to represent regional health organizations in a global process aimed at reshaping […]
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…
Governor warns AI market correction could hit global economy
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that a sharp correction in artificial intelligence valuations could spread across borders and cause wider financial instability. […]
Rwanda eye Africa U-20 ticket in tough CECAFA group
Rwanda’s U-20 team will begin its bid for a place at the 2026 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations against hosts Tanzania and Ethiopia in the […]
King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany
Rwandan singer King James has taken his 20th anniversary celebrations to Europe, performing in Bremen, Germany, as he continues a year-long run of concerts marking […]
Nyarugenge, Muhima hospitals set for expansion ahead of CHUK move
Rwanda plans to expand Nyarugenge and Muhima district hospitals as the country prepares to relocate the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) to its new […]
Rwanda’s digital ID rollout reaches 7.2 million people
More than 8.3 million people have also verified their personal information since the programme began in 2025, NIDA Director General Josephine Mukesha said. The exercise […]
Rwanda urges Africa to rely less on foreign powers to resolve conflicts
Rwanda has urged African countries to strengthen their own capacity and resources to prevent and resolve conflicts instead of relying heavily on foreign partners. Prime […]
7,188 pupils to retake exams after cheating investigation
A total of 7,188 Rwandan pupils will retake their primary school leaving examinations from Sept. 2 to 4 after an investigation found widespread cheating in […]
10km Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road moves into construction phase
The Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road has moved into a new construction phase, with work now underway to expand the 10-kilometre corridor from two lanes to four. […]
Kiyovu Sports end trophy wait with Super Cup victory over Police FC
Kiyovu Sports lifted the FERWAFA Super Cup on Sunday after a late goal from Hakim Hamis secured a 1-0 victory over Police FC at Kigali […]