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 […]
$200 million fund seeks to expand climate finance for East Africa’s farmers
A $200 million financing facility launched in Kigali on Friday will seek to make climate adaptation lending more accessible to smallholder farmers and rural businesses in four East African countries. The Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM), backed by…
Studies suggest eggs may offer benefits beyond protein
Eggs may offer more than a convenient source of protein, with recent studies linking moderate consumption to lower risks of cardiovascular death, high blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease. The findings add to a long-running debate over eggs, which contain cholesterol…
Rwanda universities push practical skills to expand renewable energy use
Rwanda is strengthening practical renewable-energy training at universities as it seeks to develop skills needed to expand the use of alternative energy and reduce reliance on costly conventional electricity. Twenty lecturers and six students from four Rwandan higher learning institutions…
Rwanda’s final hopes end with Egypt defeat in African volleyball championship
Rwanda’s hopes of reaching the African women’s volleyball championship final for the first time ended Thursday after Egypt beat the team 3-0 in the semi-finals in Nairobi. Egypt took control from the start at Kasarani Indoor Arena, winning the opening…
Rwanda, South Korea discuss priorities under $1 billion development deal
Rwanda and South Korea have discussed expanding cooperation in agricultural technology, health and education as the two countries continue implementing a $1 billion development financing agreement signed in 2024. The discussions were held Wednesday in Seoul between Mutesi Linda Rusagara,…
Kagame joins global leaders at space summit in Paris
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday joined heads of state and government and other officials in Paris for the International Space Summit, a two-day meeting on space security, the space economy and the future use of outer space. The summit, which…
Millions of ageing coffee trees set for replacement to boost yields
Millions of ageing coffee trees are being replaced across Rwanda as the country works to raise yields and improve the returns farmers get from their plantations. Coffee trees older than 30 years account for a significant share of the country’s…
Health Ministry Warns Students Against Drug Abuse
The Ministry of Health has urged students in Nyagatare District to stay away from drugs and substandard alcoholic beverages, warning of their potential impact on young people's health and education. State Minister for Health Dr. Ivan Butera gave the warning…
Dolly Parton’s sister remembers country icon’s lasting legacy
Dolly Parton's sister has remembered the country music legend as a generous and caring woman…
Lewis Hamilton makes Instagram debut with Kim Kardashian
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has shared his first Instagram post featuring Kim Kardashian, giving…
Tupac Shakur murder trial opens with prosecutors alleging revenge plot
Prosecutors opened Duane “Keffe D” Davis’ murder trial Monday, alleging he helped plan the 1996…
Kenny Sol featured on Big Fizzo’s upcoming album
singer Kenny Sol will feature on a new album by Burundian music star Big Fizzo,…
The Ben urges youth to distinguish fame from genuine support
Singer Mugisha Benjamin, known as The Ben, has urged young people to make the most…
AfCFTA could boost Africa’s film industry
Africa’s film industry is looking beyond national borders for its next phase of growth, and…
