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, […]
FERWAFA president released after court approves plea agreement
FERWAFA President Shema Fabrice Ngoga has been released after the Nyarugenge Primary Court approved a plea agreement he reached with prosecutors over charges involving bounced cheques and fraud. Shema had been held in provisional detention after the court ordered on…
Sherrie Silver works with Lewis Hamilton on Rimowa campaign
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver has added another international project to her portfolio after working with Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton on a campaign for luxury luggage brand Rimowa. Silver shared photos and video from the project on social…
Rwanda seeks bigger role in building Africa’s artificial intelligence future
Rwanda wants to move beyond using artificial intelligence developed elsewhere and take a more direct role in building technologies that address Africa’s own needs, Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva said Monday. Speaking at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum in New York,…
Rwanda and Togo deepen ties with new cooperation agreements
Rwanda and Togo have signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening political cooperation and expanding ties between the two countries, as Kigali looks to deepen its links with West African markets. The agreements were signed in New York on…
Cheaper cooking fuel drives new stove rollout for Kigali families
A new clean-cooking initiative in Kigali is giving 1,280 households an alternative to charcoal, with beneficiaries receiving locally made gasifier stoves and fuel free of charge. The programme, implemented by BioMassters Ltd with government and development partners, began on September…
Youth raise fresh concern over Kanyanga use in Northern Province
Youth representatives in Rwanda’s Northern Province have raised concerns over the growing use of Kanyanga and other alcoholic drinks they say are replacing banned substandard beverages known locally as “ibiyuma.” The concerns were raised on Thursday, September 24, in Musanze…
Rwanda finish sixth after Egypt defeat at African volleyball championship
Rwanda finished sixth at the 2026 African Men’s Nations Volleyball Championship after losing 3-0 to Egypt in the fifth-place playoff in Tunis on Thursday. Egypt won 25-16, 25-21, 26-24 at Palais des Sports El Menzah to secure fifth place, while…
Trump envoy nominee puts Rwanda peace, trade ties at centre of agenda
U.S. ambassadorial nominee Nicholas Checker has put regional peace efforts and stronger economic ties with Rwanda at the centre of his proposed agenda if confirmed to represent Washington in Kigali. Checker outlined the priorities on Sept. 24 during his confirmation…
Sherrie Silver says career, shyness make dating difficult
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver says her demanding international career and shy personality have…
Rwandan gospel duo Vestine and Dorcas withdraw from Canada concert
Rwandan gospel singers Vestine and Dorcas will not perform at the Vancouver Worship Encounter in…
Rwandan film ‘What a Day’ selected for French festival
Rwandan actor and filmmaker Niyitegeka Gratien, known as Papa Sava, is set to take his…
King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany
Rwandan singer King James has taken his 20th anniversary celebrations to Europe, performing in Bremen,…
Diamond Platnumz returns to Kigali after three years
Tanzanian singer Diamond Platnumz returned to Kigali on Saturday after nearly three years away, entertaining…
Ambassadors of Christ marks 30 years with BK Arena concert
Ambassadors of Christ Choir will mark 30 years of gospel ministry with a major concert…
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 […]