Mobile Money Limited has officially launched the third edition of its popular ‘BivaMoMotima’ campaign, this time focusing on rewarding merchants who actively use MoMoPay for […]
Murangwa chairs EADB council as Uganda’s Anne Juuko takes helm
Ugandan banker Anne Juuko has taken over as director general of the East African Development Bank, with Rwanda's Finance and Economic Planning Minister Yusuf Murangwa chairing the governing council that appointed her as the regional lender enters a new phase…
Who will be elected in Rwanda’s 2026 local elections?
Rwanda’s local government elections will determine representatives and leaders across the country’s decentralised administrative structures, from villages and cells to sectors, districts and the City of Kigali. The elections are scheduled to take place from Oct. 24 to Nov. 30,…
Rwandan artists head to U.S. for theatre training, stronger arts ties
Four artists have travelled to the United States for a month-long training programme aimed at strengthening their skills in theatre and film and deepening artistic ties between the two countries. The group left Kigali International Airport late on Friday, Oct.…
Goma-Rubavu border crossing to remain open until midnight from Friday
The main border crossing between Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda's Rubavu district will remain open until midnight from Saturday, the AFC/M23 administration controlling North Kivu province said on Friday. Bahati Erasto Musanga, the governor of North…
IMF presses Rwanda to deepen fiscal reforms as debt risks remain
The IMF has called for continued fiscal consolidation in Rwanda, saying stronger domestic revenue collection and tighter control of public investment will be important to keep debt risks contained. The call followed a staff-level agreement between the IMF and Rwandan…
Messi set for final Argentina appearance as a generation prepares to move on
Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina on Tuesday when the world champions face Benin in a friendly at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium, bringing an international career of more than two decades to a close. The…
Mushikiwabo says OIF reforms put results ahead of project numbers
Louise Mushikiwabo says her eight years leading the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie have been defined by reforms aimed at making the institution more focused on results as she seeks a third term in office. Speaking to Africa24 ahead of…
New ISACA chapter seeks to strengthen Rwanda’s cybersecurity skills
Rwanda is seeking to expand access to professional training in cybersecurity and information technology as organisations face increasingly sophisticated threats involving artificial intelligence. The challenge was highlighted during the launch of the ISACA Rwanda Chapter Annual Conference on Oct. 5,…
Nel Ngabo builds international stage run with Canada shows
Rwandan singer Nel Ngabo is heading back onto the international live-music circuit with performances in…
Sherrie Silver works with Lewis Hamilton on Rimowa campaign
Rwandan dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver has added another international project to her portfolio after…
Madonna to headline 2026 MTV VMAs after 23-year absence
Madonna will return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage on Sept. 27, opening the…
Wema shares message of hope in new gospel release
Rwandan gospel singer Wema has released a new song, “Komera Imana ntibeshya izagutabara,” encouraging people…
Minister says artists face challenges accessing available financing
Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, says some artists are struggling to…
Rwandan filmmakers showcase new work at French festival
Rwandan comedian and actor Clapton Kibonge has used his trip to France to work with…
Former FDLR fighters contemplate their fresh start following repatriation.
After more than a decade in the ranks of the Rwandan genocidal militia FDLR in eastern DR Congo, Corporal Innocent Tuyisenge is learning how to […]
PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY FOR MEETING BETWEEN TRUMP AND PUTIN, RUSSIA SAYS
Preparations for a face-to-face meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are under way, Russia’s deputy foreign minister has said. The event would mark a dramatic shift […]
SUDAN’S RSF AND ALLIES SIGN CHARTER IN NAIROBI TO FORM PARALLEL GOVERNMENT
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces signed a charter with allied political and armed groups late on Saturday to establish a “government of peace and unity”, signatories […]
EAC Defence Chiefs Conclude Talks on Eastern DRC Security Ahead of Joint EAC-SADC Meeting
The Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDF) from East African Community (EAC) member states have concluded high-level discussions in Nairobi on the security situation in eastern […]
OVER 2,000 ARMY AND POLICE PERSONNEL SURRENDER TO AFC-M23 FORCES
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, […]
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 […]