November 17 saw the arrest of Patrick Ishimwe and John Kalisa, a music promoter, for allegedly distributing a 10-minute intimate video of singer Yampano and […]
Nigeria’s Wiz kid Hits 20 Billion Streams
Nigerian superstar Wizkid is being hailed by fans as Africa’s best-selling artist after reportedly surpassing Cheb Khaled’s 81 million units sold. He also became the first African artist to reach 20 billion global on-demand audio streams in May 2025, strengthening…
Kigali Dutarame Concert Show cases Rwanda’s Traditional Music and Dance
The event featured performances by popular traditional artists including Boukuru, Teta Diana, Ruti Joel with Ibihame by’Imana, and Jules Sentore, alongside troupes Indatirwabahizi, Inyamibwa, and Inganzo Ngari. Legendary musician Intore Masamba closed the concert with a special performance joined by…
K John and Pazzo Man Face Court Over Yampano Intimate Video Leak
Kalisa John (K John) and Ishimwe Patrick (Pazzo Man) On 27 November, the Kicukiro Primary Court heard the case of Kalisa John (K John) and Ishimwe Patrick (Pazzo Man), accused of distributing pornographic videos of Rwandan artist Yampano. The hearing…
Bamenya and Kecapu Dominate Mashariki Film Festival 11th Edition
Kecapu and Bamenya won cars at the 11th Mashariki Film Festival Mukayizeri Djalia, known as Kecapu, and Benimana Ramadhan, known as Bamenya, won cars at the 11th Mashariki Film Festival. Kecapu led the women’s category with 70,208 votes, followed by…
A RWANDAN LENS ON LEADERSHIP THAT DELIVERS
In recent days, public discourse in Rwanda and the region has once again shown how leadership, when grounded in clarity and service, can guide sensitive conversations towards constructive outcomes. From reflections on faith and freedom of worship, to regional security…
Rwanda Holds Its Line: Integrity at Home, Peace in the Region
The messages emerging from the 17th RPF Inkotanyi Congress and the unfolding crisis around the Washington Accords point to a central truth about Rwanda’s current moment: principles matter most when they are tested, both domestically and beyond the country’s borders.…
Rwanda at the Heart of Africa’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
Rwanda’s transformation into a powerhouse of innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa has become undeniable in recent years. Through strategic decisions and targeted investments, the country has positioned itself at the heart of Africa’s entrepreneurial future, consistently rising on the global…
Domestic Revenue Rise Strengthens Rwanda’s Push for Economic Independence
Rwanda’s growing domestic revenue collection is reinforcing the government’s drive toward economic independence, as officials point to improved tax compliance, digital systems and stronger citizen engagement as key pillars of sustainable development. The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) collected 3,099 billion…
Rwanda at the Heart of Africa’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
Rwanda’s transformation into a powerhouse of innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa has become undeniable in…
Domestic Revenue Rise Strengthens Rwanda’s Push for Economic Independence
Rwanda’s growing domestic revenue collection is reinforcing the government’s drive toward economic independence, as officials…
Thousands Still Waiting for Compensation from Government Projects
Thousands of Rwandans are still waiting to be paid for damage caused by government infrastructure…
How Rwanda’s GE potatoescan save farmers money,boost yields, bring back bees
In the misty highlands of Kinigi that span Musanze District in the Northern Province of Rwanda, where volcanic soils have fed generations, 47-year-old farmer Leonidas […]
A new grain of hope:Rwanda bets on newrice varieties to slash $317M import bill
In the humid marshlands stretching from Bugarama to Kirehe, a quiet revolution is unfolding; one grain at a time. Rwanda is betting on three newly […]
Financial inclusion deepens with strong gains in formal savings
Across Rwanda, a quiet transformation is unfolding in how people manage their money. While some still stash cash at home, more Rwandans are turning to […]
Rwanda bets on new trade corridors
Rwanda is accelerating its shift away from reliance on the Dar es Salaam route, betting on new trade corridors through the Central Corridor and across […]
Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise
Cuba has accused the United States of pushing towards the violent removal of Venezuela’s leadership, warning that the growing deployment of US military forces in […]
Rwanda’s $1.3B rail dreamhinges on regional buy-in
RWANDA’s bold plan to build a modern, electric standardgauge railway linking Kigali to Tanzania’s Isaka is closer to reality, but it still needs a critical […]
Germany pledges $170million to support Lebanon,urges swift reform
Germany will provide 149.65 million Euros (173.19 million U.S. dollars) to support Lebanon’s reforms and long-term development in areas such as education, water, and social […]
France arrests 3 for allegedlyspying for Russia, spreadingpro-Kremlin war propaganda
French authorities have arrested three people suspected of spying for Russia and promoting pro-Kremlin war propaganda in Paris, prosecutors have said. The arrests are part […]
Bolivia’s new presidentplans to scrap taxesand borrow money toconfront economic crisis
President Rodrigo Paz of Bolivia said on November 25, that he planned to scrap a ream of taxes, in one of his first moves since […]