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 […]
Rwanda proposes new jobs, department mergers in local government
Rwanda is planning changes to staffing structures across district, sector and cell administrations, including creating new positions and merging departments, under proposals aimed at improving public service delivery and strengthening economic and social development. The proposed organisational structures, outlined in…
East African architects seek common rules to ease cross-border work
Architects in East Africa are calling for harmonised professional standards to make it easier to work across national borders as the region’s construction and urban development sectors expand. The proposal was raised at a regional architects’ conference in Kigali that…
Rwanda inflation accelerates to 17.2% as food prices jump
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate rose to 17.2% in September from 15.7% in August, as food prices climbed sharply and transport costs remained elevated, data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) showed on Saturday. Food and non-alcoholic beverage…
AU mediators take eastern DR Congo peace efforts to Kinshasa
A delegation of African Union mediators arrived in Kinshasa on Oct. 9 for talks with Democratic Republic of Congo leaders, continuing efforts to address the conflict in the country’s east after meetings with the M23-led AFC coalition and Rwanda’s president.…
Mainoo, Shaw ruled out as Manchester United face Atletico test
Manchester United will be without Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw for Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Atletico Madrid after both players picked up injuries in Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Head coach Michael Carrick confirmed the England internationals had…
Busingye urges Africa to mobilise local capital for development
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Johnston Busingye, has called for stronger African financial markets and greater mobilisation of local capital to finance development projects, particularly infrastructure. Busingye made the remarks in London on Monday, October 12, during an…
Zamalek arrive in Kigali ahead of APR FC clash
Egyptian giants Zamalek SC arrived in Kigali early Tuesday, October 13, ahead of their CAF Champions League second-round first-leg match against Rwanda’s APR FC on Friday. The players, technical staff and other members of the delegation landed at Kigali International…
Vestine, Dorcas unveil ‘IBIHE’ music video
Gospel singers Ishimwe Vestine and Kamikazi Dorcas have released the music video for their latest song, IBIHE, a faith-centred track about finding hope in God during difficult times. Vestine announced the release on social media, sharing a short clip and…
The Ben earns spot on Globe Data’s 30 African artists to watch list
Rwandan singer Mugisha Benjamin, popularly known as The Ben, has been named among 30 African…
Nel Ngabo takes Rwandan music to East Africa-US business gathering in Texas
Rwandan singer Nel Ngabo is set to perform in Texas this week as part of…
Chorale de Kigali marks six decades with annual Christmas concert
Rwanda’s Chorale de Kigali will celebrate six decades of music-making with its annual Christmas Carols…
Lionel Richie returns to American Idol judging panel after heart procedure
Lionel Richie will return as a judge on American Idol for its 25th season after…
Mariya Yohana to be honoured after four decades in music
Singer Mukankuranga Marie Jeanne, popularly known as Mariya Yohana, will be honoured at a concert…
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…
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 […]