Rwandan women cyclists won three gold medals at the 2026 African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu, Kenya, on Wednesday, October 21, as Diane Ingabire, Jazilla […]
Kenya leads 2026 EAC quality awards as Rwanda firms take second and third places
Kenyan organisations secured the largest number of first-place awards at the 2026 East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards, while three Rwandan companies earned recognition in their respective categories during the ceremony held in Kigali. The fourth edition of the…
Kagame urges Commonwealth to back viable investment projects
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to encourage investment in viable business projects, saying that once a project demonstrates its potential to make a profit, other obstacles become easier to address. Kagame made the remarks during a high-level discussion…
Commonwealth leaders urged to turn investment pledges into jobs and skills
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to strengthen investment partnerships and challenge perceptions that developing economies are too risky for investors, as leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss ways of promoting trade and shared prosperity. Speaking during…
Three new human rights commissioners take oath
Three newly appointed commissioners of Rwanda’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) have taken oath, pledging to promote and protect human rights in the country. Nyiragwaneza Athanasie, Bangayandusha Viateur and Umutoni Aissa were sworn in on November 2, 2026, in…
Seven-goal Hungurimana helps women’s team secure zone 5 semi-final berth
Hungurimana Clementine scored seven goals as the women's national handball team defeated hosts Tanzania 42-32 on Friday to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's IHF Nations Trophy – Africa Zone V. The victory at the Filbert…
African diaspora helps drive planned Kigali–St. Louis city partnership
African diaspora organisations and business leaders in St. Louis have played a central role in efforts to establish a sister-city relationship between the US city and Kigali, with a delegation expected in Rwanda this month to formalise the proposed partnership.…
Muyoboke remains central to The Ben’s team as Noopja’s role shifts
Music executive Muyoboke Alex is expected to continue handling his role within singer The Ben’s working team, while Noopja is no longer expected to be part of the group involved in the artist’s daily activities. The reported change follows a…
Tanzania court acquits opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason
A Tanzanian court has acquitted opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason but convicted him of the lesser offence of incitement, in a ruling delivered on Friday, November 6, following a trial that lasted more than a year. Lissu, chairman of…
Alexis Dusabe takes 25-year gospel journey to UK for first performance
After more than 25 years in Rwanda’s gospel music scene, singer Alexis Dusabe is preparing…
Halle Berry seeks sole decision-making rights over son amid custody dispute
American actress Halle Berry has asked a Los Angeles court to grant her sole decision-making…
Rwanda’s F1 deal puts spotlight on five homegrown music stars
Rwanda’s planned Formula 1 African Grand Prix could open new opportunities for the country’s music…
Knowless to headline third edition of Improper Access in Kigali
Rwandan singer Butera Knowless will headline the third edition of Improper Access, a music event…
Vestine, Dorcas unveil ‘IBIHE’ music video
Gospel singers Ishimwe Vestine and Kamikazi Dorcas have released the music video for their latest…
Brad Pitt joins girlfriend, Hollywood stars at Clooney’s human rights awards in London
Brad Pitt made a rare red-carpet appearance with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, at the…
Lawmakers press for reliable water supplies and better project oversight
Rwandan lawmakers have called for urgent measures to address water shortages, improve project planning and reduce losses of treated water as the country works to […]
Rwanda to acquire firefighting drones amid rising ire incidents
Rwanda plans to acquire drones to help fight fires as authorities seek to strengthen the country’s emergency response capacity amid rising fire incidents and mounting […]
East African Police Target Better Response to Gender-Based Violence
Police officers from 10 East African countries are meeting in Kigali to strengthen their response to gender-based violence and improve how law enforcement agencies deliver […]
Rwanda Begins Hearing Appeals in Refugee Status Cases
Rwanda has begun hearing appeals against decisions on refugee status applications, giving refugees and asylum seekers a formal channel to challenge rulings by immigration authorities. […]
Rwanda looks to coordinated AI plan to boost jobs and digital public services
Rwanda is looking to coordinate its digital technology and artificial intelligence strategies as it seeks to expand digital infrastructure, create jobs and improve services delivered […]
France imposes overnight curfews after cost-of-living protests turn violent
French authorities have imposed overnight curfews in Paris and several other cities after days of protests over the cost of living escalated into widespread rioting, […]
Ten Hag says Ronaldo let Manchester United down
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of letting the team down, claiming the Portugal forward failed to prepare properly and […]
Teenage pregnancies in Northern Province rise 16% in one year
Teenage pregnancies among girls under 18 in Rwanda’s Northern Province increased by 16.1 per cent in 2025, reaching 3,727 cases from 3,211 the previous year, […]
Election observers warned against interference as Rwanda prepares for local polls
Election observers in Rwanda have been reminded to document irregularities accurately and report their findings through official channels rather than interfering in electoral activities. The […]