Stories
Five African Heads of State Expected in Kigali
Presidents from Nigeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Mauritania, and Guinea are expected in Kigali for the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which brings together business…
Rwanda Monitoring Spread of Hantavirus Following Outbreak Abroad
The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced that it is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the recent outbreak of Hantavirus reported in several countries. The…
Woman Dies After Falling From Mount Kigali While Praying
A 39-year-old woman has died after falling into a ravine while reportedly heading for prayers on Mont Kigali, located in Kimisagara Sector of Nyarugenge District.…
Comfort My People Ministry Brings Relief to Struggling Family in Mwogo Sector
The family of Niyoniringiye Celestin, a survivor of the Genocide against the Tutsi, has had their house renovated by a Christian organization, Comfort My People…
RDB Building to Close Temporarily for Renovations
Kigali, May 4, 2026 – The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the temporary closure of its main building starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5, 2026,…
Technology
Inkomoko Named Fifth Fastest-Growing Company in Africa by The Financial Times
Innovative organization recognized for driving economic growth among displacement-affectedcommunities.Kigali, Rwanda – May 12th, 2026 — Inkomoko, Africa’s leading investor in displacementaffected markets, has grown rapidly.…
Five African Heads of State Expected in Kigali
Presidents from Nigeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Mauritania, and Guinea are expected in Kigali for the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which brings together business…
Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Evacuation of Americans
Two of the 17 American passengers aboard the M/V Hondius, where a Hantavirus outbreak was recently reported, have developed symptoms associated with the disease, with…
Rwanda Monitoring Spread of Hantavirus Following Outbreak Abroad
The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced that it is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the recent outbreak of Hantavirus reported in several countries. The…
Business
Five African Heads of State Expected in Kigali
Presidents from Nigeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Mauritania, and Guinea are expected in Kigali for the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which brings together business…
AfCFTA Eases Trade Barriers, Opens Continental Market for East African Businesses
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is steadily breaking down long-standing trade barriers across Africa, offering new opportunities for businesses in the East African…
I&M Bank Rwanda and Network International Deepen Ties to Drive Africa’s Digital Payments Revolution
Driving Africa’s digital payments revolution: I&M Bank Rwanda and Network International deepen their partnership to unlock cutting edge digital payment capabilities that champion innovation and…
Africa’s Capital Markets Gain Momentum, But Integration and Participation Remain Key — RSE CEO
An interview conducted by Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC in its Trading Bell with Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba, CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange and President of…
Sports News
Rwanda’s Global Visibility Rises as Partner Clubs Reach Champions League Semi-Finals
Rwanda continues to gain international visibility through its strategic sports partnerships, with four football clubs linked to the “Visit Rwanda” campaign advancing to the semi-finals…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Breaks Historic Barrier at London Marathon
Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe made history after becoming the first athlete to complete the London Marathon in under two hours. Sawe achieved the remarkable…
Taifa Stars Thrash Macau 6–0 to Secure Third Place at FIFA Series 2026
The national team of Tanzania, popularly known as Taifa Stars, delivered a dominant performance to defeat Macau 6–0 in the third-place playoff of the FIFA…
Haruna Niyonzima Joins FERWAFA as Youth Talent Scout
The Rwanda Football Federation has appointed former national team star Haruna Niyonzima as one of the coaches responsible for identifying young football talent under the…
President Kagame Watches PSG Defeat Chelsea at Parc des Princes
Paul Kagame was among the distinguished guests who attended the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea at Parc des Princes. The Rwandan leader appeared to…
Kretschy Triumphs Tour du Rwanda 2026
German cyclist Moritz Kretschy of the NSN Development Team claimed overall victory at the 2026 Tour du Rwanda on Sunday, capping an eight-stage race that…
Featured News
Rosatom Starts Up the First Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh
On 28 April 2026, loading of fresh nuclear fuel began at power unit 1 of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant designed by Rosatom. This phase was…
Kigali’s Public Transport Overhaul Signals Shift Away from Motorbike Reliance
New data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda shows that 60.9% of commuters in Kigali travel to work on foot, while 25.8% rely…
UK, Rwanda Team Up to Drive Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain Solutions in Africa
March 24, 2026, Kigali, the UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference brought together government officials, international partners, and industry experts to accelerate sustainable cooling and cold chain…
Rosatom Outlines HR Development at BRICS Nuclear Platform Expert Session
On March 5, 2026, in Cape Town, nuclear industry experts discussed the best practices of the BRICS+ countries in skills development and personnel training to…
RSE Rings Bell to Champion Gender Equality
On March 16, 2026, in the City of Kigali, the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) held its 2026 “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony, bringing…
Politics
Five African Heads of State Expected in Kigali
Presidents from Nigeria, Gabon, Mozambique, Mauritania, and Guinea are expected in Kigali for the 2026 edition of the Africa CEO Forum, which brings together business…
Burundi’s Ruling Party Picks Ndayishimiye as 2027 Presidential Candidate
Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, has officially selected incumbent President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its candidate for the 2027 presidential elections. Ndayishimiye was endorsed during an extraordinary…
DR Congo Warring Parties Agree on Prisoner Exchange in Switzerland Talks
Parties involved in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have reached an agreement to exchange prisoners, marking a key step in ongoing…
Kwibuka 32: Senate President Honors Fallen Politicians Who Opposed Genocide Ideology
As Rwanda concludes the National Mourning Week marking the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, leaders have paid tribute to politicians…
Nduhungirehe Accuses DR Congo of Backing Genocide Agenda
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has accused the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo of supporting individuals linked…