Stories
Charlene Ruto Complains About Presidential Security at Her Wedding in Tanzania
Charlene Ruto, daughter of Kenyan President William Ruto, has expressed frustration over restrictions imposed by her father’s security officers during her wedding celebrations, after they…
Jeannette Kagame Attends Atome’s Comedy Show Exploring Rwanda’s History and Liberation Struggle
The French-language performance, titled ‘Carte d’Identité’, used comedy, storytelling and impersonations to explore Rwanda’s history, the artist’s family experience in exile and the country’s liberation…
Uganda Arrests 10 Congolese Nationals for Allegedly Entering Country Illegally
Ugandan police have arrested 10 nationals of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) suspected of entering the country illegally through an unauthorised route instead of…
British Ebola Patient Evacuated from DR Congo for Treatment
A British national who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has been evacuated to the United Kingdom for treatment. The unnamed…
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye Wins African Woman in Finance Award
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), Soraya Hakuziyaremye, has received the African Woman in Finance Award in recognition of her leadership and…
Technology
France Accuses Iran of Cyberattacks Targeting Supermarket Refrigeration Systems
France has accused Iran of orchestrating cyberattacks that targeted refrigerators and food-cooling systems in major supermarkets across the country, causing millions of euros worth of…
Rwandans warned against delaying dental care until pain develops
Poor oral health practices remain a concern in Rwanda, as many people reportedly seek dental services only after developing pain or other complications. Health experts…
Nigerian Author Godspower Oshodin Unveils Debut Thriller Novel in Kigali
Nigerian author, poet and filmmaker Dr. Godspower Oshodin has introduced his debut thriller novel, “Even the Devil Wears a Pretty Smile,” to Rwandan readers, using…
Al Merrikh SC Parts Ways with Head Coach Darko Nović After Poor Results
Al Merrikh SC have parted ways with Serbian head coach Darko Nović following a disappointing run of results in Rwanda’s BK Pro League and international…
Business
Clement Uwajeneza Appointed New PSF Chief Executive Officer
Clement Uwajeneza has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Federation (PSF) in Rwanda, replacing Callixte Kanamugire, who had been serving in an…
Rwanda Signs Investment Deal to Establish Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has signed an investment agreement with Ecofleet Solutions Ltd. and Chery Holding Rwanda Ltd. to establish an electric vehicle assembly…
Binance Suffers $6.3 Billion Crypto Theft in Potentially Largest Heist on Record
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platforms, has reportedly lost more than $6.3 billion in digital assets in what could be the biggest…
Over 30 Categories Compete in the Karisimbi Service Excellence Awards 2026
Karisimbi Events is calling on the public to take part in the 2026 Service Excellence Awards by voting for companies and organizations that have demonstrated…
Sports News
Al Merrikh SC Parts Ways with Head Coach Darko Nović After Poor Results
Al Merrikh SC have parted ways with Serbian head coach Darko Nović following a disappointing run of results in Rwanda’s BK Pro League and international…
Uganda Cranes Proposes Friendly Match Against Rwanda’s Amavubi
Uganda’s national football team, the Uganda Cranes, has expressed interest in playing a friendly match against Rwanda’s Amavubi, potentially at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali or…
Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or, Beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal
England international and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, beating competitors including Kylian Mbappé, who did not win any award,…
Rayon Sports Targets Rwanda Premier League Title After CAF Confederation Cup Exit
Rayon Sports interim president Murenzi Abdallah has said the club will now focus on the Rwandan Premier League, also known as the BK Pro League,…
South Africa Dominates Women’s Road Race at African Cycling Championships as Rwanda Misses Out on Medals
South Africa’s women’s team dominated the road race at the African Cycling Championships in Kisumu, Kenya, sweeping the medals, while Rwanda’s female cyclists, who had…
Lewis Hamilton Hopes to Extend Racing Career to Compete in Rwanda’s Formula 1 Grand Prix
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has said he wants to continue racing into the early 2030s so he can compete in the African…
Featured News
Rwanda’s Women Take Centre Stage in Climate Resilience
As climate change continues to affect communities across Rwanda, a four-year programme has sought to strengthen the capacity of women and feminist organisations to respond…
CGIAR showcases innovations aimed at accelerating Africa’s food systems transformation
KIGALI, Rwanda — September 3, 2026 — The world’s largest publicly funded agricultural research network, CGIAR, has showcased a range of science-backed innovations designed to…
Africa must turn food systems potential into prosperity, leaders say
KIGALI, Rwanda — Leaders, policymakers and development partners have called for urgent action, increased investment and stronger public-private partnerships to transform Africa’s agri-food systems and…
Africa urged to turn women’s food-system contribution into economic power
KIGALI, Rwanda — Africa’s food-system transformation will remain incomplete unless women gain greater control over the resources, markets and decisions that shape agricultural and food economies,…
Agroecology key to strengthening Rwanda’s climate resilience – RCCDN
KIGALI — Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN) has called for greater integration of agroecology into the country’s agricultural and climate policies, saying the…
Politics
Paraguay’s Senate Removes President Santiago Peña Amid Banking Crisis
Paraguay’s Senate has voted to remove President Santiago Peña from office following a major financial crisis at Ueno Bank, with which he has business connections,…
Kabila’s FRN Opposes Renewal of MONUSCO Mandate in DR Congo
The political and military movement Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), led by Joseph Kabila, has opposed the renewal of the mandate of…
Kagame Holds Talks with Prime Ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas and Sri Lanka
President Paul Kagame has held discussions with the prime ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas and Sri Lanka on the sidelines of the 2026…
Americans Vote in Midterm Elections That Could Shape Trump’s Final Two Years in Office
Americans began voting on November 3, 2026, in midterm elections that could significantly influence how President Donald Trump governs during the remaining two years of…
Tshisekedi Accuses Former President Kabila of Plotting to Tarnish His Image
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has accused his predecessor, Joseph Kabila, of being involved in what he described as a plot to…