Rwanda and the United Kingdom are set to face off in arbitration next month over the Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP), a bilateral treaty aimed at addressing irregular migration. The first session…
The National Bank of Rwanda has concluded a five month national experiment that could redefine how Rwandans pay, save and transfer money, confirming that a digital version of the franc is technically feasible and…
More than 160 vulnerable asylum seekers have arrived safely in Rwanda after being evacuated from detention centres in Libya, in the latest humanitarian transfer under Africa's Emergency Transit Mechanism. The group,…
In the tense hills of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, diplomacy has once again taken centre stage. A recent meeting in Goma on February 20 between the Alliance Fleuve Congo and the March 23 Movement, operating…
A week that began with a viral rape allegation on TikTok has since unfolded into a national conversation, one that now places Nigerian singer Simi at its center. Not because of the allegation itself, but because of…
At least 11 people have died and about 130 hectares of crops have been washed away by rain-induced disasters across Rwanda between February 1 and 22, according to data published by The New Times , citing the Ministry…
Preparations for the re-opening of Gisenyi Airstrip in Rubavu District have entered their final stage, raising expectations that air services to the western lakeside town could resume soon, according to reporting by…
Lieutenant-Colonel Willy Ngoma, military spokesperson of the AFC/M23 rebel coalition, has been reported killed in a drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as conflicting claims and a disputed communiqué…
The late Retired Chief Superintendent of Police Richard Kamanzi, who passed away on February 22, 2026, was killed Sunday after a rain-weakened retaining wall collapsed onto his home in Gasabo District, police…
Leaders of the East African Community unveiled a five-point plan to tackle persistent trade barriers and boost cross-border commerce at a high-level dialogue in Kigali, Rwanda. The initiative aims to strengthen…
President Paul Kagame received global education leaders at Urugwiro Village On February 18, 2026, ahead of the Global Learning Conference 2026, set to open tomorrow at the Kigali Convention Centre. At Urugwiro Village,…
The Rwanda High Commission in London has introduced a new digital initiative aimed at improving access to consular services for Rwandans living in the United Kingdom on Tuesday February 17. In a public announcement…
In a milestone moment for Rwanda–Denmark relations, Denmark formally inaugurated its new embassy in Kigali, cementing a long-anticipated step in expanding diplomatic, economic, and development cooperation between the…
Flights in and out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi on Monday 16 February 2026, one of Africa’s busiest transport hubs, have been delayed following a planned strike by aviation industry workers.…
The Liège Court of Appeal has sentenced Julienne Mpemba, a 48-year-old Belgian woman of Congolese origin, to 14 years in prison and fined her €8,000 for kidnapping, human trafficking, fraud, forgery and hostage-taking.…
The Chamber of Deputies on Thursday, February 12, approved the relevance of a new bill seeking to reform operations of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), in a move aimed at strengthening the Central Bank’s independence…
Nearly 100 soldiers were injured on February 13 afternoon after a temporary grandstand collapsed during a unit photo session at Lavarack Barracks Australia. The incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. local time as…
World Radio Day, observed every 13 February, honors the enduring power of radio to inform, educate, and connect people, even as digital technologies evolve. It was proclaimed by UNESCO and adopted by the United Nations…
Rwanda is preparing to relocate the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) to a state-of-the-art facility in Masaka, Kicukiro District, as part of a major effort to modernize healthcare infrastructure and…
Rwanda has become the first country in the world with full nationwide autonomous drone delivery, expanding Zipline’s service to urban centers and new districts, transforming healthcare access for millions and setting a…
Rwanda’s premier touring music festival returns June 20, bringing top artists to seven districts in a six-week celebration of rhythm, culture, and homegrown talent. The MTN Iwacu Muzika Festival, Rwanda’s largest…
In the run‑up to Valentine’s Day and other big celebrations, a glamorous trend took hold across East Africa money bouquets: dazzling arrangements of banknotes folded, pinned, and taped into flower‑like sprays, given as…
Rwanda’s judiciary on Monday launched a week-long campaign against corruption in courts, warning that poor service delivery creates opportunities for graft and urging the public to report wrongdoing. The…
In a dramatic turn for European club football, FC Barcelona has formally announced its withdrawal from the long‑contested European Super League (ESL) project, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining founding club…