The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be observed as an official public holiday in Rwanda in celebration of Eid al-Adha. This decision, the ministry states, is made “in accordance with the Presidential Order N° 062/01 of 19/10/2022 establishing official public holidays.” In a formal statement, the […]
Continue Reading
A dramatic clash unfolded in Wakiso District on Monday evening as thirteen Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers were arrested following a violent confrontation with police officers at the Wakiso Police Division headquarters. The arrested soldiers are; Cpl. George Mwesigwa, Sgt. Denis Owor, Pte. Ronald Kato, L/Cpl. Martin Ssenoga, Pte. Peter Okello, Pte. Moses Byaruhanga, […]
Continue Reading
Just a day after being sworn in, Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Kamil Idris made an unexpected move by dissolving the nation’s caretaker government. The announcement was reported late Sunday by the state-run news agency SUNA, signaling a dramatic shift in Sudan’s fragile political landscape. Idris’s appointment marks the first time in four years that […]
Continue Reading
Rwanda’s agricultural landscape saw a shift in 2025 Season A, with cassava and Irish potato production recording significant growth while maize and bean yields dropped slightly. These findings were presented in the Seasonal Agricultural Survey (SAS) for 2025 Season A, published by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on June 2. The report […]
Continue Reading
Tanzania has completed East Africa’s longest bridge, a transformative infrastructure project named after the late President John Pombe Magufuli. Stretching 1.9 miles (approximately 3.1 kilometres) across the Mwanza Gulf on Lake Victoria’s southern edge, the John Magufuli Bridge connects the towns of Kigongo and Busisi, marking a new era in regional connectivity. Constructed at a […]
Continue Reading
On June 1, 2025 Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during an official visit to Doha. The meeting underscored the two nations’ shared intent to deepen bilateral cooperation and address pressing regional challenges. According […]
Continue Reading
Rwanda’s leading beverage manufacturer, Bralirwa Plc, has announced a new price adjustment for a selection of its alcoholic products, citing increasing input and operational costs. The changes, which took effect on June 1, 2025, apply to several of its most consumed beer brands, including Primus, Mutzig, Turbo King, Heineken, Amstel, Desperados, and Legend. In an […]
Continue Reading
In a joint effort to solidify peace and stability along their shared border, senior military leaders from Rwanda and Tanzania gathered in Nyagatare District in Rwanda’s Eastern Province. This high-level meeting marked the 12th engagement of its kind, underscoring the growing commitment to mutual security and cross-border collaboration. The discussions centered on enhancing joint strategies […]
Continue Reading
In a night that will echo through the annals of football history, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a breathtaking performance to claim their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan at Germany’s Allianz Arena on Saturday, May 31, 2025, sent shockwaves through the football world, and lit up hearts from Munich to Kigali. […]
Continue Reading
In a highly symbolic political maneuver, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila made a dramatic appearance in Goma on Friday May 30, 2025 holding an open and widely publicized meeting with the leadership of the M23/AFC rebel alliance. The engagement, unprecedented in its openness, signals a sharp turn in Kabila’s political trajectory and a potential new […]
Continue Reading