Kigali, Rwanda – African Union foreign ministers are set to convene in Addis Ababa this week for a high-stakes Executive Council meeting where Africa’s role and participation in the G20 will take centre stage. The 48th ordinary session of the AU Executive Council, scheduled for 11–12 February 2026 will bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs […]
What I would do to increase online income for Rwandan creatives if I were President
Kigali, Rwanda – The 20th edition of the national dialogue (Umushyikirano) that ended on February 6, 2025, has exposed a reality Rwanda can no longer afford to treat as secondary. It’s clear that our creatives are talented, visible, and hardworking, yet largely excluded from the economic value of the digital space they help animate. When […]
A tribute to Rwamukwaya: The man behind Rwanda’s living images
Kigali, Rwanda – Two days after his passing, the silence left by Valens Rwamukwaya feels heavier than words can hold. Yet this is not a moment to dwell in sorrow and grief alone. It is a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate a life that quietly shaped how Rwanda saw itself, how it remembered, and how generations […]
Rwandan officers participate in crucial UN talks
Kigali, Rwanda – A delegation of six officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda National Police (RNP) is taking part in the 2026 Contingent-Owned Equipment Working Group (COEWG) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Contributing to key discussions on the future of UN peacekeeping operations, the meeting comes at a […]
Leaders congratulate Museveni on re-election
Kigali, Rwanda – In the wake of Uganda’s presidential election, which saw President Yoweri Museveni secure a commanding victory, regional and continental leaders have extended their congratulations, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration and stability across East Africa. Museveni was officially declared the winner following the final tally from over 50,000 polling stations nationwide. The […]
Museveni secures 7th term as Uganda’s president
Kigali, Rwanda – Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has been declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, extending his rule that began in 1986 and reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. The announcement, made on Saturday by Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, followed the completion of the final tally […]
Hepatitis B birth dose added to national immunization program
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has taken a significant step forward in preventive healthcare by introducing a universal hepatitis B birth dose into its national routine immunization program, a move aimed at protecting every newborn from a lifelong and potentially fatal infection. The initiative, officially launched on January 2, 2026, ensures that all babies born in […]
AFCON 2025 at the crossroads
Kigali, Rwanda – The Africa Cup of Nations has once again proven to be a ruthless stage, where success brings momentum and failure invites turmoil. As the tournament enters its decisive phase in Morocco, two sharply contrasting stories have emerged from Central and Southern Africa. Gabon has plunged into institutional crisis following a humiliating group-stage […]
Rwanda police handball club clinches 5th regional championship
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda national police handball club has reaffirmed its stature as a regional powerhouse after winning the East and Central Africa Handball Federation (ECAHF) championship, defeating Kenya’s NCPB Cereals Handball Club 34–28 in a compelling final played in Kampala, Uganda. Held from December 28, 2025, to January 1, 2026, at the Old Kampala […]
Africa poised for high-speed economic growth in 2026 – IMF
Kigali, Rwanda – Africa is approaching a positive economic phase, with the International Monetary Fund projecting the continent to register some of the world’s fastest growth rates in 2026, even as many advanced economies slow under tight financial conditions and fragile recovery paths. The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook places Africa firmly at the forefront […]