Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s justice sector is pushing a dual reform agenda that combines tougher professional standards for lawyers with an expanded use of mediation, a strategy officials say could cut court case backlogs to as low as 25 percent by 2029. The approach reflects a growing consensus that timely justice depends not only on […]
AFCON 2025: Heavyweights favoured, underdogs unfazed
Kigali, Rwanda – The 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) kicks off tomorrow in Morocco, carrying with it the familiar blend of expectation, ambition, and unpredictability that defines Africa’s biggest football stage. AFCON arrives at a moment when the tournament’s global profile has never been stronger, yet its competitive essence remains […]
Kagame calls leaders back to duty at RPF congress
Kigali, Rwanda – The 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF–Inkotanyi), held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the party headquarters in Kigali, unfolded as moment of reckoning, reflection, and recommitment. Addressing over 2,200 party members and invited guests, President Paul Kagame delivered a firm and far-reaching message on leadership, governance, unity, and the […]
RPF Congress approves new leadership reforms
More than 2,200 members of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF–Inkotanyi) on Friday, December 19, 2025 gathered at Intare Arena in Kigali for the party’s 17th National Congress, a high-level meeting of the party members. The congress, chaired by RPF Chairman President Paul Kagame and attended by First Lady Jeannette Kagame, adopted key reforms to the […]
Eighteen pilots graduate at Akagera aviation flying school
Rwanda’s drive to build a strong, self-reliant aviation sector gained fresh momentum on Thursday, December 18, 2025 as eighteen young pilots graduated from Akagera Aviation Flying School (AAFS) in Kigali. The ceremony marked the sixth cohort trained by the institution and underscored the country’s steady investment in homegrown aviation skills at a time of rapid […]
Cabinet ends 2025 with focus on regional security and essential services
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s Cabinet on Wednesday, December 17, met at Urugwiro Village under the chairmanship of President Paul Kagame, bringing the year to a close with decisions that resonated on the government’s focus on regional stability and domestic development. According to a communiqué issued by Prime Minister Dr Justin Nsengiyumva, ministers were briefed on […]
SADC summit focuses on Madagascar transition, keeps mute on DRC crisis
Pretoria, South Africa – The Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), held virtually on December 17, 2025, concluded with a strong focus on political stabilization in Madagascar. However, its deafening silence on the deepening crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a long-standing member of […]
Rwanda’s tourism showcased at Singapore’s prestigious Christmas boat parade
Rwanda’s tourism offerings were showcased in Singapore during a festive boat parade event, as the country continues to position itself as a premium and diverse travel destination on the global stage. The promotion took place during the annual RSYC Christmas boat light-up parade, organized by the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club in partnership with the […]
Rwanda earmarks $355M to restore over 5,000 hectares of land
Rwanda has unveiled a major investment push aimed at restoring degraded land, strengthening climate resilience and safeguarding food security, as the country deepens efforts to align agricultural growth with sound environmental management. The initiative brings together government institutions and development partners around climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land use as core pillars of long-term development. The […]
Epilepsy is not a curse: What everyone needs to know
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in the world, yet it remains widely misunderstood and heavily stigmatized, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Across East Africa, including Rwanda and the wider region, thousands of people live with epilepsy while facing fear, exclusion, and misinformation that often prove more damaging than the seizures […]