Kigali workshop targets cheaper and faster air travel in Africa

Traveling across Africa by air could soon become faster and more affordable, as regional aviation bodies intensify efforts to harmonize regulations and protect passenger rights under the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD).…

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Burundi Army Tests weapons near Bujumbura Airport

The Burundian National Defense Forces (FDNB) have announced that weapons are being tested near Bujumbura, specifically around Camp 111 in Gatumba. Authorities urged residents not to mistake the activity for…

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Kigali is hosting a Pan-African Renewable Energy Conference

Kigali– Rwanda is hosting the 5th edition of the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) Conference and Exhibition from September 8–12, 2025, bringing together global leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers…

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A total lunar eclipse witnessed worldwide on September 7, 2025

People across all continents—and in Rwanda in particular—witnessed a total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between…

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Fuel price hike triggers concerns over rising costs in Rwanda

Rwanda is bracing for higher consumer prices following a government announcement of new increases in fuel costs. On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced adjustments…

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M23 vows to target Tshisekedi “at the source” if attacks continue

GOMA, DR Congo – The leadership of the AFC-M23 rebel movement has warned Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi that any renewed military offensive against them will be met with retaliation…

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President Kagame warns troops to stay prepared amidst rising tensions

President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defense Force (RDF), has called on the country’s security forces to remain fully prepared for possible conflict, stressing that Rwanda’s sovereignty must…

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Rwanda rejects HRW report on civilian killings in Binza, DRC

The Rwanda Government firmly rejects the findings of Human Rights Watch(HRW), Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office(UNJHRO),…

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UN, Mastercard Foundation Equip Rwanda for Faster Public Health Emergency Response

KIGALI – Rwanda’s capacity to respond swiftly to public health emergencies has received a major boost following the handover of more than 630 units of cold chain equipment to the…

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President Kagame meets Catholic Church Leaders from Across Africa

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, held discussions with Catholic Church leaders who are attending the plenary assembly of the Symposium of…

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