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Category: News
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80 including public servants, arrested in illicit alcohol crackdown
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested 80 suspects, including public servants, over alleged involvement in the production and distribution of illicit alcoholic beverages as a nationwide crackdown intensifies. The suspects were arrested across the country in an operation that started on July 20, RIB spokesperson Thierry Murangira said. Speaking at Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA), Murangira…
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Rwandan priest to head Catholic media association in Africa
A Rwandan Catholic priest has been elected as president of the African branch of SIGNIS, the global Catholic association for communication. Fidele Mutabazi was elected on Monday, August 3, during the opening of the SIGNIS World Congress 2026 in Kigali, where Catholic media practitioners and communication experts from around the world are meeting. Mutabazi, 41,…
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RSSB Tigers drawn in Group A at 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup
African champions RSSB Tigers have been drawn into Group A of the 2026 FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which will take place in Beijing, China, from September 22 to 27. The Rwandan club will represent Africa at the prestigious intercontinental tournament after winning the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) title in Kigali in late May. While RSSB…
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Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa signs law extending presidential term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Constitutional Amendment number 3 Bill into law, ushering in significant changes to the country’s governance framework following its passage through Parliament on June 18. With the President’s assent, the amendments take immediate effect as part of Zimbabwe’s Constitution. Under the new provisions, the President will now be elected by…
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What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections
The country is preparing for the next round of local government elections, including the election of district mayors, after the current five-year terms expire in October 2026. As preparations gather pace, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) is rolling out training programmes, implementing a new electoral law, and awaiting additional regulations to guide the polls. The…
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Who is Parfait Ishungure, the new PS for Ministry of Youth and Arts?
Parfait Ishungure was appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 15. An expert in public policy analysis and international relations, Ishungure replaces Brave Olivier Ngabo, who moved to the Ministry of Sports to serve in a similar position. Ishungure joins the ministry led…
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RPF members in UK reflect on Rwanda’s progress, diaspora’s role in development
Around 200 members of Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) from across the United Kingdom gathered in Brighton on July 18 to reflect on Rwanda’s progress over the past 32 years and the role of Rwandans abroad in supporting the country’s development. The event brought together different generations of Rwandans, including pioneers of the RPF community in…
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Rwanda Development Board relocates to Kiyovu
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has relocated its offices to Kiyovu, nearly three months after its former offices in Gishushu were temporarily closed to allow for renovation and upgrade works. RDB announced that, effective July 27, all its services will be provided from its new office located along KN 69 Street, opposite St. Michel Cathedral…
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Rwanda, European Union sign EUR 40 million agreement to support climate-smart agriculture transformation
The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), and the European Union have signed a EUR 40 million (approximately Rwf 67 billion) Financing Agreement to support Rwanda’s efforts to transform the agriculture sector into a modern, inclusive, and climate-resilient sector. The Agreement, titled “HANGARIBIHE: Transformational Climate-Smart and Inclusive Agriculture in…
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Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October
Africa will launch its first continental credit rating agency on October 6 in Mauritius as the continent strengthens its financial architecture and provides credit assessments that better reflect African market realities. The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) will operate as an independent, private-sector-led institution offering sovereign and corporate credit ratings. The agency is expected to…
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