THE BAL5 Playoffs: APR BBC shocks 2024 champions Petro de Luanda in BAL 2025 thriller
On Sunday, June 7, Rwanda’s APR BBC delivered one of the most surprising results of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs so far, defeating defending champions Petro de Luanda from Angola 75–57 at SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. The game, part of the classification round to decide quarterfinal matchups, started in favor of […]
Remembering Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: A voice for decolonization and literature
The literary world mourns the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the iconic Kenyan novelist, playwright, and critic, who died on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 87. His death marks the end of a monumental chapter in the global struggle for cultural and intellectual liberation, a testament to the written word’s power to transform. Born James […]
Kwibuka 31: Mount Kigali University honors victims of the genocide against the Tutsi
In a solemn and reflective ceremony, Mount Kigali University joined the nation on May 23 to mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, under the national theme: “Remember, Unite, and Renew.” The event brought together students, staff, university leadership, and invited guests to honor the memory of over one million lives […]
Kwibuka 31: Mount Kigali University honors victims of the genocide against the Tutsi
In a solemn and reflective ceremony, Mount Kigali University joined the nation on May 23 to mark the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, under the national theme: “Remember, Unite, and Renew.” The event brought together students, staff, university leadership, and invited guests to honor the memory of over one million lives […]
BAL5 Nile Conference: Al Ahli Tripoli clinch fourth straight win as Boissy steals the night
Al Ahli Tripoli continued their unbeaten run in the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Season 5 with a commanding 104-91 victory over Kenya’s Nairobi City Thunder, marking their fourth consecutive win in the group stage. Once again, it was their star point guard, Jean Jacques Boissy, who stole the spotlight. Boissy delivered another standout performance, scoring […]
Masaka Early Childhood Center close to launch, backed by MKU and Imbuto foundation
The Masaka Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC), a model initiative aimed at nurturing the future of Rwanda’s youngest citizens, is close to its official launch as construction nears completion. A recent joint site visit by officials from Imbuto Foundation and Mount Kigali University revealed that the center is nearly ready to open its doors. The […]
Accountants urged to champion value creation and trust at Africa congress in Kigali
The 8th Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) officially opened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 7, bringing together over 2,000 professional accountants, financial experts, and policymakers from across Africa. The four-day summit, held under the theme “Creating Value for Africa,” is organized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) in partnership with the […]
Guardians of memory: The role of youth in genocide commemoration
Every year, in April, Rwanda enters a period of national mourning to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi—a time marked by reflection, remembrance, and renewed commitment to unity. Known as Kwibuka, the 100-day commemoration includes various activities such as educational discussions, memorial site visits, and the Walk to Remember. Increasingly, young Rwandans are stepping up […]
Rwanda records rise in deaths in 2024, noncommunicable diseases top the list
The number of deaths registered in Rwanda rose to 36,021 in 2024, marking a slight increase from 35,574 in 2023, according to the latest Rwanda Vital Statistics Report 2024. The figures highlight a persistent public health challenge, particularly due to the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The crude death rate (CDR) in 2024 stood […]
Marriage numbers drop by 9.5% in Rwanda compared to previous year
According to the newly released Rwanda Vital Statistics Report 2024 by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the country has witnessed a significant decline in the number of registered marriages, with figures showing a 9.5% drop in 2024 compared to the previous year. In 2023, a total of 57,880 marriages were registered across […]
