Rwanda achieved 81% of its climate action goals without foreign aid
Rwanda has announced that it has achieved 81% of its climate action targets set under the Paris Agreement over the past decade—largely without relying on foreign aid. The update was presented during the COP30 Climate Conference held in Brazil, which brings together global representatives to discuss strategies for combating climate change and its effects. In […]
Musanze residents decry outdated sector office facilities in Shingiro
Residents of Shingiro Sector in Musanze District have voiced their frustration over the poor working conditions at their sector office, saying the current facilities are too small, outdated, and no longer meet the standards of modern public service delivery. Despite Musanze’s remarkable progress in development, citizens say they are still receiving services in a space […]
Government steps in to address problems facing Spiro electric motorcycles
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) has announced that it has received complaints from users of Spiro electric motorcycles and confirmed that the government is taking steps to find lasting solutions. According to MINICOM, the matter is being handled in collaboration with the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA), the Rwanda Standards […]
Musanze farmers alarmed by rising livestock thefts
Farmers in various sectors of Musanze District are expressing growing concern over a new wave of livestock theft, where thieves no longer steal animals to sell them alive but instead slaughter them inside homes and sell the meat secretly to butchers or eateries during the early morning hours. Residents say this new tactic has left […]
Minister Dr. Biruta delivers president Kagame’s message to Angola’s João Lourenço
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vincent Biruta, delivered a special message from President Paul Kagame to Angolan President João Lourenço, conveying Rwanda’s congratulations as Angola marked the 50th anniversary of its independence. The message was presented on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, during the official independence celebration held at Praça da República in Luanda, Angola’s […]
Sonia Rolland lauds Rwanda’s talented youth
Rwandan-born actress and former Miss France 2000, Sonia Rolland Uwitonze, has commended Rwanda’s rapid development and the creativity of its young people, urging greater investment in the nation’s artistic and cultural industries. In an interview with France 24, Sonia reflected on Rwanda’s remarkable transformation since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, describing it as a […]
Tania Ineza: Cooking, a passion that brings people together
Tania Ineza Horline, 22, a Software Engineering student at AUCA University in Kigali, Rwanda, sees cooking not just as a hobby but as a true passion that connects people and spreads joy. For Tania, cooking is a gift she cherishes, a skill she has nurtured since childhood. Guided initially by her mother’s gentle instruction, she […]
Rainy days in Kigali: When moto fares double
For many residents of Kigali, the arrival of rain means more than wet clothes and muddy streets; it often means higher transport costs. On rainy days, motorcycle taxi (moto) fares can double or even triple, turning a simple commute into a stressful and expensive ordeal. “When it rains, some motor riders charge double or even […]
How Gabonese student overcomes language barriers to thrive at the university
Every year, thousands of African students cross borders in search of quality education, new opportunities, and broader horizons. Yet for many, the biggest challenge isn’t adapting to a new culture; it’s understanding the language of instruction. This is the reality of Madou Laure, a 27-year-old Gabonese student pursuing a degree in Business Administration at East […]
Kigali to open modern heart treatment and research center by 2026
Rwanda and Egypt have announced plans to launch a state-of-the-art heart treatment and research center in Kigali by 2026, which is expected to become a regional hub for advanced cardiovascular care. The Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre (MY Heart Centre) began construction in late 2021, following the groundbreaking ceremony officiated by First Lady Jeannette Kagame at […]