Rwanda women’s national tennis team coach Eric Bimenyimana has named top seed Sonia Tuyishime, Gisele Umumararungu, Rona Tuyishimire and Carine Nishimwe in the squad for the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group VI in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The four players will fly to the host city on Monday as Rwanda targets promotion to Africa…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mental health disorders represent significant and growing public health challenges of the 21st century. Although communicable diseases have historically remained at the forefront of healthcare priorities across Africa, neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions are increasingly recognized as critical contributors to disability, social inequities, and economic challenges. Also read: Not a…
Rwanda’s signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls – becoming the ninth AU member state to join the landmark treaty – is an important national and continental commitment. ALSO READ: How to address, overcome the impact of gender-based violence Signed on July 28, the convention recognises that violence is…
Rwanda has signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, becoming the ninth African Union (AU) member state to join the landmark treaty. ALSO READ: Nduhungirehe attends AU executive council session on Agenda 2063 priorities The convention was signed on Tuesday, July 28, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
Seun Rasheed Interview with Seun RasheedFOUNDER AND CEO, SOUK FARMS Lives in: Kigali, Rwanda Nigerian-born Seun Rasheed was working for oil giant Shell in Qatar when a holiday to Rwanda set him on a different path. During the trip, the wide gap between the local price of passion fruit and what it sold for in…
Kinshasa takes Kigali to UN’s top court over 30 years of alleged massacres, sexual violence, and forced displacement. Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking Rwanda to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for its role in three decades of alleged “abuses” in the country’s east….
After more than a decade of diplomatic estrangement, Rwanda and South Africa appear to be taking meaningful steps toward rebuilding a relationship long marked by suspicion, political tensions, and missed opportunities. Recent high-level engagements between Kigali and Pretoria suggest a growing recognition that Africa’s future is better served by cooperation than confrontation. As both countries…
Rwanda and South Africa have agreed to take steps toward easing travel restrictions and improving mobility between their citizens, including progress on visa normalisation and efforts to address restrictions affecting Rwandan passport holders. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 17, in Pretoria during a joint press conference by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International…
Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25, with a high-level conference in Kigali expected to focus on African-led solutions to development challenges, regional integration, and the future of Pan-African cooperation. ALSO READ: The significance of celebrating Africa Liberation Day Commonly celebrated…
Rwanda signed several investment and cooperation agreements at the Africa CEO Forum, strengthening partnerships across energy, manufacturing, hospitality, investment promotion, and financial services. The agreements signed during the ‘Invest in Rwanda’ session on May 14 were concluded through Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), in partnership with the private sector. ALSO…
