CIDRZ Showcases HIV Innovations and Evidence at IAS 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda

The 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, held from 13 to 17 July 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, featured over 142 oral abstract presentations and more than 1,400 posters, with around 600 presented in person. The conference...

Catholic Bishops in Africa Set to Unveil 2025-2028 Strategic Plan at Upcoming Assembly in Rwanda

The assembly concluded with an appeal to “social and political stakeholders and decision-makers … to do their utmost” to end insecurity on the African continent, further underscoring the need for the Church to “continue to offer everyone reasons...

Jordan: JBA, Rwanda ambassador discuss forming joint business council

AMMAN — President of the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) Hamdi Tabbaa on Wednesday met Rwandan Ambassador to the Kingdom James Ngango to discuss establishing a Jordan-Rwanda business council. The council aims to boost economic relations,...

Sierra Leone’s U-16 Basketball Team Presents Historic Trophy to Ministry of Sports

The Ministry of Sports has received the Golden Championship Trophy from the Sierra Leone Basketball Association (SLBA) and the national U-16 basketball team, following the country’s first-ever victory at the U-16 Africa Championship Tournament...

Rwanda’s 13 Karatekas set for African showdown

Matui leaves GSU for REG volleyball club in Rwanda

General Service Unit’s left attacker Nicholas Matui has left the reigning Kenyan Premier League champions for his first professional stint in Rwanda. The 27-year old has signed a two-year deal with REG volleyball club. Matui, who emerged as the...

Luke Plapp plans assault on Rwanda World Championships time trial after debut Tour de France

Luke Plapp is focused on racing his first ever Tour de France but the Australian allrounder is already meticulously planning out his assault on the World Championships time trial The Jayco-AlUla rider has already turned in an excellent time trial...

16 Non-negotiables I Packed for a 10-day Gorilla Trek in Rwanda That Kept Me Dry and Cool in the Rainforest

I’ve traveled across the globe—from the mountains of New Zealand to the rice fields of Vietnam to the icy towns of Greenland—but the most logistically challenging trip I’ve ever been on was gorilla trekking in Rwanda. The packing list was no joke:...

CHAN 2024: Rwanda’s absence a blow to football development, fan engagement

How capital markets can drive long-term investment in Rwanda

Rwanda partners with State University of New York to boost higher education

Without Follow-Up, Trump’s DRC-Rwanda Deal Won’t Bring Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Congolese Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in the Oval Office, as U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio watch, in...

Rwanda: Nick Barigye’s ‘homecoming’ at Crystal Ventures as CEO

Rwanda’s state-owned investment firm Crystal Ventures Ltd (CVL) has appointed Nick Barigye as its new group chief executive officer. He replaces Jack Kayonga, who has been at the helm of Rwanda’s biggest private company since 2020. In the...

‘Meet Rwanda In China’ Event – Where the Country’s Attractions Will be Showcased

3 The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in China, in collaboration with the Rwandan diaspora, is proud to present “Meet Rwanda in China”, a two-day event taking place from August 1–2, 2025, in Wuhan City, Hubei Province. This event is a unique...

University of Rwanda Bought Expensive Software it has No Capacity to Use for 14 Years

4 A previous graduation at the University of Rwanda (UR) The University of Rwanda is once again under scrutiny after Members of Parliament called on the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) to fix a long-standing and costly failure in the university’s...

Rwanda approves peace deal with DRC

KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | Rwanda on Wednesday evening approved a draft law ratifying a peace agreement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement was signed in Washington, D.C., on June 27, according to a statement issued by...

Rwanda approves peace deal with DR Congo

KIGALI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Rwanda on Wednesday evening approved a draft law ratifying a peace agreement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement was signed in Washington, D.C., on June 27, according to a statement issued by...

Fashion runway promoted peace, economic empowerment across Africa at Kigali summit, say organisers

The organisers of the 100 most notable peace icons Africa (MNPIA) summit, held recently in Kigali, Rwanda, say the event featured a fashion runway to promote cultural diplomacy and economic empowerment across the continent. Kingsley Amafibe, the...

Voices: Will Labour’s new migrant controls stop the boats… or encourage Nigel Farage?

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Jesuits in Africa Welcome Elevation of Rwanda-Burundi Region to Province

Fr. Gasigwa, who has been serving the Rwanda-Burundi region since January 2021 as Regional Superior until his recent appointment, previously held several roles, including assistant to the Regional Superior, Treasurer, and Superior of the Centre...