François Fillon, once a leading figure in French politics and a former Prime Minister, has been handed a four-year suspended prison sentence by France’s highest appeals court. This marks the latest chapter in a years-long scandal that upended his 2017 presidential campaign. The case, dubbed “Penelopegate,” centers on accusations that Fillon provided a fictitious parliamentary […]
New Map Book Launched to Advance Biodiversity Conservation in Eastern and Southern Africa
The Regional Centre of Excellence for Biodiversity, Forests, and Seascape Ecosystems Management in Eastern and Southern Africa (RCoE-ESA has launched a groundbreaking Map Book aimed at transforming environmental conservation across the region. Hosted by the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), the unveiling took place on June 16, 2025, during the golden […]
Biotech Breakthroughs and Quality Assurance: Rwanda’s Twin Strategy for Agricultural Transformation
Rwanda is taking progressive steps toward modernizing its agriculture by merging cutting-edge biotechnology with a robust quality control framework aimed at boosting food security and expanding global market access. The dual initiative, piloting genetically modified crops and launching the Specialized Export Quality Infrastructure (SEQI), represents a significant stride in strengthening the country’s agricultural resilience and […]
Tanzania Declares Full Readiness to Host CHAN 2024 finals
Tanzania has officially confirmed its complete readiness to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament that will spotlight home-based talent from across the continent. The announcement comes as the country wraps up its infrastructural and logistical preparations, just weeks ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on August 2, 2025. Speaking during an exclusive interview […]
RwandAir Crowned Africa’s Top Regional Airline at 2025 Skytrax Awards
RwandAir has earned one of the airline industry’s most prestigious accolades, taking home the title of Best Regional Airline in Africa at the 2025 World Airline Awards held in Paris. The ceremony, organized by Skytrax, marked yet another milestone in the airline’s steady rise as a standout carrier on the African continent. The announcement was […]
Rwanda to Transform Fragile Islands into National Park by 2028
Rwanda is embarking on a unique and historic journey that will see the relocation of over 8,100 residents from vulnerable island communities, as part of a broader national strategy to balance human development with environmental conservation. In parallel, the country is laying the groundwork to establish a National Islands Park by the year 2028, turning […]
Senate Pushes for Strategic Budget Shift to Boost Agriculture, Youth and Private Sector
Rwanda’s 2025/26 national budget is undergoing key shifts in funding priorities, following Senate recommendations that emphasize agriculture, private sector development, and youth employment as central to accelerating the country’s socio-economic transformation. On June 16, 2025, the Senate adopted a series of budget recommendations that were reflected in the revised budget bill presented by the Ministry […]
Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan Welcomes New President
The Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan on July 15, 2025 ushered in a new chapter of leadership and service with the installation of its incoming President, Srinivas Cheruvu, in a ceremony that was both elegant and deeply symbolic. The event, graced by diplomats, distinguished Rotarians, families, and close friends, marked a meaningful transition from the […]
Kenya’s Deputy Police Chief resigns over Blogger’s Death in custody
The death of blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has sent shockwaves through Kenya, plunging the country into protests and placing the spotlight squarely on the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. The high-ranking police official, who filed the complaint that led to Ojwang’s arrest, has now resigned amid growing public outrage, […]
PM Calls for Integrity in Service as 108 Graduate from RDF College
In a ceremony marked by pride and purpose, 108 senior military officers from Rwanda and 19 allied countries graduated from the 13th intake of the Senior Command and Staff Course at the Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College in Nyakinama, Musanze District, on June 16, 2025. Presided over by Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente, […]