The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be observed as an official public holiday in Rwanda in celebration of Eid al-Adha. This decision, the ministry states, is made โin accordance with the Presidential Order Nยฐ 062/01 of 19/10/2022 establishing official public holidays.โ In a formal statement, the […]
Rwanda, Qatar Deepen Ties Amid Shared Push for Peace in the Great Lakes Region
On June 1, 2025 Rwandaโs Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with Qatarโs Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during an official visit to Doha. The meeting underscored the two nationsโ shared intent to deepen bilateral cooperation and address pressing regional challenges. According […]
Rwanda, Tanzania Reinforce Military Ties to Bolster Border Peace and Security
In a joint effort to solidify peace and stability along their shared border, senior military leaders from Rwanda and Tanzania gathered in Nyagatare District in Rwandaโs Eastern Province. This high-level meeting marked the 12th engagement of its kind, underscoring the growing commitment to mutual security and cross-border collaboration. The discussions centered on enhancing joint strategies […]
PSGโs Glorious Champions League Triumph Ignites Rwandan Pride and Global Spotlight
In a night that will echo through the annals of football history, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a breathtaking performance to claim their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan at Germanyโs Allianz Arena on Saturday, May 31, 2025, sent shockwaves through the football world, and lit up hearts from Munich to Kigali. […]
Inside $279M Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project: All You Need to Know
Kigali, one of Africaโs fastest-growing cities, is on the cusp of a major urban mobility transformation. At the centre of this change is the Kigali Urban Transport Improvement (KUTI) Projectโan ambitious, multimillion-dollar initiative designed to streamline the cityโs transport network, reduce congestion, and boost public transport accessibility. Backed by a $100 million loan from the […]
New Infrastructure Taxes in Rwanda: What You Should Know
If you are a road user and vehicle owner in Rwanda, you could start paying a bit more for fuel and registering your vehicleโbut it is all part of a national plan to improve roads and transport systems. The government has introduced new infrastructure-related taxes as part of the 2025 tax reform to help raise […]
First Lady Jeannette Kagame Recognizes Top Performing Schoolgirls
First Lady Jeannette Kagame on May 24 presided over a ceremony honoring 123 high-achieving schoolgirls from across Rwanda. The event, hosted at Intare Conference Arena, also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Promotion of Girlsโ Education Campaign, an initiative launched in 2005 under Imbuto Foundation to advance gender equity in education. The girls, recognized under […]
AI takes center stage at Africa-Australia Education Forum
In a world racing towards digital transformation, the 2025 Africa Forum of the Australia-Africa Universities Network (AAUN), held in Kigali on May 23, 2025, gathered scholars and experts with a clarion call for an audacious redefinition of the future of higher education using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Under the theme “Artificial Intelligence and Higher Education,” the […]
Rwandans brace for Jose Chameleoneโs Kigali Comeback concert
Rwanda is gearing up for a spectacular musical experience as East Africaโs celebrated icon, Dr Jose Chameleone, arrives in Kigali ahead of his much-anticipated live concert. Touching down at Kigali International Airport on the of Friday morning, May 23, 2025, the legendary Ugandan artist is ready to light up the stage with a performance fans […]
President Kagame Welcomes 11 New Envoys, deepening Rwanda’s Global Partnerships
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday May 21, 2025 received credentials from 11 newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners at Urugwiro Village, in a glowing display of Rwandaโs growing diplomatic stature. The ceremony marked a significant reaffirmation of Rwandaโs commitment to international cooperation and meaningful global partnerships. The new envoys, representing countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, […]