RwandAir has canceled flights WB300 and WB303 to and from Doha on June 23 and 24, 2025, due to the sudden closure of Qatar’s airspace. In its statement, the airline confirmed that “in light of the evolving situation and for the safety of our passengers and crew, flights to and from Dubai have also been […]
How Rwanda’s Young Rotarians took the Lead at the Festival of Sport to Support Cancer Patients
A wave of youthful energy swept through Kigali on June 21, 2025, as the Festival of Sport – Rotary Edition unfolded at the International School of Kigali. It was a powerful, youth-led campaign to raise vital support for cancer patients in Rwanda. The Festival was proudly organized by Wura Holdings Ltd, led by a committed […]
Rwanda and DRC Edge Closer to Peace as Washington Hosts Landmark Agreement Talks
Efforts towards resolving long-standing tensions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have yielded initial terms of a Peace Agreement. The accord was developed during a series of peace talks mediated by the United States and observed by the State of Qatar, held this week in Washington, D.C. On June 18, 2025, […]
Former French PM François Fillon, Convicted in Long-Running Fake Job Scandal
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 […]