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Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Rwanda regrets border closure by Burundi

Thursday, January 11, 2024
CANAL+ has unveiled ‘CANAL+ CAN, an exclusive channel dedicated for the much-anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which kicks off in Cote d’Ivoire Saturday, January 13. Courtesy
Featured

[FEATURED] CANAL+ CAN: New channel dedicated for AFCON 2023

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Ncuti Gatwa has been named by The African Magazine among its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. Courtesy
Cinema

Rwandan actor Ncuti Gatwa named among top 100 influential Africans

Thursday, January 11, 2024
East African University of Rwanda (EAUR) volleyball club have appointed former Rwanda international Vincent ‘Gasongo’ Dusabimana as their new head coach on a one-year contract. Courtesy
Volleyball

Volleyball: EAUR appoint Dusabimana as new head coach

Thursday, January 11, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups there, according to SADC.
Africa

South Africa opposition party questions deployment of forces to DR Congo

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew has made 34 appearances in the AFCON since making his tournament debut against Guinea in the 2008 AFCON in Ghana. Courtesy
AFCON 2023

10 facts and history you need to know about AFCON

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Rwanda handball team during a freindly match ahead of the forthcoming 2024 CAHB African Men’s Championship that will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from January 17-27.
Handball

Rwanda targets knockout stage at Africa Handball championship

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
A panel discussion during the October 2023 Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event. The 2024 edition will take place at Kigali Convention Centre in October 29. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Technology

Major tech conferences coming to Rwanda in 2024

Thursday, January 11, 2024
Ethiopian cyclist Tsgabu Gebremaryam Grmay is set to retire from the sport after the 2024 Tour du Rwanda. Internet
Cycling

Ethiopia's Tsgabu Grmay to retire after 2024 Tour du Rwanda

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Workers packing biscuits inside a factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) in May 2021. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 per cent in 2024, up from 6.3 per cent in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

2024: Rwanda to lead economic growth in East Africa – UN report

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Content creator Sylvie Sugira on growing followers

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Rwandan artistes Josh Ishimwe, is among local artistes to entertain revelers at the second edition of Iteka African Cultural Festival (IACF2024) slated for January 24-27. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Music

Josh Ishimwe, Micheal Makembe and Intayoberena ballet to grace Iteka African Cultural Festival

Wednesday, January 10, 2024