'What I said was very effective, they stopped': President Trump again claims he ended India-Pakistan conflict

India has repeatedly stated that the cessation of hostilities was achieved through talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries, not through any external intervention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said...

Lower certification fees drive business growth in Rwanda

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva poses for a group photo with senior delegates at the 2025 International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Annual Meeting, taking place n Kigali from October 6 to 10. Photos: Craish Bahizi.

The world’s premier annual event on International Standards unites for global impact this week in Rwanda

Hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, by ISO member, Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), the AM25 will take place from 6-10 October under the theme ‘United for Impact’. ISO President Dr Sung Hwan Cho said the event would serve as a pivotal gathering uniting ISO...

How Architect Michael Murphy Is Rethinking The Value Of Design

Architect Michael Murphy International House Japan Architect Michael Murphy is well-known as a co-founder of MASS Design Group, a non-profit architecture firm that worked to find meaningful ways to have a positive impact on the built environment....

'Great for the riders' - CPA President Adam Hansen argues that upcoming Israel-Premier Tech name-change and rebrand will have positive impact for team members

Riders Association president Adam Hansen has said that the decision by Israel-Premier Tech to carry out a name change and rebrand of the squad for 2026 could have a positive impact on team members. Earlier on Monday, Israel-Premier Tech announced...

The world’s first International Standard dedicated to helping organizations take action on biodiversity launched today in Rwanda

ISO 17298: Biodiversity for organizations – Guidelines and Requirements is a new standard providing, for the first time, a practical, scalable framework to help organizations assess their biodiversity impacts, dependencies, risks and...

Give President Trump Nobel Peace Prize, Israeli hostage families urge

The families of the captives remaining in Gaza called on the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Monday to award President Trump with the Peace Prize over his work to secure a hostage exchange deal. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sent a letter...

From grid to road: Rwanda’s journey to electric mobility

On a busy morning in Kigali, commuters waiting at Nyabugogo Bus Terminal usually think about one thing: getting to work, school, or back home. Behind the scenes, Rwanda is preparing for a transformation that will change how these and thousands of...

'Destiny in our hands' - Burnley loanee says Benin must beat Rwanda before showdown with Nigeria

Burnley loanee Andreas Hountondji has emphasized the importance of Benin's matchday nine 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, insisting that a win is important to boost their historic qualification hopes. The qualifiers have already thrown up...

Fidelity Bank hosts black-tie gala honouring Afreximbank President

In recognition of his unwavering commitment to Africa’s development, Fidelity Bank Plc recently hosted a grand black-tie dinner to celebrate the retirement of Professor Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the African...

Basketball Africa League set for next step in evolution

OKLAHOMA CITY – While it is a work in progress, the Basketball Africa League plans to truly evolve into a league in the coming years. The BAL has been more of a tournament than an actual league since it began action in 2020. Some teams qualify...

Trump’s peace hopes for Rwanda-Congo face threats

President Trump’s top officials are raising alarm that violence on the ground in eastern Congo is outpacing U.S. efforts to implement a peace deal to end 30 years of conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The warnings from...

Shaping AI Governance with African Values for Global Impact

Op-Ed by Tiffany A. Archer, Esq., Founder & President of Eunomia Risk Advisory & Eunomia Global Africa’s digital future hinges not on simply adopting the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, but on shaping them to fit the continent’s...

Adjaye Associates appointed to design education centre in Rwanda

The Aegis Trust has appointed Adjaye Associates to design the Isōko Centre for Humanity, a new project in Bugesera, Rwanda, that seeks to promote memory, education and reconciliation. The centre is intended to serve as an international base for...

Data for a Changing Climate: From Soil to Strategy

Farming Smarter Across Eastern Africa with Data-Driven Solutions Agricultural researchers, policymakers, and development partners from across Eastern Africa gathered in Addis Ababa on October 28 to mark the conclusion of the Land, Soil, and Crop...

M23 Militia Strengthen Political & Economic Control Over Mineral Rich DR Congo As Diplomacy Stalls

Although a peace agreement is struggling to take hold on the ground, the M23 armed group is strengthening its political and economic control over eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The group is actively appointing officials, collecting...

Kenya U17 discover group stage opponents for AFCON CECAFA qualifiers

Kenya’s U17 boys’ national team, the Junior Stars, will begin their hunt for a place at the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a tough Group A alongside hosts Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rwanda. The draw for the zonal qualifiers was...

The high stakes of misjudged bail decisions

From King Henry II’s reforms to the streets of Windhoek, the principle of bail is meant to protect the innocent – but, in the case of Elias ‘Small Boy’ Haifete, it appears to have become, according to the charges he is currently facing, a...

IAF appoints Rwanda Space Agency chief as Vice President

Twagirayezu, who became CEO of the Rwanda Space Agency in November 2024, previously served as the country’s Minister of Education in 2023. Gaspard Twagirayezu Photo credit: Rwanda Space Agency The Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Space Agency...

Letters: Don’t spoil your vote this election, but do use our single transferable system wisely

We now have three candidates on the ballot paper for the October 24 election. Firstly, as many people as possible should exercise their ­democratic right to vote – after all, it won’t come around again until 2032. Secondly, please don’t spoil your...