
Origin of Boxing Day
Boxing Day, observed every year on December 26, is a public holiday that originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. While it…


Boxing Day, observed every year on December 26, is a public holiday that originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. While it…

Christmas is celebrated by billions of people around the world through both religious and secular traditions. Observed annually on December 25, it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of…

WaterAid Rwanda, an international non-profit organisation promoting access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene, has pledged to support the improvement of sanitation facilities especially decent toilets in…

From Baghdad in Iraq to Rutshuru in North Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lacoste T-shirts with the signature crocodile logo are a common sight. The brand became so popular that, in many places,…

The President of the Africa Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI), Calvin Jodisi, has urged young Africans to lead the continent’s economic transformation through innovation, creativity, and…

Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda recently gained international recognition after being listed among the world’s 25 must-visit destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. As the festive season approaches,…

Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda recently gained international recognition after being listed among the world’s 25 must-visit destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. As the festive season approaches,…

As the weekend begins, many people look forward to unwinding and enjoying leisure activities. However, it's important to remember that managing your finances doesn't pause on Saturdays and Sundays. In fact, weekends…

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, on Saturday, September 20, was welcomed at the Zugulba Presidential Palace by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The two leaders held a tête-à-tête meeting to discuss bilateral…

President Paul Kagame on Friday, September 19, arrived at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, where he begins a 3 day official visit to Azerbaijan. Upon arrival at the airport he was received by Deputy…

Rwanda and Liberia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations by signing two Memoranda of Understanding: one establishing a Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation and another introducing a…

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, has commended the strong ties between Rwanda and Australia as the two countries move towards celebrating 20 years of…

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with Australia’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite, and discussed areas of mutual…

Rwandans and their friends living in Russia gathered on Friday, August 1, to celebrate Umuganura, Rwanda’s cultural festival where communities come together to share the harvest. During the event, they were reminded…

President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, July 31, met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President-elect of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at Urugwiro Village. "Their discussion focused on the strong collaboration between…

President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, July 29, at Urugwiro Village, received the credentials of Gao Wenqi, the new Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Rwanda, according to the Office of the President. Gao…

On Wednesday, July 23, President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, as the new Prime Minister of Rwanda, succeeding Dr. Edouard Ngirente, who had held the position since 2017. Prior to his appointment, Dr.…

On Friday, July 18, President Paul Kagame met with leaders from the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) at Village Urugwiro. The delegation included Jim Kim, Chancellor of the University; Professor Phil Cotton,…

Rwanda and Antigua and Barbuda, an independent twin-island state in the Lesser Antilles of the eastern Caribbean Sea, have signed a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors…

A group of young members of the Rwandan diaspora from seven countries, currently in Rwanda for the 5th edition of the Rwanda Youth Tour, a two-week cultural and educational exchange programme, visited the Rwanda…

Sixty Rwandan youth living abroad (the diaspora) from seven countries have gathered in Rwanda for the 5th edition of the Rwanda Youth Tour. The two-week program aims to help Rwandan youth in the diaspora learn about…

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda, describing it as "an important step toward…

Rwanda and Nigeria have signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to encourage investment flows between their economies and boost private sector participation. The agreement, signed on Friday during the 32nd…

Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) will start on Monday, June 30, with a total of 220,840 learners, including 120,635 girls and 100,205 boys, participating. Among them, 642 candidates with disabilities will receive…