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citizen.co.zasports21 days ago
Kigali High Court Postpones Kalisa Provisional Release Hearing to June 23
The High Court in Kigali adjourned the June 22 hearing on Adolphe Kalisa's bail request after the presiding judge became unavailable. The matter was rescheduled for the following day. Kalisa, former FERWAFA secretary general, faces embezzlement and forgery charges tied to nationa…
traveldailymedia.comworld29 days ago
Kigali Workshop Trains Journalists on Drug Addiction and Harm Reduction
A two-day workshop in Kigali trained journalists and influencers on stigma, harm reduction, and support services for people who use drugs.
france24.comworld40 days ago
Kagame and Macron Inaugurate Genocide Memorial as Rwanda and France Declare New Chapter Despite Remaining Historical Disagreements
President Paul Kagame described renewed trust between Kigali and Paris after attending a dinner at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.
espn.comworld47 days ago
Leaders Discuss Basketball's Role in Africa's Economy at Kigali Summit
Sports, technology, business, aviation and culture figures met in Kigali on Tuesday to examine how basketball can support economic and creative growth across the continent.
Semaforworld59 days ago
Rwanda President Says US Sanctions Will Not Change Stance on Eastern DR Congo
Paul Kagame said sanctions imposed by Washington on Rwanda’s defense forces will not alter Kigali’s position regarding eastern DR Congo. The measures, announced in March, accused Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels and violating a ceasefire. Kagame made the remarks at the Africa CEO…
Semaforworld59 days ago
African Leaders Demand Local Processing of Minerals
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said no one can export metal from Nigeria without adding value. Gabon’s president criticized opaque mining deals and ordered domestic processing by 2029. The statements were made at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali as African countries seek to capture…
tass.compolitics62 days ago
Guinea President and Ivorian Prime Minister Arrive in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum
The president of Guinea and the prime minister of Côte d'Ivoire arrived in Kigali on May 12 for the Africa CEO Forum scheduled for May 14-15. The event is expected to draw more than 2,800 participants including over 1,000 CEOs and representatives from more than 1,200 companies. D…
hrw.orgworld66 days ago
Rwandan YouTuber Aimable Karasira Dies in Hospital on Day of Scheduled Prison Release
Aimable Karasira Uzaramba, 48, died at Nyarugenge hospital in Kigali on 8 May 2026 after overdosing on prescribed medication, according to the Rwanda Correctional Service. He had completed pre-release procedures that day at the end of a five-year sentence. The Committee to Protec…
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Rwanda Maps Agricultural Land to Protect Farmland Amid Urban Development in Kigali
Rwanda's government has initiated mapping of agricultural land using satellite imagery to prevent development encroachment in the densely populated country. The Kigali master plan allocates 22 percent of land to agriculture, while urban innovations like vertical farms address shr…