[allAfrica] Geneva -- A senior researcher for the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) says West Africa is experiencing a severe food and nutrition crisis, and insufficient funding is worsening the situation.

[allAfrica] Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue confirmed on X that the U.S. proposed deporting African migrants to the country, though no final agreement was reached.

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[New Times] Renowned fashion designer Moses Turahirwa, the founder of Moshions, is once again facing legal troubles linked to drug abuse charges.

[New Times] It's always thoughtful to surprise your mother with the usual flowers and other gestures. But this Mother's Day, on May 11, why not make it even more special? Spending time with her at home could be the perfect way to relax and connect, a...

[New Times] Rwanda is exploring ways to increase the number of professional public accountants by introducing professional accountancy pathways early, aligning formal education curricula with professional certification programmes, among other initiat...

[New Times] Rwandan needs over $1.3bn to develop advanced transport technology, infrastructure, and mobility services.

[New Times] The Bigogwe Genocide Memorial has undergone a significant renovation and expansion, with officials reporting the completion of works that cost over one billion Rwandan francs.

[DW] Ten Rwandans who were lured to Southeast Asia for work only to find themselves in dire conditions have been repatriated. The government stepped in after Rwandans trapped in Myanmar and Laos alerted a top influencer.

[ISS] Gabonese voters have given President Nguema a strong mandate to break with the country's past and steer economic and political renewal.

[WFP] Dakar, Senegal -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) sounded the alarm today as persistent conflict, displacement, economic deterioration, and recurrent extreme weather in West and Central Africa are driving millions of people toward...

[New Times] White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, May 8, marking the election of a new pope after two days of intense and secretive deliberations.

[New Times] World leaders have extended their congratulations following the election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8.

[HRW] Crucial that Talks Include Accountability for Grave Abuses

[New Times] Rwanda and E7 Group, a subsidiary of ADQ -a sovereign wealth fund based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, specialized in secure printing services -have signed a partnership agreement that will see the establishment of a manufacturing facility in the cou...

[New Times] The Giants of Africa Festival is set to return to Kigali from July 26-August 2, bringing together 320 young athletes from 20 African nations, and more than 20,000 spectators for a week of community, culture, basketball, education and ente...

[WFP] WFP races to provide food assistance to millions on the brink

[Capital FM] Kigali, Rwanda -- Rwanda is set to host the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) from May 19 to 20, 2025, in Kigali in a move aimed at strengthening security dialogue and cooperation across the continent.

[New Times] Cancer and cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death in Rwanda and around the world. Approximately 700 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in Rwanda, according to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).

[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group women's basketball club (REG) maintained their lead at the top of the table after putting up a dominant 129-35 victory over UR Kigali on Wednesday at Petit Stade.

[New Times] Breaking into the mainstream as a hip-hop artist in Rwanda takes more than talent. It demands consistency, stamina, and a growing discography that keeps fans engaged. Unlike artists in genres where one or two singles might be enough to ho...

[New Times] Next month's anticipated agreement signing between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) at the White House marks a critical juncture in the long and troubled path toward peace in the Great Lakes Region.

[New Times] Parliament is reviewing a new healthcare services bill intended to update Rwanda's health legislation, last revised in 1998. The proposed law introduces changes aimed at improving access, patient rights, and the regulation of modern medic...

[UN News] A UN food convoy has successfully delivered vital supplies to support tens of thousands of displaced people affected by escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to humanitarian teams on the ground.

[World Bank] Washington -- The World Bank has today approved the first phase of the Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) Cameroon Water Security Program. The overall program objective is to strengthen institutions, improve water resources managemen...

[The Conversation Africa] In early 2025, the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group seized control of Goma and then Bukavu, two major cities in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

[RFI] Congo and Rwanda have submitted a draft peace proposal as part of a process aimed at ending the fighting in eastern Congo and attracting billions of dollars in Western investment, according to the senior adviser for Africa to US President Donal...

[New Times] The growth of service revenue, strong performance of fintech business, and improved management of costs have led to the profit turnaround of MTN Rwanda Plc's profitability in the first quarter of 2025.

[New Times] Africa is pushing back. The continent's leaders and diplomats are stepping up calls for a fairer global financial system--one that reflects modern realities rather than colonial legacies. From legislative advocacy in the UK aimed at priva...

[New Times] The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has released a Mining Investment Pitchbook highlighting mining investment opportunities in Rwanda.