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October 8, 2026, 6:09 pm
Trade to Energy - What Is Driving Stronger Rwanda-Kenya Ties?
- [New Times] Rwanda and Kenya have signed 11 new MOUs (memoranda of understanding) but the latest agreements are only one part of a bilateral relationship being increasingly driven by trade, transport and logistics, energy, investment, tourism and the movement of people.
Who Will Write Africa's Future? Kigali Was Asking
- [New Times] Something important happened in Kigali last week, and it had little to do with the size of the crowd. At the second edition of the Umurage International Books & Art Festival, held under the theme "The Future Is Written: Human Voices, Intelligent Tools," African publishers, writers, educators, artists and policymakers asked questions the continent's book sector can no longer postpone.
Rwanda, Senegal Ink Over 10 Deals to Strengthen Ties
- [New Times] Rwanda and Senegal signed 11 cooperation agreements covering areas including development, trade and bilateral relations as the two countries seek to deepen their partnership.
Kagame, AU Facilitators Discuss DR Congo Peace Efforts
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, October 7, met members of the African Union Panel of Facilitators working on the peace process in eastern DR Congo, at Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda, Senegal Agree to Link Businesses, Unlock Investment
- [New Times] Rwanda and Senegal agreed to work together to identify cross-border investment projects and connect businesses from the two countries under a new cooperation framework between their investment promotion agencies.
Uhuru Meets Kagame in Rwanda As AU Steps Up Eastern DRC Peace Efforts
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Rwanda as part of renewed African Union-led diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Who's Listening? Rwanda's Top 5 Spotify Artistes Mapped
- [New Times] Figuring out who is actually performing well in music has become harder as listening has moved across streaming services, social platforms, YouTube and other digital outlets.
New System Lets Land Buyers Retain Approved Building Permits
- [New Times] People who buy land with an existing approved building permit will no longer have to automatically apply for a new one, following the introduction of a new permit transfer system by the Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA).
Rwanda Women Stumble to Ethiopia Claims First-Leg Advantage
- [New Times] Rwanda's national women's football team face an uphill battle to reach the 2028 Olympic Games after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ethiopia in the first leg of the second qualifying round at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Rwanda Climb Nine Places in Latest FIFA Rankings
- [New Times] Rwanda have climbed nine places to 119th in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking following an impressive run in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they secured positive results against Liberia and Cape Verde.
Nduhungirehe, Kenyatta Discuss Peace Efforts for DR Congo
- [New Times] Minister Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe on Tuesday, October 6, received former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, a member of the African Union Panel of Facilitators for the peace process in eastern DR Congo, for discussions on efforts to advance peace in the region.
Smart Cities - Innovation, Smart Management and Knowledge Sharing
- [New Times] Major cities around the world are no longer merely managing themselves, they are shaping reality. They streamline processes, make data-driven decisions, and are moving from reactive to proactive management that identifies challenges in advance and acts before they escalate.
Sickle Cell - Why Some Patients Are Diagnosed After Serious Complications
- [New Times] When Isimbi's son was five months old, she began noticing signs that something was wrong. He cried excessively, developed fevers and blood infections, and often appeared to be in severe pain.
Basketball - Four Teams Confirmed for Rwanda Cup 2026
- [New Times] Four teams have confirmed their participation in the third edition of the Rwanda Basketball Cup, which is scheduled to tip off on October 9, the Rwanda Basketball Federation (FERWABA) has announced.
Kenya's Transparency Deserves Support, Not Isolation
- [New Times] Kenya's confirmation of its first Ebola case demands vigilance across East Africa. Authorities have begun tracing contacts and monitoring those potentially exposed following the patient's death. The region must take this warning seriously and strengthen its preparedness.
Rwanda, Kenya Sign 11 Agreements to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
- [New Times] Rwanda and Kenya have signed 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding covering justice, security, immigration, trade, infrastructure, water management, local governance, culture and conservation, as the two countries seek to expand bilateral cooperation.
All of Africa Today - October 5, 2026
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Bruce Melodie to Perform At Bwiza's Album Tour in Lusaka
- [New Times] Rwandan singer Bwiza has confirmed a concert to launch her third album, Home, in Lusaka, Zambia, on November 28, with fellow Rwandan artiste Bruce Melodie among the performers supporting her at the concert.
Who Has Ultimate Control of the Ai Tools We Are Using and the Data We Are Providing?
- [New Times] You give your new house help a key to your front door. In her first week, she stumbles upon the spare key to your neighbour's gate under a flowerpot, lets herself in, photographs his sensitive paper documents and shares them on the estate's WhatsApp group.
Anatomy of a Mission - Evaluating Monusco Through a Medical Metaphor (Part II)
- [New Times] In the previous issue, I examined how the United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC) was deployed in 1960 to stabilise the newly independent, fracturing country. Decades later, on July 1, 2010, UN Security Council Resolution 1925 renamed the mission for a second time, from MONUC to MONUSCO.
Govt Targets 80 Percent Cut in Climate-Warming Cooling Gases By 2045
- [New Times] The government aims to reduce consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases widely used in refrigeration and air conditioning, by 80 per cent by 2045 as the country steps up implementation of the Kigali Amendment.
How Rwanda Is Tackling Barriers to Screening of Cervical Cancer
- [New Times] For Virgine Umuhoza, the warning signs came gradually.
How Govt Plans to Ensure Safety in Nuclear Energy Programme
- [New Times] The government is putting in place a series of safeguards, including stronger regulatory oversight, nationwide radiation monitoring and emergency-response systems, as it prepares to develop the country's first nuclear power programme.
Rwanda Seek Strong Start Against Ethiopia in Women's Olympic Qualifier
- [New Times] Rwanda vs Ethiopia -- Kigali Pelé Stadium, 18:00
Rwanda ICT Chamber, Edtech Innovators Tackle Learning Gaps in Schools Nationwide
- [New Times] Rwanda ICT Chamber in partnership with Mastercard Foundation convened an EdTech Stakeholders Meeting to mobilise education leaders and technology innovators, co-accelerating educational technology that supports locally driven education technology solutions to expand access to quality teaching and learning in Rwanda through the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship.
Over 500 Genocide Convicts Begin Reintegration Training Ahead of Release
- [New Times] A total of 526 inmates convicted of crimes related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have begun a training programme designed to prepare them for reintegration into their families and communities after completing their sentences.
Industrial Output Grows 6.8 Percent in August
- [New Times] Industrial output in Rwanda's formal sector increased by 6.8 per cent in August 2026 compared with the same month last year, driven by strong growth in mining and quarrying and electricity production.
Rwanda Set to Access $35.7m After IMF Review
- [New Times] Rwanda has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the first review of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, paving the way for access to about $35.7 million following approval by the IMF Executive Board.
How Rwanda Can Go Nuclear Without Going Deeper Into Debt
- [New Times] Rwanda is moving to expand its electricity capacity and accelerate the transition to clean, reliable power through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The technology is no longer the only question. The bigger challenge is financing a pioneering 100 MW plant, estimated to cost around $500 million.
It Takes a Village to Build a Dream
- [New Times] There is an African proverb most of us have heard countless times: it takes a village to raise a child. Perhaps the same is true of our ambitions. We tell stories about success as though they belong entirely to the person whose name appears on the business, qualification or award. We celebrate the entrepreneur who took the risk and the leader who persevered. These stories matter, but they are rarely complete.
