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F1 Returns to Africa: Rwanda Signs Landmark 10-Year Deal
Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to host a Grand Prix, marking the sport's return to Africa for the first time since 1993. The deal aims to expand F1's global footprint and boost…
Rwanda: No Fatalities Reported in Musanze Market Fire, Officials Say
[New Times] Authorities in Musanze District said that no fatalities were recorded after a fire gutted GOICO Plaza, the main market in the city, causing extensive damage on Saturday, October 10. Stakeh…
South Africa: South African Former UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
[RFI] The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South Africa's Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and last year presided over a UN commission that accused Isra…
Ambush in Eastern Congo Kills or Injures 20, Including Ex-UFC Fighter Tim Kennedy
A Vectus Global convoy, linked to Erik Prince, was ambushed in South Kivu, eastern Congo, resulting in at least 20 killed or injured, including former UFC champion and U.S. special forces officer Tim …
UK Trial for Doctor Accused of Leading Rwanda Genocide Violence
Dr Vincent Brown, accused of being a leader or supervisor of violent acts during the 1994 Rwanda genocide, is set to face trial in the UK. The case marks a significant step in holding alleged perpetra…
Rwanda: Genocide Fugitive Callixte Mbarushimana Confirmed Dead in France
[New Times] Callixte Mbarushimana, a former United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) employee and senior figure in the FDLR, died in France at the age of 63. Stakeholders assess operational and str…
Rwanda: Rwanda Urges Global Backing Against FDLR Threat, Hails Kenya Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Rwanda has called on the international community to support its efforts to address the threat posed by the FDLR militia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as Kigali sough…
Oscars: Rwanda Picks ‘ben’imana’ As Its First-ever Best Int’l Feature Submission
Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's debut feature, which explores the pursuit of justice and reconciliation for survivors of genocide in the East African country, premiered at Cannes where it won two award…
Why Rwanda: Trade to Energy - What Is Driving Stronger Rwanda-kenya Ties Has Sparked Heated Debate
[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 …
Rwanda: Industrial Output Grows 6.8 Percent in August Amid Mounting Global Focus
[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…
Rwanda: Dafroza Gauthier - a Life in Pursuit of Justice
[New Times] With the passing of Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, Rwanda has lost a steadfast daughter, survivors have lost a devoted advocate, and the cause of justice has lost a woman of remarkable cour…
Rwanda: Rusizi - Over 270 Families Relocated from Disaster-prone Area
[New Times] A total of 276 households have been relocated from an area prone to landslides in Bugarama in Rusizi District to safer accommodation as authorities implement measures to protect residents …