Manchester United have held early discussions with three former players about taking over as caretaker manager until the end of the season. The talks involved Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to BBC Sport, the discussions remain at a preliminary stage. However, sources say Carrick is a serious candidate to replace Ruben…
American social media star IShowSpeed has announced plans to visit Rwanda’s mountain gorillas during his ongoing tour of Africa. He said the visit will take place in the Virunga region, home to one of the world’s most protected wildlife populations. The 20-year-old YouTuber and Twitch streamer shared the plans after travelling through South Africa, where…
Climate shocks have renewed calls to scale up crop and livestock insurance for farmers in Rwanda. Currently, only six percent of farmers have insurance coverage, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB). As a result, many farmers suffer heavy losses during droughts, floods, hailstorms and landslides. In contrast, insured farmers are…
The Ministry of Justice has launched a new initiative to integrate mental health into the justice system. The programme aims to transform how the sector resolves conflict. The Ministry partnered with African Peace Partners to roll out the seven-month pilot. The initiative officially launched on December 5 in Kigali. Training a New Generation of Mediators…
At least 25 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran, according to human rights groups. The demonstrations entered their ninth day on Tuesday after erupting over worsening economic conditions. The unrest began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar. Protesters initially rallied against the sharp fall of the rial and rising inflation. However, the demonstrations quickly spread…
President William Ruto has proposed introducing the death penalty for people involved in the sale and trafficking of hard drugs and illicit alcohol. He said the move aims to address Kenya’s growing substance abuse crisis. Ruto made the remarks on Saturday, January 3, during an engagement ceremony in Uasin Gishu County. He said the government…
Disc jockey Arnaud Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, is expected to appear before the Nyarugenge Primary Court for a bail hearing. The case relates to a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a police officer who was on duty. The National Public Prosecution Authority confirmed that it received the case file on December…
The City of Kigali has explained the recent adjustment of land tax rates payable per square metre. The city council approved the new rates in February 2025. The explanation follows concerns from residents who reported sharp increases in land tax. In many areas, the rate rose to a maximum of Rwf80 per square metre. Previously,…
Kigali is preparing for a busy 2026 as several major technology events come to Rwanda’s capital. As a result, the city will attract global innovators, investors and policymakers. In recent years, Kigali hosted successful events such as Mobile World Congress Africa and the Inclusive FinTech Forum. Consequently, these events strengthened Rwanda’s ambition to position the…
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won re-election in the Central African Republic with 76.15 percent of the vote. The provisional results were announced Monday night by the National Election Authority. His main challenger, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, received 14.66 percent, according to preliminary figures. Turnout and Next Steps Voter turnout reached about 52.43 percent during the December 28,…
