Central bank lowers key repo rate to 5.5 per cent

7 years ago

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has slashed its Key Repo Rate to 5.5 per cent down from 6 per…

Robert Mugabe’s retirement package

7 years ago

Zimbabwe’s ousted president Robert Mugabe will get a residence, a car fleet and private air travel as part of a new government-funded…

George Weah elected Liberian president

7 years ago

Former football star George Weah has been elected as Liberia's president. With nearly all ballots from Tuesday's run-off vote counted,…

Prince Harry Officially Appointed President of African Parks

7 years ago

In a move that underscores his commitment to conservation, His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales has formally joined African…

Vote on new Penal Code kicks off tomorrow

7 years ago

Members of Parliament will this week on Thursday begin voting on articles on the new penal code rounding up a marathon process…

Kagame honours armed forces, calls for recommitment in New Year’s message

7 years ago

President Paul Kagame has wished men and women in uniform of a Merry Christmas and a successful New Year. He…

French judges close Habyarimana probe

7 years ago

French investigating judges have closed a long-running inquiry into the shooting down of former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana’s plane near…

President Kagame in Sudan for two day State Visit

7 years ago

President Kagame arrived today in Khartoum for a two day State Visit and he was received by Sudanese President Omar Hassan…

Jerusalem UN vote: Trump threatens US aid recipients

7 years ago

US President Donald Trump has threatened to cut off financial aid to countries that back a United Nations resolution opposing…

US ‘will be taking names’ during UNGA vote on Jerusalem move, envoy Haley warns

7 years ago

The US is ready to “take names” of its critics, America’s ambassador to the UN has warned, ahead of a…