[HRW] Kinshasa -- Protect Rights of Journalists, Activists, Opposition Party Members

[New Times] The proposed increase in the 2026/2027 budget, from Rwf6.9 trillion to Rwf7.7 trillion, is largely driven by priority projects across various sectors that the government says will accelerate economic transformation.

[New Times] Rwanda is poised to further deepen its export footprint in China following a sharp rise in trade, with exports nearly doubling in value to $160.8 million (over Rwf270 billion) in 2025, up from $83.7 million the previous year, according to a recent report by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

[The Conversation Africa] In the grasslands and highlands of western Cameroon, some animals are believed to be sacred. Within the region's indigenous kingdoms (fondoms), many of these animals are also considered to be royal. They include wild cats (like cheetahs, leopards, lions, tigers), buffaloes, elephants, porcupines, cowries (sea snails), and a brightly coloured bird called the Bannerman's turaco.

[New Times] Rwanda's newly gazetted transfer pricing regulations are expected to strengthen oversight of transactions between related companies while reducing disputes between taxpayers and the tax administration, according to experts.

[New Times] For years, Rwanda's most visible place in global cinema has often come through films about the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

[UN News] The Central African Republic (CAR) is making progress towards stability and security but major aid budget cuts threaten humanitarian operations there, a senior official with the UN aid coordination office OCHA said on Friday in New York.

[Africa Check] Online posts falsely claim Cameroon leader Paul Biya appointed his son as vice president

[CPJ] Nairobi -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for an independent and credible investigation into the death of Rwandan YouTube commentator Aimable Karasira Uzaramba on Wednesday, the day of his scheduled release from prison at the end of his five-year sentence.

[HRW] Nairobi -- Investigate Authorities' Claims of Overdose

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has congratulated Paris Saint-Germain after the French club secured a place in the final of the UEFA Champions League.

[Premium Times] Military authorities in Chad confirmed the assault, which took place on 4 May, saying that several of the terrorists were also killed.

[New Times] Rwandan baby naming traditions are deeply symbolic, often reflecting circumstances of birth, spiritual beliefs, and family heritage. Naming ceremonies are commonly held shortly before or after birth.

[New Times] Opposition politicians in DR Congo have called on the United States government to lift sanctions imposed on former Congolese President Joseph Kabila.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 6, arrived in Gaborone, Botswana for a two-day State Visit and was received by President Duma Boko at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport.

[RFI] France's judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the indictment of Rwanda's former first lady Agathe Habyarimana.

[New Times] Government officials and private sector leaders from Rwanda and Botswana have gathered in Gaborone for a business forum aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries.

[New Times] The Lower Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda.

[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- At least 172 citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who intended to illegally enter in Angola were stopped last Sunday by the Border Guard Police in the northern province of Zaire.

[New Times] Kigali city authorities have clarified that dedicated bus lanes, introduced to improve the efficiency of public transport, may also be used by other authorised vehicles under specific conditions.

[New Times] The latest warning by seasoned Congolese researcher that genocide ideology in DR Congo is now «at its peak» should trouble every responsible actor in the region and beyond. It is not merely another alarm in a long-running conflict.

[New Times] Rwanda's midwifery profession has expanded from a non-existent structured workforce after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to more than 2,400 midwives today, according to André Gitembagara, President of the Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union (RNMU).

[New Times] The government has established a national centre to support women-owned and women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (WMSMEs), in a move aimed at improving financial advisory services and expanding access to funding, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has said.

[New Times] Rwanda's sugar imports declined in 2025, dropping by 36.5 per cent in volume and 39.1 per cent in value, reflecting increased domestic production and shifting consumption patterns, according to figures from the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

[Daily News] Trade, investment, logistics, security and energy at centre

[allAfrica] A quiet but consequential shift is underway in Africa's economic order. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), long defined by paradox vast wealth amid deep poverty,is now projected to become sub-Saharan Africa's fifth-largest economy in 2026.

[New Times] Rwanda's decision to partner with some of Europe's biggest football clubs--Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Atlético Madrid--was never just about the sport. It even, was met with scepticism. It still does to this day.

[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Police VC have emerged as strong contenders for a medal at the 47th African Men's Club Volleyball Championship, currently underway in Kigali from April 22 to May 3.

[Shabelle] Kinshasa -- Eighty four Congolese soldiers accused of fleeing battles against AFC/M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are facing trial on multiple charges, including violating military orders, the army said Thursday.

[ANGOP] Rome -- Pope Leo XIV recalled, on Wednesday in Rome, his recent visit to Angola, where he observed the existence of a free church for a free people, at the service of peace and national reconciliation.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame is expected in Botswana from May 6 to 7 at the invitation of the country's President Duma Gideon Boko.

[New Times] At the heart of Rugeshi Hill Where Humanity Was Buried is not only a story of survival, but a careful reconstruction of how violence was normalised long before the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

[New Times] SMEs will get a grace period of up to 24 months while they stabilise and expand.

[New Times] The government is considering introducing a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, in an effort to strengthen child protection in the digital space.

[New Times] Rwanda's tourism sector sustained its upward trajectory in 2025, generating $685 million (approx. Rwf1 trillion) in revenues, a 6 per cent increase from 2024, according to Rwanda Development Board's (RDB) annual report.