Stephen Kamanzi

KIGALI — For decades, government procurement across much of Africa has followed a familiar script: ministries draft specifications, companies bid, and contracts go to the largest or most experienced players—often …

By the time cyclists poured through Kigali’s steep boulevards during the 2025 Road World Championships, something had already shifted. The crowds were deep. The roads were ready. And Rwanda’s capital …

Kigali — Starting May 1, Rwandan coffee beans, mineral ores and essential oils will enter China without tariffs, a shift that could reshape one of the country’s fastest-growing export relationships …

President Félix Tshisekedi has finally agreed to a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising cautious hopes for peace—but also fresh questions about whether the commitment will truly hold …

Kigali — Rwanda has revised its national budget for the 2025/26 financial year, cutting routine government spending while sharply increasing funding for development projects, in a move aimed at strengthening long-term …

A priest who failed within the Catholic Church and went into exile—where he almost immediately reinvented himself as a politician—Thomas Nahimana continues to dominate debate on social media. Those who …

At first glance, the new tax agreement between Rwanda and Hong Kong may seem puzzling. Hong Kong does not currently feature among Rwanda’s top source countries for foreign direct investment, …

Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has taken an important step to strengthen its military education and leadership. Today, the Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame, approved the draft law to establish …

In the shadowy corners of Rwandan exile politics—where ambition often collides with spectacle—Fr. Thomas Nahimana has once again resurfaced. The defrocked Catholic priest, long based in France, has unveiled yet …

Majority of people seeking Rwandan nationality are Burundians, according to new official statistics. Nearly 20,000 Burundians have emigrated to Arab countries by last year, choosing to endure some of the …

The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is increasingly shaped not only by the actions of armed groups such as M23, but by deliberate strategic choices made by the …

Home ownership in Rwanda is declining, and at first glance this trend can appear alarming. For decades, owning a home has been one of the clearest signs of security and …