When Akin Akinrinmade began thinking seriously about returning to Africa, he was not simply looking for a country in which to establish another technology company.

BRALIRWA Plc, part of the HEINEKEN Company, in partnership with Water Access Rwanda, has launched a social impact initiative that will enable more than 200 households in Nyarugenge District to access safe and reliable water in their homes, impacting over 1000 beneficiaries.

The High Court in Kigali on Friday, September 18, began hearing the case against Victoire Ingabire and 10 co-defendants accused of offences linked to an alleged plot to overthrow the government.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Court of Cassation has sentenced former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to 10 years of forced labour after finding him guilty in a case involving the embezzlement of more than $20 million from a fund set up to compensate victims of Uganda’s activities in the DRC.

Member of Parliament Germaine Mukabalisa has said that her approach to public service has been shaped by a long-standing desire to serve others, from her childhood and university years to her current role in the Chamber of Deputies.

The armed group MRDP Twirwaneho, which operates in Minembwe commune in South Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has claimed that it repelled attacks by government forces and allied armed groups.

Rwanda has generated about $1.5 million (Rwf2.2 billion) from carbon credit sales as the country expands efforts to attract investment into climate-focused projects.

Sustainable Growers Rwanda will host the Global Coffee Conference (GCC) 2026 from September 23 to 25 at the Kigali Serena Hotel, bringing together stakeholders under the theme “Build Together. Lead Globally."

Businessman and Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) president Shema Fabrice has reached an agreement with the Prosecution over a case in which he faces two charges.

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested 46 more people suspected of helping students cheat in national examinations, bringing the total number of suspects arrested to 127.