[New Times] Moscow -- Rwanda is turning to nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs) as it seeks to accelerate industrialisation and secure a stable power supply for its growing economy.

[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has called for a fairer and more inclusive global governance system, emphasizing that multilateralism must be anchored in a rules-based international order where all nations stand on equal footing.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 25, attended the matriculation ceremony of the African School of Governance's (ASG) pioneer cohort of its Master of Public Administration (MPA) programme held at Marriott Kigali.

[New Times] Rwanda and DR Congo governments have reaffirmed the commitment to eradicate the threat posed by the FDLR genocidal militia, as officials from both countries concluded the second meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) in Washington, D.C.

[Capital FM] Kigali, Rwanda -- President Paul Kagame has urged the global sporting community to embrace fairness and inclusivity, criticizing what he described as outdated skepticism toward non-traditional hosts of major international competitions.

[CPJ] Kinshasa -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is urging authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo to ensure the safety of journalist Pacifique Muliri, who has been living in hiding since July 2025 after receiving multiple calls and death threats related to his reporting on mining in South Kivu province, in the east of the country.

[HRW] The following remarks were delivered by Ida Sawyer, director of Human Rights Watch's Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division, during a Side Event at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2025.

[Independent (Kampala)] When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear spread quickly in Kasai Province, where the virus was detected.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has issued a new directive governing persons authorised to transact in foreign currencies and the requirements for obtaining authorisation. This New FX Directive clarifies who can transact in foreign currencies and under what conditions. The New FX Directive builds on prior regulatory frameworks to strengthen enforcement and reduce unauthorised foreign currency transactions in the country.

[RFI] Cameroon on Monday is marking five years since protests organised by the Cameroon Renaissance Movement (MRC) were violently repressed by the authorities. More than 500 people were arbitrarily arrested, 36 of whom remain in jail. As the country gears up for presidential elections, human rights group Amnesty International is calling for their release.

[HRW] Kigali May Be Open to International Sports, but Not to Critics

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[RFI] Chad is a step closer to allowing the president to serve an unlimited number of terms after the lower house of parliament signed off on major constitutional changes this week. Opposition figures told RFI that the move, which could help keep President Mahamat Idriss Déby in power, presents a fundamental threat to democracy.

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda, on September 17, issued a new directive clarifying who is permitted to receive payments in foreign currencies, including the US dollar, in Rwanda.

[New Times] World Vision Rwanda has launched a new five-year Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) business plan to be implemented from 2026 to 2030. This aims to expand access to clean water and boost sanitation and hygiene across the country.

[New Times] Non-Governmental Organisations in Rwanda have pledged to strengthen internal controls, improve transparency, and ensure full compliance with the country's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.

[New Times] For the first time in history, the UCI Road World Championships is coming to Africa, with Kigali set to host the 2025 edition from September 21-28.

[New Times] First things first. Rwanda is well-known for its hospitality and the nation is preparing to showcase this welcoming spirit when it hosts the 2025 UCI World Road Championships in Kigali from September 21 to 28. Fact. Historic.

[New Times] Yves Iradukunda has been named state minister in the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT), where he was until Thursday serving as permanent secretary. He becomes the first person to hold the post at the ministry.

[New Times] Rwandan politicians have strongly criticized the recent resolution of the European Parliament demanding unconditional release of Victoire Ingabire, dismissing it as a neocolonial posture.

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating, with a range of control measures being scaled up leading to quicker detection of the virus, early start of treatment and care, contact tracing, as well as vaccine rollout.

[Namibian] A grieving family from the Khwe community is calling on the government to account for the death of Smith Mukwasha (40), who was fatally shot during a cross-border incident in 2017.

[New Times] The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, has assured that the newly introduced electricity tariffs will not lead to an increase in commodity prices, as industries continue to benefit from lower rates compared to other consumer categories.

[New Times] Rwanda's electricity tariffs will now be reviewed every three to four months to ensure they align with energy production costs, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure.

[The Conversation Africa] Cameroonians go to the polls in October 2025 in what some people hoped might be a break from the country's troubled recent past. They thought that President Paul Biya (92) might stand aside to allow a transition.

[New Times] Rwanda has voiced solidarity with Qatar and demanded accountability for Israeli airstrikes in Doha, insisting that violations of international law should not go unanswered.

[New Times] The second edition of East Africa Connect event, a cross-border music showcase spotlighting both rising and established talent, returns to Kigali, this time around with the aim to entertain music lovers who are in the city for the 2025 UCI Road World Championship.

[New Times] Rwanda and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in correctional services.

[New Times] The Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division at the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Secretariat in New York, Michael Mulinge Kitivi, is on a working visit to Rwanda from September 15 to 18 to assess the costs incurred by the country in peacekeeping missions.

[New Times] Rwanda has recorded a resurgence of malaria after nearly six years of steady progress in reducing the disease. Between 2017 and 2023, cases had dropped by 90 percent, but infections have been climbing again since January 2024.

[New Times] Three students were injured on Tuesday, September 16, when a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) crashed in Rutsiro District.

[The Conversation Africa] Many African cities still struggle with litter and garbage that is not properly disposed of. This poses serious public health risks. It attracts vectors of disease like mosquitoes and flies, and can lead to cholera and malaria outbreaks.

[New Times] Rwandan professional golfer Celestin Nsanzuwera added the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open to his trophy cabinet after yet another stellar performance at the scenic Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club in Uganda on Saturday, September 13.

[New Times] Members of Parliament on September 15 adopted a resolution condemning the European Parliament's recent call for the immediate and unconditional release of Victoire Ingabire.