Rwanda: Our Isbn Problem Is Bigger Than a Barcode
[New Times] As we move toward a national book policy, one pillar of the publishing ecosystem remains both misunderstood and underutilized — the ISBN. An ISBN is not just a number; it is infrastructure. It enables books to be identified, discovered, tr…
Rwanda: Rapper NLE Choppa to Headline Fuego Fest in Kigali
[New Times] American rapper and YouTuber NLE Choppa is set to perform in Kigali for the first time at the upcoming Fuego Fest, tentatively scheduled for June 24.
Rwanda: Nicole Musoni On Blending Cultures to Shape Unique Musical Identity
[New Times] Rwandan singer-songwriter Nicole Musoni is steadily carving out a space in the country’s music scene with a sound that blends R&B, Afro influences, and multilingual storytelling.
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda’s 20 Newly Classified Cultural Heritage Sites
[New Times] The Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement has classified 20 cultural heritage sites across Rwanda, in a major plan to preserve the country’s history and strengthen national identity.
Rwanda: Who Will Truly Lead Our National Book Policy?
[New Times] Rwanda is known for doing difficult things well. From rebuilding national unity after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to becoming one of Africa’s most competitive business environments, the country has demonstrated a rare ability to tur…
Rwanda: Youth Urged to Preserve Kinyarwanda, Uphold Culture
[New Times] Youth have been urged to actively preserve Kinyarwanda and promote its use in daily life as part of efforts to strengthen Rwanda’s identity and cultural heritage.
Congo-Kinshasa: Young Congolese Author Pascal Boroto Wins African Literary Prize
[RFI] The 2026 Voix d’Afriques (Voices from Africa) literature prize has been awarded to Pascal Boroto, a young writer from the Democratic Republic of Congo, for a novel inspired by his journalist mother.
Rwanda: Moments You Might Have Missed From Doja Cat’s Kigali Concert
[New Times] Missed out on Kigali’s most anticipated show last night? Or were you there but couldn’t quite keep up with everything happening? Don’t worry–here’s the full picture.
Rwanda: Kagame Meets Global Citizen Boss As Kigali Hosts Third Move Afrika Concert
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, March 17, met with Hugh Evans, the founder and CEO of Global Citizen, the organisation behind Move Afrika concerts.
Rwanda: In Move Afrika, Kigali Is Becoming a Growing Hub for Global Music Tours
[New Times] When Kendrick Lamar stepped onto the stage at BK Arena in December 2023, Kigali hosted one of its biggest international concerts to date.