Rwandan news in one place: The New Times and KT Press in English, the dominant IGIHE portal in Kinyarwanda, RBA broadcasting, and the BBC and VOA Great Lakes services.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main newspaper in Rwanda?
- The New Times is Rwanda's main English-language daily, with IGIHE the leading Kinyarwanda portal.
- In what languages is Rwandan news published?
- Kinyarwanda, English and French — English became the main official working language in 2008.
- What is Rwanda's broadcaster?
- The Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) runs national radio and television.
Rwanda has one of East Africa's most remarkable and rapidly evolving media landscapes, reflecting the country's extraordinary transformation from the tragedy of the 1994 genocide to one of Africa's fastest-growing economies and most digitally connected societies. Rwandan newspapers serve a population of 14 million in three official languages — Kinyarwanda, English, and French — in what is one of Africa's most ambitious development stories, centered on the gleaming capital Kigali.
Among the most widely read Rwandan newspapers online is IGIHE, Rwanda's most visited Kinyarwanda-language portal. The New Times is the country's leading English daily, founded in 1995. The national broadcaster RBA provides TV and radio coverage in both Kinyarwanda and English. BBC Gahuza and VOA Kinyarwanda are widely trusted for independent coverage. The Rwanda Stock Exchange and Rwanda Development Board are key sources for business news. Sports fans follow FERWAFA for the Amavubi Stars national football team — and Rwanda's growing cycling culture.
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