AllAfrica News: Rwanda

[New Times] The launch of the African Academy for Women in Political Leadership in Kigali is an important milestone for the continent. At a time when Africa is confronting complex governance challenges, from economic transformation to climate resilience to youth unemployment, investing in women's leadership capacity is not simply a matter of inclusion but a strategic imperative.

[New Times] The closure of 109 alcoholic beverage factories in Rwanda within a matter of days was a necessary intervention to protect public health. Yet it also surfaces a question every emerging market must eventually confront: what happens when the cost of regulatory failure is transferred from the state to investors, workers and consumers?

[New Times] The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has urged communities living around Rugezi Marshland to remain vigilant against wildfires as prolonged dry conditions increase the risk of damage to the protected wetland.

[New Times] Older adults, rural residents and people from poorer households are the most likely to consume alcohol in Rwanda, according to the latest Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS), which also shows drinking remains far more common among men than women.

[New Times] The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has opened applications for candidates seeking to fill the parliamentary seat for representing the youth following the resignation of Venuste Icyitegetse.