September 21, 2022
Rwanda: Over Two Million Children Under 12 to Get Covid-19 Jabs
Rwanda has started administering the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged between five and 11 years and it is expected that over two million children will benefit from the drive… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Africa: AGRF - Experts Bank on Youth for Africa's Food Security
Delegates at the ongoing 12th Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) have expressed concerns of growing food insecurity in Africa and how the continent risks missing on several… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Rwanda: Children's Rights Activists Decry Budget Cuts
There are concerns over a decline in budget aimed to address critical issues affecting child rights, activists have said. Read more »
July 22, 2022
Rwanda: Conservation - Youth-Led Organisations Weigh in On Climate Finance #AfricaClimateCrisis
Youth participating and exhibiting their conservation activities at the ongoing Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC) have requested funders to unlock climate finance doors to… Read more »
July 23, 2022
Rwanda: Parents Encouraged to Use Digital Payments While Paying School Fees
Parents have been urged to start using digital payment systems to pay for school fees ahead of the new academic year that starts in September. Read more »
July 04, 2022
Rwanda: Liberation Day - Youth Reflect on Their Role in Nation-Building
The youth were at the heart of the 1990-94 Liberation Struggle. On the occasion of the country's 28th Liberation Day, The New Times spoke to different youths about the lessons… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Rwanda: We Count on You to Help Address Global Challenges, PM Ngirente Tells Youth
It is time for young people to help address the world's global challenges, including climate change and struggling economies, the Rwandan Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente, has… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Rwanda: You Are the Future of Today, Commonwealth SG Tells Youth
The youth is not the future of tomorrow but the future of today, Patricia Scotland QC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, on Tuesday, June 21, reminded the youth. Read more »
Rwanda: CHOGM 2022 - How Young People Can Be Involved in Sustainable Urbanisation
The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new youth network focusing on sustainable urbanisation and those under the age of 35 are urged to join. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Rwanda: Commonwealth Youth Call for Debt Cancellation, Job Quotas
Several delegates attending the Commonwealth Youth Forum have called on the Heads of Government of the 54-member community to back calls for debt cancellation for poor countries in… Read more »
Rwanda: CHOGM - Youth Underscore Innovation for Collective Sustainability
Youth today have proven to be an indispensable asset. They have chosen to be at the helm of so many aspects for development. From championing gender equality, human rights, climate… Read more »
June 17, 2022
Rwanda: Minister Ingabire Urges Parents to Utilise ECD Centres for Holistic Child Development
Minister of State in charge of Social Affairs, Assumpta Ingabire, has urged parents to take children to Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres across the country, for their… Read more »
June 19, 2022
Rwanda: Create Innovations Responding to Community Problems - Minister Mbabazi Challenges Youth
The Commonwealth needs a generation of youth that is responsible and responsive in determining their future, Rwanda's Minister of Youth and Culture, Rosemary Mbabazi, has said. Read more »
Rwanda: CHOGM - Youth Forum Kicks Off in Kigali
Over 350 young people from across the Commonwealth are taking part in a three-day Youth Forum, where extensive discussions are to be held around their role in tailored policy… Read more »
June 18, 2022
Rwanda: CHOGM - Innovation, Governance to Take Centre Stage at Youth Forum
The first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) forum, the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) is set to start on Sunday, June 19, at Intare Conference Arena in Kigali. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Africa: CHOGM - Delegates Share Takeaways From Commonwealth Youth Forum
The Commonwealth Youth Forum opened at the Intare Conference Arena in Gasabo, Kigali on Sunday, June 19, marking the beginning of week-long Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM)… Read more »
June 14, 2022
Africa: Rwanda, Dallaire Institute Recommit to End Use of Child Soldiers in Africa
The Ministry of Defence and the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security have renewed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding for their commitment to the prevention of… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Rwanda: Over 200 Youth Volunteers Complete Course at Police Training School
At least 216 members of Rwanda Youth volunteers in Community Policing (RYVCP) from Northern Province, on Wednesday, June 8, completed a week-long civic education course at the… Read more »
June 02, 2022
Rwanda: Premier Ngirente to Launch Global Youth Summit
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is, this afternoon, expected to preside over the launch of a global youth summit kicking off in Kigali. Read more »
June 03, 2022
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Makes Case for Digital Skills for Youth
Today the Prime Minister Edward Ngirente officially launched the first Generation Connect Global Summit, which brought together youth from 115 countries. Read more »
May 30, 2022
Rwanda: Ecoute-Moi - Youth Seek Their Voice to Be Heard in Open Dialogue
Youth are calling upon governments to step up efforts in addressing present issues which they say are affecting a lot of young people on the African continent. Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Pledge to Take Lead in Halting Genocide Deniers
Minister of Youth, Rosemary Mbabazi said commemoration and confronting genocide deniers is a responsibility, not a choice. Read more »
May 22, 2022
Rwanda: Youth Urged to Read Rwandan History, Fight Genocide Denial
Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement has urged youth to read Rwandan history, support Genocide survivors and protect the country since they… Read more »
May 15, 2022
Rwanda: Activist Ntwari on What It Takes to Mobilise the Youth Around a Cause
Young people are often told to take charge of bettering the future and developing their communities. However, only a few step up to be role models and inspire fellow youth to… Read more »
May 12, 2022
Rwanda: CHOGM - Are Youth Preparing for Prospective Opportunities?
As different sectors prepare to leverage opportunities presented as Rwanda hosts over 5000 delegates from the 54 member countries of the Commonwealth, the youth seem to be fast at… Read more »