April 26
Rwanda: MPs Push for 'Vertical Burial System' Amid Land Scarcity
The scarcity of available land in Rwanda due to population growth and urban expansion has prompted calls for the implementation of a 'vertical burial system'. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's $502m Agricultural Investment Opportunities 'Offer Prosperity Prospects'
A transformative multimillion-dollar investment plan has been envisioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the support of the Food and Agriculture… Read more »
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman's Documentary Features Rwanda's Reconciliation Story
Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series 'The Story Of Us', that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity… Read more »
April 25
Rwanda: Malaria - How Is Rwanda Handling Insecticide Resistance?
Malaria remains a public health issue in Rwanda, despite collaborative efforts. However, with interventions such as mass and routine distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda Welcomes 'Historic' World Cup Pre-Qualifiers
Rwanda's basketball governing body (FERWABA) president Désiré Mugwiza has emphasized on the historic significance of bringing the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup… Read more »
Rwanda: Achieving a Malaria-Free Rwanda By 2030 Is Possible
Latest data from Rwanda Biomedical Centre, as reported by The New Times in its April 24 edition, indicates that malaria cases in the country dropped by a staggering 88% in 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves $95m Military Extension in Mozambique, DR Congo
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, April 25 approved the extension of the military deployment in DR Congo and Mozambique, according to his office. Earlier, on… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tourism Revenue Hit $620 Million in 2023
Rwanda's tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023 (approx: Rwf798 billion), as stated in the 2023 Rwanda Development Board (RDB)… Read more »
April 24
Rwanda: Rwanda, Gabon Eye Deeper Economic Ties
A delegation of Gabonese business leaders on Wednesday, April 24, concluded a two-day visit to Rwanda, during which the two parties explored trade and investment opportunities, as… Read more »
Rwanda: Auditor General to Present Findings On State Finances to Parliament
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire is set to present his report of State finances and assets for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, to Parliament, on Wednesday afternoon,… Read more »
Rwanda: Every Victim Has a Name, You Know
On April 21, more than 250,000 people were killed in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. This is almost 25 percent of all the victims. As Rwanda remembered the fateful day this… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame's Delight At Arsenal's Demolition of Chelsea
President Paul Kagame has praised Arsenal for their impressive performance during Tuesday night's 5-0 humiliating victory over Chelsea a 5-0 to open a three-point lead in the… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: April 24, 1994 - Tutsi Killed in Kabgayi, Ruhango
April 24, 1994 was the 18th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Killings had spread across Rwanda, especially in the southern region. Massacres of Tutsi took place in different… Read more »
Rwanda: Could Airbnb Take Over Rwanda's Housing Market?
There is a chance that if you have traveled in the past for a vacation or even work, at some point you have rented, considered renting an Airbnb, or someone has recommended it. Read more »
Rwanda: The Dark Side of Social Media for Rwandan Youth
One Friday morning, Benitha (second name withheld) woke up bored and wanted some 'plot' for the day, since it was the last Friday of her second term holiday. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Macron Hold 'Productive Call' Over DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "held a productive call" on Tuesday, April 23, during which they discussed the fruitful bilateral cooperation and… Read more »
Rwanda: House of Lords Passes UK-Rwanda Migration Agreement
The United Kingdom's upper house of parliament, on Tuesday, April 23, approved a government bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, a development that is key for the implementation… Read more »
Rwanda: Malaria Cases Down By 88% in 2023
Malaria cases in Rwanda have dropped by 88 per cent as of 2023, according Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). Read more »
Rwanda: UK-Rwanda Deal - One Must First Live in Rwanda Before Any Criticism
Right after the UK passed a law seeking to have illegal immigrants moved to Rwanda for processing or settling in the country if they opt to, some international actor went berserk… Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: Rlutta On Producing Recent Project, Securing New Management
Up and coming artiste Rlutta is one of the female musicians in Rwanda showing signs of taking over the male-dominated industry and his recently released projects, including 'A… Read more »
Rwanda: No, Bloomberg News, the Only Thing Deepening DR Congo Conflict Is Its Rulers and Their Bedfellows
An article that appeared last Friday on the Bloomberg news website claims "Rwandan meddling is deepening Congo's deadly conflict". Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - AOS Pays Tribute to Victims, Emphasises Importance of Memorials
Based ICT service provider, AOS, has called on Rwandans and the rest of the world, especially the youth, to visit Genocide memorials in the country. Learning from Rwanda's history… Read more »
April 18
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Legal Provisions to Implement Rwanda-UK Migration Treaty
The government has proposed changes to the 2014 law on refugees and migrants, including legal provisions that will enable the implementation of a migration treaty signed between… Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: Who Is Iradukunda, Rwanda's Emerging Movie Star?
Not so long ago when 25-year-old Abouba Iradukunda realized that he would make a big name for himself in acting. His talent quickly pushed him to the spotlight as soon as people… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Migrants to Start Coming to Rwanda Within 3 Months - British PM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the UK-Rwanda migration deal will finally get operational within a period of 10 to 12 weeks as the first flight of illegal migrants from… Read more »