April 24
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic
Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox (monkeypox), a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, after 19 cases were confirmed across five regions, including the… 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: 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: 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 »
Africa: Strong Calls for Innovative Financing, Reform of International Financial System to Achieve SDGs in Africa
In a strong call to stakeholders at the opening of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy… Read more »
Africa: AU Chief Warns of Rising Terrorism Threats in Africa
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed serious concern about the escalating challenges of terrorism and violent extremism affecting the African… 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: 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: 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: 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: Six Key Proposed Changes to Rwanda's Mineral Tax Law
Rwanda is seeking to amend its mineral tax law with a view to to promote value addition for higher revenues and discourage the exportation of the valuable natural substances in raw… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Ask Blinken to Retract 'Misleading' Statement
The umbrella association of Genocide against the Tutsi survivor organisations, Ibuka, has asked United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to retract a statement he made on… Read more »
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 »
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 21
Rwanda: April 21, 1994 - UN Ignores Warnings, Adopts Resolution to Withdraw Some Troops From Rwanda
On April 21, 1994, the United Nations disregarded the urgent calls regarding the escalating crisis in Rwanda as the UN Security Council amended the UNAMIR mandate and withdrew a… Read more »
April 20
Rwanda: Genocide Against the Tutsi - Grave Consequences of Truth Manipulation
Despite the unequivocal evidence of the genocide against Tutsi, and its international recognition, there persists a troubling reluctance to confront this reality head-on. There are… Read more »
April 19
Rwanda: Three Months to Elections - How Are Preparations Going?
Preparations for parliamentary and presidential elections are well underway, scheduled for July 14 to July 16. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Wants 80 Percent of NGOs' Budget to 'Directly' Reach Vulnerable People
A new draft law presented in parliament on April 18 by Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President, has requested NGOs in Rwanda not to spend more than 20 per cent… Read more »