May 23

• Rwanda: Is Rwanda a Model of Success in Economic Growth?

  While addressing the Fifth Annual Oxford Africa Business Conference that was recently held in London, the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame praised the African continent saying that... Read more »

May 22

• Congo-Kinshasa: South African Peacekeepers Chase Away Refugees - Report

  Dozens of crying children and women have been locked out of a UN base manned by South African peacekeepers outside Goma in eastern Congo, despite a barrage of shooting and bombing... Read more »

May 20

• Rwanda: Standing Ovation for Kagame At Oxford University

  After more than an hour of speaking and open discussion on issues ranging from local to region, an audience at Oxford University delivered to Rwanda's President Paul Kagame the... Read more »

• Rwanda: Gakenke - Literacy Level Increases, More Adults Get Certificates

  About 2,200 adults that learnt reading, writing and counting and passed well in Gakenke district were on Wednesday 15th.May.2013 given certificates of performance. Read more »

May 19

• Rwanda: Rwanda Day 2013 - Refugee Affairs, Finance Ministers Engage Rwandans On BBC

  The Minister of Finance, Amb. Claver Gatete, has shed more light on the ongoing Rwanda Day 2013 in London, saying that this is a time for showcasing the progress so far achieved... Read more »

• Rwanda: Excitement As Rwanda Day 2013 Opens in London

  Excitement is visibly high among Rwandans and friends of Rwanda as they gather for Rwanda Day 2013 event organised in London. It is being held under the theme: Agaciro: Deliverying... Read more »

May 17

• Rwanda: Kagame Attributes Rwanda's Success to Home-Grown Initiatives

  President Kagame has said that Rwanda managed to attain satisfactory results in local government due to home-grown initiatives. Read more »

May 15

• Rwanda: World Bank Boosts Rwanda's Service Delivery

  Rwandans could be headed to receiving better services following the World Bank's approval of a grant worth $50 million (approximately Rwf30 billion) to support Rwanda's efforts to... Read more »

• Rwanda: Nyaruguru District Mayor Applauds 'One Cow Per Family Government Programme'

  Nyaruguru district Mayor in Southern Rwanda, François Habitegeko, has said the country's "Gira inka" (one cow per family) has helped the district, not only in changing... Read more »

• Rwanda: Why Rwanda's Access to Information Law Is Important

  President Kagame hosts journalists to a group photo after a month press conference which has become a tradition over the past years (PPU photo) Read more »

• Rwanda: Rwanda's Media Law, Upholding Democracy, Human Rights

  Democracy and human rights are core universal values that rely on, among other things, a vibrant free media. But such a media must be enabled to grow in order to be more... Read more »

• Rwanda: New Law - Ensuring a Responsible Media From Within

  Greater power comes with greater responsibility, so says a common adage. And for the Rwandan media, this power presents a blessed opportunity to grow big. A new media law is now in... Read more »

• Rwanda: Rwanda's Media Law Opens Gates to Self-Regulation for Journalists

  Contrary to critics alleging Rwanda on violation of Human rights, democracy and freedom of speech; the country's recently adopted law on media regulation seems to shame such... Read more »

May 14

• Rwanda: Rwanda Commended On Periodic Reports

  Rwanda has presented the combined second to fourth periodic report to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The committee commended Rwanda for the advancement as... Read more »

May 13

• Rwanda: More Electric Cable Thieves Nabbed

  The Police have arrested four people in connection with the theft of electric cables belonging to the Energy, Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA) worth Rwf 16.5 million. Read more »

• Rwanda: Nyamasheke - District Development Plan Focuses On Agriculture, Technology

  The mayor of Nyamasheke district, Jean Baptiste Habyarimana has said that farmers' problems will be resolved since agriculture will be focused on in 5 years District Development... Read more »

• Rwanda: Oxford University Award for President Kagame Excites Supporters

  A petition launched in support of President Paul Kagame's scheduled award at Oxford University on May 18 has attracted more than 1,800 signatures - and still counting as the event... Read more »

May 10

• Rwanda: Ruhango District to Participate in Good Governance Evaluation

  Starting with June 2013, executive secretaries of the cells in every part of the country will be under evaluation. Read more »

• Rwanda: Gatsibo - More 350 Refugees Join Nyabiheke Camp

  On May 7th 2013, 350 Congolese refugees joined Nyabiheke camp in Gatsibo district shortly after the Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDMAR) announced camp... Read more »

May 9

• Rwanda: Kagame Keynote Speaker At Oxford Africa Business Conference

  Rwanda's President Paul Kagame is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Oxford Africa Business Conference due to take place at the Business school, University of... Read more »

May 7

• Rwanda: Ngororero Puts Forward Youth Development Strategies

  Ngororero District officially started the month meant for the youth on Friday the 3rd.May.2013, the Minister for Youth and ICT Hon. Jean Philbert Nsengimana presided over the... Read more »

May 5

• Rwanda: Youth Urged to Fight Drugs, Strive for Dignity

  Security officials in Burera district have asked youth in Anti-drug clubs to strive for dignity as they fight drugs that retard the country's development. Read more »

May 3

• East Africa: Rwanda Tops the Region As Best Reformer in Doing Business

  Rwanda has been ranked top in the World Bank's "Doing Business in the East African Community (EAC) 2013" report. Read more »

May 2

• Rwanda: M23 Ex-Leader Renounces Rebel Activity

  Sources confirmed that Runiga himself signed an oath willingly. "I Jean Maria Rugerero Runiga, hereby willingly and permanently renounce all political activities that can be... Read more »

• Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda Is Committed to the DRC Peace Framework - Mushikiwabo

  The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Louise Mushikiwabo has said that Rwanda is committed to the successful implementation of this peace framework that will bring peace... Read more »