August 10, 2023
Rwanda: Diplomacy - Ten Reasons Why Rwanda-Jordan Ties Matter
The Rwandan government on Wednesday, August 9 announced that it will open a diplomatic mission in Jordan, a Middle Eastern country with rich culture and history. Read more »
Rwanda: Super Cup - Six Players to Look Out for in APR Vs Rayon Derby
Rayon Sports and APR will go up against each other when they lock horns in the 2023 Rwanda Super Cup which will take place at Kigali Pele Stadium, on Saturday, August 12. Read more »
Rwanda: East African Gospel Festival Set for Closing Concert
After a successful opening edition held on May 21, at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, worshiper Alexis Dusabe will soon grace the 'Dutarame Live Concert' during its… Read more »
Rwanda: Mugisha, Shaibub Doubtful for Rayon Sports Super Cup Showdown
APR FC could do without forward Gilbert Mugisha and midfielder Sharaf Eldin Shaiboub who are both doubtful to play Saturday's Super Cup clash with arch rivals Rayon Sports at… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Rwanda: Increase in Rwanda's Lion Population Attributed to Bold Conservation Efforts
Every year, on August 10, Rwanda joins the global community in observing World Lion Day. This international event is dedicated to enhancing awareness about lion conservation and… Read more »
Rwanda: World Lion Day - Celebrating Rwanda's Roaring Success
August 10th is World Lion Day-a day set aside to honor the majestic big cat and raise awareness of their challenges as a species. It's also a day to increase awareness about their… Read more »
Rwanda: What Next for Amavubi After Ferrer Exit?
Rwanda is now preparing for life without outgoing coach Carlos Ferrer who left the job to coach Belarus on a one-year deal subject to be renewed. Read more »
Rwanda: Junior Rumaga to Stage Concert, Launch Debut Album 'Mawe'
Renowned poet Junior Rumaga is gearing up for 'Siga Rwanda Live Concert' in which he will launch debut poetic album 'Mawe'. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Reviews 27-Year-Old Privatisation Law - What's New?
The Cabinet last week approved the draft law governing privatisation, which seeks to replace the existing law that was enacted 27 years ago for better results, information from the… Read more »
Rwanda: Vulnerable Households Eligible for Mutuelle De Santé Support Drop By 74%
The number of vulnerable households eligible for support by the government to the community-based health insurance scheme (CBHI) - commonly known as Mutuelle de Santé - was… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans Can Now Go to Jordan Visa-Free
Rwandan citizens traveling to Jordan no longer need visas as per a reciprocity deal signed by both countries' Ministers of Foreign Affairs. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Open Diplomatic Mission in Jordan
Rwanda has decided to have a diplomatic presence in Amman, the capital of Jordan, Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta announced on August 9 during his two-day official visit to… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Clarifies Dismissal of Northern Province Officials
In the wake of an investigation that culminated in the removal of several local government leaders from the Northern Province, the Minister of Local Government, Jean-Claude… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - UN Troops Foil Militia Attack on Hospital
The United Nations mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) on Monday, August 7, foiled an attack on a hospital near a camp for displaced people in Drodro, Ituri province. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: From Labour Ward to the Farm - Dr Nyirinkwaya's Retirement Journey
On a hot sunny morning, we set off to meet one of the most famous names in Rwanda's health sector - so renowned that his hospitals are generally known by his surname, rather than… Read more »
Rwanda: Shabani Hussein Joins Libyan Side Al Taawon
Former AS Kigali striker Shabani Hussein has completed his move to Libyan side Al Taawon on a two-year deal. Read more »
Rwanda: 46 Graduate With Master of Science in Global Health Delivery at UGHE
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), on August 6, 2023, celebrated the commencement of the 8th cohort of its Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Read more »
Rwanda: AS Kigali Out to Write History At CAF Women's Champions League
AS Kigali will be pushing for glory and seek to encrypt their names in the history books of the CAF Women's Champions League as the competition begins with Zonal Qualifiers in the… Read more »
Rwanda: IPRC Student Invents Tech Prototype to Boost Rice Yields
While still living in his hometown in Kamonyi District back in 2012, Shema Honore Bakundukize noticed his classmates were missing school to scare birds away from rice paddies.… Read more »
Rwanda: Tech-Enabled Learning Will Bolster Rwanda's Knowledge-Based Economy Ambitions
The government on Monday launched a nationwide campaign to train over 12,000 head teachers and teachers, which will see them equipped with skills, resources and the requisite… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Rwanda: Adolphe Kalisa Appointed FERWAFA Secretary General
The football governing body (FERWAFA) executive committee on Monday, August 7, appointed Adolphe 'Camarade' Kalisa as the federation's new Secretary General. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Fashion, Music, and Thrills - the Entertainment Galore At Women's Afrobasket
BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, played host to a thrilling spectacle during the Women's Afrobasket 2023. The tournament witnessed the convergence of 12 national teams from across the… Read more »
Rwanda: UN Appeals Court Quashes 'Trial of Facts' Procedure for Kabuga
The Appeals Chamber of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), on Monday, August 7, quashed the "trial of facts" procedure that was prescribed as an… Read more »
Rwanda: APR, Rwanda Energy Group Go Head-to-Head in Basketball League
Rwanda's two basketball heavyweights APR and Rwanda Energy Group face off in the national basketball league slated for Wednesday night, August 9, at Lycee de Kigali gymnasium. Read more »
Rwanda: Ashimwe Ready for the 'Miss Heritage Global 2023' Competition
Michelle Ashimwe, a 22-year-old former women's basketball player is gearing up to make her mark on the global stage as she prepares to represent Rwanda at the 11th edition of the… Read more »