Rwanda: Rwanda Looks to Cut Vegetable Seed Imports

The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, has called on Rwanda's seed industry to focus on research and resources to address the country's heavy… Read more »

Rwanda: NEC Postpones By-Elections for Rubavu Councillors, Mayor

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has postponed by-elections for district councillors in Rubavu district. The by-elections were planned for August 11. Read more »

Rwanda: Geologists Start Probe Into Smoke, Fire Billowing From Nyamasheke Hill

Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has dispatched a team of geologists to investigate smoke, fire, and stone eruptions originating from a hill in Burimba cell in… Read more »

Rwanda: Ex-Agriculture Minister Mukeshimana Appointed International Fund of Agricultural Development Vice President

Gerardine Mukeshimana, former Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, was on July 31 appointed the Vice-President of the International Fund of Agricultural… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Eight Landmark Achievements in Gender Equality

As Rwanda joins the rest of the continent to celebrate African Women's Day on July 31, it is accredited for its efforts towards gender equality and women empowerment. The country… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Youngster Dusabe Named Most Improved Player at Basketball Without Borders Camp

Rwandan youngster Jane Dusabe, 18, was awarded the Most Improved Player accolade on Monday, July 31, at the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) camp 2023 in Johannesburg, South… Read more »

Rwanda: World Breastfeeding Week - Five Things to Know

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) more than half a billion… Read more »

Rwanda: Expo2023 - Irembo Showcases New Campaign That Will Ease Digital Services

In a bid to eliminate time wastage in long queues and reduce transport costs incurred while accessing government services in various offices, Irembo, a technology company… Read more »

Rwanda: 1500 Cases Settled Through Plea Bargain in 8 Months

Figures from the judiciary show an increase in the number of people wishing to settle their cases out of court. According to figures, 1,500 cases were settled through plea bargains… Read more »

Rwanda: Former NFL Player Talks Football, Activism, and Moving to Rwanda

Born in Houston, Texas in April 1974, Chris Darkins has a unique ancestral history, with his grandparents having been enslaved in America. Darkins, born to Clarence and Claudia… Read more »

Rwanda: Alight Rwanda Empowers Refugees in Mahama Camp

Alight Rwanda, a global humanitarian organization, on Friday, July 29 joined refugees and locals in Mahama Refugee Camp, in Kirehe District, Eastern Province for a special Umuganda… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Elected Executive Member of Global Tourism Body

Rwanda has been elected as a member of the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) during the 66th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for… Read more »

Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket 2023 - Rwanda, Cameroon, Mali, Nigeria Secure Quarter-Final Spots

Matches in the FIBA Women's Afrobasket 2023 delivered thrilling action on Sunday, July 30, as the first teams to advance to the quarter-finals were determined. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Author Seeks to Help Vulnerable Children Access Education

Modeste Muhire, the author of "A Tale of Gratitude," has pledged to utilize the proceeds from book sales to support vulnerable children who are currently facing the same hardships… Read more »

Rwanda: Only 37% of Farmers Use Quality Seeds - Agriculture Minister

The use of quality seeds stands at 37.1 per cent among Rwandan farmers, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Iidephonse Musafiri, has said, calling for more… Read more »

Rwanda: Super Falcons Players to Pocket U.S.$60,000 Each If They Qualify to Knockout Stage

Each of the 23 players of the Nigerian Women's national team will take home $60,000 if they reach the round of 16 of the World Cup currently going on in Australia and New Zealand. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Deploys Relief Force to Mozambique

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi along with the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, CP Vincent Sano, on Monday,… Read more »

Rwanda: EU, Rwanda Sign Rwf26 Billion Deal for Judicial Boost

Rwanda, on July 31, received €19.5 million (approx. Rwf25.6 billion) in a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) aimed to enhance the country's justice and… Read more »

Rwanda: Musanze FC Strengthens Attack on Signing Iradukunda, Sulley

Rwanda Premier League side Musanze FC continued their impressive transfer business with the acquisition of strikers Bertrand Iradukunda and Ghanaian forward Mohammed Sulley. Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Cine Junction Festival Redefines Film Screenings, Brings Regional Filmmakers

Happening for the first time, Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ) festival, brought African cinema experience to Rwandans from July 27-30, in different open places in Kigali. Read more »

Africa: Africa Women's Day - Is the Maputo Protocol Practical?

Rwanda joined the rest of the continent on July 31, to mark the Africa Women's Day that is aligned with the Maputo Protocol, which is officially known as the Protocol to the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kings' Coach Brown On How African Youngsters Can Reach Their Full Potential

Mike Brown, the head coach of National Basketball Association (NBA) side Sacramento Kings, has shared some experience with African youngsters on key things they need to do to take… Read more »

Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket - Rwanda Through to Quarterfinals Despite Angola Loss

Rwandan women were given a sigh of relief as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket going on in Kigali despite Sunday's Group A shock 68-74 defeat… Read more »

Rwanda: Irembo Showcases Digital Services at Expo 2023

Irembo, an institution that provides digital government services, is showcasing its products at the International Trade Fair, Expo 2023, which commenced on July 26. Read more »

Rwanda: Six Ways Govt Plans to Mitigate Road Accidents

The Government is taking proactive measures to enhance road safety and reduce the growing number of accidents, according to Infrastructure Minister Ernest Nsabimana. During a… Read more »