Rwanda: France Drops Prosecution of Genocide Suspect Callixte Mbarushimana

The French judiciary has discontinued its investigation into Callixte Mbarushimana, a former UN employee accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda,… Read more »

East Africa: Rwandan Hides, Skins Traders Decry Challenges in EAC Market

Rwanda is seeking a way out for dealers of hides and skins who have grappled with a lack of reliable market for their products in the East African region, and at the same time… Read more »

Rwanda: Fishing to Feature in Five Kigali Wetlands After $80m Rehabilitation

Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali, providing both economic and recreational benefits, according to the… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New Rwf13bn Agri-Biotech Programme

A new five-year scheme called Rwanda Agricultural Biotechnology Program (Cassava, Maize, Potato - CMP), is expected to contribute to improvement in crop productivity, according to… Read more »

Rwanda/Cote d'Ivoire: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Rwanda Hoping to Upset Benin in Abidjan

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Congo-Kinshasa: When Rwanda's Foreign Minister Called Out DR Congo Counterpart for Stalling Luanda Peace Process

The events surrounding the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took an interesting turn on October 9, 2024, when Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs… Read more »

Africa: Kagame, Africa CDC Discuss Strategies to Enhance Disease Prevention On Continent

President Paul Kagame and Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on October 11 discussed Rwanda's preparedness and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Has Almost Zero Risk to Export Marburg, Says Africa CDC Boss

Director General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya has said that Rwanda has almost zero risk of exporting the Marburg outbreak, thanks to a number of serious measures put in place. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Expects More Marburg Vaccine Doses - Minister

More than 200 people in Rwanda have been inoculated against Marburg virus, and the country expects to get more vaccine doses to scale up its immunisation effort, the Minister of… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 80% People With Disabilities Identified for Needed Support

The needs of people with disabilities have been identified and categorized, at 87.5 per cent as of September, to ensure that they benefit from social protection programmes. Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Models to Upgrade Unplanned Settlements in Kigali

This strategy aims at accommodating a population expected to grow from 1.7m today to 3.8m by 2050. Read more »

Rwanda: With Continued Compliance, the End of Marburg Outbreak Is Within Reach

For the second consecutive day since the Marburg virus outbreak was announcedon September 27, Rwanda recorded no new cases or fatalities on Thursday, October 10. This is a positive… Read more »

Rwanda: Andy Bumuntu Named 'Unicef Advocacy Champion' On World Mental Health Day

Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, UNICEF introduced celebrated musician Andy Bumuntu as its newest Advocacy Champion during a press briefing on Thursday, October 10. Read more »

Rwanda: WHO Warns of Impaired Vision Among Children Due to Much Time Indoors, On Screen

Too much time spent indoors and intensive near vision activity lead to more children suffering from near-sightedness, or myopia, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on World… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Borders Continue to Stifle Its Future

The African Continental Free Trade area (AfCFTA) is one of the flagship projects of AU Agenda 2063. First approved by Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa in January, 2012,… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Eight Key Proposals in Insolvency Bill for MSEs

Ever specific draft law on simplified insolvency for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), which is aimed to assist investors faced with financial distress. Read more »

Uganda: Do All Roads Lead to Rome? Understanding Kampala and Kigali's Approach to Prosperity

There are few things I enjoy more than really observing people, my surroundings, and then trying to make sense of it all. I do that often in Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Kwita Izina 2024 Postponed

Rwanda Development Board on Tuesday, October 8, announced the postponement of Kwita Izina 2024. Read more »

Rwanda: What Will It Take for Rwanda to Rein in the Teenage Pregnancy Menace?

Teenage pregnancies continue to be a major challenge Rwanda is grappling with, as more girls aged below 19 and of school going age continue to be victims of unplanned pregnancies,… Read more »

Rwanda: From Motorist to Comedian - Up and Close With Mitsutsu

The name 'Mitsutsu' has become familiar in the comedy industry and, in the short spell he has been in the game, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedians in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Essential Role of Vitamin B Complex in Your Body

Vitamin B complex is crucial for health, playing a key role in various metabolic processes. This group of water-soluble vitamins is essential for cell growth and metabolism. Normal… Read more »

Rwanda: New 3D Printer to Improve Access to Affordable Prostheses

Dimensional (3D) printer has been unveiled as part of an initiative aimed at improving the lives of amputees in Rwanda by increasing access to cheaper prosthetic solutions and… Read more »

Rwanda: The Short and Controversial Reign of King Mibambwe IV Rutarindwa

King Mibambwe IV Rutarindwa's reign, spanning from 1895 to 1896, was brief and marred by controversy. In some historical records, his name is absent from the list of Rwandan kings. Read more »

Rwanda: A Genocide Denial Trial in France Is Better Late Than Never

France, a hotspot of deniers of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is finally trying an author, Charles Onana for the crime. It is only the second case of this kind, despite the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Guinea Sign 12 Cooperation Agreements

Rwanda and Guinea signed 12 memoranda of understanding on Wednesday, October 9, in Kigali, where a Joint Permanent Commission meeting was held to enhance bilateral cooperation. Read more »