May 09, 2023
Rwanda: Harmonize Reveals Dating Rwandan Socialite Yolo the Queen
Tanzanian singer Harmonize has announced that he is in love with Rwandan socialite known as Yolo The Queen on different social media platforms. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda U13 to Defend PSG Academy World Cup in June
Rwanda's PSG Academy will be looking to defend their PSG Academy World Cup title in the boys' U13 category when the tournament returns in June. Read more »
Rwanda: Disasters - Analysis of Last 7 Years Shows Alarming Figures
Rwanda has been grappling with a rising number of natural disasters in recent years, leading to devastating human and economic consequences. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs Rwf30 Billion to Resettle Families Affected By Disasters
There is need for an estimated Rwf30 billion to construct 3,006 houses for residents who were affected by floods and landslides which occurred on May 2 and 3, in different parts of… Read more »
Rwanda: Digital System to Help Check Hospital Billing Discrepancies
The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is taking proactive measures to address the escalating number of rejected hospital claims by medical insurers and tackle issues related to… Read more »
Rwanda: 'I Innocently Watched as They Planned to Kill Us,' Recalls Genocide Survivor Who Helped Make FIFA-Endorsed Ball
It is sometimes said that God protects children in ways that humans will never understand, and Alphonsine Umutoni's story of surviving the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi proves… Read more »
Africa: Women Activists Warn Against 'False Climate Solutions' for Africa
Women climate justice activists have called out false solutions imposed on Africans by international institutions and multinationals on the pretext of helping communities adapt to… Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera Airport to Be Completed in 2026 - Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
Construction works on the proposed international airport in Bugesera district have gained momentum and there is optimism that it could be completed by 2026. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Registers Record-High Growth in Women-Owned Businesses
There has been a tremendous increase in female ownership of individual enterprises in the past five years, showcasing the growth of women entrepreneurship in the country, a new… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Mining Firm Keen to Exploit Lithium in Rwanda
Aterian PLC, a British firm specializing in strategic metal exploration and development, has expressed its excitement over the prospect of finding lithium in Rwanda, after various… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Tourism Revenue More Than Doubled to U.S.$445 Million in 2022
Tourism revenues rose by 171.3 per cent from $164 million in 2021 to $445 million (about Rwf496 billion) recorded in 2022, according to the 2022 annual report by the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Get First Midwifery Center of Excellence
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has announced plans to partner with the Rwanda Association of Midwives (RAM) to set up the country's first-ever midwifery center of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu Mayor Resignation Linked to Disaster Response Mismanagement
The Minister for Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana, on Saturday, May 6, said the resignation of Ildephonse Kambogo, the mayor of Rubavu district, was linked to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Maldives Ink Visa Exemption Deal
Rwanda and Maldives, on Friday, May 5, signed a deal that will see their citizens enjoy visa exemption when traveling to the two countries. Read more »
Rwanda: Floods - Number of Deaths, Injuries, Destroyed Houses Slightly Increase
In the wake of the recent flood disaster that impacted Western, Northern, and Southern Provinces, new numbers reveal a slight rise in the figures of deaths, injuries, and destroyed… Read more »
Rwanda: Cervical Cancer - First Lady Jeannette Kagame Calls for Equitable Health Intervention
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has called for equitable access to health interventions in the fight against cervical cancer for member states of the Commonwealth, regardless of income… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Rwanda: How 'Be a Strong Man' Fails Men With Mental Illness
In Rwanda, like many other societies, traditional gender roles have often been associated with expectations for men to exhibit strength, stoicism, and emotional restraint. However,… Read more »
May 07, 2023
Rwanda: Kirehe - Residents Want Unique Stones Exploited to Benefit Communities
The breathtaking scenery of unique, enormous rocky stones in Kirehe District has captivated the attention of many, but now the focus is shifting towards harnessing their potential… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Calls Off Search for Huye Mine Accident Victims
Huye district is mourning the lives of six people, including three students, after a 16-day rescue attempt failed to find any survivors in a huge mine collapse in Kinazi sector on… Read more »
Rwanda: Pitchou Puts Kiyovu in Pole Position for Title Win as Rayon Suffer Major Blow
Ismail 'Pitchou' Nshimirimana scored inside 39 seconds to help Kiyovu Sports beat Musanze FC 1-0 at Ubworoherane Stadium on Sunday, May 7, and open a three-point lead in the Rwanda… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Rwanda: 5 Players to Watch At Fiba 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2023
A number of stars will be aiming to hit the floor during the highly-anticipated 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier which will unfold in Eilat, Israel, from May 6-7. Read more »
Rwanda: BAL 2023 - American Players Jet in As Reg Regroups for Playoffs
Point guard Adonis Filer, shooting guard Cleveland Thomas and forward Delwan Graham have arrived in the country and immediately joined Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Basketball club… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Want Proposed Rwf5 Trillion Budget to Tackle Disasters, Inflation
Amid rising prices and cases of disasters claiming people's lives, Members of Parliament (MPs) have suggested that the more than Rwf5 trillion that Rwanda plans to spend in the… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir, Qatar Airways Launch African Cargo Hub
RwandAir in partnership with Qatar Airways have launched a new African cargo hub aimed to boost trade within the continent and across overseas markets. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Plans to Spend Over Rwf5 Trillion in 2023/24
Rwanda will spend slightly over Rwf5 trillion in the fiscal year 2023/24, which represents an increase of Rwf265 billion or 6 per cent compared to Rwf4.7 trillion announced in the… Read more »