May 02, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Call Out French Broadcaster Over Deliberate 'Fake News' Publication
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo says it is drawing the attention of the French International Radio (RFI) to one of its permanent correspondents in DR Congo, for allegedly… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 70 People Involved in Counterfeit Degrees in Last 3 Years - Investigation Bureau
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) says that 75 people were suspected of forging educational credentials over the last three years from July 2020 to April 2023. Of the 75, 52… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: Heavy Rainfall Claims Over 50 Lives in Western Province #AfricaClimateCrisis
The governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko, has revealed that heavy rains on the evening of May 2 and 3 resulted in the tragic deaths of 55 people. Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Introduces New Sanctions to Combat Money Laundering
Financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank in Rwanda will face administrative sanctions including losing licenses for financing terrorism, non-compliance with money… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Rwanda: Sudan Crisis on Agenda as Malta Foreign Minister Visits Rwanda Next Week
Maltese foreign minister Ian Borg is set to visit Rwanda next week, The New Times has learned. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Launches Inquiry Into Concealment of Genocide Victims' Remains in Mibilizi
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has announced that it is making inquiries in the Gashonga sector, Rusizi District after Genocide victims' remains were uncovered around the… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Call for Memorial Garden at Rubavu's Commune Rouge
A group representing genocide survivors in Rubavu district is seeking the creation of a "memorial garden" at Commune Rouge, a site in the former Gisenyi town where preparations for… Read more »
Rwanda: Dozens of Rwandans Arrive in Kigali After Being Evacuated From Sudan
The government of Rwanda on May 2, successfully evacuated 42 people, including 32 Rwandans and 10 people of five different nationalities, from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan… Read more »
Rwanda: BK Group PLC Commomerates Former Employees Killed During Genocide
The management and staff of Bank of Kigali (BK) Group Plc on Friday, April 28 paid tribute to 15 former staff killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans, Foreigners Narrate Ordeal in Sudan
On April 15, Francis Kihumuro, his wife, and two children found themselves trapped in a war zone in Sudan's capital Khartoum. For about two weeks, they stayed in their home,… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 30% Rwandans Targeted By Online Fraud, Money Scams
At least 32 percent of Rwandans were targeted by fraud and money mule scams from September to December 2022, according to a TransUnion report. Read more »
Rwanda: Up to 7,000 Rwandans Affected By Non-Infectious Elephantiasis - WHO
An estimated 7,000 people in Rwanda are affected by podoconiosis, a non-infectious form of elephantiasis caused by long-term contact with irritant red clay soil of volcanic… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Rwanda: Kina Festival Engages Children in Arts
The ongoing KINA Festival kicked off on April 29, with a set of various artistic performances that shed light on culture, growth, entertainment and inclusion of children. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Music Duo Juda Muzik Splits as Rapper DA Rest Goes Solo
Rwanda's music industry was rocked by the news of the split of one of the most popular duos in the country, Juda Muzik. Read more »
Rwanda: Private Companies Take the Lead in Revolutionising Education and Preparing the Workforce of the Future
Africa is often described as the youngest continent and the future workforce of the world. However, to fulfil this potential, the education systems in Africa must be improved to… Read more »
Rwanda: Remains of Over 300 Genocide Victims Discovered at Mibilizi Parish
Remains of more than 300 Genocide victims have been discovered at around Mibilizi Catholic Church parish, the Mayor of Rusizi district, Anicet Kibiriga, has told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Increase of Public Servants' Pay Will Depend on Economy - Official
As the economy continues to recover, salaries for public servants might also increase, Faustin Mwambari, the Head of the Employment Ecosystem Policy and Strategy Department in the… Read more »
Rwanda: 70% Nurses Work Over 60 Hours a Week - Trade Union
The Rwanda Workers' Trade Union Confederation has requested the government to increase the salaries of nurses and reduce their working hours so as to be productive. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwatubyaye Wants Rayon Focused as Title Race Heats Up
Rayon Sports skipper Abdul Rwatubyaye has rallied his teammates to be more focused and consistent in the final three games if they are to wrestle the league title from arch rivals… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things We Learnt From Rwanda Premier League Weekend Action
The Rwanda Premier League match day 27 produced some shocking results with Rutsiro and Marines FC all winning their games away from home as the battle for relegation survival gets… Read more »
Rwanda: 'I Never Thought I'd Be a Farmer' - University Graduate On Venturing Into 'Green Gold' Business
year-old Bonnette Ishimwe that she would be in the farming business, more so avocado, three years ago, she would take it as a joke. Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Director Tn Zethy - Rwanda's Rising Music Video Director
In the bustling music scene of Rwanda, there is a new director making waves with his creative vision and exceptional skills. Meet Iyaremye Barthez, also known as Director Tn Zethy,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Ready for Fiba 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2023, Mutokambali
Rwanda men's 3x3 head coach, Moïse Mutokambali, has said his players are in good shape and ready to put up impressive performance during the forthcoming FIBA 3x3 World Cup… Read more »
Rwanda: Institution of Engineers Calls for Gender Equality in Hiring Process to Boost Women's Employment
The survey by the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER) recommended capacity-building and awareness to ensure that employers have an understanding of gender equality. Read more »
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Emeran On Target As Imanishimwe's Far Bow Out of Confederation Cup
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Rwandan players plying their trade abroad with a number of them excelling for their respective clubs. Read more »