Rwanda: Reflections On Labour Day, Essence and Cost of Ceremonies

The other day some colleagues and I were talking about different subjects, mainly the past, as we are accustomed to when in a relaxed mood. We also tend to be reflective when in… Read more »

Rwanda: Podcast - Lived Experiences of Queer Community in Rwanda

The Long Form podcast's guest this week is Dr. Aflodis Kagaba, Director of the Human Development Initiative (HDI). He discusses, in depth, the findings of a recent survey on lived… Read more »

Rwanda: Goalball - Rwamagana, Ngororero Crowned 2023 Champions

Rwamagana and Ngororero District men and women's teams clinched the national Goalball championship that concluded over the weekend at Bugesera Stadium. Read more »

Rwanda: 57 Passengers Escape Unscathed as Fire Guts Ritco Bus

The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has started investigations into the cause of a fire that gutted a public transport bus belonging to Ritco company on Saturday, April 29. Read more »

East Africa: New Report to Show State of Migration in East Africa

A new report, "The State of Migration in the East and Horn of Africa", which takes stock of achievements and challenges in advancing regional integration and human mobility in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwamagana - Youth Encouraged to Circumcise, Test for HIV

In an effort to promote safe sex practices and reduce the spread of HIV, Rwamagana officials are encouraging young people in the district to undergo circumcision and self-HIV… Read more »

Rwanda: New Song Releases - What's on Your Playlist?

Local artistes are not resting and continue to give music lovers new bangers to entertain them. Read more »

Rwanda: APR Face As Kigali Test As Title Race Reaches Decisive Stage

APR FC will be looking to return to winning ways as they face another arduous task against bogey side against AS Kigali as the pair go head to head on Saturday at Kigali Pele… Read more »

Rwanda: Governor Habitegeko Assures Communities Near Burundi Border of Peace, Good Relations

The Governor of Western Province, François Habitegeko, has urged residents of sectors in Rusizi district bordering Burundi to live in harmony with their neighbours across… Read more »

Rwanda: Kayonza - Youth Empowered With Knowledge on Condom Care, HIV Testing

Aimee Ernest Nyirinkindi, the head of Campaigns and Communication in the Department of HIV Prevention at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), has said that the issue of damaged condoms… Read more »

Rwanda: Minister Nsanzimana Refutes Claims of Malaria Variant 'Risk' for UK Migrants

Health minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has refuted the claims that asylum seekers coming to Rwanda from the United Kingdom (UK) are at risk of "a deadly malaria variant," and that the… Read more »

Rwanda: Jack Ma Appointed Visiting Professor At Rwanda's African Leadership University

The African Leadership University (ALU) in Kigali has appointed Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group and Jack Ma Foundation, as a visiting professor. Read more »

Rwanda: Cogebanque Pays Tribute to Victims of Genocide Against the Tutsi

Cogebanque Board, management, staff and partners commemorated the victims of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, on Friday, April 29. Read more »

Rwanda: Italian Premier Defends UK-Rwanda Migration Deal

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said a plan by the UK government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was agreement between free nations, seeking to safeguard the safety of… Read more »

Rwanda: Espoir Relegated as Rayon Climb to Second

Espoir FC have been relegated to the second division after 12 years in the top flight. Read more »

Rwanda: Labour Party Pushes for Increase of Workers' Salaries Amid Rising Cost of Living

The Rwandan Socialist Labour Party (PSR) has requested the government to urgently consider a way to increase the salaries of workers. Read more »

Rwanda: Cycling - Ngendahayo, Ingabire Win Race to Remember

Rider Germain Ngendahayo won 2023 Race to Remember after outsprinting a group of riders to the finish line to pass the 30-lap test on wheel across Kigali City in a dominant… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 14 Million Pages of Gacaca Court Archives Indexed

The Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) told The New Timesthat 14,220,000 pages of Gacaca court archives have already been indexed. Read more »

Rwanda: Ikenna in Fresh Talks With Gorilla FC Over New Deal

Gorilla FC winger Ikenna Duru has hinted that he is close to signing a contract extension with the club. Read more »

Rwanda: General Muganga Rules Out Running for FERWAFA Presidency

APR FC Chairman Lt Gen Mubarak Muganga has said he is not interested in running for Rwanda FA presidency. Read more »

Rwanda: Nsengiyumva Hails Etoile Character in Top Flight Football Chase

Etoile de l'Est head coach Francois Nsengiyumva has hailed his players for playing with character during Saturday's 1-0 narrow win over Amagaju at Ngoma stadium. Read more »

Rwanda: The Family That Tormented and Massacred Thousands of Tutsi in Butare

In April 1994, Butare, now Huye District, saw unfathomable mass murders, rapes, and other atrocities committed against the Tutsi. In one family, however, a woman, her son, and her… Read more »

Burundi: Burundi Bans Seven Rwandan Songs

National Communication Council of Burundi known as CNC, has banned 31 songs, including seven produced by Rwandan artistes, from being played anywhere in the country, over… Read more »

Rwanda: James and Daniella's Mega Worship Evening Set for June

Renowned gospel duo, James and Daniella, have organised a mega worship concert that will feature gospel music enthusiasts from around the world slated for June 2. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Sign Language Dictionary to Address Challenges By the Deaf

The Government of Rwanda, through the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), has completed the production of a comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).… Read more »