Rwanda: Activists Call for Schools for Children Living With Multiple Disabilities

Activists urge that children living with combined multiple disabilities need special attention in education including having schools that can cater for their academic needs.… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Showcases Tourism Products in India

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in collaboration with the High Commission of Rwanda to India, from February 2 to 4, participated in the Outbound Travel Market (OTM), a travel… Read more »

Rwanda: Activist On Initiative to Help Families Progress, Society's Duty to End GBV

When Robeni Mawuwa met Josiah Ngendahimana and Jaqueline Mukagasana in 2021, they had been married for 14 years, but for the last three years, their marriage has been on the brink… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans in Sudan, Kenya Mark Heroes Day

Rwandan communities in Sudan and Kenya held events to mark the 29th Heroes Day, and pay tribute to people who dedicated their lives to defend patriotic values and the wellbeing of… Read more »

Rwanda: Two Genocide Suspects to Appear in Brussels Court

Two fugitives of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Pierre Basabose and Seraphin Twahirwa, will appear before court in the Belgium in June this year. Read more »

Rwanda: As Kigali Pull Out of 2023 Peace Cup

Peace Cup reigning champions AS Kigali have pulled out of the 2023 edition of the competition. Read more »

Rwanda: Gorillas to Be Introduced in Nyungwe National Park

African Parks intends to introduce gorillas, elephants, and buffaloes in Nyungwe National Park, The New Times has learnt. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Women Playing Football to Double By 2025

Doubling the number of Rwandan young women playing football by 2025 is one of main objectives highlighted in the recently unveiled strategic development plan for women's football… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Harnesses PR in Fight Against Ncds

Rwanda's health sector has implemented a number of public relations (PR) campaigns to raise awareness and educate the public on non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart… Read more »

Rwanda: Political Will, Financing Necessary to Develop Africa's Infrastructure - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has emphasized on the need to have political will and financing as two sides of the same coin to be able to meet Africa's infrastructure development needs. Read more »

Rwanda: More Congolese Refugees Flee to Rwanda As Fighting Renews

The number of refugees entering Rwanda from eastern DR Congo has passed 4,300, according to new figures obtained by The New Times show. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Ranked 4th Least Corrupt in Africa - New Report

Rwanda ranked as the fourth least corrupt country in Africa in 2022, according to a new report by Transparency International (T.I), a global movement working in over 100 countries… Read more »

Rwanda: Roger Winter, Recipient of Rwandan Heroes' Medals, Dies At 80

Roger Winter, an American writer and philanthropist who risked his life by travelling to Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi passed on at 80, on January 25. Read more »

Rwanda: Heroes Day From an Athlete's Perspective

Rwanda marks the 29th Heroes' Day celebrations on February 1 to honor the struggle of the personalities who exemplified and safeguarded the highest values of patriotism and… Read more »

East Africa: Kenyatta Calls Urgent Meeting As DR Congo Situation Worsens

Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya's former president and facilitator of the East African Community-led peace process for DR Congo, on Tuesday, January 31, convened an urgent meeting with the… Read more »

Rwanda: We Need to Bring Our Heroes to Life On Film and Television

Today we celebrate and commemorate our national heroes. The men and women who, through their selfless acts, laid the foundation for the country we now call home. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Marks Heroes Day

Rwandans, and friends of Rwanda will on Wednesday, February 1, mark Heroes Day, a day on which the country pays tribute to its nationals who demonstrated the highest values of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda 'Not Surprised' By DR Congo Expelling Officers From Regional Body

Kigali was not surprised by DR Congo's move to expel Rwandan military officers who were working at the East African Community regional force headquarters in the Congolese city of… Read more »

Rwanda: Prosecution Takes Over Kiyovu Supporters' Case

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has transferred to prosecution the case file of six Kiyovu Sports supporters suspected to have abused international referee Salma Rhadia… Read more »

Rwanda: Awareness Around Cybercrime Must Grow As Mobile Penetration Deepens

Rwanda has registered tremendous growth in mobile penetration, with current figures showing that at least 83 per cent of the population have mobile phones in what has been an… Read more »

Rwanda: What Heroes Day Means for Rwandan Entertainers

Every February 1, Rwanda marks Heroes Day in an annual event to pay tribute to the people who exemplified and defended the highest values of patriotism and sacrifice for the… Read more »

Rwanda: Tuyizere Wins 2023 Heroes Cycling Cup

Etienne Tuyizere on Sunday won his maiden senior race following a stunning performance at the 2023 Heroes Cycling Cup in Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Bazivamo Named Envoy As Gasinzigwa Takes Over As Electoral Commission Chair

A cabinet meeting on Monday January 30, appointed Christophe Bazivamo as the new Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, replacing Stanislas Kamanzi who has held the docket since… Read more »

Rwanda: Congo Leaders Cannot Make Rwanda the Scapegoat - Kagame

M23 rebellion, a showdown with Félix Tshisekedi, criticism from the international community, reception of migrants, but also longevity in power and the Rwandan presidential… Read more »

Rwanda: How Green Gicumbi Project Is Strengthening Climate Resilience in Vulnerable Communities

Before 2019, farmers from Rushaki sector of Gicumbi district used to count huge losses due to soil erosion that was usually affecting their crops. Read more »