September 11, 2024
Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Is a Catalyst for Rwanda's Technological Leap
The launch of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. This ambitious project, strategically… Read more »
September 10, 2024
Rwanda: Explainer - Why China Elevated Rwanda to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partner'
Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, China announced that it had elevated Rwanda to "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership", one of the highest levels of relationship that the Asian… Read more »
September 11, 2024
Rwanda: How Kigali Innovation City Is Poised to Empower Citizens, Unleash Tech Talent
With the start of construction works of Kigali Innovation City (KIC), experts assert that it is poised to accelerate technology innovations and harness the much-needed human… Read more »
Rwanda: African Voice of Directors Introduces Professional Director Training in Rwanda
The African voice of Directors Ltd (AvD) in partnership with the UK-based Institute of Directors (IoD), has launched the well-known Chartered Director Programme in Rwanda, marking… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Must Not Punish Businesses Transforming Kigali Into a Global Tourism City
Statistics from the Government of Rwanda show that tourism generated around $620 million in 2023--a tidy sum, especially for a country like ours, which lacks the extensive… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Launches Clinical Guidelines On Management of Mental Disorders
Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, published the first clinical guidelines for managing mental disorders that have spiked in the country, Xinhua reports. Read more »
East Africa: What Is the Fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?
More than a decade since the negotiations for the European Union (EU), East Africa Community (EAC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) commenced, Kenya is the only country in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Earmarks Over Rwf54bn for Fertilisers, Seeds
The Government has allocated Rwf54.2 billion for subsidies on mineral fertilisers, and seeds (maize, wheat, and soybean) in the fiscal year 2024/2025, according to information from… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Is My Home, Says Miss Belgium 2024
Rwandan model Kenza Johanna Ameloot has describe Rwanda as her home although she is visiting the country as Miss Belgium 2014. Read more »
Rwanda: Huye-Based Diary Breeding Centre to Get Rwf13bn Boost
Rwanda's dairy sector is projected to get a boost with the country's only cattle breeding centre expected to be reinvigorated with up to $13 billion in funding, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Dallaire Institute Meets Education Sector Players to Advance Vancouver Principles, Safe Schools Declaration in Rwanda
Ensuring the safety of children in conflict zones is essential for their development and well-being. The Children, Peace, and Security (CPS) agenda, backed by frameworks like the… Read more »
Rwanda: Which Gospel Stars Will Perform At Rwanda Shima Imana?
The highly anticipated 2024 'Rwanda Shima Imana' festival, slated for September 29, at Amahoro Stadium, is returning to the stage with a big lineup of top gospel musicians in the… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Players Promised $3000 Each to Eliminate Pyramids
Each APR' player will receive $3000 (approximately Rwf3,600,000) if they eliminate Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids, sources have confirmed to Times Sport. Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: Spittler Praises His Players After Nigeria Draw
Rwanda head coach Frank Spittler has commended his team for a superb performance in Tuesday's goalless draw against Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON Group D qualifiers. Read more »
September 12, 2024
Rwanda: Betpawa Finals - Stephaun Drops 26 Points As Patriots Beat APR in Game 1
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Rwanda: CAF Cl - Pyramids Jet in Ahead of APR Clash
Egyptian side Pyramids arrived in Kigali on Wednesday evening ahead of Saturday's crunch CAF Champions league second round first leg clash against APR at Amahoro Stadium. Read more »
September 11, 2024
Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Mental Health Efforts to Combat Suicide
Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day, under the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide." Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: Five Things We Learned From Rwanda's Draw With Nigeria
Rwanda on Tuesday, September 11, held a star-studded Nigerian Super Eagles to a goalless draw in a 2025 AFCON Group D qualifier before tens of thousands of supporters who thronged… Read more »
September 12, 2024
Rwanda: What Rwanda Expects From COP29 in Azerbaijan
Following the launch of the 'Loss and Damage Fund' at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai in 2023, Rwanda has its sights set on the next round of global climate… Read more »
September 11, 2024
Rwanda: World Bank Approves $200 Million for Skills Development in Rwanda
The World Bank has approved new funding to empower and build the skills of more than 200,000 youths in Rwanda through the 'Priority Skills for Growth and Youth Empowerment (PSGYE)'… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cancels Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Amid Strike
RwandAir has cancelled flights bound for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on September 11, due to a strike at the Kenyan airport, the national carrier announced on the… Read more »
Rwanda: New Record Set As 45th Fide Chess Olympiad Kicks Off in Budapest
The 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad officially commenced in Budapest on Tuesday, September 10, setting a new record with 193 teams in the Open section and… Read more »
Nigeria/Rwanda: Nigeria Coach Steps Down After Amavubi Draw
Nigeria caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced that he won't be in the dugout for the country's 2025 AFCON qualifying games against Libya in October. Read more »
East Africa: Kenya Bans Sugar Imports From Outside COMESA, EAC As Local Production Improves
Kenya on Tuesday, September 10, imposed a ban on sugar imports from outside the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC), two… Read more »