September 05
Rwanda: Rwandan Doctors Talk New Surrogacy Law, Hope for Infertile Couples
The recent publication of the revised Law on Persons and Family, which formally recognises surrogacy and provides guidelines on its practice, has set the stage for the procedure's… Read more »
Rwanda: Explore Six Premier Scholarships, Grants for Rwandan Students, Innovators
September is here, and beyond the usual back-to-school buzz, those in academia are launching applications for various programs. With rising costs on everyone's minds, The New Times… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Mayor Urges Taxi-Moto Riders to Help Keep City Clean
Moto riders in the City of Kigali were on Wednesday, September 4, urged to enhance personal hygiene and maintain the city's cleanliness by adhering to the city's sanitation… Read more »
Rwanda: 2024 Focac Summit - Kagame's Statement At High-Level Meeting On State Governance
I would like to express our appreciation to President Xi Jinping for hosting us once again in Beijing and for being a steadfast champion of stronger China-Africa relations. Allow… Read more »
Rwanda: New Book Showcases Rwanda's Gastronomy, Culinary Treasure
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Rwanda Arts Initiative (RAI), on September 4, launched a gastronomy book that showcases… Read more »
Rwanda: Betpawa Playoffs - APR, Patriots Set Date for Finals
APR and Patriots have reached the Betpawa playoffs finals of the 2023/24 season after sweeping Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Kepler respectively in the best-of-five semifinals… Read more »
Africa: Kagame Joins Africa, China Leaders in 2024 Focac Summit Opening Ceremony
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 5, joined leaders from the continent and from China for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente, Rockefeller's Food Initiative Boss Discusses Boosting School Feeding Programme
Integrating fortified whole grains into school meals to provide nutritious food for children was part of discussions between Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Roy Steiner, the… Read more »
September 04
Africa: Kigali - First-Ever International Vaccine Institute Vaccinology Course in Africa Kicks Off
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), in collaboration with the University of Rwanda, has organised a five-day International Vaccinology Course, taking place simultaneously in… Read more »
September 03
Africa: A Closer Look At Sino-Africa Ties Ahead of Ninth Focac Summit
All is set for the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which will run from September 4- 6 in Beijing, China. Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu - Where Parents Build Houses for Children Before Marriage
In Rubavu District, particularly in Mudende and Busasamana Sectors, a unique tradition persists where parents build houses for their children before they marry. Read more »
September 04
Rwanda: BPR Bank Rwanda Engages Entrepreneurs, Empowers SMEs With Key Financial Insights
BPR Bank Rwanda hosted a session at Norrsken House Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3, designed to facilitate conversations with entrepreneurs and encourage the exchange of ideas and… Read more »
Rwanda: Element Eleéeh's 'Milele' Submitted for Grammys Consideration
Rwandan singer and producer Fred Robinson Mugisha, also known by stage name as Element Eleéeh, has been submitted for consideration in the prestigious 67th GRAMMY Awards. Read more »
September 03
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - 129 Inmates Killed in Makala Prison Break
The death toll from an attempted escape from DR Congo's main prison on Monday, September 2, has risen to 129, local media reports said on Tuesday. Read more »
Rwanda: Conviction Rate Rises to 93 Percent - What Are the Major Crimes?
The conviction rate in Rwanda rose to 93 percent in 2023/2024, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous year, according to Prosecutor General Angelique Habyarimana, an… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks $10 Million to Restore Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor
The Government is pursuing $10.5 million in funding to restore degraded ecosystems in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor, spanning the districts of Nyanza, Ruhango, and Nyamagabe. Read more »
Africa: What to Expect At Upcoming China-Africa Cooperation Summit
The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) set to be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6 will see the leaders gather around the theme "Joining Hands to… Read more »
September 02
Rwanda: Paris 2024 Paralympics - Rwandan Para-Athlete Goes Missing
Rwandan female volleyball player Claudine Bazubagira has gone missing in France. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Lawyers Decry Barriers to Practicing Abroad
Although Rwandan lawyers highlight progress in the local judicial sector, they say that they still cannot practice in foreign countries, which is described as a "challenge." Read more »
Rwanda: AFS Forum - Farmers, Experts Make Case for Increased Soil Testing Technology
Agricultural experts and farmers have made a case for increased finance to scale up soil health testing technology as a way of ensuring that fertilizers and seeds are applied on… Read more »
Rwanda: Theft, Assault Remain Leading Crimes in Rwanda - New Report
New statistics from National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) have shown that theft and voluntary assault were the most prevalent crimes in Rwanda during the 2023/2024 judicial… Read more »
Rwanda: Students Urged On Mpox Preventive Guidelines As Schools Resume
As students prepare to return to school for the 2024-2025 academic year which starts on September 9, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has urged them to follow specific guidelines… Read more »
Rwanda: Chief Justice Outlines Priority Areas As New Judicial Year Begins
As Rwanda launched a new judicial year on Monday, September 2, Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo outlined the key areas of focus for the judiciary. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandair Records 80% Revenue Growth in 2023
RwandAir targets to double its current fleet within five years, from the current 12 airplanes, in line with sustaining a significant revenue growth it registered in 2023, the… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Eyes Key Deals At Indonesia-Africa Summit
Rwanda is committed to strengthening relations and stepping up development cooperation with the Indonesia at the ongoing Indonesia-Africa summit, officials have said. Read more »