Rwanda: Over 20,000 Candidates to Undertake Practical National Exams

Practical National Examinations for the 2023-2024 academic year will start on Tuesday, June 18, and run through June 28 with 26,685 candidates taking part. The exams will be… Read more »

Rwanda: Social Media Influencers Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial

A group of social media influencers has pledged to combat denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16. Read more »

Rwanda: The Blessed Sisters Back in Studio After 11 Years

Life split Rwandan gospel music group 'The Blessed Sisters,' as residing in different continents hindered its members from doing music together. Read more »

Rwanda: Democracy Is Built Over Time, Not Decreed - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has pointed out the importance of having the ideals of democracy developed from within respective countries, rather than being imposed by outside nations. Read more »

Rwanda: Campaign for Election of President Begins This Saturday - Rwandans' Choice Is Clear

This weekend, campaigns for election of president of the republic and members of parliament begin. For the next three weeks, the candidates will criss-cross the country canvassing… Read more »

Rwanda: A Look At Rwanda's Three Presidential Candidates

Three candidates are eligible to run for President in the 2024 elections slated for July. They are incumbent Head of State Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana,… Read more »

Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Owning a Gun in Rwanda

Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana was this month slapped with a fine worth Rwf 500,000 after the Nyarugenge primary court found him guilty of possessing a magazine of an AK47 gun… Read more »

Rwanda: Michela Wrong, Journalist Gone Berserk, Stokes Her Vendetta Against Kagame

It's been clear for some time now that there is something seriously 'the matter' with Michela Wrong, a British journalist and author who for the past several years has had a… Read more »

Rwanda: How Republican Guard Secures Third Consecutive Title Victory

The Republican Guard (RG) team on Sunday, June 16, won their third straight RDF Liberation Cup competition after defeating Basic Military Training Center Nasho (BMTC Nasho) 3-0 in… Read more »

Rwanda: Tracing the Evolution of Modern Poetry in Rwanda

In recent years, modern Rwandan poetry has been evolving, embracing diverse styles and themes. Poets are collaborating with other artistes and participating in international… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf40bn for Forest Management in Kaduha-Gitwe Corridor

The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved $31 million (approximately Rwf40 billion) in funding for Rwanda. This investment aims to boost forest… Read more »

Rwanda: Nearly 600 Candidates Scramble for 80 Seats in Parliament

Candidates eligible to contest for parliamentary seats in the Lower House in the 2024 elections expected in July, rose to 589 as per the final list by the National Electoral… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans in Botswana Commemorate Genocide Against Tutsi

The Rwandan community in Botswana on Thursday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka30) amid calls to fight and prevent the resurgence of… Read more »

Rwanda: Fans Celebrate Return to Refurbished Amahoro Stadium

Excitement was palpable as Rwandan football enthusiasts returned to the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium which host the derby between two local fierce rivals APR FC vs Rayon… Read more »

Rwanda: Final List - Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana to Vie for Presidency

Incumbent President Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana are the only candidates to run for President in the July polls, according to a final list published by the… Read more »

Rwanda: Yusuf Murangwa - the Progressive Economist Set to Steer Rwanda's Finance Ministry

Yusuf Murangwa is not a new name in Rwanda's public service, especially for people with interest in statistics. He has served at the National Institute for Statistics Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Dissolves Lower House

President Paul Kagame on June 14 dissolved the Lower House of Rwanda's bicameral Parliament, ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections slated next month. Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Olivier Kabera, the Engineer Named State Minister for Infrastructure?

President Paul Kagame, on Wednesday, June 12, appointed Olivier Kabera as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), replacing Patricie Uwase who had held… Read more »

Rwanda: New Cabinet Members, Top Officials Take Oath

The new ministers and other government officials appointed by President Paul Kagame took oath of office on Friday, June 14, in a ceremony held at Parliament. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 100 New African Migrants From Libya

Rwandan immigration officers on Thursday, June 13, received 113 refugees and migrants from Libya. Read more »

Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy's Expansion Plan to Rwanda

Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy's expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that 'it is a win'… Read more »

Rwanda: Who Is Mutesi Rusagara, the 34-Year-Old New State Minister in Charge of Public Investment?

Linda Mutesi Rusagara, 34, was on June 12, appointed as state minister in charge of resource mobilisation and public investment at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning… Read more »

Rwanda: Political Parties Forum Gears Up for July Elections

The national consultative forum of political organizations (NFPO) says that preparations for next month's presidential and parliamentary elections are advanced, with the forum… Read more »

Rwanda: The Rise of New Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe

After his June 12 appointment as minister of foreign affairs, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe, 49, who was until then Rwanda's envoy to The Netherlands, posted on X to "express my deep… Read more »

Rwanda: Political Will - a Key Tool in Rwanda's Fight Against HIV

Rwanda has made significant strides in managing HIV/AIDS, successfully meeting the "95-95-95" targets set by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The "95-95-95"… Read more »