June 05, 2024
Rwanda: Rwanda Police College Symposium Examines Implications of Evolving Global Peace, Security On Africa
The challenges affecting peace and security in the evolving global dynamics - and their implications for Africa - are high on the agenda of discussions by senior government… Read more »
Rwanda: Lawmakers Call for Major Changes in Agric Sector
Lawmakers are proposing radical changes in the agriculture sector, including the division of the Ministry of Agriculture into two separate entities as well as the establishment of… Read more »
Rwanda: Apostille Convention - Rwandans Can Now Access Foreign Public Documents On Irembo
Rwandans living in the country and abroad can, from June 5, access Apostille services of different foreign public documents on Irembo, an e-government services platform, the… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwibuka Women T20 - Nigeria Stun Rwanda As Uganda Take Charge
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Rwanda: Rwanda's Journey to Environmental Resilience - 30 Years of Progress
In honour of World Environment Day 2024, themed "Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience," here we highlight Rwanda's efforts to protect natural resources and combat… Read more »
June 03, 2024
Rwanda: Building Resilience Against Drought One Tree At a Time
The global community will this week on June 6, celebrate the World Environment Day with focus on land restoration, desertification and building resilience against drought. Read more »
June 04, 2024
Rwanda: How Seats for 24 Female Lawmakers Will Be Distributed By Constituency
Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Read more »
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Researchers Study Feasibility of Turning Rwanda's Fuel Taxi Motorcycles Into Electric
Researchers from University of Rwanda's College of Science and Technology (CST) are investigating the feasibility of transitioning thousands of fuel-powered taxi motorcycles into… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Jeannette Kagame to Elderly Genocide Survivors - It Is From You That We Learn Resilience
First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Tuesday, June 4, joined elderly survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Huye to commemorate and honour the victims of the genocide. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Sees Drop in Unemployment Rates
Rwanda witnessed a decline in unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest Rwanda Labour Force Survey. Read more »
Africa: Africa, Korea Should Cooperate in New Tech, Energy Transition - Kagame
As President Paul Kagame addressed the first Korea-Africa Summit on Tuesday, June 4, he said the African continent and the East Asian country should work together in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Civil Society Calls for Free Legal Aid to Child Victims of Violence
As the world marks International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression on Tuesday, June 4, civil society actors in Rwanda have stressed the need for free legal aid to… Read more »
June 03, 2024
Rwanda: Aviation Industry Set to Achieve Record Revenues in 2024
The aviation industry is set to achieve record revenues in 2024, nearing the $1 trillion mark. However, expenses are also projected to reach a record high of $936 billion,… Read more »
Tanzania: Rwanda-Tanzania Cross-Border Trade On the Rise
Every Thursday in Ndego Sector, Kayonza District, the shores of Kibare Lake buzz with activity. Ships unload tonnes of goods from Tanzania, while others load goods bound for… Read more »
Africa: Kagame Joins Leaders for Welcome Dinner Ahead of Korea-Africa Summit
President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 3, joined other leaders for a welcome dinner hosted by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, South Korea President Talk Cooperation
President Paul Kagame, on Monday, June 3, met with his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol in the East Asian country's capital Seoul. Read more »
Africa: China-Africa Trade Cooperation Fosters Inclusive, Sustainable Growth in Africa - UNCTAD Official
China-Africa trade cooperation is playing a pivotal role in fostering inclusive and sustainable development across Africa, according to a senior official with the United Nations… Read more »
June 02, 2024
Rwanda: Mozambique - Rwandan Security Forces Take Part in Umuganda
Rwandan Security Forces (RSF), stationed in Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, participated in a community service, 'Umuganda' in Nacololo village, near the RSF… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 670 Candidates Vie for Seats in Rwanda's Parliament
The 2024 elections, scheduled for July, have attracted 675 aspirants for parliamentary seats in the Lower House. These include 400 candidates from political parties and 275… Read more »
Rwanda/Lesotho: Injured Rwatubyaye to Miss Benin, Lesotho WC Qualifiers
FC Shkupi defender Abdul Rwatubyaye is the high profile name missing from Thorsten Spittler's 25-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying double header against Benin… Read more »
Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda Launches 'Enough' Campaign to End Child Malnutrition, Stunting
World Vision Rwanda launched its 'Enough' campaign on May 30, a major three-year effort against child malnutrition and stunting, with an investment of approximately $2 million,… Read more »
June 03, 2024
Rwanda: Philanthropist Eudoxie Bridges Reveals Plans to Visit Rwanda With Husband Ludacris
Gabonese author and philanthropist Eudoxie Mbouguiengue Bridges has said that she would love to be with her husband and rapper Ludacris and their children when she comes back to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Adopt Digital Currency in Two Years - Central Bank
Rwanda is looking to develop its own national Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the next two years, as part of the country's efforts to streamline its financial system and… Read more »
Rwanda: Fish Production Surges As Rwanda Restores Two Lakes
Fish production in Cyohoha Lake in the Mayange, Mareba, and Ngeruka sectors of Bugesera district, as well as Kibare Lake in Kayonza District, has significantly increased following… Read more »
May 30, 2024
Rwanda: Top 10 Rwandan Players Abroad Who Excelled During 2023/24 Season
The 2023/24 football season came to an end over the weekend with Rwandan footballers abroad leaving their mark over the campaign. Read more »