Rwanda: Why Parliamentary Aspirant Mukamurara Is Championing Recognition of Unpaid Care Work

Unpaid care work, such as looking after children and doing household chores, is critical to the well-being of families and the foundation of the nation, according to parliamentary… Read more »

Rwanda: Muslims to Elect New Mufti of Rwanda On Sunday

The Rwanda Muslims Community will on Sunday, May 26, elect a new Mufti to replace Sheikh Salim Hitimana, who has led the community since 2016. Read more »

Rwanda: Kwibuka30 - Japanese Envoy Vows to Advocate for Rwanda's Peace Efforts

Kiyoto Tsuji, the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, visited Kigali Genocide Memorial on Thursday, May 23, to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Inaugurates New Rwf22 Billion Radiant Insurance Building

President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, May 23, inaugurated a Rwf22 billion new Radiant Insurance building, located in the central business district. Read more »

Rwanda: Prosecution Seeks Two-Year Sentence for Former MP Barikana

Prosecution requested Nyarugenge Primary Court to hand a two-year jail sentence to former lawmaker Eugene Balikana who is accused of possessing firearms illegally. Read more »

Rwanda: Parliamentary Election - Mukantwari, a Primary School Teacher On a Mission to Curtail Family Conflicts

Elizabeth Mukantwari, a Kinyarwanda language and maths teacher at Kagasa Primary School in Kicukiro District, Kigali, wants to contest for a seat in parliament with a noble mission… Read more »

Rwanda: Comedian, 26, Eyes Seat in Parliament

Renowned actor and comedian Samson Mucyo, widely known as Sam Zuby, on May 23 submitted his candidature for the July parliamentary elections. He will contest for a parliamentary… Read more »

Africa: Loud Silence - Africa's Failure to Address Atrocities in DR Congo

The ongoing linguistic violence and atrocities committed in DR Congo have not only claimed countless lives but have also exposed a troubling reality--the lack of regional and… Read more »

Rwanda: Gen Nzabamwita Makes Case for Visa-Free African Migration

The Secretary General of Rwanda's National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS), Maj Gen Joseph Nzabamwita, has stressed the need for African countries to ease movement of… Read more »

Rwanda: FAO Hands 2 Million Doses of PPR Vaccines for Goats, Sheep to Rwanda

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on May 21, 2024, handed two million doses of vaccines to government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Agriculture and… Read more »

Rwanda: How Minimally Invasive Heart Surgeries Are Saving Children's Lives in Rwanda

Paediatric cardiac catheterisation, a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat various heart defects among children, is saving many young lives in Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Players Abroad Whose Contracts Expire in June

The summer transfer window officially opens in most countries on July 1 with clubs looking to bring in fresh blood ahead of the 2024/25 season. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Use Rwf23bn to Restore Degraded Forests in Southern, Northern Provinces

The Ministry of Environment has launched a $18 million (approximately Rwf23 billion) project to restore degraded land and forests in Southern and Northern provinces from 2024 to… Read more »

Rwanda: Spotlight On Rwanda's Leading Content Creators

In Rwanda's vibrant digital landscape, a new wave of content creators is coming of age, captivating audiences with their diverse and engaging content. Read more »

Rwanda: IMF Approves $164m Funding to Rwanda

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has today, May 22, 2024, approved a total funding of $164.6 million to Rwanda, a statement from the IMF has said. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Implements Comprehensive Reforms to Enhance Transparency, Combat Corruption in Public Procurement

To address concerns and streamline processes in government procurement, Rwanda unveiled a series of comprehensive reforms to its public procurement laws. Read more »

Rwanda: Parliamentary Elections - Hotelier Eager to Rally Youth for National Development

For 30-year-old hospitality entrepreneur Frank Musinguzi, the Rwandan youth are a potential asset which needs to be properly harnessed for the country's development. Read more »

Rwanda: PDI Has Come of Age, Will Now Field Parliamentary Candidates - Party Leader Says

Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) leaders, on May 22, submitted a list of 55 candidates, 32 men and 23 women, for the July parliamentary elections, to the National Electoral Commission. Read more »

Rwanda: Ghana Gets First Envoy Resident in Kigali As Kaboneka Joins Human Rights Commission

Ghana will have its first High Commissioner with residence in Kigali after a cabinet meeting approved the appointment of Ernest Y. Amporful as the West African country's envoy. Read more »

Burundi: It's Time the World Stopped Tiptoeing Around Burundi's Primitive Politics

The military junta in Burundi, represented politically by the CNDD-FDD party - symbolized by the eagle wielding a machete - has been implicated in numerous deaths from the civil… Read more »

Africa: Can Africa Position Its Carbon Market to Finance Climate Action?

As climate change continues to impact economies, African nations--disproportionately affected--are turning to carbon credit markets to address climate financing challenges amidst… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Murubuto' Exhibition Explores Heritage, Emotions and Expressions

In early May, Rwandan upcoming visual artist Felix Nsabiremicyiza launched his first solo exhibition dubbed 'Murubuto' at Envision Art Gallery in Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Unity Is Foundation for Rwanda's Development, Kagame Tells Global Security Forum

President Paul Kagame has said that Rwandans' unity has been the foundation of the country's reconstruction and economic progress ever since after the 1994 Genocide against the… Read more »

Rwanda: Elections - Kananga Keen On Promoting Inclusive Education, Well-Being of Persons With Disability

Promoting inclusive education for all will be one of his areas of advocacy if he eventually gets a seat in parliament, Richard Kananga, one of the candidates in the upcoming… Read more »

Rwanda: Youth Facility in Nyamasheke District Helping Check Drug Abuse, Teen Pregnancies - Officials

Delinquency, or minor crime, especially that committed by young people, is on a decline following the establishment of Nyamasheke Youth-Friendly Centre, authorities in the area… Read more »