May 21, 2024
Kenya: Israel Mbonyi Confirms Concert in Kenya
After confirming Belgium and Uganda concerts in June and August respectively, Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyi has added Kenya to his music tour. Read more »
Rwanda: Six U.S. States Commemorate 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
Rwandan communities and friends of Rwanda residing in the US states of California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado and Michigan commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Explore Strategies for Building Ecosystem Responsive to Rwanda's Unique Health Needs
Policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders, converged at Kigali Convention Centre to formulate a combined advancement in modelling the future of… Read more »
May 20, 2024
Rwanda: Rwandan Scientist Leads MIT Team in Creating High-Tech Toxic Gas Detectors
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by Rwandan professor Aristide Gumyusenge, have developed a detector that could provide continuous monitoring for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Delays in Rubavu Port Opening Explained
Rubavu district authorities have provided insight into the delays surrounding the opening of Rwanda's largest port, assuring that preparations for the launch are ongoing. Read more »
Rwanda: What's Behind Rwanda's Emerging Gospel Music Takeover?
On Sunday, May 5, Rwanda's secular musicians were once again slapped in the face by the fact that an up-and-coming gospel artist like Chryso Ndasingwa, who has three or fewer hits… Read more »
Rwanda: Democratic Green Party's Frank Habineza Files His Presidential Candidature
Frank Habineza, the chairperson of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, on May 20, submitted his candidature for the July presidential elections to the National Electoral… Read more »
Rwanda: Elections - More Independent Candidates Eye Seats in Parliament
Two independent candidates, Jean Damascene Dusengimana and Emmanuel Ndiyojuru, on Monday, May 20, submitted their candidatures for the July parliamentary elections to the National… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Who Was Christian Malanga, the Man Behind DR Congo's 'Foiled Coup'?
The Congolese army claimed, on Sunday, May 19, to have neutralised Christian Malanga, 41, saying he was the leader of Sunday's reportedly 'failed coup' attempt in the capital… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Military Captures Key ADF Militia Commander in DR Congo
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia and rescued nine abductees in a joint operation in eastern DR… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Latest New York Times Article On Congo Inadvertently Exposes Real Culprits in Congolese Mess
An article on major mineral dealings in the Democratic Republic of Congo posted last Thursday on the website of The New York Times, the preeminent newspaper in the US, is… Read more »
Africa: Unnecessary Bottlenecks Are Hurting Africa's Trade - Act Now
At the just concluded Africa CEO Forum, renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote complained about bottlenecks to intra-Africa trade, giving an example that he requires a visa to… Read more »
Rwanda: Skol, Rayon Sports Host Workshop With Fan Club Leaders in Nyanza District
From May 18 to 19, 2024, SKOL Brewery Ltd, in partnership with Rayon Sports, organised a two-day workshop for fan club leaders. This event aimed to review and strengthen their… Read more »
Rwanda: Lions De Fer Edge Kigali Sharks to Reach Final
Lions de Fer have reached the final of the 15-Aside Championship after defeating rivals Kigali Sharks RFC 18-16 in the final group stage match held at UTEXRWA ground in Kigali on… Read more »
Rwanda: Could We See Another APR Vs Rayon Rivalry in Women's Football?
APR WFC were in March crowned FERWAFA women's second division league champions after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Forever WFC at Kigali Pele Stadium. Both teams secured promotion… Read more »
Rwanda: Mashariki Synergy - How a Partnership Between a Rwandan and Kenyan Doctor Birthed an Eye Hospital
Over the years, the Government of Rwanda has been promoting a public-private partnership healthcare model, which allows players in the private sector to make their contribution… Read more »
Rwanda: Tougher Penalties Await Errant Miners in Proposed Mining Bill
The Government of Rwanda seeks to propose tougher penalties under a new draft law on mining and quarry operations to deter offences that include illegal mining and mineral trading.… Read more »
May 17, 2024
Rwanda: Presidential Polls - Kagame Submits Candidature
President Paul Kagame has formally submitted his candidature as he seeks re-election in the upcoming polls due in July. Read more »
Rwanda: Rib Arrests Genocide Suspect Who Hid in House for 23 Years to Evade Justice
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) announced on Thursday, May 16, the arrest of a suspected perpetrator of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who, for the past 23 years, was… Read more »
Rwanda: Time Is Ripe for Africa's Economic Independence - Experts
African government leaders should convert their commitments into concrete actions and put their countries on the path to economic development, experts have said. Read more »
May 16, 2024
Africa: Africa CEO Forum - Who Are the Business Tycoons in Kigali?
The two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum bringing together more than 2,500 business leaders and policymakers begun in Kigali on Thursday, May 16, with participants taking stock of what… Read more »
Rwanda: Mixed Reactions On Legacy of UN Courts As Last ICTR Fugitives Are Confirmed Dead
In the wake of the confirmation of the death of the last two fugitives suspected of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, experts reflected on the legacy of… Read more »
Rwanda: Daughter Reflects On How Father's Book Immortalizes Genocide Resistance in Bisesero
Stones were the principal weapon for the Bisesero people to repel attacks launched against them by armed perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who wanted to… Read more »
Rwanda: What Are the Requirements for Presidential Candidates?
On Friday, May 17, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) will officially start receiving candidature submissions from individuals aspiring to contest for the presidency of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Over Nine Million Rwandans Register to Vote in July Elections
More than 9.5 million Rwandans have registered to vote in the 2024 joint presidential and parliamentary elections and about 2 million of them are first-time voters, according to… Read more »