Rwanda: Why Awareness, Collaborative Efforts Are Key in Eradicating GBV

Progress has been made in addressing Gender-based violence (GBV), for instance, through government strategies like providing free psycho-social, medical, and legal services to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Performers Urged to Infuse Traditional Art in Their Work

Robert Masozera, the General Director of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA), urged artists to draw inspiration from Rwanda's heritage and tradition instead of copying from… Read more »

Rwanda: Addressing Unpaid Care Work Is Rwanda's Unfinished Business

Rwanda has emerged as a global leader in gender equality. From the progressive constitution to the high number of women in parliament and other decision making organs. In the… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call

A global coalition is lobbying states, including Rwanda, to endorse a proposed 'Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty' to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit… Read more »

Rwanda: 'DRC Thought the East African Force Was There to Fight Its Wars' - Kagame

In a wide-ranging interview in Kigali, President Paul Kagame discusses M23, accusations of human rights violations, finding a successor, AU reform, and the UK migrant deal. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Are Muhanga Thunders, 1000 Hills Out of 2024 Rugby League?

Rwandan rugby powerhouses 1000 Hills and Muhanga Thunders will not play the 2024 rugby league season, the local rugby body (RRF) has confirmed. Read more »

Rwanda: New Times Journalists Win Rwanda's First-Ever AI Journalist Challenge

The New Times reporters Patrick Nzabonimpa and Heritier Bahizi emerged as the first two winners in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Journalist Challenge, each receiving Rwf 1.5… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates New Senegalese President Faye

President Paul Kagame on March 27 congratulated Senegal's new President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, stating that the latter's victory is a testimony to the confidence of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Education - Minister Calls for Collective Efforts to Advance Foundational Learning

The Minister of Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu, has called for collective efforts to ensure that every Rwandan child receives a strong foundation at an early age, thereby unlocking… Read more »

East Africa: Eastern Africa Standby Force Member States Convene in Rwanda for Disaster Response Harmonisation

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) member states are convening in Kigali, Rwanda, for a four-day session aimed at assessing their disaster readiness, promoting collaboration,… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Set Six-Month Deadline for Construction of Houses Affected By Rusumo Project

Members of Parliament (MPs) have given a six-month deadline to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) to construct houses and repair others for households affected by blasting… Read more »

Rwanda: Amavubi Beat Madagascar in Antananarivo

The national football team (Amavubi) continued their impressive form under Torsten Spittler with an emphatic 2-0 win over Madagascar in a FIFA international friendly game in… Read more »

Rwanda: Continuing the Conversation - Empowering Women Leaders for Ongoing Change

In the wake of a recent successful dinner gathering of influential women leaders and allies, it is imperative to keep the momentum going and the conversation alive. Read more »

Rwanda: Tabaro's Arrest in US Sends a Clear Warning to Other Genocide Fugitives

Authorities in the United States last week arrested a one Eric Tabaro Nshimiye, a 52-year old Rwandan who has for the last three decades evaded justice, to the agony of survivors… Read more »

Rwanda: One Acre Fund-Tubura Provides Nutrient - Rich Maize Flour to ECD Centres

Tubura is distributing IYACU, a nutritious maize flour, to Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres to alleviate stunting and malnutrition among children in six districts. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 10 Artists to Be Awarded At Rwanda Performing Arts Festival

12 performing artists will be honoured during the Rwanda Performing Arts Festival set to take place on March 27, in Huye District, according to the organisers. Read more »

Rwanda: EIB Targets to Increase Financing in Rwanda

The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Thomas Ostros, was recently in Rwanda during which he met several government officials and CEOs of Rwanda's leading… Read more »

Rwanda: Basketball - Patriots' Hagumintwari Reflects On His Resurgence

Patriots' forward Steven Hagumintwari has been often praised as one of the best basketball talents of his generation but he has had his own struggles with injuries, which have at… Read more »

Rwanda: Kayonza Survey - 10 Percent of Patients With NCDs Unknowingly Have Chronic Kidney Disease

A team of doctors and nurses from Rwinkwavu Hospital and Partners in Health collected blood and urine samples to study the occurrence of chronic kidney disease in 1,268 patients… Read more »

Rwanda: Knowless Butera On Inspiration Behind New Track 'Uzitabe'

Knowless Butera shared that her latest song, 'Uzitabe,' draws inspiration from the stories of young individuals who played a role in Rwanda's liberation and the current lifestyle… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliament Passes Bill Prohibiting Harvest of Immature Trees

Rwandans will be prohibited from cutting immature trees once a bill governing forests and trees passed by the lower chamber of Parliament on Monday, March 25, is published in the… Read more »

Burundi: Kagame Condemns 'Primitive Politics' Driving DR Congo, Burundi, FDLR Collabo

President Paul Kagame has condemned "primitive politics" driving the collaboration between Congolese and Burundian leaders and their alignment with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned… Read more »

Rwanda: How Two Women Are Shattering Gender Barriers in 'Jobs for Men'

It's true to say Ernestine Mukagihana's line of work is not something you find many women doing. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives More Refugees From Libya As UK Politicians Play Ping Pong With Asylum Plan

On Thursday, March 21, 91 refugees arrived in Rwanda from Libya. They were refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan who had been trying to get into Europe but… Read more »

Rwanda: APR Wfc Crowned Second Division League Champions

APR WFC, on Sunday, March 24, clinched the FERWAFA second division league after beating Forever WFC 3-0 in the finals of the competition at Kigali Pele Stadium. Read more »