Rwanda: IWD - Bank of Kigali Urges Women to 'Unleash Business Potential' At Gala Dinner

Bank of Kigali (BK) hosted an International Women's Day gala dinner on Friday, March 8 at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event created a joyful atmosphere for women to… Read more »

Rwanda: Women Make Up 15% of PhD Holders in Rwanda - Report

Women account for a small share of academic staff at the higher education level, including those holding PhD degrees, despite occupying most of the teaching jobs in primary… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Educating Adolescents On Sexual Consent Is Crucial

In today's evolving society, conversations around sexual consent are gaining traction. One important focus is educating adolescents and teenagers about the true meaning of consent,… Read more »

Rwanda: UR's New Vaccinology Programme Is a Step in the Right Direction

The launch of a Master of Science in Vaccinology programme at the University of Rwanda (UR), which was announced last week marks a pivotal moment, not just for the nation, but also… Read more »

Rwanda: Women Own More Agricultural Land Than Men in Rwanda - Report

Women in Rwanda should utilize and make use of agricultural land given that they own 2,158,221 parcels in agriculture while men own 1,272,133 parcels as of 2023, according to the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo

Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo took control of Nyanzale, a small town in Rutshuru territory that was a key… Read more »

Rwanda: Glass Bottle Demand Ramps Up Amid Plastic Phase-Out

As glass bottle demand is set to rise to 24,179 tonnes in 2027, Rwanda is accelerating efforts to attract potential investors for the "establishment of a factory to produce glass… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports to China Rose By Over 80% in 2023

Rwanda's exports to China rose by more than 87 percent to a record high $131 million (approximately Rwf 168 billion) in 2023, the Chinese ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun has said. Read more »

Africa: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Women Need Equality

As we prepare to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, we need to keep in mind what the day is about and how we can make the most of it. And yes, it is not… Read more »

Rwanda: Online Forex Trading Regulations in Rwanda - 10 Things to Know

The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda (CMA Rwanda) announced, through a public notice dated March 1, new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda, which it… Read more »

East Africa: Ruto Wants EAC to Be Competitive in Emerging High-Tech Fields

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has said that the East African Community must put in place mechanisms to enable it to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields, pointing out… Read more »

Rwanda: Kwa Dubai - Key Questions On Impending Demolition of Houses

A number of questions surround the way forward on Urukumbuzi estates (Kwa Dubai) in the wake of the City of Kigali's announcement that it will demolish 28 of the houses. Read more »

East Africa: On EAC's GMO Disharmony and Little-Known GM Mosquito Research

The Gazettement of Rwanda's biosafety law last month does not seem to have received much regional attention. It probably should have. To see why, recall that it was only in 2016… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Regulate Online Forex Trading

Leveraged foreign exchange trading, commonly known as online forex trading, is now -- for the first time -- regulated in Rwanda following the issuance of relevant regulations, The… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Biosafety Law Set to Regulate GMOs

Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Kinshasa's Plan to Hire American Mercenaries to Fight M23

In 2023, DR Congo's authorities sought to hire 2,500 military contractors from Latin America to fight in North Kivu province, where a government-led coalition is pitted against the… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Global Compact Engages Rwanda's Private Sector to Drive Progress On SDGs

The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) on February 28 hosted executives from various private sector entities at a CEO Breakfast, urging greater participation in collective… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Kigali's Plan to Reduce Informal Settlements to 20%

The City of Kigali estimates that 60 per cent of the population live in informal settlements that are subject to natural risks induced by climate change. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Eastern DR Congo - Al Jazeera's Sanitization of Killer Militia Needs to Stop

Over the last few days, Catherine Wambua-Soi, Al Jazeera's producer in the region, has enjoyed unfettered access to government-controlled areas in eastern DR Congo, notably the… Read more »

Rwanda: Former Army Chief Gen Nyamvumba Appointed Envoy to Tanzania

Former army chief and Minister of Internal Security Gen Patrick Nyamvumba has been appointed High Commissioner of Rwanda to Tanzania pending approvals. Read more »

Rwanda: Weathering the Storm - Major New Climate Justice Programme Launches in Rwanda

Communities in Rwanda are receiving support to protect themselves against the impacts of climate change, thanks to a new initiative launched today 27th February 2024 by SCIAF and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Joins Global Deal to End Illegal Fishing

Rwanda has ratified a multilateral agreement to combat illegal and unregulated fishing which threatens biodiversity and fish production in water bodies. The effort, joined by over… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda to Host Africa Global Vaccine Institute Office

Rwanda will host the International Vaccine Institute's (IVI) Africa regional office, due to open in 2024, the Seoul-based organisation said on Tuesday, February 27. Read more »

Rwanda: Regional Lawmakers Condemn Ethnic Violence in DR Congo

Lawmakers from the Great Lakes Region have condemned ethnically motivated violence and discrimination in eastern DR Congo, and called on the international community to consider the… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 120,000 People Get Stable Water Supply After Wasac Group Repairs Nonfunctional Systems

Until mid-2023, running downhill every morning to fetch water used to be a tiresome chore that Providence Iradukunda had to plan for ahead of time. The 28-year-old mother of one… Read more »