January 08, 2024
Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Acquire Senegalese Goalie Khadime Ndiaye
Senegalese goalkeeper Khadime Ndiaye has agreed to a move to Rayon Sports, a reliable source has told Times Sport. Read more »
Rwanda: Team TotalEnergies Camp in Musanze Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda 2024
French cycling powerhouse Team TotalEnergies has become the first foreign team to arrive in the country ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Rwanda 2024 slated for February 18-25. Read more »
Rwanda: 'Indifference Is Same As Complicity' - Jordanian King Abdullah II on Genocide
As King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein paid tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, he noted that the international community's indifference to Genocide is the… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Memorial Testament to National Reconciliation - King Abdullah II of Jordan
King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of the Kingdom of Jordan, on January 8, paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, saying it is… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Moise Katumbi Calls for Annulment of Election Results
Opposition politician Moise Katumbi, who came second after the December 20, 2023 elections in DR Congo, has called for the results to be cancelled. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Construct Rwf13 Billion Animal Treatment Facility
The government is building a Rwf13.3 billion Veterinary Laboratory Complex at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus, in Eastern Province, to boost veterinary medicine,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu - Residents Seek Improved Facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs
The local community in Rubavu District decries the lack of improved facilities at Nyamyumba Hot Springs, calling for its development as a tourism destination. Read more »
Rwanda: Cases Closed Through Plea Bargains Cross 5,000 Mark in One Year
Cases closed through plea bargains have surpassed the 5,000 mark in just over a year since the introduction of the procedure in Rwanda, according to judicial data. From August to… Read more »
Rwanda: Schools Reopen After Festive Holidays
The Second Term of the 2023-2024 academic year for primary, secondary, and TVET schools commenced nationwide on Monday, January 8. Read more »
January 07, 2024
Rwanda: Police Denies Affiliation With American National Jonathan Scott
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Sunday, January 7 denied any connection with Jonathan Scott, who claimed to be a 'foreign agent' working with them on cybersecurity matters,… Read more »
January 06, 2024
Rwanda: Govt Ready to Provide Effective Response in Case of Disasters - Official
The government is ready to provide effective disaster response to save lives, and offer relief to people in need, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency… Read more »
January 05, 2024
Rwanda: Food and Drug Authority Recalls Kenyan Medicine On Local Market
The Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (Rwanda FDA) has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Not in Talks With Israel On Transfer of Palestinians From Gaza - Govt
Rwanda is not in any discussion with Israel on the transfer of Palestinians from Gaza, as alleged by an Israeli news outlet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International… Read more »
Africa: CAF Increases 2023 Afcon Prize Money By 40%
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a 40 percent increase in prize money for teams that will reach the quarterfinals through the grand finale in the upcoming… Read more »
West Africa: Why Are Rwandan Clubs Turning to West African Transfer Market?
Rayon Sports recently completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis. The club also has in their ranks Guinean Alsény Camara and coach Muhammad Wade from… Read more »
Rwanda: Gospel Artiste Tonzi Launches Album 'Respect'
Clementine Uwitonze, popularly known as Tonzi, one of the pioneers of modern gospel music in Rwanda on January 4, launched her ninth album dubbed 'Respect' making her the Rwanda's… Read more »
Rwanda: Young Women and Girls Face Higher HIV Risk - UN Report
Young women and girls are more than twice as likely to contract HIV as young men and boys, a new report indicates. Read more »
January 04, 2024
Rwanda: AFC Leopards Make Offer for Marine Striker Gitego
Crestfallen Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards are interested in signing Rwandan striker Arthur Gitego from Marines FC. Read more »
Rwanda: Primus National League - AS Kigali Target Top 5 Finish
AS Kigali new coach Guy Bukasa has vowed to rescue the club from the relegation zone and lift them to a top five finish in the Primus National League. Read more »
Rwanda: Labour Union Says Cancelling Mining Firms' Licences for Breaching Safety, Labour Standards a Good Move
Seven mining companies have seen their licences revoked by Rwanda Mining, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) over "serious deficiencies," including failure to meet environmental and… Read more »
Rwanda: Mass Production of School Textbooks in Braille Will Promote Inclusive Education
In September 2023, the Director-General of the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) said they had initiated a project to translate all school textbooks into Braille format as a way… Read more »
January 03, 2024
Rwanda: Why Supreme Court Dismissed Petition Challenging RIB Searches
The Supreme Court, late December, dismissed a petition challenging the constitutionality of the authority given to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to conduct searches on… Read more »
Rwanda: Understanding Supreme Court Landmark Ruling Upholding Search Warrant Issuance Process
In a landmark decision on December 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of Rwanda addressed a significant legal challenge surrounding the issuance of search warrants, ultimately affirming… Read more »
Rwanda: Equity Bank Rwanda Boss Outlines Priorities After Cogebanque Acquisition
Equity Bank Rwanda, on January 3, started revamped operations across the country, following the completion of a merger with Cogebanque Plc, with the acquisition of 99.8 percent… Read more »
Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Sports Sign Senegalese Striker Alon Gomis
Rayon Sports have completed the signing of Senegalese striker Alon Paul Gomis on a short term deal. Read more »