May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Supreme Court to Hear Petition on RIB 'Unconstitutional' Searches
The Supreme Court will on Wednesday, May 24, start hearing a case filed by a Kigali-based lawyer, petitioning the judges to examine the constitutionality of the Rwanda… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Rwanda: EU Launch 'Twinning Project' Worth Rwf2 Billion
The ministry of health has welcomed the EU-funded project dubbed "Twinning project" to strengthen the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority in regulating medicinal products including… Read more »
Rwanda: Musanze Retains Boccia Championship
Musanze Boccia team were again crowned national Boccia champions after putting up an impressive run in the finals held at Bugesera Stadium on Saturday. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Readies for First Bio-Med Engineering University
The facility will serve as a hub for leading clinicians and technicians in Rwanda's healthcare sector. Read more »
May 21, 2023
Kenya: Sauti Sol Announces 'Break Up' After 18 Years
In a surprising announcement made on their official Instagram page, Kenya's boy band Sauti Sol revealed that they will be breaking up after 18 successful years in the industry. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Organise Mass in Honour of Wiped-Out Families
The Genocide Survivors' Students Association (GAERG), in collaboration with Catholic members, organized a solemn Eucharistic Mass to pray for the 15,593 families who were… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Victims Thrown in Sebeya River Remembered
Victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who were killed or thrown alive into the Sebeya River were remembered on Saturday, May 20, in Rubavu District. Read more »
Tanzania: Botanists Discover What Could Be World's Newest Plant
Botanists have discovered what could be the world's newest type of vegetation in the form of a lone, spear-shaped and nocturnal plant growing in Northern Tanzania, Citizen Tanzania… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Top Security Brass Discuss Role in Advancing National Priorities
President Paul Kagame held a meeting with senior officers of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Rwanda National Police (RNP) and National Intelligence Security Service (NISS) on Thursday,… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Rwanda: Central African Republic Prime Minister Recognizes Rwandan Police Peacekeepers
The Prime Minister of Central African Republic (CAR), Felix Moloua, awarded certificates to officers of Rwanda Protection Support Unit (RWAPSU) in recognition of their professional… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: Calls Grow for Communities to Be Cautious About Religious Cults
Rwanda is taking hands-on measures to raise awareness, build a legal framework and monitor religious activities in order to avoid religious cults. The move is a collaboration… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Push for Subsidised Education for Autistic Children
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has highlighted the high cost of education for children with autism, emphasizing the need for government intervention to… Read more »
Rwanda: Repatriation of Congolese Refugees Does Not Require Endless Meetings
Officials from Rwanda and their counterparts from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), on Monday, May 15 met in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss the long overdue… Read more »
Rwanda: Moshions' Turahirwa to Appeal Bail Ruling
Moses Turahirwa, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Moshions, a renowned fashion house in Kigali, is set to file an appeal challenging the Nyarugenge primary court's… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Cooperation Governance Centre Inaugurated
Rwanda Cooperation, on May 17, launched the Rwanda Cooperation Governance Centre. The former acts as a hub for foreign partners interested in understanding the innovative… Read more »
Rwanda: Assessments of Rwanda Should Be Objective - Envoy
Assessments of Rwanda should be objective, and not based on antiquated (outdated) Western stereotypes of Africa, Rwanda's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Johnston Busingye… Read more »
Uganda: Rwanda, Uganda Set to Deepen Energy Ties
Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) told The New Times. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: EABC Discusses Regional Food Insecurity Response Plan
Amidst pertinent global climate challenges, there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region, the East African Business Council observes. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Two Rwandans Named Among Top 10 Finalists for Africa Education Medal 2023
Rogers Patrick Kamugisha and Jean-Claude Nkulikiyimfura - have been named among the top 10 finalists for the Africa Education Medal 2023, a prestigious continental award. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 2023 Bal Innovation Summit
Rwanda will host the second edition of BAL Innovation Summit on the sidelines of the playoffs and finals slated for May 20 - 27 at BK Arena in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Hosts Global Internet Firm Boss
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 17, received in his office Bill Woodcock, the Executive Director of Packet Clearing House (PCH), in a meeting that attracted discussions… Read more »
Rwanda: Over Rwf3 Billion Nkombo Boat to Sail in December
The highly anticipated Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023. This development aims to enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: Bizimana Set to Leave KMSK Deinze
Belgian Challenger Pro League side KMSK Deinze has confirmed that Rwanda international Djihad Bizimana will leave the club at the end of the season after two years of service. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Uganda in 400mw Energy Deal
Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Woos Canadian Tourists
This week, the Rwandan Embassy in Canada together with Rwanda Development Board (RDB) organised the first-ever tourism roadshows in the North American country. Read more »