February 16, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame in Addis for AU Summit, Mini-Summit On DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 16, joined leaders from across Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and… Read more »
Rwanda: House Unsatisfied With Minister's Response On Tvet Low Performance
Lawmakers rejected the verbal explanations given by the Minister of State in charge of ICT and TVET, Claudette Irere, regarding several setbacks within the Technical Vocational… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda MPs in Rwanda On Health Insurance Benchmark Tour
Members of the Ugandan Parliament from the Committee on Health, on this Thursday, visited the Nyarugenge District Hospital as part of their benchmark visit to Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: New Card Game to Help Improve Relationships, Mental Health in Rwanda
Author and blogger Alonga Dominique Uwase has created a new card game dubbed 'Deeper Conversations', a deck of 55 cards with questions that vary in levels of intimacy and… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank's Chief Economist On Strategies to Keep Inflation At Bay
The National Bank of Rwanda has increased its lending rate by 50 basis points from 6.5 percent to 7 percent in efforts to tame the persistently high prices. Read more »
Rwanda: Architects Tasked to Address Setbacks in Greening Construction Projects
The ministry of infrastructure has tasked architects in Rwanda to work closely with communities in incorporating climate resilience apparatuses in construction project design and… Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali to Use $70m to Upgrade Major Unplanned Settlements
Kigali's major unplanned settlements will soon be upgraded at the cost of $70 million (approx. Rwf76 billion), officials announced this week during the ground breaking… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Top 5 Female Surgeons
Surgery is regarded as the most challenging of any medical specialty. It requires long hours, heavy reading, plenty of practice, and a ton of mental energy. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks to Restore Over 700 Endangered Medicinal Plants
The National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) is set to work with partners to restore endangered herbal medicinal plants and modernize herbal medicines. Read more »
February 15, 2023
Africa: Kagame Outlines Africa's Key Challenges At Key AU Meet
President Paul Kagame has highlighted the continent's pressing issues as he concludes his term as the Chair of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) on February 15. Read more »
Rwanda: Local Artistes to Take Organisers of Demarco Show in Kigali to Court
Different local artistes who were supposed to perform at the recent Demarco concert that was held in Kigali on January 28, are taking organisers of the show to court for contract… Read more »
Rwanda: Will We See Peace At Our Border With DR Congo in Our Lifetime?
Life as an East African citizen sometimes feels quite confusing. If you enjoy reading regional newspapers, as I do, you'll read a headline on one page that announces the launch… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Up 47 Places in New Global Internet Speed Report
Rwanda made the biggest leap in fixed broadband speeds, with the result that its position in the global rankings raised by 47 places, according to Speedtest Global Index by Ookla,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: AU Chief Hopes Nairobi, Luanda Peace Processes Can Resolve DR Congo Crisis
The continent is banking on ongoing regional peace efforts - the EAC-led Nairobi peace process and the Luanda process - to resolve the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Has Lost a Great Advisor - MPs Eulogise Colleague Rwigamba
Member of Parliament Fidel Rwigamba was a great advisor and experienced legislator who was committed to serving his country, his colleagues have said, adding that his death is a… Read more »
Rwanda: Merging Parliamentary, Presidential Polls a Rational Proposal That Saves Taxpayer's Hard Earned Money
The National Electoral Commission, on Wednesday, February 15, announced a proposal of harmonising the timelines for the country's Parliamentary and Presidential elections. Read more »
Rwanda: What Next After NEC Proposes New Schedule for Next Legislative Polls?
After swearing in, Oda Gasinzigwa, the new chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, on Wednesday, February 15, announced a proposal meant to adjust the electoral calendar… Read more »
Rwanda: $45m Milk Powder Factory to Start Production in May
Inyange Industries Ltd, Rwanda's largest agro-processing firm, is setting up a milk powder factory with an estimated $45 million (about Rwf48 billion) investment, in Nyagatare… Read more »
Rwanda: New Initiative Launched to Tackle Mental Health Issues, Build Resilience
income countries, experiences insufficient mental health awareness and minimal engagement with any formal mental health services that are available. Read more »
February 14, 2023
Rwanda: Prosecution Seeks 25 Year Sentence for Six FDLR Suspects
The prosecution is seeking a 25-year-jail term for six former combatants of the FDLR for allegedly conspiring against the government and creating an illegal armed group as well as… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Arrested Over APR Supporters' Bus Attack
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed the arrest of six suspects in connection with attacking APR FC supporters' bus in Huye District on Sunday evening. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UAE Eye Deeper Ties in New Cooperation Deal
Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates are set to deepen bilateral cooperation as both countries look to share expertise and successful experiences in promoting institutional… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host 2023 Feasssa Games
Rwanda will host the 20th edition of the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association( FEASSSA) games scheduled from August 17-27. Read more »
Rwanda: Fire Insurance Drops 17 Percent As Covid-19 Takes Its Toll
The state of fire insurance performance for the period 2019 - 2021 from the Rwanda Insurers Association (ASSAR) indicates that assets insured against fire stood at over Rwf5.2… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Rwanda: Why Rwanda's Trade Deficit Increased in 2022
Rwanda's trade deficit widened by 19.9 per cent to over $2.3 billion from January to November 2022, from over $1.9 billion in the same period of 2021, according to formal trade… Read more »