December 10, 2022
North Africa: Minister Nshuti Speaks Out on Insecurity in Sahel Region
The international community should look for sustainable solutions that address root causes of conflicts, Prof. Nshuti Manasseh, Minister of State in the Foreign Affairs Ministry… Read more »
Rwanda: NEC Welcomes Growing Interest in EALA
There was a higher number of prospective candidates, especially youth, seeking to represent Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during the current election,… Read more »
Rwanda: Outcry as Water and Sanitation Corporation Announces 10-Day Clean Water Supply Cuts in Key Parts of Kigali
The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) announcement of a 10-day clean water supply cut in key parts of Kigali has stirred an outcry from a number of people, calling out the… Read more »
Rwanda: Measures to Curb Rubavu Road Accidents Underway, Officials Say
Safety measures to curb road accidents that claim several lives of travellers to and from Rubavu District, mainly caused by cargo trucks, are underway, the region's officials say. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Rwanda: Over 400 Graduate at Mount Kenya Rwanda
The assembly ground of Mount Kenya University Rwanda was on Friday morning teeming with excited graduands in gowns, suits and dresses as friends and families gathered to celebrate… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Anti-Corruption Day - Ombudsman Steps Up Graft Fight
Chief Ombudsman, Madeleine Nirere has said that Rwanda is working to reach its greater anti-corruption fight, to ensure that its residents get better services free from this very… Read more »
Rwanda: Mukabalisa Re-Elected Liberal Party President
Donatille Mukabalisa, Speaker of Parliament, was on Sunday, December 11 re-elected as the president of the Liberal Party (PL). Read more »
Rwanda: Fashion Designers to Launch Festival, Museum
Local fashion brand, Ibisazi Designers, in collaboration with visual artist Thicien Niyigena founder of Arthicien, have organised a second edition of their traditional event dubbed… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Invest Rwf7 Billion in Managing 'Hazardous Chemical Waste'
Rwanda is set to invest $6.8 million (Rwf7.2 billion) from 2022 to 2027 in managing hazardous chemical waste. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Nepal to Sign Air Service Agreement
Rwanda and Nepal are expected to sign an air service agreement to operate flights connecting both countries, according to media reports. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Bar Assault Suspects to Be Arraigned in Court
Three suspects arrested last week in connection to the case of a truck driver they allegedly beat to death in broad daylight at a roadside bar in Kigali now face prosecution. Read more »
Rwanda: National Industrial Research and Development Agency Awards Young Innovators in Cow Value Chain
The National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) has incubated and awarded eight business projects of young innovators that are adding value to cow products and cow… Read more »
Rwanda: Construction of Rwf122 Billion Stalled Muvumba Dam to Begin in 2023
The construction of Muvumba multi-purpose dam, which will cost €121.5 million (Rwf122b), could start in June next year, project developers have promised. Read more »
Rwanda: Cycling - Uhiriwe, Mwamikazi Crowned Human Rights Race Champions
Riders Espoir Uhiriwe and Djazilla Mwamikazi were Saturday, December 10, crowned champions of the Human Rights race held in Gisagara, Southern Province. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Rwanda: Hanga Pitchfest 2022 - Peace Ndoli is Rwanda's Innovator of the Year
Developing incentive-based health and wellness programs to help people adopt healthy behavior proved to be a winning formula for young innovator Peace Ndoli, founder of Lifesten… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Call for Pregnant Women to Be a Priority in Fight Against Malaria - Dr Karema
Rwanda is hosting the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), where experts and stakeholders will discuss improving health care on the continent. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Case for 'Global Fund' to Help End Plastic Pollution
Rwanda is advocating a 'global multilateral fund' that will finance efforts by countries in ending plastic pollution by 2040. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Africa: Rwandan Envoy Puts UN On Spot Over DR Congo Alliance With FDLR
Rwanda's ambassador to the United Nations, Claver Gatete has questioned the silence of the UN Security Council on the long-standing alliance of the DR Congo government with FDLR… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Rwanda: Tackling Sextortion, Harassment in a University - the Case of Kepler
In a yet-to-be released Transparency International Rwanda (TIR) report on gender-based corruption (GBC), secondary schools and higher learning institutions are on the spot for high… Read more »
Rwanda: Senate President Resigns
Dr Augustin Iyamuremye has stepped down from his role as Senate president, Parliament has announced. Read more »
Rwanda: EU Sanctions FDLR Top Commander Over Atrocities in DR Congo
Protogene Ruvugayimikore, a senior commander of the FDLR, has been put on the latest sanctions list of the European Union for committing atrocities in DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: 'Gerayo Amahoro' Road Safety Campaign Returns
Rwanda National Police (RNP) re-launched the Gerayo Amahoro road safety campaign on Thursday, December 8, to further influence behavioral change and to save lives on roads. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Commends Qatar for Successfully Hosting World Cup
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, Emir of Qatar and its people, for the "enormous success" hosting the FIFA World Cup that is currently underway in… Read more »
Rwanda: APR, AS Kigali Share Spoils
League pretenders AS Kigali and APR shared the spoils in their first leg of the 2022/23 Rwanda Premier League played at Kigali Stadium on Thursday, December 8. Read more »
Rwanda: RBC Officials Deny Flouting Procedures in Rwf3 Billion Tender
Officials of the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) who are being prosecuted for flouting of procedures by awarding a multi-billion tender to their fellow employee have told court that… Read more »