December 08, 2022
Rwanda: NEC Submits EALA Candidates' List to Parliament
The National Electoral Commission has submitted the final list of 24 candidates who are vying for representing Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon Sports Coach Hails Goalie Hakizimana's Display
Rayon Sports head coach Christian Francis Haringingo admitted his delight at goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana's composure in goalkeeping after watching his side win two games in a row… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Rwanda: NETIS Rwanda Prioritises Green Solutions, Equality in Telecom Sector
NETIS Rwanda, a subsidiary to the NETIS Group, a global leader in the telecommunication industry with over 13 years of experience in the design and development of high performance… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Rwanda: How Female Artists Are Using Visual Art to Create Awareness on GBV
During the 16 days of activism on GBV, two Rwandan female artists, Jemima Kakizi and Angel Ilibagiza, teamed up to start a social media campaign on creating awareness about GBV… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - APR Off to Maputo Ahead of 2022 Africa Champions Cup for Women
APR women basketball players, on Wednesday December 7, departed for Maputo, Mozambique for the forthcoming the 2022 FIBA Africa Champions for women. Read more »
December 06, 2022
East Africa: Minister Murasira, Regional Standby Force Boss Hold Talks
Brig Gen Getachew Shiferaw Fayisa, the Director of Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) on Tuesday, held talks with Maj. Gen Albert Murasira, Minister of Defence and Gen. J Bosco… Read more »
East Africa: M23 Announces Withdrawal Plan, Demands Talks With Regional Force
The M23 rebel group fighting the DR Congo army in the east of the country has said it is "ready to start the disengagement and withdrawal" from its occupied territories. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda and DR Congo Are 'One People' - Congolese Refugees
The Congolese community staying in Rwanda has commended the country's efforts in offering them safety and refugee after fleeing their country, due to ongoing turmoil between the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Unveils U.S.$221 Million Plan for Waste Management, Clean Technologies
The government of Rwanda has launched a 14-year circular economy action plan that needs $211.2 million to be implemented in managing waste and adopting clean production… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures U.S.$22 Million for Urban Water Supply
Rwanda has signed a grant agreement worth $22.3 million (approx.rwf24 billion) with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aimed to address issues of water shortage and… Read more »
Rwanda: Bankers on the Spot Over Corruption in Issuing Loans
The processes of issuing financial credit involves corruption tendencies which need to be eradicated, officials have said. Read more »
Rwanda: Five REG Technicians in Custody for Damaging Electric Infrastructure
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested five technicians of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) for destroying electric infrastructure. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Uwikunda, Mutuyimana to Officiate CHAN 2023
Rwandan referees Samuel Uwikunda and Dieudonne Mutuyimana have been selected to officiate the forthcoming African Nations Championships slated for January 13 to February 4, 2023,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kiyovu Reassigns Coach Alain-Andre Landeut as Sporting Manager
Kiyovu Sports head coach, Alain-André Landeut, was reassigned from his coaching role to Sporting Manager, as confirmed by club president Juvenal Mvukiyehe. Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Seeks Five Years for Former Rwanda Governance Board Boss
The prosecution on Tuesday requested judges at Nyarugenge Intermediate Court to hand a five-year prison sentence and a fine of Rwf 3 million to Emmanuel Nibishaka over charges of… Read more »
East Africa: Inter-Congolese Talks Abandoned Over Allowances
Peace talks in Nairobi between the DR Congo government and multiple armed groups could not be concluded on time on Monday, December 5, after some delegates left the negotiation… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Actress Nominated for the Cesars 2022
Kayije Kagame, a Swiss-Rwandan actress, comedian and contemporary performer, has been selected as "Revelation" by the French Film Academy (Académie des Arts et Techniques du… Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon Sports Face Stubborn Gorilla FC
Title contenders Rayon Sports face a delicate away test against Gorilla FC on Wednesday, December 7, at Kigali Stadium, as the Rwanda Premier League enters a tricky phase. Read more »
Rwanda: APR Ladies in First-Ever Continental Showpiece
APR women basketball will, on Friday, December 9, join a group of 10 teams confirmed for the 2022 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women in Maputo, Mozambique. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Muhire, Tuyisenge Win Cogebanque Tennis Open
Twenty-year old Joshua Muhire and Olive Tuyisenge have been crowned champions of the 2022 Cogebanque Tennis Open that concluded Sunday, December 4, at Cercle Sportif de… Read more »
Rwanda: Analysts Condemn Tshisekedi's Brazen Tirade Against Rwandan Leaders
Analysts have said that a belligerent speech by DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, in which he targeted President Paul Kagame personally, was uncalled for. Read more »
Rwanda: Women Leaders Urged to Foster Gender Parity in UN Missions
Women leaders who are attending a leadership course at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District, under the United Nations Senior Women Talent Pipeline, have been urged to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Poland Ink Defence Deal
The Minister of Defence, Maj Gen Albert Murasira and Poland's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pawel Jabłoński on Monday signed an agreement on defence industries cooperation… Read more »
Rwanda: CIMERWA to Pay Rwf10 Billion Dividends to Shareholders
CIMERWA has announced that it will pay out Rwf10.5 billion in dividends to shareholders, following a record Rwf92.1 billion total revenues in 2022, a 37 per cent increase from… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mining Potential is Yet to Be Fully Exploited - PM
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has emphasized that Rwanda's mining potential is yet to be fully exploited, adding that there are preliminary studies that indicate significant… Read more »