November 11, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame, Angola President Hold Talks Amid DR Congo Tensions
President João Lourenço of Angola arrived in Kigali on Friday, November 11, as part of the regional efforts to normalise relations between Rwanda and DR Congo, The… Read more »
Rwanda: Musabyimana Sworn in as Minister of Local Government
Jean Claude Musabyimana was sworn in as the Minister of Local Government on Friday, November 11, one day after his appointment by President Paul Kagame. Read more »
Rwanda: Two Rwandan Documentaries Selected By Al Jazeera
'Legacy' and 'Feeling The Game' by Rwandan filmmakers Janvier Mutiganda and Samuel Ishimwe respectively, are among 14 short films from 9 African countries selected for the second… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Fishmongers Hopeful as Lake Karago Gets New Fish Seeds
Fish mongers in Nyabihu District are optimistic following the introduction of 3,000 new fish seeds (fish eggs) of the carp species in Lake Karago. Read more »
Rwanda: Six Professionals Jet in as Amavubi Enter Camp
Rwanda's national football team, Amavubi, started residential training on Monday, November, 14 ahead of its November 17 international friendly match against Sudan at Kigali… Read more »
Rwanda: MP Gamariel Mbonimana Resigns
Member of Parliament Gamariel Mbonimana has confirmed to The New Times that he tendered in his resignation to the Speaker's office on Monday, November 14. Read more »
Rwanda: Officials Want Drinking Age Raised to 21 Years
The legal alcohol drinking age in Rwanda should rise to 21 years, top government leaders under the Unity Club have urged. Read more »
November 01, 2022
East Africa: Regional Army Chiefs to Meet Over DR Congo Tensions
Heads of Defence Forces in the East African Community (EAC) are expected to meet "as soon as possible" to find a sustainable solution to the rampant security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »
November 11, 2022
East Africa: EALA, Security Organs Set to Draw Measures Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking
Terrorism continues to be a potent threat to peace and security in the East African region, with acceleration of terrorism attacks in the region resulting in the loss of lives and… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Rwanda: Being Rwandan Transcends Nationality - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has rallied members of the Unity Club to continue fostering "Rwandanness" as an identity, not a mere nationality. Read more »
Rwanda: Etincelles Edge Musanze in Five-Goal Thriller
Etincelles FC came from two goals down to defeat Musanze 3-2 in a week 9 encounter of the Rwanda Premier League at the Umuganda Stadium in Gisenyi on Saturday, November 12. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Students Among Prisoners Pardoned By President Kagame
Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) has revealed that among 12 inmates that were pardoned by President Paul Kagame, five of them were students who passed Primary Leaving and Ordinary… Read more »
East Africa: New Policy to Address Gender Gaps in EAC Judicial
As part of the 19th annual East African Countries, Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) conference, a resolution to establish a gender policy was officially launched and is… Read more »
Rwanda: New Ubudehe Reforms Target Self-Reliance - Minister Ingabire
The revised Ubudehe categorisation, national strategy for sustainable graduation, and revised Vision Umurenge Programme (VUP), are meant to achieve self-reliance among Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: UN mission in DR Congo Chief Ignores Root Cause of Congo Conflict, Says Ambassador Karega
Vincent Karega, Rwanda's former ambassador in Kinshasa, has questioned the commitment of the UN mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) to ending the insecurity in the country's east. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Marks World Pneumonia Day 2022
Rwanda on November 12 joined the world to mark World Pneumonia Day. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Foreign Minister Mutua on Trade Relations, Rwanda-DR Congo Crisis
Kenyan Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Minister, Alfred Mutua, says that Rwanda should continue acting the same way it has been reacting - with restraint - to several acts of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Instant Coffee 'Promising' on the Chinese Market
As Rwanda continues to explore the Chinese market, local instant coffee is the latest product to be sent to the Asian country, and according to the Rwanda Coffee Company, the… Read more »
East Africa: Human Trafficking - MPs Call for Coordinated Response in EAC
For East African Community (EAC) to better tackle the pressing issue of human trafficking which is endangering the future of its young people, the region should establish a… Read more »
Rwanda: New Mukura VS Boss Vows to Revive Club
Protais Musoni was appointed as the Managing Director of Mukura Victory Sports replacing Jérôme Gasana, who resigned in August. Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Experts Call for Robust Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management #AfricaClimateCrisis
There is a need for strong early warning systems and capacity building to ensure fast, accurate and precise information in response to disasters, experts in disaster prevention and… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Rwanda: Govt Looks to Increase Youth Friendly Centres
Minister of Youth and Culture, Rosemary Mbabazi, revealed that the government plans to increase the number of 'Youth friendly centres' nationwide to enable young people to easily… Read more »
Rwanda: Officials Speak Out on New School, Working Time Directives
Following the cabinet's decision to change the official schooling and working hours, a lot is expected in terms of feasibility and impact. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Rwanda: Government Adjusts Working Hours
Government has made changes in the official schooling and working hours as a move to offer more flexible conditions. Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Approves Release of Prisoners on Parole
A Cabinet meeting on Friday, November 11, approved the release of 814 inmates who had applied for parole. Among those include 12 that were pardoned by President Paul Kagame and 802… Read more »