March 13
Rwanda: Lessons From RPF Congress - Demand More, Give More and Prepare for Transition
On Saturday, I joined around 2,000 Rwandans at Intare Arena to attend the RPF-Inkotanyi Extraordinary Congress for two main purposes: firstly, to find out who the 70 RPF-Inkotanyi… Read more »
Rwanda: Can Ish Kevin and His Generation Save Hip Hop?
On March 3, Ish Kevin, a Rwandan renowned lyricist and rapper, released a snippet of his next big project, produced in the old-school hip-hop style of the 90s and early 2000s,… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Highlights Major Plans to Boost Food Crops Production
Rwanda's agriculture sector recorded the slowest growth in 2023 at 2 per cent, with food crop production activities stagnating at 0 per cent, the latest data from the National… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Kinyarwanda - What We Lose By Not Speaking Native Language
Since relocating to the US in 2019, Rwanda's Nichola Muhire found himself in a dynamic working environment where proficiency in a different language (particularly English) is… Read more »
Rwanda: Bk Foundation, Inkomoko, Empower Women Entrepreneurs in 8th Edition of Bk Urumuri Initiative
BK Foundation, in partnership with Inkomoko, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 8th edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative. This groundbreaking six-month business… Read more »
Rwanda: Antenatal Depression - Why Pregnant Women Need Support
Antenatal depression, also known as depression during pregnancy, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for women. Symptoms may include sadness, sleep problems,… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Kagame Endorses Kenya's Raila Odinga for AU Top Job
President Paul Kagame has said he will endorse Kenyan politician Raila Odinga, one of two candidates who have announced their bid for the chairmanship of the African Union… Read more »
East Africa: Regional Parliament Petitioned Over Inadequate Healthcare in EAC
East African Community (EAC) citizens go to foreign countries for advanced treatment, resulting in spending abroad the resources that could help regional growth, activists said as… Read more »
Rwanda: Top French Prosecutor Calls for End to Impunity As He Honours Murambi Genocide Victims
Jean François Ricard, the Head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office, paid tribute to the 50,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during his… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Kagame Makes Two New Appointments in Foreign Affairs Ministry
President Paul Kagame, on March 12, 2024, appointed Amb.Monique Mukaruliza as Ambassador at large in charge for regional integration in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Commit to Stronger Trade, Energy Ties
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries'… Read more »
February 19
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - True Path to Peace Will Not Be Found in Externalising Blame
The recent seeming change in the US stance on the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) raises alarming questions about the former's commitment to genuine… Read more »
March 09
Rwanda: Rwandan Ruling Party Picks Kagame As Presidential Candidate
President Paul Kagame has been elected by his party, RPF-Inkotanyi as its flag-bearer in the 2024 presidential elections. Read more »
March 11
Rwanda: Kagame, Angolan President Discuss DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço met in the capital Luanda on Monday, March 11, for a discussion on the security situation in eastern DR… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grew 8.2% in 2023
Rwanda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 8.2 per cent to Rwf 16,355 billion in 2023, boosted largely by the services sector, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: IWD - Bank of Kigali Urges Women to 'Unleash Business Potential' At Gala Dinner
Bank of Kigali (BK) hosted an International Women's Day gala dinner on Friday, March 8 at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event created a joyful atmosphere for women to… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Make Up 15% of PhD Holders in Rwanda - Report
Women account for a small share of academic staff at the higher education level, including those holding PhD degrees, despite occupying most of the teaching jobs in primary… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Educating Adolescents On Sexual Consent Is Crucial
In today's evolving society, conversations around sexual consent are gaining traction. One important focus is educating adolescents and teenagers about the true meaning of consent,… Read more »
Rwanda: UR's New Vaccinology Programme Is a Step in the Right Direction
The launch of a Master of Science in Vaccinology programme at the University of Rwanda (UR), which was announced last week marks a pivotal moment, not just for the nation, but also… Read more »
March 08
Rwanda: Women Own More Agricultural Land Than Men in Rwanda - Report
Women in Rwanda should utilize and make use of agricultural land given that they own 2,158,221 parcels in agriculture while men own 1,272,133 parcels as of 2023, according to the… Read more »
March 07
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Capture Key Town in Eastern DR Congo
Reports indicate that following heavy fighting on March 4 and March 5, M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo took control of Nyanzale, a small town in Rutshuru territory that was a key… Read more »
Rwanda: Glass Bottle Demand Ramps Up Amid Plastic Phase-Out
As glass bottle demand is set to rise to 24,179 tonnes in 2027, Rwanda is accelerating efforts to attract potential investors for the "establishment of a factory to produce glass… Read more »
March 06
Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports to China Rose By Over 80% in 2023
Rwanda's exports to China rose by more than 87 percent to a record high $131 million (approximately Rwf 168 billion) in 2023, the Chinese ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun has said. Read more »
March 05
Africa: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Women Need Equality
As we prepare to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, we need to keep in mind what the day is about and how we can make the most of it. And yes, it is not… Read more »
Rwanda: Online Forex Trading Regulations in Rwanda - 10 Things to Know
The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda (CMA Rwanda) announced, through a public notice dated March 1, new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda, which it… Read more »