December 13, 2023
Rwanda: World Teacher's Day - Why Teachers' Shortage is Still an Issue
The world Teachers' Day will be celebrated in Rwanda on December 14, under the theme ''The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher… Read more »
Rwanda: Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo Road Credited for Easing Movement, Trade
A 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade by reducing the time it takes to do business, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Reviving 15 Bee-Forage Tree Species to Fix Honey Scarcity
Rwandan beekeepers are optimistic about prospects of triplling honey production since the government is restoring drought-degraded ecosystems including 15 bee-forage tree species… Read more »
Rwanda: Impinganzima - How One Genocide Survivor Prepared 'Reconciliation Party' With Killers of Her 11 Children
Concilie Mukarutsinga, 71, was happily married to her late husband until they relocated to Bugesera District where they were constantly harassed and tortured by their neighbours. Read more »
Rwanda: Mellow Couch Unveils Music Festival to Spotlight Rwanda's Hidden Talents
Mellow Couch, a collective of artists, is set to launch MellowFest, a new festival aimed at bringing attention to some of the "slept-on talents" in the Rwandan music scene. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Bows Out of Women's T20 WC Africa Qualifier
Rwanda women's cricket team has failed to reach the semi-finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier after Nigeria beat them by 3 runs (DLS method) at Entebbe… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Leads Africa in Visa Openness - Report
Rwanda has emerged as the leading champion of visa openness in Africa for 2023, showcasing an increasingly liberal visa regime established over the past eight years, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: HIV Threat Not Over, AHF Warns Rubavu Residents
At the end of an eight-day campaign on HIV prevention in Rubavu District, AIDS Healthcare Foundation Rwanda (AHF), warned area residents to be ever vigilant since the threat posed… Read more »
Rwanda: NESA Announces Boarding Students' Holiday Travel Schedule
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) on December 12 released a comprehensive schedule for the return of boarding school students to their homes during… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs U.S.$400 Million to Meet Water Demand By 2050
Rwanda will need at least $400 million (nearly Rwf500 billion) every year to meet water demand by 2050, according to the Water and Sanitation Cooperation (WASAC). Read more »
Rwanda: Facebook, Instagram to Start Paying Kenyan Content Creators
President William Ruto has announced that Facebook's parent company, Meta, has agreed to monetise content in Kenya following successful talks, Daily Nation reports. Read more »
Rwanda: UK-Rwanda Migration Plan - What Next After British Parliament Votes in Favour of New Treaty?
On Tuesday, December 12, British legislators voted in favour of the recently inked migration treaty between their nation and Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Theecember Debuts on Colors With New Track 'Permission'
Burundian youngster Theecember, who studied high-school in Rwanda, has made his COLORS SHOW debut with a performance of his new track 'Permission' that was produced by Dollarbeats. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: UNDP Boss on Backing Rwanda's Sustainable Development Initiatives
Since 1977, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been a key development partner in Rwanda, fostering sustainable human development across economic, social, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Peace Cup First Round Due December 20
The 2023/24 FERWAFA Peace Cup campaign is scheduled to kick off on December 20 with first qualifying round, football governing body has confirmed. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors in Rusizi District Get New Houses
Survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in various sectors of Rusizi district have received new homes, relieving them of concerns related to meeting monthly rent payments. Read more »
Rwanda: FA Dismisses Assault Claims Against Referee Umutoni
AS Kigali defender Jean Bosco Akayezu will not face charges amid alleged assault claims against referee Aline Umutoni, Rwanda FA has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Kinyinya Residents Encouraged to Have a Say on Green City Master Plan
The Green City Kigali (GCK) masterplan for Kinyinya Hill has reached a key milestone to precede its adoption by the City of Kigali as a statutory tool. Read more »
Rwanda: Gishwati-Mukura Park Witnesses Surge in Animal Population
The animal population in Gishwati-Mukura, the youngest national park in Rwanda, has grown since restoration efforts of the biosphere began in 2014. Read more »
Rwanda: Theft, Drug-Related Crimes on Decline - Police
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has lauded the impact of the citizenry in fighting and preventing crimes, which has continued to improve the overall safety in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Lawmakers Vote in Favour of New Migration Treaty With Rwanda
British lawmakers on Tuesday, December 12, voted in favour of the new migration treaty signed between their country and Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Tips New Military Prosecutors on Discipline, Timely Justice
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has urged newly appointed prosecutors to be disciplined in the discharge of their duties and expedite case proceedings for timely justice delivery. Read more »
Rwanda: British Parliament to Vote On New UK-Rwanda Migration Plan
British lawmakers will on Tuesday, December 12, vote on the new migration treaty signed between the UK and Rwanda. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: DR Congo - M23 Rebels 'Welcome' U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire
The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have welcomed a 72-hour ceasefire with the Congolese army, which was announced by the United States government on Monday, December 11. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Rwanda: New Social Initiative 'Kigali Family Night' Seeks to Help Address Domestic Challenges
Relationships Mastery, a social initiative set to launch "Kigali Family Night" (KFN) - a community-driven program is designed to facilitate candid discussions addressing critical… Read more »