December 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Finishes Fourth as Uganda Leads Inter-Parliamentary Games Podium
Rwanda experienced an average performance at the just-concluded EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games 2023 despite hosting the competitions while Uganda maintained their dominance as… Read more »
Rwanda: Akagera Medicines Secures U.S.$1.5 Million to Improve Access to Vaccines
Rwandan-owned Akagera Medicines and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) have entered a new partnership of $1.46 million (approx. Rwf1.83 billion) to improve… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Film 'The Bride' Scoops Three Awards At Novos Cinemas Festival in Spain
Rwandan film 'The Bride', directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara, secured awards at the eighth edition of the Novos Cinemas festival in Pontevedra on Sunday, December 17. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Nyagatare - Concerns Over Illicit Trading in Fuel
People in Nyagatare District have raised concerns over the illegal selling of fuel within their neighbourhoods of the district instead of petrol stations where safety guidelines… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Germany Cement Bilateral Ties in Trade, Pharmaceuticals
Rwanda and Germany foreign ministers, on December 18, held bilateral talks aimed at strengthening relations between both countries in various areas of trade, research, and… Read more »
Rwanda: French Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Jail Term for Genocide Suspect Munyemana
French prosecutors have called for a 30-year prison sentence for Sostherne Munyemana, a key figure in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, particularly in Tumba, Southern province. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Potential UFC Africa Destinations
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has unveiled the prospect of hosts its first-ever UFC Africa events, with Rwanda being considered among potential destination. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Gospel Singers to Host a Night of Worship in Phoenix, U.S.A
Renowned Rwandan gospel artistes are set to end the year and start 2024 in the presence of God through a concert expected on Saturday, December 30 at La Princesa hall, Phoenix. Read more »
Rwanda: BioNTech - Kagame Hails Launch of First Plant in Rwanda, Calls for More Trust, Cooperation
What BioNTech's partnership with Africa demonstrates is that vaccine technology can be democratized, President Paul Kagame said on Monday, December 18, during the official launch… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Vaccine Manufacturing Plant Launched
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Monday, December 18, joined BioNTech CEO, Dr. Uğur Şahin, Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal, Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, Prime… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Unveils BioNTech's First Vaccine Manufacturing Plant in Africa
German biotechnology company, BioNTech, on Monday, December 18, unveiled its first African site in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, as part of the firm's efforts to facilitate the… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside BioNTech's First Vaccine Manufacturing Plant in Africa
BioNTech, a German biotechnology company, on Monday, December 18, launched a new modular vaccine plant in Rwanda for the manufacturing of mRNA vaccines. Read more »
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
Uganda's acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Takes Bold Steps to Safeguard Audiovisual Industry Against Piracy
Audiovisual sector in Rwanda hides a growing menace that threatens not only its vibrant audiovisual industry but also the nation's economic stability. The surge in audiovisual… Read more »
Rwanda: EAC MPs Visit Kigali Genocide Memorial
A group of at least 150 Members of Parliament on Monday, December 18, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid tributes to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Ghana's Akufo-Addo Talk Vaccine Production
President Paul Kagame, on December 18, received his Ghanaian counterpart Nana Akufo-Addo and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties between Rwanda and Ghana in various areas… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Signs Host Agreement for African Pharmaceutical Foundation
The government of Rwanda, on Monday, December 18 signed a host agreement for the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF) -a pan-African agency aimed to promote… Read more »
Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi, Bwiza Win Best Artistes of Year in Isango Na Muzika Awards
Rwanda's music scene was ablaze with excitement on Sunday, December 17, as the Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) 2023 took center stage at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Showcasing… Read more »
Rwanda: I Cannot Arrest People for Making a Statement - Ruto to DR Congo
President William Ruto of Kenya has spoken out on the dispute between his country and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) after his government declined to arrest some… Read more »
Rwanda: Government Reduces Taxes on Residential Houses
Houses with three floors will now pay 0.25%, down from the previous 0.5%. Those with over three floors will only be taxed at 0.1%. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Rwanda: Cricket - Rwanda Lose to Malawi but Can Still Qualify for Semis
Opener Hamza Khan's knock of 48 off 42 balls was not enough as Rwanda saw their hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the ACA T20 Cup Finals League dealt a big blow after… Read more »
Rwanda: Eritrea's Mulubrhan Named Best Cyclist of the Year
Tour du Rwanda 2023 champion Henok Mulubrhan has won the 12th African cyclist of the year award, beating his compatriot Biniam Girmay and Morocco's Achraf Ed Doghmy. Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera - Rice Farmers Troubled as Invasive Weed Invades Key Water Reservoir
Farmers in Bugesera District, specifically in Mareba and Ruhuha Sectors, have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Mozambique Security Forces Conduct Umuganda, Treat Hundreds of Patients in Cabo Delgado
After jointly conducting community work (Umuganda) with residents of the port city of Mocimboa da Praia, in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province, Rwandan and Mozambican Security… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Rwanda: Ten Things to Know About 2024 Presidential, Parliamentary Elections
Elections to decide Rwanda's next Head of State, and Members of Parliament (MPs) are slated for 2024, with preparations including submission and approval of candidacies for… Read more »