August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, Rajoelina Hold Talks
President Paul Kagame and his guest, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar, on Monday, August 7, held tête-à-tête shortly after attending a Rwanda-Madagascar… Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo - East African Community Troops Help Woman Deliver
Kenyan troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Saturday, August 5, while on patrol in Kibumba, in Nyiragongo Territory, North Kivu Province attended to a… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Madagascar Sign Private Sector Agreement to Boost Economic Cooperation
Rwanda and Madagascar on August 7 signed an agreement forging private sector cooperation between both countries as crucial contributors to economic development. Read more »
Rwanda: Ibuka Lawsuit on Kabuga's Property Postponed
A lawsuit filed by Ibuka, the umbrella organization of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, seeking the freezing of Felicien Kabuga's Rwanda-based properties, has been… Read more »
Rwanda: New Bill Proposes Mandatory Permits for Tree Harvesting
In a move to bolster forest and tree protection, a proposed bill by the government aims to make it obligatory for residents seeking to harvest forests or trees for various purposes… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Allocates Land for 2,000 'Affordable Green Homes' in Kigali
The government has dedicated 14.4 hectares of land to Green City Kigali Company (GCKC), a state-owned enterprise, for the construction of 2,000 'green homes' through a… Read more »
Rwanda: Madagascar - a Sneak Peek Into the 'Eighth Continent,' Home to Rich Cultural Diversity
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar is in Rwanda for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Read more »
Rwanda: Meet the Women Who Made Rwanda Proud at 2023 Afrobasket
Nigeria's D'Tigress had a campaign to remember when they claimed the fourth straight FIBA Women's Afrobasket last weekend but Rwanda wrote a new story for themselves when they… Read more »
August 06, 2023
East Africa: EA Economies' Growth Stronger Than Peers Amid Global Crises
East African economies are forecast to grow at a higher rate than continental peers, but global shocks and political uncertainties could threaten the momentum, The East African… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Why New U.S.$100 Million Cement Plant is Set to Impact Rwandan Market
Rwanda is now home to a $100 million new cement manufacturing plant, thanks to a joint venture with West China Cement subsidiary, Anjia Cement. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda-Madagascar Business Forum to Explore Investment Opportunities
Investors and traders from Rwanda and Madagascar will gather on August 7 in Kigali to explore potential opportunities in the two countries that they can venture into. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: De Tarso Names Final Squad for 2023 Women's African Volleyball Champ
Rwanda coach Paulo de Tarso Milagres has named his final 14-member squad that he will take to Yaoundé for the 2023 Women's African Volleyball championship due in Cameroon… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Rwanda: Women's Afrobasket Showed How Far Rwandan Basketball Has Gone - BAL President
The just-concluded FIBA Women's Afrobasket tournament that unfolded in Kigali has shown how far basketball has gone in Rwanda, Amadou Gallo Fall, the president of the Basketball… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Deepti Mathew on Mission to Create 'Street-Smart' Women Entrepreneurs in Rwanda
Over the years it has been proved that when you empower a woman who is already doing something, say a small business, to do it even better, the results can be immensely… Read more »
Rwanda: YouTube Offences - Authorities Rely on Public Reporting Amid Challenges in Monitoring
Authorities in Rwanda are facing difficulties in tracking down offences committed via YouTube, prompting them to place their trust in public reports of content that violates the… Read more »
August 06, 2023
Rwanda: Departing Israeli Envoy Pays Tribute to RPA Liberators
Israeli Ambassador to Rwanda, Ron Adam, expressed his respect and admiration for the courageous RPA fighters who played a pivotal role in rescuing countless lives during the 1994… Read more »
Rwanda: I Am a Living Miracle - DJ Dizzo
During the 'Ally Soudy and Friends Live Show' which took place at the former Camp Kigali on August 5, DJ Dizzo was among the celebrities called on the stage to interact with the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates Arsenal After Community Sheild Triumph
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Arsenal after the Premier League side staged a late comeback to edge treble winners Manchester City 4-1 on penalty shootout to win the 2023… Read more »
Rwanda: Madagascar President Jets in
The President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, arrived in Rwanda on August 6, for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda Projected to Register Highest GDP Growth in Region
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a report which forecasts that Rwanda will experience the highest GDP growth in East Africa in 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: Sudanese Academician on Expanding Medical University to Rwanda
Rwanda welcomed over 200 Sudanese students from the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (UMST) of Khartoum, Sudan, on August 2 to complete their studies following the… Read more »
Central Africa: Museveni, Kenyatta Discuss DR Congo Security Crisis
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday, August 5, received Kenya's former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is the facilitator of the East African Community (EAC)-led peace… Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon Sports 0-1 Kenyan Police FC - Muguna's Winner Spoils Blues' Party
Forward Kenneth Muguna scored the lone goal as Kenyan Police FC beat Rayon Sport FC 1-0 in a preseason friendly held at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Okonkwo Named 2023 Women's Afrobasket MVP
Nigerian ace Amy Okonkwo has been named the Tissot Most Valuable Player (MVP) after a huge role in helping her country clinch their fourth straight FIBA Women's AfroBasket… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Rwanda: Extension of Parliamentarians Tenure Effected, Revised Rwanda Constitution Published
Current members of Parliament will serve an extra year as per the government's earlier request to hold both presidential and parliamentary elections at the same time. Read more »