July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Girls' Clubs to Be Scaled Up in Rwanda's Public Schools
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Building Learning Foundations (BLF), a UK Aid-funded programme, is planning to scale up Girls' Clubs in all public and… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Voices Critical in Healthcare Decisions - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has emphasised the need for women to have a well-deserved and long overdue seat at decision-making tables when it comes to healthcare. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Leads Africa in Vaccine Coverage
Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT) vaccine, a new report by the World Health Organisation and… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Achieve Only 60% of Their Full Potential - Report
A new report has shed light on the global disparity faced by women, indicating that they are empowered to achieve only 60 percent of their full potential on average. Furthermore,… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Inspires Solidarity in Addressing Gender Gaps
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has emphasised the need for solidarity in sustaining gender gains and addressing the global crises that still affect women disproportionately. Read more »
Rwanda: Unleashing the Power of Girls in STEM to Drive Innovation
As Rwanda welcomes the Women Deliver Conference, we reflect on the incredible potential of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver Delegates on the Importance of Open Dialogue
With multiple hindrances in its path, achieving optimal gender equality has been a long-standing universal goal, and there's always more to be done despite the progression, and the… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Unveil Effective Method to Combat Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to be a distressing and pervasive issue affecting women and girls globally, including in Rwanda. Taking proactive measures to address this… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Singapore Police Forces Explore Ways to Jointly Tackle Trans-Boundary Security Challenges
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) held a bilateral meeting at the Police General Headquarters in Kacyiru, on Monday, July 17, to further strengthen the… Read more »
Rwanda: Goalie Ndayishimiye Announces Retirement From Professional Football
Rwandan goalkeeper Jean-Luc Ndayishimiye has announced his retirement from professional football aged 35. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Passes Bill to Return Illegal Migrants to Their Home Country, Third Country
The UK government's Department for Immigration & Passports, Drugs Policy, Crime, Fire, Counter-terrorism & Police has announced the passage of the illegal Migration Bill,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs Rwf518 Billion to Recover From Flood-Induced Losses
The government is seeking Rwf518.58 billion (approximately US$415 million) to facilitate the recovery from the extensive physical and economic losses inflicted by recent floods and… Read more »
Rwanda: Dental Therapist on Using Sign Language to Boost Oral Health for the Deaf
In her experience as a dental therapist, 26-year-old Esperance Niyigena has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Africa: Rwanda Defence Force Releases Name of Peacekeeper Killed in CAR
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has released the name of the Rwandan peacekeeper who was killed by armed elements on Monday, July 10 while on patrol in the Central African Republic… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Rwanda: New Digital Tool to Evaluate Performance of Judiciary Launched
The judiciary sector on Friday unveiled the Judicial Management Performance System (JPMS), a digital system aimed at monitoring and improving the performance of its staff. This… Read more »
Rwanda: Officials Pay Tribute to Rwanda's Fallen Peacekeeper
Officials on Friday, July 14, paid their last respects to Sgt Eustache Tabaro, a Rwandan peacekeeper who lost his life following an attack on the United Nations mission in CAR… Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Rwanda Women Out to See Off Uganda in Paris 2024 Games Qualifier
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July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans Must Make the Most of Hosting Women Deliver Conference
Rwanda will this week host the Women Deliver Conference, which has brought together at least 6,000 participants who will attend the meeting physically, and over 200,000 who have… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Rwanda: Six Key Things to Know About Women Deliver Conference
All is set for the long-awaited Women Deliver 2023 Conference, which starts on Monday, July 17, with pre-events starting on Sunday, July 16. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Airports Company Acquires Latest Aircraft Recovery Technology
Rwanda Airports Company (RAC), the operator of Kigali International Airport, has selected RESQTEC, a Dutch company specializing in aircraft recovery solutions, as its supplier for… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Rwanda: Kirehe - Executive Secretary Arrested Over Embezzlement
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Thursday, July 13, confirmed the arrest of Olivier Mwenedata, the executive secretary of the Gahara sector, in Kirehe district, over… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Has a Shortage of 1,000 Midwives - Minister Nsanzimana
The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, has emphasized the pressing need for Rwanda to recruit a minimum of 1000 midwives in order to adequately address the growing demands… Read more »
Rwanda: IPRC Kigali Official Denies Reports of Students With Explosives
Rwanda Polytechnic IPRC Kigali has refuted the reports that circulated on social media on Thursday claiming that some students had been caught with explosives. Read more »
Rwanda: Calls Grow to Diversify Foreign Direct Investments Destinations Beyond Kigali
To promote inclusive development and maximize benefits for its people, Rwanda is being urged to proactively diversify the destinations for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) beyond… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Roots for Collective Resolve to Tackle Global Challenges
Rwandan First Lady Jeannette Kagame has called for collective strength and resolve to tackle global challenges including mental health issues, gender inequalities, conflicts, and… Read more »