August 02, 2023
South Africa: Ellis Hails South African Heroes After Landing WWC Round of 16 Berth
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis has praised her girls after Wednesday's 3-2 win over Italy saw them become the second African team, after Nigeria, to book their place in… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: Former NFL Player Talks Football, Activism, and Moving to Rwanda
Born in Houston, Texas in April 1974, Chris Darkins has a unique ancestral history, with his grandparents having been enslaved in America. Darkins, born to Clarence and Claudia… Read more »
Rwanda: EU, Rwanda Sign Rwf26 Billion Deal for Judicial Boost
Rwanda, on July 31, received €19.5 million (approx. Rwf25.6 billion) in a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) aimed to enhance the country's justice and… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Africa: Africa Set to Benefit From Canada's U.S.$200 Million Fund for Gender Equality
Canada has announced over $200 million for 15 projects under the 'Strengthening Opportunities in Accessing Reproductive Services' (SheSOARS) initiative in more than 18 countries,… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: UN Prosecutor on Kabuga Appeal, Preparations for Kayishema Case
The Chief Prosecutor of the UN's International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz was in Rwanda last week to meet with survivors of the 1994… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Spokesperson Commends Growing U.S.-Rwanda Partnership
The Spokesperson of the Rwandan government, Yolande Makolo, commended Representative Trent Kelly and his colleagues for their instrumental role in strengthening the ties and… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Rwanda: Minister Urges Diaspora Parents to Teach Their Children Kinyarwanda
Damascène Bizimana, the Minister in the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), on Wednesday, July 26, urged parents in the diaspora to teach their… Read more »
July 28, 2023
Rwanda: UN Prosecutor Visits Nyange Massacre Grounds, Interacts With Genocide Survivors
The Chief Prosecutor of the UN's International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals Serge Brammertz said meeting with survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Rwanda: Women World Cup - Rwanda's Mukansanga Officiates as Portugal Stuns Vietnam
Rwandan international referee Salma Mukansanga put up an impressive display as she handled her first match in the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 going on in New Zealand and Australia. Read more »
Rwanda: UN Prosecutor Meets Nyange Genocide Victims
The Chief Prosecutor of the UN's International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz, is set to meet survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Questions Belgium's Decision to Reject Ambassador Karega's Appointment
The decision by the Belgian government to reject the appointment of Vincent Karega as ambassador designate to the Kingdom is unfortunate and doesn't bode well for bilateral… Read more »
Rwanda: Bizimana Joins Ukrainian Side Kryvbas
Amavubi skipper Djihad Bizimana has completed a move to Ukrainian Premier League side FC Kryvbas on a two-year deal Read more »
Rwanda: Belgium's 'Decision' on Ambassador Karega - Experts Say Rwanda a Victim of International Conspiracy
While any country has the right to accept or refuse an appointed envoy's letters of credence, it would be "unacceptable and illogical" for Belgium to reject the endorsement of… Read more »
Rwanda: Man Thought to Be Rwandan Found Guilty in Belgium Terror Trial
A Brussels court on Tuesday, July 25, found Hervé Bayingana Muhirwa, a Belgian citizen believed to be of Rwandan origin, guilty of participating in activities of a terrorist… Read more »
Niger: AU Chief Condemns Coup Attempt in Niger
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Wednesday, July 26, condemned a coup attempt in Niger. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Rwanda: Five Key Highlights of Congo-Brazzaville President's Visit to Rwanda
The President of the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Denis Sassou N'guesso, concluded a three-day State Visit to Rwanda from July 21 to 23, aimed at bolstering the bilateral… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Rwanda: Senegal President Pledges 150 Scholarships for Afghan Girls Studying in Rwanda
Macky Sall, the President of Senegal, has pledged 150 scholarships to Afghan girls studying in Rwanda. Read more »
East Africa: BRD, World Bank Partner to Issue First SDG Bond in East Africa
The introduction of the Sustainability Linked Bonds (SLBs) through local capital markets is expected to completely alter the regional financial landscape. By leveraging private… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Kevin Hart Visits Kigali Genocide Memorial
After shopping with Haute Baso, a Made in Rwanda fashion house, American comedian and movie actor Kevin Hart also visited Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid tribute to victims of… Read more »
Rwanda: UK's NSG Hints on Performing in Rwanda
Popular Afrobeats, Afro-swing, and British Hip-hop group NSG will soon perform in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: New Research Launched to Tackle Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights remain a pressing and critical topic in today's world. As young individuals navigate the complexities of adolescence, it is crucial… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Comedian Kevin Hart Visits Rwanda
American comedian and movie actor Kevin Hart is in Kigali, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Burundi First Ladies Meet
First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Tuesday, July 18 met with her Burundian counterpart Angeline Ndayishimiye, on the second day of the Women Deliver Conference taking place in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver Boss Clears Air on President Novák Attendance
Some activists have expressed discontent over Hungarian President, Katalin Novák, who on Monday, July 17 attended the opening ceremony of the ongoing Women Deliver… Read more »
July 18, 2023
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 »