January 03, 2023
Rwanda: Silk Production Drops Following Korean Investor's Exit
Lack of an investor led to a 43 per cent decline in the production of silk cocoons in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, compared to the previous year, it has emerged. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide - Prosecution Pokes Holes in Ntaganzwa's Appeal Case
The prosecution has poked holes in Ladislas Ntaganzwa's appeal against the life sentence handed to him by the High Court Chamber for International Crimes (HCCIC) in 2020 for his… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali Concerned About Fate of Rwandans Detained in Kinshasa
The Rwandan government has once again expressed concern over the detention of two citizens accused of being spies in DR Congo. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mugisha Lands Tennis Scholarship in U.S.
Rwanda's tennis prodigy Emmy Mugisha will fly to the United States Friday, December 30, to start his tennis scholarship at Bethel University, a private Christian university and… Read more »
December 25, 2022
Rwanda: Arsenal FC Female Players Visit Rwanda
Four female footballers of Arsenal FC Women's team have visited Rwanda recently and taken part in a number of touristic activities. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Rwanda: EU to Fund Construction of New Rwf30 Billion Kigali Veggie Market
The long-awaited construction of the Kigali Wholesale Market for fresh produce could start next year, after the European Union reached a deal with the government to fund it. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Welcomes Ruling on UK Plan for Illegal Migrants
The government of Rwanda has welcomed the ruling by the High Court of the United Kingdom which gave a green light to the policy to transfer of illegal immigrants to Rwanda from the… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Prime Minister Welcomes Court Ruling on Rwanda Migration Plan
United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson have welcomed the high court judgment that ruled that the removal of illegal migrants in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Migrant Plan Lawful, UK High Court Rules
The United Kingdom's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful, the European country's High Court has ruled. Read more »
December 17, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Maiden Cargo Flight Lands in UAE
National Carrier, RwandAir, on Thursday operated its maiden cargo flight to Sharjah International airport, with its newly acquired cargo plane, the airline has confirmed. Read more »
December 18, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Want UN to Probe Tutsi Massacres in DR Congo
20 local and foreign-based organisations of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have called for a United Nations investigation in the killings of Kinyarwanda-speaking… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Rwanda: President Paul Kagame Honoured in U.S. for'Exemplary Response to Covid-19
President Paul Kagame earlier this week received the 2022 Outstanding African Leadership Award from the American Academy of Achievement for "exemplary Covid-19 response". Read more »
Rwanda: American Organisation Honours Kagame for Exemplary Response to Covid-19
Earlier this week, at the American Academy of Achievement, President Paul Kagame received the 2022 Outstanding African Leadership Award for exemplary Covid-19 response. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Optimistic Over Rwanda Migration Deal Ahead of Court Verdict
The United Kingdom is optimistic that an ongoing court case of the UK-Rwanda migration and economic development partnership will prove its legality, Omar Daair, British High… Read more »
Rwanda: Germany, Rwanda Athletics Bodies Join Hands to Train Local Coaches
German instructor Dr Winfried Spanaus is in the country where he is training Rwandan athletics coaches during the ongoing training course on advanced skills in middle and long… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Envoy 'Regrets' Delay in Trying Genocide Fugitives
British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Omar Daair, has expressed regrets in the over-delayed process of bringing to books Genocide fugitives who continue to evade justice in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Commit to More Cooperation in Agriculture, Energy
Rwanda and the European Union have committed to further strengthen their cooperation in sectors like education, agriculture and energy, officials have said. Read more »
December 13, 2022
Rwanda: IMF Approves U.S.$319 Million Climate Financing for Rwanda
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $319 million (approx. Rwf342 billion) loan to finance projects tackling climate change in Rwanda. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame to Attend U.S.-Africa Summit
President Paul Kagame is expected to join several African Heads of States and Government in Washington, for the upcoming US-Africa summit, his office confirmed on Monday, December… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, Nepal to Sign Air Service Agreement
Rwanda and Nepal are expected to sign an air service agreement to operate flights connecting both countries, according to media reports. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Case for 'Global Fund' to Help End Plastic Pollution
Rwanda is advocating a 'global multilateral fund' that will finance efforts by countries in ending plastic pollution by 2040. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Africa: Rwandan Envoy Puts UN On Spot Over DR Congo Alliance With FDLR
Rwanda's ambassador to the United Nations, Claver Gatete has questioned the silence of the UN Security Council on the long-standing alliance of the DR Congo government with FDLR… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Commends Qatar for Successfully Hosting World Cup
President Paul Kagame has congratulated Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, Emir of Qatar and its people, for the "enormous success" hosting the FIFA World Cup that is currently underway in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UN Partnership Fruitful - Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, has commended the harmonisation of interventions of the United Nations agencies with the development goals of the… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandan Actress Nominated for the Cesars 2022
Kayije Kagame, a Swiss-Rwandan actress, comedian and contemporary performer, has been selected as "Revelation" by the French Film Academy (Académie des Arts et Techniques du… Read more »