October 28, 2023
Rwanda: China to Ramp Up Support for Rwanda's Vocational Education
China is set to increase its support to Rwanda's TVET sector, thanks to new moves where various institutions in the Asian country are linking up with their Rwandan counterparts for… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Talks Investment, Women Empowerment at Saudi Summit
Africa, like the rest of the world, has its challenges, from poor governance to no accountability, but it is a big mistake not to invest in the continent, President Paul Kagame has… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Polish Development Bank Sign Rwf29 Billion Deal to Improve Dairy Sector
Rwanda and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), a Polish development bank, have signed a financing agreement of €23 million (approx. Rwf29.9 billion) Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente in Belgium for Global Gateway Forum
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is currently in Brussels, Belgium, where he is attending the opening ceremony of the Global Gateway Forum 2023. He is representing President Paul… Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Rwanda-Saudi Arabia Ties
President Kagame, on Tuesday, October 24, arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he joined world leaders for the 7th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a meeting… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame in Saudi Arabia for Major Investment Forum
President Kagame has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he joins world leaders for the 7th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) whose theme is to highlight the… Read more »
Rwanda: Global Tech Company to Set Up Cloud Computing Operations in Rwanda
American multinational computer technology company, Oracle will set up cloud computing infrastructure in Rwanda by June 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 2,000 Rwandan Youth in Canada, U.S. to Discuss Their Role in Development
Over 2,000 Rwandan youth living in Canada and the US will meet during the 2023 Rwanda Youth Convention, in Ottawa-Gatineau, to connect with their roots, celebrate their culture,… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Urges UN to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
Whatever sophisticated capabilities may be deployed across the world, and however much strategic communications can be improved, peacekeepers cannot achieve much if they do not… Read more »
Rwanda: Defence Minister Urges UN Meet to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
In a global landscape where the proliferation of disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech poses a threat to peacekeeping efforts, the imperative for a proactive and resolute… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Rwanda/Nigeria: Rwanda Finish Fifth As Nigeria Retain FC Bayern Munich Youth Cup
Rwandan young football talents had a fair performance at the just-concluded FC Bayern Munich Youth Cup World Finals 2023 which took place in Munich, Germany on Saturday, October… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Rwanda: Cabinet Appoints New Rwanda UN Representative, Human Rights Commission Gets New Boss
Several appointments were made across various institutions during the Cabinet meeting held on October 20. One notable appointment was the new representative for Rwanda to the… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: Canadian Singer Shawn Mendez Spotted in Rwanda
Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Peter Raul Mendez is in Rwanda for a visit. He was spotted engaging in a friendly conversation with Rwandan superstar, The Ben, at the luxurious… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Backs Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host World Cup 2034
Rwanda's football governing body (FERWAFA) has officially announced its full support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. Read more »
Rwanda: UNHCR, WFP Announce Decrease in Basic Services for Refugees in Rwanda
Due to budget constraints, refugees in Rwanda will no longer be able to receive some basic services, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and World Food Programme (WFP) have informed the… Read more »
October 15, 2023
Rwanda: Comedians Offer Masterclass Ahead of Belgium-Rwanda Laugh-in Night
The Institut Français is set to come alive with laughter on October 17 and 18, courtesy of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, with one event being an invite-only and the… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Plane Lands 'Safely' After Security Threat Alert
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane bound for London's Heathrow Airport landed "safely" after "an alert of a potential security threat," the airline said in a statement on Thursday, October… Read more »
October 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans in Israel Are Safe - Envoy
Rwandans who are currently in Israel are safe, and none of them has been hurt during the ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas terrorists, the country's ambassador to Rwanda,… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Rwanda: Belgium Trial - Twahirwa's Ex-Wife Pins Him on Role in Genocide
The ex-wife of genocide suspect Seraphin Twahirwa has provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, primarily in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Six Rwandan Students Develop Tech to Power China's First AI Satellite
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and STAR.VISION Aerospace Limited (STAR.VISION) have made a leap in satellite technology by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into China's… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente Meets U.S. Congress Staffers
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on Tuesday, October 10, met the third cohort of US Congressional staffers who are in Rwanda as part of the Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Belgian Court Adjourns Trial of Genocide Suspects Basabose, Twahirwa
The trial of two genocide suspects, Pierre Basabose and Séraphin Twahirwa, accused of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has been postponed to Wednesday,… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Rwanda: Belgium Envoy to Rwanda on Why Brussels Won't Extradite Genocide Suspects
Versmessen Bert, the Ambassador of Belgium in Rwanda, has spoken out on the main reasons behind his country's decision to prosecute suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Diplomat Claver Gatete Appointed Head of UNECA
Claver Gatete has replaced Vera Songwe who, in August 2022, resigned from the position of Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Songwe, a celebrated… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Karangwa Re-Arrested in Netherlands - What Does It Mean?
The Dutch police in Ermelo, on October 3 re-arrested Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, a former officer in the genocidal regime's military. He is alleged to be one of the key… Read more »