Rwanda: Kagame Urges Security Organs to Uphold Integrity in End-of-Year Message

President Paul Kagame, who is also the Commander in Chief of Rwanda's defence and security forces, has commended patriotism, discipline and innovation exemplified by the men and… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Raises Concerns Over Garment Waste Impact On Environment

The Ministry of Environment has called for urgent strategies to manage garment waste, particularly in rural areas, where improper disposal could lead to an environmental crisis. Read more »

Rwanda: Prioritise Resource Mobilisation - Kagame to New Cabinet Members

President Paul Kagame on Monday, December 23, urged new cabinet members to prioritise more resource mobilisation to facilitate the fulfilment of their responsibilities, instead of… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Declares Marburg Virus Outbreak Over

Rwanda declared the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak over on Friday, December 20, after 42 days since the last patient was discharged. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's F1 Grand Prix Bid Comes With Opportunities and Challenges

It's not rumors or speculation anymore. Rwanda on December 13 formally announced its bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone for motorsport not just for… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, UN Unveil Rwf1.43 Trillion Five-Year Cooperation Strategy

The United Nations in Rwanda convened with government officials, development partners, financial institutions, private sector representatives, and civil society organisations on… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside New Rwf30bn Plan to Develop Secondary Cities in Rwanda

Five secondary cities which are Rusizi, Rwamagana, Nyagatare, Muhanga, and Huye are beneficiaries of the fund. Read more »

Rwanda: YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana, Co-Accused Trial Adjourned As New Evidence Surfaces

Nine people including Theoneste Nsengimana, the creator of the YouTube channel Umubavu TV, are being prosecuted on charges of forming a criminal association and conspiring to… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Receives Message From Angolan President

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, December 18, received a message from his Angolan counterpart Joao Laurenço, who is the facilitator of the Luanda process. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf30bn German Grant to Boost Urban Development

The Government of Rwanda on Wednesday, December 18 signed a grant agreement with the German Development Bank KfW, representing the German Federal Government, to provide Euro 20.97… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Justice Served' - Minister Bizimana On Philippe Hategekimana's Genocide Verdict

The decision by the French Court of Appeal to uphold the life sentence handed to Philippe Hategekimana alias Biguma for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi has been… Read more »

Rwanda: What Has Changed Five Months After Private Vets Took Over Livestock Services

Cattle farmers in Nyamasheke District, the first district to implement Veterinary Sanitary Mandate scheme, have praised the initiative for helping to streamline access to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's First Multiparty Politics Reflected Divisions of Late Colonial Period

Rwanda's colonial history is one marred with ambivalences. It is one of the worst socio-economic realities. Its philosophy was based on divide and rule. The indivisible Rwandan… Read more »

Rwanda: New WHO Academy Key in Boosting Health Workers' Capacity - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has said that the newly launched World Health Organization (WHO) Academy in France will be instrumental in providing better learning opportunities for… Read more »

Rwanda: Covid, Mpox, Bird Flu, Marburg - Why Viruses Jump From Animals to Humans

As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of Covid-19 and Marburg virus disease (MVD), scientists are increasingly alarmed by the growing threat of zoonotic… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Mulls New Model to Safeguard Giciye Power Plants From Floods

The Rwanda Water Resources Board (RWB) plans to implement the Payments for Ecosystem Services (PES) model to protect hydropower plants in the Giciye River catchment from flooding… Read more »

Angola: Tshisekedi On His Way to Luanda for Miracles

In a country where the political stage often doubles as a circus tent, December 2024 began with President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR… Read more »

Rwanda: UK Mobility Startup Secures $163m Deal to Expand in Rwanda

Ox Delivers, a UK e-mobility start-up, has secured a $163 million contract to establish its first franchise in East Africa, aimed at boosting trade across the region, the company… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Tasks New Chief Justice to Dispense Justice Without Exception

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, December 12, officiated at the swearing-in of the new Chief Justice, Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, and Deputy Chief Justice Alphonse Hitiyaremye. The… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 500,000 Gatsibo, Kayonza Residents to Benefit From Muhazi Water Supply System

Once a community plagued by water scarcity and the risks of fetching contaminated water from distant sources, over 500,000 residents in Gatsibo and Kayonza districts are on the… Read more »

Rwanda: Climate Shocks Impede SDGs Progress As Rwanda Records 10,000 Disasters in 8 Years

Climate vulnerability is one of the 'critical challenges' that is impeding progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in many countries, including Rwanda,… Read more »

Rwanda: Why University of Rwanda Has Gone Back to 4-Year Degrees

The University of Rwanda (UR) has reinstated its four-year undergraduate degree programs, returning to the traditional structure after a five-year trial with the three-year… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Must Address Skills Gap in Financial Sector - Report

Rwanda must attract, build and retain a pool of highly specialised financial professionals to serve and support the growth of its financial centre, if the country is to realise its… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans in France Urge Continued Vigilance After Court Convicts Genocide Denier

The Rwandan Community in France (CRF) welcomed the conviction of Charles Onana and his publisher, Damien Serieyx, by a French court for denying the genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »

Rwanda: PM Ngirente Urges Military Court Officials to Leverage Tech in Justice Delivery

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called on the newly appointed officials of Rwanda's military courts to embrace technology to enhance efficiency in delivery of justice. Read more »