October 30, 2023
Rwanda: World Savings Day - Rwanda Seeks to Save 23% of GDP for 2023/24
As Rwanda joins the world to mark World Savings day on Tuesday, October 31, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), says the government's target is to save 23… Read more »
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: Electoral Commission Sets Date for By-Elections to Fill Vacant Local Government Positions
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has set October 28 as the date to fill vacant positions in local government leadership from Village to District levels. Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province Governor Gasana Arrested
The Governor of Eastern Province, Commissioner General of Police (rtd) Emmanuel Gasana has been arrested over abusing the authority granted to him by the law. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Rule of Law - Rwanda Maintains Top Spot in New Index
Rwanda has, for the third year in a row, ranked best in the region in a rule of law index published by World Justice Project WJP, an organisation that evaluates the adherence to… Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province Governor Gasana Suspended
Retired Commissioner General of Police Emmanuel Gasana has been suspended from duties as governor of Eastern Province due to matters under investigation. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: Karongi Mayor Suspended Over Failure to Fulfil Duties
Karongi District Council on Monday, October 23, suspended Vestine Mukarutesi from the position of Mayor citing failure to accomplish her duties. 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 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Concerned Over 2,000 Mercenaries in DR Congo, Kinshasa-Backed FDLR
Rwanda has raised concerns over more than 2,000 mercenaries from Eastern Europe working with DR Congo's armed forces and the FDLR genocidal militia to fight against M23. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Rwanda: The New VAT Law - What Should Have Been Considered Differently?
On September 14, 2023, law nº 049/2023 of 05/09/2023 establishing value added tax (the new VAT law) was gazetted. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Law Granting Rwanda Development Board Increased Autonomy
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is poised to gain significant autonomy in its financial and human resource management, encompassing staff recruitment and public procurement,… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Closes All Diesel Power Plants #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda closed all its diesel power plants in June this year, stopping the generation of such electricity as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Gears Up for December Polls - What You Need to Know
The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election at an… Read more »
Rwanda: There Is Only One Viable Solution to DR Congo's Security Crisis - Dialogue
After months of relative silence of guns, hostilities between DR Congo's armed forces and the M23 rebel group have resumed in the restive east of the country. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Irembo Introduces Changes to Enhance Data Privacy, Safeguard Citizen Information
Irembo, an e-government platform which enables the access and provision of government services in Rwanda, is introducing changes to enhance data privacy and protection to safeguard… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Burundi: President Refutes Allegations of Coup Plot
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye has laughed off allegations that have circulated on social media recently of a coup d'état plot against his leadership. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Rwanda: How Economic Factors Influence the State of Public Health
The economic determinants of public health are fundamental factors that significantly impact the overall well-being and health outcomes of a community. These determinants include… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Rwanda: Economy Grew By 6.3% in Second Quarter
Rwanda recorded 6.3% GDP growth in the second quarter of 2023 following 9.2% growth in the first quarter, according to figures released by the National Institute of Statistics… Read more »
September 16, 2023
Rwanda: Former Cooperatives Agency Boss Arrested
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), on Friday, September 14, announced the arrest of Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA). Read more »
September 13, 2023
Rwanda: Don't Stay in Office - Kagame Tells Minister Gasore to Execute His Work on Field
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, September 13, advised new Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore to get out of the office and execute his responsibilities on the field, where… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Atmospheric Scientist Gasore as New Infrastructure Minister
President Paul Kagame appointed Jimmy Gasore as the new Minister of Infrastructure on Tuesday, September 12. Gasore replaces Ernest Nsabimana, who was appointed in January 2022. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Rwanda: Senator Ntidendereza Laid to Rest, Eulogised for Patriotism, Humility
Senator William Ntidendereza, who passed away on September 3 due to an illness, was laid to rest on Monday, September 11 at the Rusororo Cemetery. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Pays Tribute to Late Senator Ntidendereza
President Paul Kagame has paid tribute to late Senator William Ntidendereza who passed away on September 3 due to an illness. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Earthquake - World Leaders Send Condolences
In a seismic tragedy, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco, exacting a grim toll of over 2,000 lives and leaving more than 2,000 individuals… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: 10 Benefits for African Union As a Member of the G20
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit… Read more »