May 21, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide Victims Thrown in Sebeya River Remembered
Victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who were killed or thrown alive into the Sebeya River were remembered on Saturday, May 20, in Rubavu District. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Cooperation Governance Centre Inaugurated
Rwanda Cooperation, on May 17, launched the Rwanda Cooperation Governance Centre. The former acts as a hub for foreign partners interested in understanding the innovative… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto's Latest Speech in South Africa Riles Up Many
Kenyan President William Ruto has of recent been outspoken on the plight of African leaders at the hands of counterparts from the so-called developed world, saying that at times… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Rwanda: Experts On How Digital ID Will Make Life Easier
Experts have said that rolling out a digital ID in Rwanda will ease access to public services, digital transactions, and healthcare. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: Time Is Running Out for Genocide Fugitives in France
A trial began last week in the French capital Paris, where a Rwandan man, Philippe Hategekimana faces charges of playing a key role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Commemorate Victims Thrown Into Nyabarongo River
Athanasie Mukamana was thrown into River Nyabarongo three times during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Surviving, she said, was nothing short of a miracle. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Blaming Rwanda for the DRC's Problems Is the New 'Dog Ate My Homework'
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in a sorry state, and it's not hard to see why. A quick glance at the headlines will reveal a country rife with armed groups, corruption,… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Show Me the State of a Country's Roads, I'll Show You the State of Its Government
Reports about some neighbouring countries' roads and traffic handling make for depressing news. Where some years ago these countries' road systems were the yardstick for smooth… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Rwanda: Lower House Adopts Constitutional Revision With Minor Adjustments
The Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday adopted the draft revision of the constitution, which was initiated by the government. The revision includes various changes, including… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rubavu Mayor Resignation Linked to Disaster Response Mismanagement
The Minister for Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana, on Saturday, May 6, said the resignation of Ildephonse Kambogo, the mayor of Rubavu district, was linked to… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: Flood Disaster - Kagame Says 'Personally Following Up' On Response Effort
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday afternoon consoled the families of the victims of the landslides and floods caused by heavy rains in the Western, Northern and Southern Provinces… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Expresses Solidarity With Victims of Heavy Rains
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 3, expressed solidarity with families of victims who lost their lives after heavy rains caused floods and landslides in Western, Northern… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Rwanda: Budget Executed at 60%, Parliament Urges Greater Performance
Lawmakers have said that public entities should take measures to expedite the use of funds allocated in the national budget in order to avoid carrying forward a lot of unused money… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame in Zimbabwe for Transform Africa Summit
President Paul Kagame has, on Wednesday, April 26, arrived in Zimbabwe for the 6th edition of Transform Africa Summit, according to the Office of the President. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Burundi: Former PM's Arrest Linked to 'Undermining Security, Economy'
The spokeswoman for Burundi's Supreme Court has revealed that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was arrested for allegedly undermining national security, sabotaging the proper… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Burundi: Former Burundian Prime Minister Bunyoni Arrested
Burundi's Public Prosecutor, Sylvestre Nyandwi, announced that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, the country's former prime minister, is in police custody. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Benin Ink 9 Bilateral Deals
Rwanda and Benin have signed nine bilateral cooperation agreements aimed at deepening the already cordial relations between both nations. The agreements were signed on April 15 in… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Rwanda: Genocidal Rape - How Rwanda Set an International Precedent
An estimated 250,000 to 500,000 women and girls were raped in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame in Benin for Two-Day State Visit
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have arrived in Cotonou, Benin for a two-day State Visit, the Office of the President announced on Saturday, April 15. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Rwanda: Call for Non-Divisive Politics As Genocide Commemoration Week Ends
At the closing of 29th commemoration week on Thursday, April 13, officials paid homage to politicians killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi and called for non-divisive… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, First Lady to Visit Benin
President Paul Kagame is expected to arrive in Benin on April 14, for a two day state visit that, among others, seeks to deepen the "already fruitful ties" between both the two… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Rwanda: 29 Years Later, Sports Restore Hope for Genocide Survivors, Reunite Rwandans
After the tragic 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, sports are one of the social events that have played a role in restoring hope to the survivors as well as fostering unity in the… Read more »
April 04, 2023
Rwanda: Gasamagera Assumes Office as RPF Secretary General
The newly elected Secretary General of the ruling party, RPF-Inkotanyi, Wellars Gasamagera, on Tuesday, April 4, assumed office in a ceremony that was held at the party… Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda, Kenya Sign Nine Cooperation Agreements
Rwanda and Kenya on Tuesday, signed nine agreements aimed at creating frameworks for cooperation in mutual areas of interests. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Rwanda: Who is Consolée Uwimana, the New RPF Vice Chairperson
The sixteenth RPF National Congress voted a new National Executive Committee resulting in Consolée Uwimana being elected as the new vice chairperson. The elections were held… Read more »