May 30
East Africa: EAC Parliament Forced to Postpone Key Activities Due to Financial Constraints
Key activities of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), the legislative arm of the East African Community, face a delay as a result of financial constraints stemming from… Read more »
May 29
Rwanda: More Presidential Aspirants Submit Candidatures
Two independent candidates, Thomas Habimana and Fred Barafinda Sekikubo on Wednesday, May 29, submitted their candidatures for the July presidential elections to the National… Read more »
Rwanda: President Ruto Seeks to Reduce Pan-African Parliament Seats
Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, May 29, proposed a reduction of seats in the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) from 275 to 100 members, for cost-effective reasons. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Earmarks Funds to Set Up Drone Operation Centre
Rwanda has allocated Rwf2.3 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year which will commence on July 1, as initial funding for setting up a Drone Operation Centre as the country seeks to… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Allocates Rwf 9bn to Address Ravine Erosion Near Refugee Camps
The government has allocated Rwf 9 billion to address the issue of ravines in and around refugee camps, aiming to combat environmental degradation and improve living conditions for… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwandans Keep Showing Up for Bal Playoffs Despite APR Elimination
There is no doubt that the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs have always been on Rwandan basketball enthusiasts' A-list events to go to. It rarely misses out on their agenda. Read more »
May 28
Rwanda: Rwanda Dismisses 'Politically Motivated' Campaign By Forbidden Stories
The Government of Rwanda on Tuesday, May 28, dismissed a politically motivated media campaign by a journalists' organisation called Forbidden Stories, which released a series of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rulindo, Partners Pledge to Address Housing Issues for Genocide Survivors
In a significant move towards supporting survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, various district partners in Rulindo have pledged to address the critical housing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Zimbabwe Satisfied With Cooperation Arrangement
The governments of Rwanda and Zimbabwe have expressed satisfaction with the implementation of bilateral agreements signed by the two countries in political, diplomatic, as well as… Read more »
May 27
Rwanda: First-Time Voters Speak Out On Upcoming Elections
Excitement is palpable as first-time voters prepare to cast their ballots in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. Through a series of candid interviews, these new… Read more »
Rwanda: Ingabire Seeks to Be 'Absent Presence' On Ballot
It is election season in Rwanda. Campaigns are a little over three weeks away and polling another three weeks later. But you wouldn't know it, especially if you are used to what… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Mali Forge Stronger Ties With 19 New Agreements
A Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) meeting convened between Rwanda and Mali in Kigali on Monday, May 27, focused on discussing avenues for trade and cooperation. Read more »
Rwanda: PS Imberakuri Submits Youth Dominated List With 80 Candidates for Parliamentary Polls
The Social Party Imberakuri (PS Imberakuri), on May 27, submitted to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) a list of 80 candidates ahead of the July parliamentary elections. Read more »
Rwanda: Parliamentary Elections - Primary School Teacher On Mission to Promote Unity and Reconciliation Files Candidature
Liberata Kayirama, a French language and social studies primary school teacher submitted her candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Monday, May 27. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Bolstering Forces in Northern Mozambique
Rwanda is deploying more soldiers to help fight attacks by Islamic State-linked terrorists in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's northernmost province, President Filipe Nyusi was quoted by… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Gets Its First Digital Postal Service
MPost, a Kenyan digital postal service, has launched its e-PO boxservice in Rwanda. This means over a million Rwandans can now use their phone numbers as postal addresses to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's 'Itorero' Programme Enhances WASAC Group's Commitment to Service Excellence
In a significant move towards improving service delivery and promoting national values, the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), in collaboration with the… Read more »
May 26
Rwanda: Govt Set to Green Key Districts to Protect Nile River Sources From Pollution
Greening the intersection of Nyamagabe, Ruhango, and Karongi districts will help curb pollution in Rwanda's rivers that flow into the River Nile, according to Minister for… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Parliamentary Aspirant Mukamurara Is Championing Recognition of Unpaid Care Work
Unpaid care work, such as looking after children and doing household chores, is critical to the well-being of families and the foundation of the nation, according to parliamentary… Read more »
May 23
Rwanda: Kagame Inaugurates New Rwf22 Billion Radiant Insurance Building
President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, May 23, inaugurated a Rwf22 billion new Radiant Insurance building, located in the central business district. Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Seeks Two-Year Sentence for Former MP Barikana
Prosecution requested Nyarugenge Primary Court to hand a two-year jail sentence to former lawmaker Eugene Balikana who is accused of possessing firearms illegally. Read more »
Rwanda: Parliamentary Election - Mukantwari, a Primary School Teacher On a Mission to Curtail Family Conflicts
Elizabeth Mukantwari, a Kinyarwanda language and maths teacher at Kagasa Primary School in Kicukiro District, Kigali, wants to contest for a seat in parliament with a noble mission… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian, 26, Eyes Seat in Parliament
Renowned actor and comedian Samson Mucyo, widely known as Sam Zuby, on May 23 submitted his candidature for the July parliamentary elections. He will contest for a parliamentary… Read more »
May 22
Rwanda: Govt to Use Rwf23bn to Restore Degraded Forests in Southern, Northern Provinces
The Ministry of Environment has launched a $18 million (approximately Rwf23 billion) project to restore degraded land and forests in Southern and Northern provinces from 2024 to… Read more »
Rwanda: PDI Has Come of Age, Will Now Field Parliamentary Candidates - Party Leader Says
Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) leaders, on May 22, submitted a list of 55 candidates, 32 men and 23 women, for the July parliamentary elections, to the National Electoral Commission. Read more »