July 18, 2022
Rwanda: What It Means for Rwanda to Host the African Medicine Agency
Rwanda is set to host the headquarters of the African Medicines Agency, (RMA) the African Union announced on Friday last week. Read more »
July 17, 2022
Rwanda: Teachers Are Now Fully Involved in Setting National Exams - NESA Boss
Ahead of the national examinations that begin on Monday July 18, the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) boss has shed light on the process of preparing the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Hosts Inaugural Africa Congress on Protected Areas
The Africa Protected Areas Congress (APAC), the first ever continent-wide gathering of African leaders, citizens, and interest groups, is gathering in Kigali from Monday July 18 to… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Orion Promoted to Topflight League
Orion Basketball Club has been promoted to the first division after making it to the finals of the second division league. Read more »
July 16, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Leaders for University of Rwanda
President Paul Kagame has, on Saturday July 16, appointed Dr Didas Kayihura Muganga as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor for the University of Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Moroccan Firm Donates 15,000 Tonnes of Fertilisers to Rwanda
Moroccan firm, OCP Group, has donated 15,000 tonnes of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers, a development that will support the country's fertiliser use and increase farm… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Premier League to Start on August 19
The 2022/23 Rwanda national football league will start on August 19 according to the country's football governing body, Ferwafa. Read more »
July 13, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Renew Call to Reopen Munyeshyaka's Case
Following the completion of the trial of suspected genocide mastermind Laurent Bucyibaruta in a French court, survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi have called upon the… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide - Bucyibaruta Ruling 'Sends Strong Message to Fugitives, Deniers'
The decision by the Cour d'assises de Paris to hand former Gikongoro prefet Laurent Bucyibaruta a 20-year jail sentence for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi sends a… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Rwanda: Kigali to Get Stormwater Master Plan in Two Years
Over $1 million (over Rwf1 billion) is set to be invested in developing the Kigali 'Stormwater Management Master Plan' that is expected to be complete by 2024 so as to mitigate… Read more »
July 14, 2022
Rwanda: How Natural Hair Movement Is Taking Shape in Kigali
If you met Patria Himbaza, you would think her life is perfect. But how can it not with hair like hers? She's the kind you would turn to see as she disappears down the horizon with… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Rwanda: French Court Hands Bucyibaruta 20-Year Sentence Over Genocide
The Cour d'assises de Paris has handed former Gikongoro prefet, Laurent Bucyibaruta, a 20-year jail sentence for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. He was immediately… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Teenager Irvyn Lomami Set for Lyon First Team Promotion
Rwandan youngster Irvyn Lomami is scheduled to be roped into the Olympique Lyon first team. Read more »
July 12, 2022
Rwanda: Kiyovu Appoint Patrick Aussems as New Head Coach
Rwanda Premier League side Kiyovu Sports have appointed Belgian tactician Patrick Aussems as their new head coach. Read more »
Rwanda: Mutuelle De Sante - Govt to Start Paying Health Centres in Advance
The government of Rwanda is set to start implementing the 'Capitation Model' for the Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI)/Mutuelle de Sante. Read more »
Rwanda: Africa Bio-Manufacturing Institute Works to Kick Off in Kigali
Rwanda is engaging a host of higher learning institutions to help train, re-skill and upskill professionals in the bio-manufacturing industry. Read more »
Rwanda: 1,500 Businesses Risking Prison, Penalties Over Water Permits
More than 1,500 businesses are using water without permits and, a such, they face penalties as well as imprisonment, Doing Business has learnt. Read more »
July 11, 2022
Rwanda: Part of Gisozi Business Centre to Be Demolished Over Pollution #AfricaClimateCrisis
Different facilities in Gisozi commercial hub commonly known as Agakiriro in Gasabo district have been given ultimatum to vacate following an inspection which revealed that they… Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo Completes Process of Admission Into EAC
The DR Congo's Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Christophe Lutundula Apala Pen'Apala, on Monday, July 11, deposited his country's instruments of ratification… Read more »
Rwanda: Commodity Prices Rise By 13.7%
The prices of goods and services increased by 13.7 per cent in June 2022 compared to the same month last year, and 0.8 per cent increase on a monthly basis, according to National… Read more »
July 10, 2022
Rwanda: Ministry of Health Bans Advertisement of Medicines, Medical Services
The Ministry of Health has announced a ban on advertisement of medicines and medical services unless the person advertising has been issued an authorisation. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Receives Top Award From La Francophonie Parliament
President Paul Kagame was on Saturday, July 9, awarded the Ordre de La Pléiade by the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF). Read more »
July 09, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Questions Silence on Rebels' Crime
President Paul Kagame called out the international community's continued silence on FDLR for the last three decades and pointed out that conflicts in DR Congo do not benefit anyone… Read more »
July 08, 2022
Rwanda: More Four-Lane Roads, 43 Flyovers Planned for Kigali
The City of Kigali has announced plans to construct new flyovers and four-lane roads so as to ease congestion across the capital. Read more »
Rwanda: International Basketball Referee Ruhamiriza to Officiate at NBA Summer League
Rwanda's international basketball referee, Jean Sauveur Ruhamiriza, has been named among referees who will officiate at this year's NBA Summer League from July 7-17 in Las Vegas. Read more »