October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Education, Research Key to Global Green, Digital Transition - PM Ngirente
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said education and research are integral components of the Global Gateway strategy for a green and digital transition. 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 »
Rwanda: Rwandan Duo Selected for BAL Mentorship Programme
Two Rwanda young women, Fatuma Mukamugema and Cindy Kolenyo, have been selected to take part in Basketball Africa League's new sports mentorship program that will see them visit… Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, Rusine Among Rwandans Nominated for Zambia's Zikomo Awards
A cross section of Rwandan stars including Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, comedian Patrick Rusine, and singer Kenny Sol, are among Africans that have been nominated for Zikomo Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Rwanda-Saudi Arabia Ties
President Kagame, on Tuesday, October 24, arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he joined world leaders for the 7th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a meeting… Read more »
Rwanda: Scientists Seek Response to Disease That Erodes 80% of Irish Potatoes
Scientists gathered in Kigali for a global climate research conference are proposing solutions to fight against 'Late Blight Disease' that is highly affecting Irish potato… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet the 6 Rwandan Students Who Designed AI Algorithms for Chinese Satellite
Six students from Rwanda gained international recognition during World Space Week for their work in designing algorithms for the WonderJourney-1A (WJ-1A) satellite. Read more »
Rwanda: Two Arrested As Bayern Munich Academy Rwanda Saga Takes New Twist
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) have confirmed that they have in custody two people on suspicion of charges connected to forging documents in an attempt to get ineligible… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 1,200 Affordable Housing Units Completed in Busanza
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, has said that progress has been made regarding putting to use land in Busanza and Ndera in Kigali for affordable housing purposes. Read more »
Rwanda: Agriculture Ministry Rolls Out Plan to Eliminate Fake Seeds By 2030
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, the National Seed Association of Rwanda (NSAR), and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) on Wednesday, October 25, launched a… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Spokesperson Explains Rubavu Border Incident
Rwanda is deeply concerned about the conflict that is taking place across the Western Province border, of which spillover effects continue to endanger the lives of Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: AI Has Potential to Create Jobs With Higher Economic Value, Says ICT Minister
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has said that, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, certain jobs may be displaced, but it also brings about the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame in Saudi Arabia for Major Investment Forum
President Kagame has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he joins world leaders for the 7th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) whose theme is to highlight the… Read more »
Rwanda: Global Tech Company to Set Up Cloud Computing Operations in Rwanda
American multinational computer technology company, Oracle will set up cloud computing infrastructure in Rwanda by June 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau's 'Unconstitutional Searches' Case Set for Retrial
A court case challenging the legality of Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)'s authority to conduct searches without a court warrant is scheduled for a retrial due to recent… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Takes Over Case of Rwanda Standard Board Official
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has sent the case file of Valens Uwitonze, a technical assistance specialist in the Wood and Furniture Small and Medium-sized Enterprises… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 2,000 Rwandan Youth in Canada, U.S. to Discuss Their Role in Development
Over 2,000 Rwandan youth living in Canada and the US will meet during the 2023 Rwanda Youth Convention, in Ottawa-Gatineau, to connect with their roots, celebrate their culture,… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Spokesperson Speaks Out on Rubavu Border Incident
Rwanda is deeply concerned about the conflict that is taking place across the Western Province border, of which spillover effects continue to endanger the lives of Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: Biruta Visits Rwandan Troops in Central African Republic
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta on Tuesday, October 24, visited Rwandan troops deployed under a bilateral arrangement with the Central African Republic (CAR) and… Read more »
Rwanda: Digital ID to Be Issued Even to Newborn Babies
As young as a newborn baby, Rwandans will soon acquire Digital Identity (ID) cards, replacing the current physical ID cards, as Rwanda continues to delve into technological… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf1 Billion Earmarked for Grassroots Projects Around Akagera Park
Communities in the vicinity of Akagera National Park are set to receive more than $800,000 (over Rwf990 million) through the park's tourism revenue-sharing scheme. Read more »
Rwanda: Traditionalist Rutangarwamaboko On the Quest to Restore True Rwandan Culture
On October 9, photos of a traditional healer, cultural researcher, and philosopher, Modeste Nzayisenga Rutangarwamaboko, meeting the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources,… Read more »
Rwanda: Singer Confy Opens Up About Living With Vitiligo
Fast rising singer Confy on October 24, opened up about his experience living with vitiligo. The 24-year-old took to his social media handles to share his story, and the responses… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Minister Wants an End to the Ben, Bruce Melodie's Long-Time 'Beef'
The Minister of Youth, Abdallah Utumatwishima, is not pleased with people that are using their social media platforms to fuel the feud betweenThe Ben and Bruce Melodie, two of… Read more »
Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - Rubavu Civilian Injured Amid Escalating Fighting Along Border
A Rwandan citizen based in the country's Western Province sustained injuries after he was injured by a stray bullet originating from clashes among the coalition of Kinshasa-backed… Read more »