June 14
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Owning a Gun in Rwanda
Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana was this month slapped with a fine worth Rwf 500,000 after the Nyarugenge primary court found him guilty of possessing a magazine of an AK47 gun… Read more »
June 17
Rwanda: Michela Wrong, Journalist Gone Berserk, Stokes Her Vendetta Against Kagame
It's been clear for some time now that there is something seriously 'the matter' with Michela Wrong, a British journalist and author who for the past several years has had a… Read more »
June 16
Rwanda: How Republican Guard Secures Third Consecutive Title Victory
The Republican Guard (RG) team on Sunday, June 16, won their third straight RDF Liberation Cup competition after defeating Basic Military Training Center Nasho (BMTC Nasho) 3-0 in… Read more »
June 17
Rwanda: Tracing the Evolution of Modern Poetry in Rwanda
In recent years, modern Rwandan poetry has been evolving, embracing diverse styles and themes. Poets are collaborating with other artistes and participating in international… Read more »
June 16
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf40bn for Forest Management in Kaduha-Gitwe Corridor
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved $31 million (approximately Rwf40 billion) in funding for Rwanda. This investment aims to boost forest… Read more »
Rwanda: Nearly 600 Candidates Scramble for 80 Seats in Parliament
Candidates eligible to contest for parliamentary seats in the Lower House in the 2024 elections expected in July, rose to 589 as per the final list by the National Electoral… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandans in Botswana Commemorate Genocide Against Tutsi
The Rwandan community in Botswana on Thursday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka30) amid calls to fight and prevent the resurgence of… Read more »
Rwanda: Fans Celebrate Return to Refurbished Amahoro Stadium
Excitement was palpable as Rwandan football enthusiasts returned to the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium which host the derby between two local fierce rivals APR FC vs Rayon… Read more »
June 14
Rwanda: Final List - Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana to Vie for Presidency
Incumbent President Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana are the only candidates to run for President in the July polls, according to a final list published by the… Read more »
Rwanda: Yusuf Murangwa - the Progressive Economist Set to Steer Rwanda's Finance Ministry
Yusuf Murangwa is not a new name in Rwanda's public service, especially for people with interest in statistics. He has served at the National Institute for Statistics Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Dissolves Lower House
President Paul Kagame on June 14 dissolved the Lower House of Rwanda's bicameral Parliament, ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections slated next month. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Olivier Kabera, the Engineer Named State Minister for Infrastructure?
President Paul Kagame, on Wednesday, June 12, appointed Olivier Kabera as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), replacing Patricie Uwase who had held… Read more »
Rwanda: New Cabinet Members, Top Officials Take Oath
The new ministers and other government officials appointed by President Paul Kagame took oath of office on Friday, June 14, in a ceremony held at Parliament. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Over 100 New African Migrants From Libya
Rwandan immigration officers on Thursday, June 13, received 113 refugees and migrants from Libya. Read more »
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy's Expansion Plan to Rwanda
Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy's expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that 'it is a win'… Read more »
June 13
Rwanda: Who Is Mutesi Rusagara, the 34-Year-Old New State Minister in Charge of Public Investment?
Linda Mutesi Rusagara, 34, was on June 12, appointed as state minister in charge of resource mobilisation and public investment at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning… Read more »
Rwanda: Political Parties Forum Gears Up for July Elections
The national consultative forum of political organizations (NFPO) says that preparations for next month's presidential and parliamentary elections are advanced, with the forum… Read more »
Rwanda: The Rise of New Foreign Affairs Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe
After his June 12 appointment as minister of foreign affairs, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe, 49, who was until then Rwanda's envoy to The Netherlands, posted on X to "express my deep… Read more »
Rwanda: Political Will - a Key Tool in Rwanda's Fight Against HIV
Rwanda has made significant strides in managing HIV/AIDS, successfully meeting the "95-95-95" targets set by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The "95-95-95"… Read more »
Rwanda: Grammy's Recording Academy to Expand Operations in Rwanda
The Recording Academy, an organization behind the Grammy Awards, has announced a global expansion plan to support music creators in different African countries and Middle East,… Read more »
June 14
Rwanda: Breaking Barriers - the Remarkable Journey of a Trailblazing Female Engineer
Celine Uwimana, one of the only two women who graduated from University of Rwanda in a class of hundred men in 2000, is currently among prominent engineers behind Kigali's skylines… Read more »
June 13
Rwanda: Rwanda FA Clears the Air On Spittler's Future
Rwanda's football governing body (Ferwafa) president, Alphonse Munyantwali has said that the future of Amavubi head coach Torsten Frank Spittler will be discussed when the right… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy to Brazil Calls for Laws Against Genocide Ideology
Rwanda's ambassador to Brazil Lawrence Manzi has called on countries to enact laws punishing the crime of genocide and genocide ideology. Read more »
Rwanda: Day of the African Child - How Protecting Education Secures Peace, Safety for Children
Protecting education from attack helps secure peace and safety for all children in Africa, experts have stressed. The call was made on Thursday, June 13, 2024, during the… Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Resumes Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo Road Construction
The Construction of Mulindi Gasogi-Rusororo-Kabuga centre road has resumed. Read more »