July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Karekezi, Niyonzima Pay Glowing Tributes to Retiring Goalie Bakame
Amavubi legends Olivier Karekezi and Haruna Niyonzima have described former teammate Eric 'Bakame' Ndayishimiye as a best goalkeeper that Rwanda has produced and a role model to… Read more »
Rwanda: 5 Things We Learned From Rwanda's AfroCAN Campaign
The 2023 AfroCAN tournament that concluded in Luanda, Angola, was a joy to watch, especially for Rwandan fans who saw their team clinch a third place finish throughout the… Read more »
Rwanda: The 'Space' Conversation - a Lesson for Men From Women Deliver 2023
Over 6,000 delegates from all over the world are in Kigali to attend the very first Women Deliver conference on the African continent. That\'s right, 6,000 men, women, and… Read more »
Rwanda: There is No Winner in Curtailing Women Rights, Gender Equality
A new report has painted a rather grim picture on the state of gender equality in the world, indicating that over 90 per cent of the global population of women and girls live in… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Women Deliver Boss Clears Air on President Novák Attendance
Some activists have expressed discontent over Hungarian President, Katalin Novák, who on Monday, July 17 attended the opening ceremony of the ongoing Women Deliver… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Girls Bow Out of Fiba U16 Afrobasket
Egypt U16 girls on Tuesday, July 18, inflicted a 84-15 humiliation on Rwanda in the quarter finals to deny them a qualification to the semifinals of the FIBA U16 Afrobasket. Read more »
Rwanda: Girls' Clubs to Be Scaled Up in Rwanda's Public Schools
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with Building Learning Foundations (BLF), a UK Aid-funded programme, is planning to scale up Girls' Clubs in all public and… Read more »
Rwanda: Women's Voices Critical in Healthcare Decisions - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has emphasised the need for women to have a well-deserved and long overdue seat at decision-making tables when it comes to healthcare. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Leads Africa in Vaccine Coverage
Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT) vaccine, a new report by the World Health Organisation and… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Achieve Only 60% of Their Full Potential - Report
A new report has shed light on the global disparity faced by women, indicating that they are empowered to achieve only 60 percent of their full potential on average. Furthermore,… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Inspires Solidarity in Addressing Gender Gaps
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has emphasised the need for solidarity in sustaining gender gains and addressing the global crises that still affect women disproportionately. Read more »
Rwanda: Unleashing the Power of Girls in STEM to Drive Innovation
As Rwanda welcomes the Women Deliver Conference, we reflect on the incredible potential of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver Delegates on the Importance of Open Dialogue
With multiple hindrances in its path, achieving optimal gender equality has been a long-standing universal goal, and there's always more to be done despite the progression, and the… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Unveil Effective Method to Combat Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to be a distressing and pervasive issue affecting women and girls globally, including in Rwanda. Taking proactive measures to address this… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Singapore Police Forces Explore Ways to Jointly Tackle Trans-Boundary Security Challenges
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) held a bilateral meeting at the Police General Headquarters in Kacyiru, on Monday, July 17, to further strengthen the… Read more »
Rwanda: Goalie Ndayishimiye Announces Retirement From Professional Football
Rwandan goalkeeper Jean-Luc Ndayishimiye has announced his retirement from professional football aged 35. Read more »
Rwanda: UK Passes Bill to Return Illegal Migrants to Their Home Country, Third Country
The UK government's Department for Immigration & Passports, Drugs Policy, Crime, Fire, Counter-terrorism & Police has announced the passage of the illegal Migration Bill,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs Rwf518 Billion to Recover From Flood-Induced Losses
The government is seeking Rwf518.58 billion (approximately US$415 million) to facilitate the recovery from the extensive physical and economic losses inflicted by recent floods and… Read more »
Rwanda: Dental Therapist on Using Sign Language to Boost Oral Health for the Deaf
In her experience as a dental therapist, 26-year-old Esperance Niyigena has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Africa: Rwanda Defence Force Releases Name of Peacekeeper Killed in CAR
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has released the name of the Rwandan peacekeeper who was killed by armed elements on Monday, July 10 while on patrol in the Central African Republic… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Rwanda: New Digital Tool to Evaluate Performance of Judiciary Launched
The judiciary sector on Friday unveiled the Judicial Management Performance System (JPMS), a digital system aimed at monitoring and improving the performance of its staff. This… Read more »
Rwanda: Officials Pay Tribute to Rwanda's Fallen Peacekeeper
Officials on Friday, July 14, paid their last respects to Sgt Eustache Tabaro, a Rwandan peacekeeper who lost his life following an attack on the United Nations mission in CAR… Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Rwanda Women Out to See Off Uganda in Paris 2024 Games Qualifier
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July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans Must Make the Most of Hosting Women Deliver Conference
Rwanda will this week host the Women Deliver Conference, which has brought together at least 6,000 participants who will attend the meeting physically, and over 200,000 who have… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Rwanda: Six Key Things to Know About Women Deliver Conference
All is set for the long-awaited Women Deliver 2023 Conference, which starts on Monday, July 17, with pre-events starting on Sunday, July 16. Read more »