Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - 2,000 UN Staff, Humanitarians Given Safe Passage to Rwanda

Rwandan authorities on Monday, January 27, received close to 2,000 people, most of them employed by the UN in Goma, the eastern DR Congo city which was captured by M23 rebels. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rubavu Residents Hope 'DR Congo Chaos Ends Soon'

Residents of Rubavu town are still shaken by the death of some of their compatriots due to bombshells from DR Congo on Monday, January 27, but there is general feeling of cautious… Read more »

Rwanda: Haruna Niyonzima Pledges to Win Trophies With AS Kigali

AS Kigali's new signing Haruna Niyonzima has pledged to win trophies with the club. Read more »

Rwanda: Basketball - Five Things We Learned As the League Tipped Off

The Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) 2024 season tipped off on Saturday, January 24, serving some great action as clubs fought to get a good start. Read more »

Rwanda: Kidumu Kibido Set to Serenade Kigali At Valentine's Gala

Renowned Burundian zouk and pop sensation Kidumu Kibido is set to return to Kigali for the inaugural "Amore Valentine's Gala," taking place on Valentine's Day, February 14, at the… Read more »

Rwanda: Strengthening Rwanda's Data Protection Culture - a Call to Action Ahead of Privacy Week

It has now been almost three and a half years since the Rwandan Law No. 058/2021 of October 13, 2021, on the protection of personal data and privacy (the "Data Protection Act" or… Read more »

Rwanda: Muslim Community Announces Reforms for 2025 Holy Pilgrimage

The Muslim community in Rwanda has unveiled significant reforms for the 2025 Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj), aimed at ensuring an enhanced experience for participants. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Guinea Sign Security Cooperation Deal

Rwanda and Guinea Conakry, on Monday, January 27, signed a memorandum of understanding meant to strengthen security cooperation, according to the Ministry of Interior. Read more »

Rwanda: Five Rwandans Killed, 35 Injured By Bombshells From DR Congo

At least five Rwandans were killed by bombshells from DR Congo on Monday, January 27, according to Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). Read more »

East Africa: Ruto to Convene EAC Leaders After M23 Rebels Surround Goma

Kenyan President William Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC), said he would convene a meeting of regional leaders over the escalating security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »

Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Regulations of Rehab Centres

The Ministry of Local Government has issued new instructions to regulate the organization and functioning of rehabilitation centres and preliminary rehabilitation centres (formerly… Read more »

Rwanda: Inmates Escape From Goma Prison Amid M23 Rebel Advances

More than 4,400 inmates escaped from Munzenze Central Prison in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo, on Monday, January 27, after M23 rebel group captured… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Shelling of Rwanda Will Only Complicate an Already Bad Situation

The shelling of Rwandan territory by Congolese forces on Monday which resulted in the loss of lives constitutes a dangerous escalation of tensions and a grave violation of… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Fight Against Certified Seed Shortages

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has unveiled a strategy to tackle the shortage of certified seeds, with a focus on Irish potatoes and rice, by engaging… Read more »

Rwanda: Lifestyle Control - The Key to Managing and Preventing Diabetes

Someone is considered to be diabetic if the blood glucose/sugar levels are persistently above normal. People with diabetes usually have problems converting food nutrients into… Read more »

Rwanda: January Transfer Window - What Are the Top Five Deals So Far?

The first transfer window of 2025 is expected to close on January 31. So far, several teams have made some decent signings, while others are on the verge of announcing some new… Read more »

Rwanda: What Makes Rwanda's Rising Actress, Oliva Mutoni, a Name to Watch?

In 2020, Oliva Saranda Mutoni made her unexpected debut in Rwanda's film industry, stepping into a world she hadn't envisioned for herself. Her first role in The Secret series… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Capture Goma, Call for Calm

The AFC/M23 rebels early Monday, January 27, announced that they captured Goma, the capital of eastern DR Congo's North Kivu Province. The rebels announced the city's capture in a… Read more »

Rwanda: Increasing Pension Benefits Will Offset Effects of Inflation - Retirees

Retirees have welcomed a new increase in their monthly pension benefits, saying it is an effort to counter the effect of inflation or the rising cost of living on their welfare. Read more »

Rwanda: Kinshasa Could Have Avoided Current Crisis, Says Rwanda Envoy

The current security crisis in eastern DR Congo, where M23 rebels are closing in on Goma city, "could have been averted" if the government in Kinshasa was committed to peace,… Read more »

Rwanda: M23 Threatens to Occupy Goma On Monday

The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have said they will march on Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on Monday, January 27, if government forces (FARDC) do not lay down their… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Border Posts With DR Congo Remain Open-Mukuralinda

The government has reaffirmed that its borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) remain open, despite ongoing heavy fighting between the Congolese army and the M23… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Condemns 'Misguided, Manipulative' Statements On DR Congo Crisis

The Rwandan government has expressed concerns about statements issued by various parties on the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, where the M23 rebels have intensified their… Read more »

Rwanda: FDLR Military Leader Pacifique Omega Ntawunguka Killed. Who Was He?

'Maj Gen' Pacifique Ntawunguka, the overall commander of FDLR's military wing Forces Combattantes Abacunguzi (FOCA), had several aliases, including Omega and Israel. Read more »

East Africa: Ruto to Convene EAC Leaders After M23 Rebels Surround Goma

Kenyan President William Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC), said he would convene a meeting of regional leaders over the escalating security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »