September 23
Rwanda: Education Ministry Explains Teacher Transfer Challenges, Payment Delays
According to Rwanda Education Board (REB), between July and August, approximately 2,235 teachers applied to be transferred from their previous schools. Of these, 1,226 teachers met… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Singapore Launch World's First Ai 'Playbook' At UN Summit
Rwanda and Singapore on Sunday, September 22, jointly launched the AI Playbook for Small States, covering best practices from members of the Digital Forum of Small States (Digital… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa Acted in Bad Faith to Welcome Convicted Genocidaires
The recent decision by the Kinshasa government to grant safe haven to individuals convicted of genocide by a UN court is a deeply troubling development that undermines the fragile… Read more »
Libya/Rwanda: Players Abroad - Kamari On Target, Manzi's Ahly Tripoli Crash Out of Confed. Cup
It was a fair weekend of mixed results for Rwandan players abroad who were in action at their respective club. Read more »
September 22
Rwanda: Nduhungirehe Makes Case for Global Cooperation At UN Summit of the Future
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, called for unified global action to tackle pressing challenges at the United Nations… Read more »
September 20
East Africa: President Kiir, EAC Secretary General Discuss Ways to Promote Regional Stability
The East African Community (EAC) Secretary General, Veronica M. Nduva, held a meeting with the Chairperson of the Summit of the EAC Heads of State and President of South Sudan,… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Own Its Biodiversity Conservation Agenda
In the next two months, two major global conferences will draw every member of the United Nations to discuss climate related challenges that the world and Africa in particular is… Read more »
September 19
Zimbabwe: Drought-Hit Zimbabwe Receives Food Donation From Rwanda
Zimbabwe, which has been affected by prolonged El Nino induced drought, on Thursday, September 19 took delivery of a 1000-metric ton maize flour donation from Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Did Maestroboomin Change His Name to 'Kid From Kigali'?
The global music scene has witnessed many moments of name changes among musicians and bands in all different genres and Rwandan artists are also jumping on the trend. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Talks Rwanda's Development, Hope for the Future in Young People
President Paul Kagame discussed Rwanda's socio-economic transformation journey, highlighting efforts in creating an enabling business environment, electrification progress, rule of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Mpox Vaccination Drive
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an Mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other… Read more »
Rwanda: Soil Conservation Milestone As Rwanda Celebrates Inaugural World Bamboo Day
In a significant step towards enhancing soil conservation, EcoPlanet Bamboo organised the first-ever celebration of World Bamboo Day in Rwanda, held in Nyamagabe District on… Read more »
Rwanda: The New Times' First Editor-in-Chief to Be Laid to Rest On Wednesday
The New Times' first Editor-in-Chief Rogers Kayihura passed on in the night of Tuesday, September 17. Read more »
Rwanda: Tributes Pour in for the New Times' First Editor-in-Chief
The New Times' first Editor-in-Chief Rogers Kayihura passed on in the night of Tuesday, September 17. Read more »
September 18
Congo-Kinshasa: Activists Condemn 'Negative Solidarity' As Kinshasa Readies to Host Genocide Convicts
Rwandan experts and activists against genocide have reacted to the move by DR Congo to host six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who have for years been in Niger… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Refutes Mugimba's Appeal On Genocide Conviction
The Court of Appeal in Kigali on Wednesday, September 18 continued the hearing of Jean-Baptiste Mugimba's appeal. Mugimba, who was convicted for his role in the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Rwanda's Scheme to Train One Million Coders
Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), a five-year government programme that runs from 2024… Read more »
Rwanda: What Should Incoming Senators Do to Fight Genocide Ideology?
As Rwanda awaits the final announcement of the 2024 Senate election results by September 24, the prospective Senators have been urged to put renewed efforts in the fight against… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Mbaza' GBV Information Platform Hits 100,000 Visitors
More than 100,000 individuals had by Monday evening engaged with the 'Mbaza' USSD GBV Information Chatbot, utilising its services over 500,000 times. Read more »
Rwanda: Is Strawberry Farming in Rwanda a Blossoming Industry?
Rwanda's strawberry industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by a growing global demand for the fruit. Local farmers are capitalising on this opportunity to generate… Read more »
Africa: JP Morgan CEO to Visit Africa in Expansion Push
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon pi's expected to visit Africa in mid-October in a push by the biggest US lender to expand on the continent, four sources familiar with the matter… Read more »
Rwanda: DJ Marnaud On the Spot Amid 'Fraud' Claims
Renowned Rwandan disc jockey Arnaud Mugisha Gatera, popularly known as DJ Marnaud, is currently the talk of local showbiz after Nigerian DJ Dope Caesar publicly accused him of… Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Gripping Books to Read As Rwandan Authors Mark Literacy Month
As Rwanda celebrates Literacy Month, it is the perfect opportunity to explore the rich literary landscape of Rwandan authors. Launched on September 21, 2020, this month-long… Read more »
September 17
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Tightening the Reins On Forex Trading
The allure of forex trading has captivated many Rwandans, but the unregulated nature of the market has posed significant risks. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things to Know As Rwanda Pilots Robotics in Curriculum
The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Read more »