Rwanda: Rwanda to Use GPS to Monitor Bats for Zoonotic Diseases

The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour as part of efforts to enhance prevention and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Declares Marburg Virus Outbreak Over

Rwanda declared the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak over on Friday, December 20, after 42 days since the last patient was discharged. Read more »

Mozambique: Cyclone Chido - Death Toll Rises to 73 in Mozambique

The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has climbed to 73, with 543 individuals reported injured, the country's disaster relief agency announced on Thursday, December 19,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's F1 Grand Prix Bid Comes With Opportunities and Challenges

It's not rumors or speculation anymore. Rwanda on December 13 formally announced its bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone for motorsport not just for… Read more »

South Sudan: Five Key Duels to Watch As South Sudan Take On Rwanda in Juba

The "Bright Stars" of South Sudan welcome Rwanda's Amavubi to Juba International Stadium on Sunday, December 22, in the first of the two-legged tie that could decide the team which… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, UN Unveil Rwf1.43 Trillion Five-Year Cooperation Strategy

The United Nations in Rwanda convened with government officials, development partners, financial institutions, private sector representatives, and civil society organisations on… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside New Rwf30bn Plan to Develop Secondary Cities in Rwanda

Five secondary cities which are Rusizi, Rwamagana, Nyagatare, Muhanga, and Huye are beneficiaries of the fund. Read more »

Rwanda: The Stage Is Set for Christmas Carols, Say Organisers

Organisers of annual Christmas Carols are optimistic that "everything is in place" as Rwanda's premier Catholic Church choir, Chorale de Kigali, prepares for early Christmas… Read more »

Rwanda: FERWACY Boss Admits Rwandan Riders Aren't Good Enough for World Champ

Cycling governing body (FERWACY) president Samson Ndayishimiye has admitted that it will be difficult to find a Rwandan cyclist who can challenge for podium finish at such a big… Read more »

Africa: Defence Minister Urges East Africa Security Chiefs to Use All Means to Realise Peace in Region

Rwanda's minister of defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, has urged Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) chiefs of defence staff to scale up regional response mechanisms, adapt them to the… Read more »

Rwanda: MTN Rwanda, Unicef Partner to Empower Children in Rwanda

MTN Rwanda has partnered with UNICEF Rwanda to advance children's rights, tackle malnutrition, and bridge the digital divide. The partnership was formalised on December 12, with… Read more »

Rwanda: France Continues to Show the Way On Holding Genocide Fugitives Accountable

The decision by a French court to uphold the life sentence of Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is a significant step towards… Read more »

Rwanda: Behind the Lens With Eric Kabera - Uncovering Filmmaking Secrets, Career Advice

It was a chilly, sunlit mid-morning when we arrived at Kwetu Film Institute and Hillywood Café, tucked into the serene hills of Gacuriro. This creative haven is where… Read more »

Rwanda: Airtel's New Voice Over 4G Attracts Over a Million Subscribers

Airtel Rwanda has registered more than one million new subscribers on its Voice Over 4G (VoLTE) - a wireless communication standard that allows users to make voice calls and send… Read more »

Rwanda/South Sudan: Facts About Rwanda's CHAN 2024 Ticket Challengers

Jimmy Mulisa's Amavubi on Thursday, December 19, left for Juba ahead of Sunday's crunch tie against Bright Stars of South Sudan in the first leg of the 2024 African Nations… Read more »

Rwanda: Mushumba Picks Positives From APR Women's Wbla Campaign

APR Women's Basketball Club coach Charles Mushumba has said that the just-concluded 2024 Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) was a learning experience for his as a coach and… Read more »

Rwanda: YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana, Co-Accused Trial Adjourned As New Evidence Surfaces

Nine people including Theoneste Nsengimana, the creator of the YouTube channel Umubavu TV, are being prosecuted on charges of forming a criminal association and conspiring to… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Receives Message From Angolan President

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, December 18, received a message from his Angolan counterpart Joao Laurenço, who is the facilitator of the Luanda process. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf30bn German Grant to Boost Urban Development

The Government of Rwanda on Wednesday, December 18 signed a grant agreement with the German Development Bank KfW, representing the German Federal Government, to provide Euro 20.97… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Justice Served' - Minister Bizimana On Philippe Hategekimana's Genocide Verdict

The decision by the French Court of Appeal to uphold the life sentence handed to Philippe Hategekimana alias Biguma for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi has been… Read more »

Tanzania: Vanessa Mdee Exposes Dark Secrets of Music Industry, Sacrifices Made for Fame

Celebrated Tanzanian songstress Vanessa Mdee has sparked a national conversation about faith, morality, and the sacrifices some make for fame after sharing eye-opening revelations… Read more »

Rwanda: Close to 2,000 Apply for RwandAir's Cadet Pilot Programme

More than 1,900 people have applied to join the national carrier RwandAir's programme that seeks to train young pilots, according to officials at the airline. Read more »

Rwanda: What Has Changed Five Months After Private Vets Took Over Livestock Services

Cattle farmers in Nyamasheke District, the first district to implement Veterinary Sanitary Mandate scheme, have praised the initiative for helping to streamline access to… Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide - French Court Upholds Philippe Hategekimana's Life Sentence

The Court of Appeal in France on Tuesday, December 17, upheld the life sentence for Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, a former deputy commander of the Gendarmerie in Rwanda, for… Read more »

Rwanda: Kayonza - How Irrigated Fruit Farming Transformed Livelihoods in a Drought Prone Region

After nearly five years of dedicated effort, residents of Kayonza District are celebrating the fruits of their labour. The community has transitioned from subsistence farming to… Read more »