Rwanda: Belgium Envoy to Rwanda on Why Brussels Won't Extradite Genocide Suspects

Versmessen Bert, the Ambassador of Belgium in Rwanda, has spoken out on the main reasons behind his country's decision to prosecute suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi… Read more »

Africa: Army Chiefs Meet Over DR Congo Crisis

Army chiefs from four African regions met on Friday, October 6, at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia over the crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »

Rwanda: World Bank Names Rwanda Among Africa's 'Pocket of Resilience' Nations

Sub-Saharan Africa is bracing itself for a slowdown in economic growth, with projections indicating a decline from 3.6 per cent in 2022 to 2.5 per cent in 2023, as per the latest… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Diplomat Claver Gatete Appointed Head of UNECA

Claver Gatete has replaced Vera Songwe who, in August 2022, resigned from the position of Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Songwe, a celebrated… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Welcomes Re-Arrest of Genocide Suspect Karangwa

Faustin Nkusi, the spokesperson of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA), has welcomed the Netherlands' decision to re-arrest Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, who stands… Read more »

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Elevates Workplace Inclusivity With Launch of 'Mother's Room'

Bank of Kigali (BK) inaugurated its 'Mother's Room' at BK Headquarters on Wednesday, October 4, aimed to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. Read more »

Rwanda: World Teachers' Day - Visually Impaired Educator On Serving Country Through Teaching

Pacifique Ndungutse, a 26-year-old language teacher with visual impairment, strongly believes in self-reliance. This mindset has empowered him to overcome the limitations of his… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Gears Up for December Polls - What You Need to Know

The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election at an… Read more »

Rwanda: Philippe Colliou Named Technical and Sports Director for Tour Du Rwanda

The Rwanda Cycling Federation has announced the appointment of Philippe Colliou as the Technical and Sports Director of Tour du Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Vital Antimalarial Medications Worth Over Rwf450 Million

Rwanda Medical Supply (RMS) has made a procurement of over 150,000 doses of antimalarial medicines, Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACTs), valued at more than $370,000 (over… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Adopts New Transport System to Control Traffic Congestion in Kigali

Rwanda and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth $14.6 million to establish a new transport control system aimed to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility in Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Warns Against 'Beliefs That Put People in Danger'

Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) says it will not tolerate people who use their beliefs as an excuse for unlawful practices. This statement comes after the apprehension of Joseph… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali - 150 Grounded Public Transport Buses Need Repair

The Rwanda Association of Passenger Transporters (ATPR) has announced that there is a need to repair over 150 buses that were grounded due to financial constraints. Read more »

Rwanda: Explainer - Rise of Fuel Prices and Impact on Cost of Living

On October 3, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, adding to the already challenging cost of living in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Farmers Call for More Potato Seed Multipliers to Curb Rising Food Prices

Potato producers are seeking an increase in the number of potato seed multipliers to enhance yields and combat escalating food prices in the market. Read more »

Rwanda: There Is Only One Viable Solution to DR Congo's Security Crisis - Dialogue

After months of relative silence of guns, hostilities between DR Congo's armed forces and the M23 rebel group have resumed in the restive east of the country. Read more »

Rwanda: Stark Police Warning as Power Cables, Water Pipes Are Vandalised

Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines and water supply pipes following a rise in the illegal acts in one month. Read more »

Rwanda: Teachers Day - Uwimana's 28-Year Journey, Nurturing Dreams and Shaping Lives of Pupils

While some teachers prioritize financial gains and economic demands, Marthe Uwimana, a dedicated primary school teacher at Gatsata Catholic Primary School in Gatsata sector,… Read more »

Rwanda: Teachers Call for Increased Laptop Access, Simpler Transfer Process

On World Teachers' Day, educators are advocating for improved laptop accessibility and easier transfer processes to bolster their capacity to provide high-quality education. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Fighting Continues After Two-Day Calm

Hostilities between DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC) and the M32 rebel group continued on Wednesday, October 4 after two days of uneasy calm, which followed renewed fighting on… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Commander Sentenced to Death for Killing Protestors

A commander in DR Congo's armed forces has been sentenced to death after he was tried for violent repression of a protest against the United Nations mission on August 30, in which… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Agribusinesses Get €40 Million Boost Under Market Access Scheme

A new regional scheme is set to unlock the potential of agribusinesses within the East African Community (EAC) by investing €40 million (approx. Rwf51 billion) to this end,… Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Karangwa Re-Arrested in Netherlands - What Does It Mean?

The Dutch police in Ermelo, on October 3 re-arrested Major Pierre-Claver Karangwa, a former officer in the genocidal regime's military. He is alleged to be one of the key… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Sign Language is Key in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

More than 30,000 Rwandans live with hearing disabilities, and yet the use of sign language is still low. This hinders, among others, their access to Sexual and Reproductive Health… Read more »

Rwanda: A Year of Trading Under AfCFTA - a Rwandan Businesswoman's Story

Rwanda exported its first consignment of goods to Ghana, on September 30, 2022, under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative aimed to kick off… Read more »