Rwanda: Rwanda Polytechnic Mulls Evening, Weekend B-Tech Programs

As the application process continues for students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) program offered by Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), concerns have arisen… Read more »

Rwanda: Court Grants Bail to Former Rwanda Cooperatives Agency Boss, Co-Accused

The Nyarugenge Primary Court has granted conditional bail to Jean-Bosco Harelimana, the former Director General of the Rwanda Cooperatives Agency (RCA), and his co-accused. Read more »

Rwanda: RBA Gets Part of Rwanda Premier League Rights

Rwanda Broadcasting Agency was given a few rights to broadcast the 2023/24 Rwanda Premier League. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Zone V Volleyball Clubs' Tournament

Rwanda will host the second edition of the African Volleyball Confederation, or Confédération Africaine de Volleyball, (CAVB) Zone V volleyball club championships… Read more »

Rwanda: Road Safety - Traffic Cameras to Track Other Traffic Offences

Traffic cameras, which currently regulate speed on Rwandan roads, will soon begin tracking a host of other offences, Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye said on… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 60 Young Vulnerable Women Graduate at Fashion Academy

63 young women from vulnerable families, on October 3, graduated in a ceremony after completing their one-year studies at Our Sisters' Opportunity Academy (OSO) in Kirehe district. Read more »

Rwanda: Prioritising Mothers' Needs - Why Public Places Must Have Breastfeeding Areas

Ernestine Musanganire, 32, recalls the challenges she faced breastfeeding her daughter when she was a university student. She wanted to exclusively breastfeed her for the first six… Read more »

Rwanda: Former Refugee on Inspiring People Through Gospel Music

Isaac Gafishi, a Rwandan gospel singer, has faced many challenges, ultimately leading to his relocation to the United States. Forced to seek asylum in Kenya before making his way… Read more »

Africa: Govts Urged to Leverage Continental Free Trade Pact to Tackle Food Insecurity

African governments have been urged to fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to solve food security issues that affect more… Read more »

East Africa: Regional Army Chiefs to Discuss Interventions After Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo

Chiefs of defence staff from a four-bloc mechanism for DR Congo are expected to meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the auspices of the African Union (AU) to map out the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Plant 63 Million Indigenous Trees for Carbon Market

Rwanda is planning to plant 63 million indigenous and exotic tree seedlings to be able to sell carbon credits on the carbon market, mitigate climate change, and build resilience to… Read more »

Rwanda: Fuel Prices Rise Following Adjustments in Global Oil Market

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Tuesday, October 3, announced a rise in prices for petrol and diesel, citing the adjustments in the global oil market. Read more »

Rwanda: PM Ngirente in Qatar for International Horticultural Expo

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, joined global leaders on October 2 for the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha, Qatar. Read more »

Africa: Rwanda's Former Labour Minister Starts Work on 'Serving Africa Region' at ILO

Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa, the former Minister for Public Service and Labour in Rwanda, has commenced her new role as the Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Therapist on Winning Global Festival Award, Shedding Light on Trauma Through Film

Rwandan filmmaker and psychotherapist Celestin Mutuyimana was awarded at the Young Visionary Research Awards on September 29 in Bern, Switzerland by Ethno Kino Film Festival. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Proposed U.S.$53 Million Aviation Training Centre - What You Need to Know

Rwanda plans to set up an aircraft hangar and centre of excellence in aviation training in Kigali, aiming to build local capacity and empower the labour force in the aviation… Read more »

Rwanda: Comedy Knights Set to Light Up New York Comedy Festival

Comedy Knights stars Babou Joe, Michael Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, and Prince are set to perform at the New York Comedy Festival taking place on November 9. Read more »

Rwanda: 7-Seater Vehicles Allowed to Carry Passengers in Kigali

The government has moved to grant temporary permission to 7-seater vehicles to carry passengers in Kigali on a commercial basis, as part of a short-term plan to deal with public… Read more »

Rwanda: Remembering Young CK - Friends, Family in Canada Pay Tribute to the Late Rapper

Family and friends of Calvin Kagahe Ngabo, also known as Young CK, gathered on September 29 at Paroisse St Sebastian, a French-speaking Catholic parish in Ottawa, Canada, to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Deputy Police Chief Ujeneza in Angola for Interpol Regional Conference

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, headed a team of Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: Grandma's Club Celebrates International Day of Older Persons, Addresses Challenges

Grandma's Club, established three years ago, celebrated the International Day of Older Persons on October 2. The club aims to keep grandmothers in good shape and provides a… Read more »

Rwanda: Disasters Kill 20 People, Damage 500 Houses in One Month - Report

A report by the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) indicates that 200 disaster incidents were recorded in September this year, killing 20 people. Read more »

Rwanda: Fighting Resumes in Eastern DR Congo

Fighting erupted on Sunday, October 1, in eastern DR Congo's North Kivu province pitting the country's armed forces (FARDC) and the M23 rebel group. Read more »

Rwanda: Landslide Kills 2, Injures Several Others in Nyamasheke

As a result of heavy rain, on Monday, October 2, a landslide trapped several people, killing two of them, during renovation works at Rwamatamu Genocide Memorial Site in Gihombo… Read more »

Rwanda: Trade Official Debunks 'Mafia' Reports in Potato Value Chain Amidst Price Hikes

Antoine Kajangwe, the Director General of Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has denied the existence of any illicit operators, often referred to as a… Read more »