September 25, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Among Potential Buyers of Idle Nobilis Hotel
The government of Rwanda is among entities that showed interest in buying Nobilis hotel building owned by SONARWA Assurance Ltd, the Chief Budget Manager at the Ministry of Finance… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide - Former Kibuye Prefect Pierre Kayondo Arrested in France
Pierre Kayondo, a former prefect of Kibuye, has been arrested and indicted in France for his alleged role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Govt's New Plan for Women's Financial Inclusion
Rwanda has made significant strides in terms of financial inclusion where the last 15 years saw an increased rate from 21 per cent to 77 per cent, in terms of access to formal… Read more »
Rwanda: Locally Filmed Movie 'Fight Like a Girl' Bags Nominations at AMAAs
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) roster of nominees for the year 2023 is out, and the movie 'Fight Like a Girl' which features local actors Malaika Uwamahoro, Kennedy Jones… Read more »
Rwanda: What You May Have Missed At the All-Star Concert
Following the highly anticipated All-Star game by the Rwanda Basketball League, a concert took place featuring artistes such as Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Kivumbi King, and more.… Read more »
Rwanda: 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Rwanda
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit Rwanda on Sunday, August 24, for a very brief period of time at approximately 4:21pm. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali City Names Three Roads to Be Dedicated to Public Buses
Three road networks in Kigali will soon be dedicated to public buses during peak hours as a solution to traffic congestion in the capital. Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Addresses Concerns About Tent Events
The City of Kigali authorities have addressed a few concerns brought to light by businesspeople who use tents for various events, for example, weddings and other gatherings. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mugwaneza Lands Top Job in FIBA's Competitions Commission
Barely two months after she was elected on the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)'s central board, Rwandan official Pascale Mugwaneza has been given additional… Read more »
Rwanda: Babyl Rwanda Reportedly Ceases Operations
Reports indicate that Babylon Health, operating as Babyl in Rwanda, has ceased its operations in the country. Read more »
September 23, 2023
Rwanda: Anti-Rwanda U.S. Senator Bob Menendez Charged for Corruption
US Democratic Senator from New Jersey Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian Menendez were on Friday, September 22, charged with corruption-related offences. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nearly Three Decades Later, Congolese Tutsi Appeal for Persecution to End
John Nsengiyera, 27, recalls, with a tinge of nostalgia, how life used to be back home in Ngungu, a region in Masisi territory, in DR Congo's North Kivu Province, where cattle… Read more »
Rwanda: Gen Z Comedy Show Thrills Fans in Style
When organisers of Gen Z Comedy Show, comprised of young and upcoming talented comedians, announced its relocation at Camp Kigali, known for hosting big events, some people… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Rwanda: Alleged Serial Killer Kazungu Appears In Court
Suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu was on Thursday, September 21, arraigned before Kicukiro Primary Court and charged with 10 counts including murder, rape, forgery, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Sits 139th in the World in Latest FIFA Ranking
Rwanda are 40th in Africa and 139th in the world respectively in the latest Coca Cola FIFA ranking released by the world football governing body on Thursday, September 21. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Major Economic Highlights in First Six Months of 2023
The central bank on September 20 gave insights on how Rwanda's economy performed in the first six months of 2023, the results of monetary policy decisions taken, and an outlook on… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Premier League Board Rejects RBA's Rwf380 Million Broadcast Deal
Rwanda Premier League Board (RPLB) has turned down a Rwf380 million offer that Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) tabled to secure the broadcast rights of the 2023/24 topflight… Read more »
Rwanda: Tshisekedi Meets Rwandans Fighting Kigali in New York
DR Congo President Etienne Tshisekedi on Wednesday, September 20, met in New York, with a group of self-exiled Rwandans headed by fugitive Eugene Richard Gasana, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Sounds Warning about Deadly Rains in High-Risk Zone
A mother and two children died on Wednesday night, September 20, when heavy rain destroyed their home in a high-risk zone of the City of Kigali. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: We Must Cool Down on Conflict - Kagame Tells UN General Assembly
In addition to efforts geared at tackling climate change, President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, September 20, told the United Nations General Assembly that effort must also be put… Read more »
Rwanda: Four Genocide Memorials Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District, Nyamata Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District, Kigali Genocide Memorial in the City of Kigali, and Bisesero Genocide Memorial in… Read more »
Rwanda: Story of Genocide Memorials on Unesco World Heritage List
Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District, Nyamata Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District, Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, and Bisesero Genocide Memorial in Karongi… Read more »
Rwanda: Benefits From Nyungwe Park Recognition Must Trickle Down to Communities #AfricaClimateHope
UNESCO, the UN body whose mandate covers education, science and culture, has finally inscribed Nyungwe National Park on the agency's coveted World Heritage List, which makes it one… Read more »
Rwanda: Young CK's Father Speaks Out on Son's Untimely Death, Eulogises Him
Louis Kagahe, father of singer and songwriter Calvin Kagahe Ngabo, also known as Young CK, who tragically passed away in Ottawa, Canada on September 17, opened up about his son's… Read more »
Africa: Now is the Time to Make International Financial System Fit for Purpose - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, September 19, stressed the need for reorganizing the international financial mechanism, describing the matter as a real substance for Africa's… Read more »