Rwanda: How Rwanda's Family Planning Methods Transformed Maternal, Child Health

Rwanda's family planning use increased from 10 percent in 2000 to 64 percent by 2020, according to latest statistics from the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Mozambique Troops Mull Plan to Deny Terrorists 'Freedom of Action'

Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) Commander Maj Gen Emmy K Ruvusha attended the eleventh operations coordination meeting held in Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado Province, in… Read more »

Rwanda: What Latvia's Memorial for Genocide Against the Tutsi Means

President Paul Kagame will visit Latvia from October 1 to 3, in an official visit during which a genocide memorial will be inaugurated at the National Library of Latvia. Read more »

Africa: A Critical Analysis of the UN's Pact for the Future and Its Impact On Africa

The adoption of the United Nations' "Pact for the Future" is a landmark moment in global governance, signalling an ambitious vision to address a range of interlinked crises from… Read more »

Rwanda: Nigeria's Joeboy in Kigali for Collabo With Bruce Melodie

Nigerian musician Joeboy arrived in Kigali on Tuesday evening, October 1, where he is set to to finalize a joint music project with his Rwandan counterpart Bruce Melodie. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Support for FDLR 'Direct Threat' to Rwanda, Says Envoy

The Rwandan government has reiterated the warning about the integration of the FDLR into DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC), with the envoy to the United Nations saying Congolese… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Monetary Policy Shift Could Stimulate Growth

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has recently started to move from a long cycle of monetary policy tightening in which the policy rate had increased by approximately 300 basis… Read more »

Rwanda: Handwashing Stations Activated in Public Spaces to Prevent Marburg Virus Spread

Handwashing facilities have been activated and new ones set up at the entrances of main buildings, markets, shops, restaurants in Kigali to contain the spread of Marburg virus… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Permanent Secretaries, RDP Tourism Chief

President Paul Kagame, on Monday, September 30, made new appointments across various departments, according to a statement for the Prime Minister's Office. Read more »

Rwanda: Government Now Earmarks Billions for Expansion of Rwanda Coding Academy

The Ministry of ICT has said that plans to build coding schools across the four provinces have been reconsidered. The New Times has learned that the government will instead… Read more »

Rwanda: Death Toll From Marburg Virus Reaches Nine

The Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the Marburg virus has increased to nine on Monday, September 30, up from eight fatalities reported on Sunday. Read more »

Rwanda: Marburg Outbreak - Correctional Facilities Adhering to General Guidelines, Says Official

Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) issued no special guidelines for prisons countrywide besides those already issued by the Ministry of Health after the confirmation of an outbreak… Read more »

Rwanda: Fathered By a UNAMIR Officer, Muhayeyesu Struggles to Discover Her Identity

It is hard to grow up without a father, but it is even more difficult when you do not know who your father is, and the chances of finding him or even his family are not just slim,… Read more »

Rwanda: WHO Readies Critical Response to Help Halt Marburg Spread in Rwanda

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is readying medical support to Rwanda to help the country halt the outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD), a haemorrhagic fever which, as of… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Things You Should Know About New Mining Law

A law of June 26, 2024, on mining and quarry operations is in effect after its promulgation in the official gazette on July 24. It introduced changes including tougher penalties… Read more »

Rwanda: Six Govt Initiatives Behind Decline in School Dropouts

The 2022/23 Education Statistical Yearbook shows a reduction in the dropout rate for both primary and secondary education. Read more »

Rwanda: Stepping Up Vigilance Against Marburg Is for Collective Good

The outbreak of Marburg in Rwanda is a stark reminder of the fragile nature of our health and the importance of preparedness for such public health emergencies. Read more »

Rwanda: U19 Women's T20 WC Qualifier - Uganda Set Up Zimbabwe Semifinal After Rwanda Win

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Rwanda: New Initiative to Empower Deaf Women With Vocational Skills

As the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) began on September 23, the Rwandan civil society launched an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential… Read more »

Rwanda: 5 Things to Know About Rwanda-Singapore Ai 'Playbook'

In a move that seeks to help shape the global AI discourse, Rwanda and Singapore introduced the world's first AI Playbook for Small States, at the United Nations Summit of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Timely Insemination Spurs Pig Production in Nyamagabe

Pig farmers in Nyamagabe District are seeing a significant increase in production, after the introduction of artificial insemination services. Read more »

Rwanda: Government Seeks Private Operator for Kiyanzi Dry Port

Kiyanzi Dry Port, an inland cargo terminal that was developed by the Government of Rwanda to enhance cross-border trade, is still seeking a private sector operator to fully realise… Read more »

Rwanda: How Is Rwanda Faring in Fight Against Mpox?

Two months after Rwanda confirmed its first cases of mpox, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) continues to intensify prevention and treatment efforts nationwide. Read more »

Rwanda: Ugandan Musician Ray G Reveals Music Projects With Rwandan Artistes

Ugandan artiste Ray G has revealed that he has been working on music projects with Rwandan artistes during his stay in Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: What Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Means for African Markets

Last week, the US Federal Reserve (Fed), the country's central bank, reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50basis points to 4.875 per cent, well within the Fed's target range of… Read more »