September 06, 2023
Rwanda: Shell-Shocked Neighbours Speak Out On Suspected Serial Killer's Behaviour
Denis Kazungu, 34, suspected of killing and burying people in his rented residence was arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on September 5. Read more »
Rwanda: Six Unanswered Questions About Kazungu, the Kanombe Serial Killer
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Tuesday, September 5, apprehended a suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu, a resident of Busanza in Kicukiro District, City of Kigali. Chilling… Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo - What EAC Regional Force Has Achieved Since Deployment
East African Community (EAC) leaders on Tuesday, September 6, agreed to extend the mandate of the bloc's regional force deployed to eastern DR Congo by three months until December… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Deputy Governor on Role of Fintech in Driving Financial Inclusion
The Central Bank's deputy governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye said creating an enabling environment for financial technology (fintech) has played a vital role in driving financial… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Urges Investors to Implement Smart City Solutions as Population Grows
The City of Kigali has invited investors to inject money into scaling up smart city solutions. The call was made during the opening of the Smart City Investment Summit in Kigali on… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Declaration Calls for New Financing Architecture to Address Africa's Needs
Africa Climate Summit concluded with a call for "a new financing architecture that is responsive to Africa's needs including debt restructuring and relief", as frustration mounts… Read more »
Africa: EU Makes Offer to Africa's Climate Change Fight
The European Union says it doesn't want to be just a natural resource harvester in Africa, choosing, instead, to promise new assistance to help the continent transit to greener… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Move Fast in Adopting Medical Technologies - Nsanzimana
Health minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana said that Africa must move faster in adopting cutting-edge technologies in healthcare including use of robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI),… Read more »
Rwanda: Iradukunda Hoping to Make His Mark in Amavubi Shirt
Gorilla FC central midfielder Simeon Iradukunda is ambitious he can excel on his international duty with Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Fire Ravages City Entertainment Space
In the evening hours of Wednesday, September 6, a fire ravaged L'espace, a renowned creative lab, private theater, and production studio situated in Kacyiru, adjacent to the Kigali… Read more »
Africa: Former Minister Kayirangwa Appointed ILO's Assistant Director-General for Africa
Rwanda's former Minister for Public Service and Labour FanFan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa is set to take on a new role as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa at… Read more »
Rwanda: Officials From 68 Public Entities Summoned By Public Accounts Committee
High-ranking officials, chief budget managers and staff members from 68 public institutions are expected to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to respond to queries… Read more »
Rwanda: Buschier Defends Manzi and Mugisha Omissions From Rwanda Squad
Rwanda caretaker head coach Gerard Buschier has explained his decision to omit defender Thierry Manzi and midfielder Bonheur Mugisha from the squad that will face Senegal in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Habiyambere, Hakizumwami Out of Rwanda Open M25
Rwandan representatives have had an unimpressive show since Rwanda Open M25 despite playing on before the home crowd as neither of the three players managed to qualify from the… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Rwanda: Academic Year Set to Commence on September 25
The Ministry of Education has unveiled the school calendar for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year indicating that students will be back to school on September 25 this year and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Arrests Alleged Serial Killer
In collaboration with local law enforcement and security organs, the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Denis Kazungu, who is suspected of killing and burying people… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Six Soldiers Charged for Killing Civilians
Six soldiers appeared in court on Tuesday, September 5, in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma accused of involvement in the killing of more than 40 people during a demonstration… Read more »
East Africa: Regional Force Gets Three Months' Extension to Restore Peace in Eastern DR Congo
East African Community leaders on Tuesday, September 5, agreed to extend the mandate of the EAC Regional Force deployed to eastern DR Congo for three months. Read more »
Africa: Africa Climate Summit - Carbon Markets Scheme Criticised
A new report has dismissed Africa's carbon markets scheme as a 'wolf in sheep's clothing'. The carbon market is one of the topics being discussed at the African Climate Summit… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Ensures Accountability in Donor-Funded Health Programmes - Auditor General
Rwanda's Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, has said that the country has accomplished commendable work in managing donor-funded health programmes, attributing the success to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Justice Minister Calls on Civil Society to Promote Revised Constitution
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja has urged the civil society to disperse the revised constitution as a way of ensuring that it becomes widely known and thoroughly… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Musafiri On Potential Agric Investment Opportunities
Agriculture and Animal Resources Minister Ildephonse Musafiri has outlined potential investment opportunities yet to be tapped into at different levels of the value chain. Read more »
Rwanda: How Artiste's Brush With Death Sparked Mission to Support Deprived Individuals
Muvunyi Bihozagara considers himself a living testament. Witnessing his life crumble and then being given a second opportunity to live is something he deeply appreciates. After… Read more »
Africa: Africa Faces Climate Crisis, Seeks Lower Interest Rates on Debt
At the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, African countries on Tuesday, September 5, called for lower interest rates on debts to adapt to climate change in a climate crisis. Read more »
Rwanda: How Judiciary is Tackling Case Backlogs, Maintaining Quality Justice
The statistics show that there are currently 318 judges and 235 registrars nationwide. This number is significantly lower than the volume of cases, and it has, in some ways, led to… Read more »