June 27, 2023
Rwanda: French Prosecutors Seek Life Imprisonment for Genocide Suspect Hategekimana
French prosecutors have requested Cour d'Assises de Paris to hand a life sentence to the suspect Philippe Hategekimana, commonly known as 'Biguma,' for his role in the 1994… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Burundi President Warns Against Duplication of Effort in Mediating DR Congo Crisis
At a meeting attended by leaders from four African regional blocs to discuss the security crisis in eastern DR Congo, Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye cautioned against… Read more »
Rwanda: 2023 Has Highest Crime Rate in Five Years - Minister
The first six months of 2023 have registered the highest crime rate compared to the previous five years. Read more »
Rwanda: Life Imprisonment Reduction Sparks Intense House Debate
A proposed amendment to the penal code that life imprisonment may be reduced to a penalty of imprisonment of not less than 10 years based on mitigating circumstances attracted MPs… Read more »
Rwanda: 40% of NGOs Don't Pay Social Security for Staff
New data from an Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) study has revealed that more than 40 percent of local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) don't contribute to social security and… Read more »
Rwanda: Sunrise Close in on Rwamagana City's Mutangana
Sunrise FC are on the verge of signing Rwamagana City skipper Derrick Mutangana on a two-year deal. Read more »
Rwanda: Varsities Urged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence Technologies
The Minister of Education, Valentine Uwamariya has said that the universities that do not keep in tandem with the pace of growth of Information Technology (IT) and new development… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet American Author Behind the First Kinyarwanda Fantasy Novel
On Friday, the Kigali Public Library will host a book launch organised by ImagineWe, a publishing house in Rwanda. The event is expected to last approximately two hours and will be… Read more »
Rwanda: 1,500 Athletes Confirmed for Bugesera 20 Km Race
At least 1,500 athletes have registered to take part in the upcoming 2023 Bugesera 20-kilometer race slated for July 2, organizers have said. Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente, EU Delegation Discuss Trade Partnership
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente held a meeting with the European Union (EU) delegation, at his office on June 27 and discussed various areas of partnership to boost trade and… Read more »
East Africa: Step Towards Better Nutrition - How Region Could Unlock School Feeding Programme Success
Every individual should be provided with access to a nourishing meal; this is a fundamental human right necessary for leading a healthy life, particularly for children who need… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda is Ready for FIBA Africa U16 Qualifiers-Coach Habiyaremye
Rwanda U16 boys team head coach Patrick Habiyaremye is optimistic that his side is ready for the forthcoming Under-16 Zone V African Basketball Championship qualifiers. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan University Ranks Among Top in Sub-Saharan Africa
A Rwandan university has secured the eighth spot with an impressive score of 68.3 out of 100 in the inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) University Rankings released on Monday, June… Read more »
Africa: Four African Regional Blocs Discuss DR Congo Crisis
A meeting attended by leaders from four regional blocs of the African continent started in Luanda, the capital of Angola, on Tuesday, June 27, with the security crisis in eastern… Read more »
Rwanda: Muvandimwe Joins Mukura on a Two-Year Deal
Rwanda Premier League side Mukura Victory Sports have completed the signing of left-back Jean Marie Vianney Muvandimwe from Rayon Sports on a two-year deal. Read more »
Rwanda: How Mobile Phones Are Helping Farmers to Access Agricultural Services in Rwanda
With a simple feature phone, under the support from One Acre Fund, Rwandan farmers currently have access to the quality farming inputs and training they need to grow more food and… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Starts Direct Flight to Paris
RwandAir has launched its inaugural flights to Paris, operating three times a week, providing customers with convenient access to the chic and vibrant European city. RwandAir… Read more »
Rwanda: Mr Eazi's Choplife Gaming Partners With Rayon Sport, Names Nandy as First Brand Ambassador
Choplife Gaming (www.choplifegaming.com), which operates online sports betting franchises in five African markets, has partnered with Rwanda's biggest football club, Rayon Sports… Read more »
Rwanda: Absence of Security Gave Birth to M23 Rebellion - Ambassador Karega
The 23 rebellion and its predecessors like the CNDP and RCD-Goma are a result of longstanding security threat posed by militias heated up by genocide ideology, Rwanda's former… Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution to Mediate Between Victims and Suspects in Criminal Cases
The government is taking steps to empower the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) by granting them the authority to initiate negotiations between suspects and victims in… Read more »
Rwanda: How Will Rwanda Benefit From the Veterans Club World Championship?
It is just 11 months until the 2024 Veterans Club World Championship. A host football legend from across the globe are expected to convene in Kigali for the much-anticipated event… Read more »
Rwanda: New APR Chairman Targets CAF Champions League Group Stages
After a series of disappointments in the CAF Champions League, APR FC new chairman Lt Col Richard Karasira is confident that the club can finally reach their full potential to at… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Seeks Investors in Sustainable Packaging Solutions
Rwanda is looking for investors to engage in innovations of bringing alternative environmentally friendly packaging, according to the Deputy Director General of Rwanda Environment… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Expected in Seychelles for National Day
President Paul Kagame is expected in Seychelles for a state visit, Village Urugwiro has confirmed. Read more »
Rwanda: Davis D Sheds Light On Removal of 'Bermuda' From YouTube
The removal of Davis D's new song 'Bermuda', that featured Bushali and Bulldog, from his YouTube channel, was a result of the problems Element Eleeh, the producer of the song, has… Read more »