August 28, 2023
Africa: Unlocking the Power of Youth in Tackling Climate Change
In an increasingly volatile world, the grip of extreme weather events tightens, unleashing droughts, floods, and heat waves that wreak havoc on vulnerable communities. The… Read more »
Rwanda: Fraud in Ticketing as Public Transport Woes Linger
Shortage of public buses in Rwanda has been a persistent problem that has resulted in a range of issues for travellers. From being late for work or home due to long queues at bus… Read more »
Rwanda: Cervical Cancer Awareness and Women's Health Equity
The international Women Deliver conference that was held in Kigali last month, was a platform for discussions surrounding women's health, technology in vaccine development,… Read more »
Rwanda: Munezero Delighted With Rwanda's Heroics At African Nations Champ
Rwanda women's volleyball team captain Valentine Munezero has commended her teammates for showing a fighting spirit that led the country to a fourth place finish in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Prince Kid, Miss Elsa to Wed on September 1
Dieudonne Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid, and Miss Rwanda 2017 Elsa Iradukunda will officially tie the knot on Friday, September 1. Read more »
Rwanda: Shaiboub's Strike Fires APR FC Past Police in Crunch Duel
Midfielder Sharaf Shaiboub scored the lone goal of the game as APR started their Rwanda Premier League title defense on a bright note with a narrow 1-0 win over Police FC in crunch… Read more »
Rwanda: Christopher Off to the U.S., Set to Start Music Tour
Christopher Muneza, popularly known as Christopher, has left Rwanda for the US where he is expected to perform in six states as part of his US tour slated for September. Read more »
August 27, 2023
Kenya: Kenya in Process to Unblock Practice of Rwandan Lawyers on Its Territory
Kenya is embarking on a legislative process to allow Rwandan and Burundian advocates to practice on its territory. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Signs Landmark Deal With Bayern Munich
Rwanda has signed similar deals with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Joins Nigerian Governors in Kigali for Their Leadership Retreat
President Paul Kagame on August 26, graced the three-day executive retreat that has brought together Nigerian state governors. Read more »
Rwanda: Feasssa Games 2023 - Rwanda's Ste Bernadette, Ste Marie Reine Reach Finals in Basketball
Rwandan representatives Ecole Sainte Bernadette (boys), Kamonyi and College Sainte Marie Reine (girls) booked their tickets to the finals of the FEASSSA Games in Basketball (5*5)… Read more »
August 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Endorses Commonwealth Roadmap to Expedite Gender Equality
Rwanda, along with other Commonwealth nations, has made a commitment to follow a comprehensive roadmap aimed at bolstering collective efforts to achieve gender equality and empower… Read more »
Rwanda: Gender Ministry Releases Guidelines to Stronger Marriages, Happy Families
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) has unveiled a comprehensive guide with an aim to prepare individuals intending to get married and provide support to couples… Read more »
Rwanda: Mozambican Army Chief Visits Rwandan Forces in Cabo Delgado
The Chief of General Staff of the Mozambican Armed Defence Forces (FADM), Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse on Friday, August 25, visited Rwanda security forces at their headquarters in… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Burundi: Premier Warns Citizens Against Alliance With Rwandan Militants
Burundian Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca has urged residents of Mabayi district to avoid any collaboration with Rwandan terrorists operating in Kibira forest on the border with… Read more »
Rwanda: Pakistani Firm Eyes Setting Up Industrial Park in Rwanda - Envoy
In 2021, Pakistan opened for the first time its high commission in Rwanda having residence in Kigali, a move that was attributed to the growing interest of bilateral and economic… Read more »
Rwanda: Prison Population on the Rise Despite Decongestion Efforts
The population of inmates in Rwanda's correctional facilities has continued to rise despite numerous efforts put in place by the government to fight congestion. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Greenpreneur Named Among Commonwealth Youth Award Finalists
Ghislain Irakoze, the founder and CEO of Westezon, a Rwandan green tech startup, has been named among 20 finalists for the Commonwealth Youth Award for Excellence in Development… Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok to Open Kenya Office
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew says an office will be set up in Kenya to help coordinate the app's operations in the continent, The Standard Kenya reports. Read more »
Rwanda: 'Poverty Worshiping' Pilgrimage Youth Warned About Explained
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday warned young people against indulging in poverty-perpetuating practices, including those undertaken in the context of religion, wondering how… Read more »
Rwanda: Time to Own Responsibilities, Kagame Tells Sworn-in Leaders
At the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed ministers, President Paul Kagame told them to embrace their new responsibilities while setting an example for young people to not… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Finish in Fourth Place After Cameroon Loss
Rwanda finished in fourth place at the 2023 Women's Africa Nations Volleyball Championship after losing 3-1 to host Cameroon in the third-place game on Thursday, August 24, at… Read more »
Rwanda: Juno Kizigenza Grants Diehard Fan Her Dream
A young girl, known by the name of Joyeuse, has been trending on different social media platforms for proclaiming her love for singer Juno Kizigenza and how she would be honored to… Read more »
Rwanda: Cult-Like Religious Practices Have No Place in Today's Rwanda
During the celebration of the 10-year anniversary of YouthConnekt, which brought together over 2000 young people from different backgrounds, it came to light that every year,… Read more »
Rwanda: Slain Rwandan Athlete Rubayita Laid to Rest
Siraj Rubayita, a Rwandan track and field athlete who was killed in Kenya last week, has been repatriated to Rwanda and laid to rest. Read more »