June 21, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide - Paris Court Okays Inquiry Into French Troops' Complicity in Bisesero Massacres
The Paris Court of Appeal has recommended that an investigation be conducted into the inaction of the French army over its alleged complicity in the Bisesero massacres during the… Read more »
Rwanda: Perle De Vie to Launch the Seventh Album
Created at Rwankeri Adventist College in 1998, Chorale Perle de vie (Pearl of Life choir), is set to release their seventh Album titled "Ndahimbaza." Read more »
East Africa: EALA Passes Motion to Expedite EAC Single Currency
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) on Wednesday, June 21, passed, with amendments, the motion to urge the Council of Ministers and partner states to use local currencies… Read more »
Rwanda: Hymnos, Tanzania's Dr. Ipyana to Perform Live in Kigali
Fast-rising gospel duo Hymnos that consists of worshippers Naomie and Dedo, alongside Tanzanian gospel recording artiste and Dr Ipyana are putting final touches on their… Read more »
Rwanda: Nyinawumuntu Aims High After Landing She-Amavubi Job
Newly-appointed national women's football team head coach Grace Nyinawumuntu is focused on building a strong team ready to challenge for a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Comoros Ink Deal to Strengthen Cooperation
Rwanda and the Union of the Comoros have signed an MoU that will strengthen their cooperation in areas that include good governance, diaspora mobilisation, social protection, and… Read more »
Rwanda: What Should the Next Ferwafa Boss Prioritize?
Police FC chairman Alphonse Munyantwali is on the verge of being elected new president of Rwanda's football governing body (Ferwafa) as he runs for the top position unopposed ahead… Read more »
Rwanda: Charis UAS Selected for Google for Startups Black Founders Fund
Charis Unmanned Aerial Solutions (UAS), a leading 3D geospatial drone data company based in Rwanda, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being chosen as one of the 25 recipients… Read more »
Rwanda: Paris 2024 Games - Nyinawumuntu Summons She-Amavubi Squad to Face Uganda
Grace Nyinawumuntu, the new head coach of the women national football team, has named a 25-woman provisional squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics qualifying games against Uganda. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Will Represent Rwanda at 2023 African Beach Games?
A total of eight athletes will represent Rwanda at the second edition of the 2023 African Beach Games that will take place take place in Hammamet, Tunisia from June 23-30 . Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Zambia Look to Strengthen South-South Cooperation
Rwanda and Zambia have cultivated a robust partnership over the years, making notable progress in implementing various collaboration agreements. Despite recent global shocks that… Read more »
Rwanda: Good News for Rwanda Basketball Community as FERWABA, betPawa Enter Landmark Deal
Mchezo Limited - the owner of betting brand betPawa which launched its headquarters in Kigali last week - has made good on its promise to pursue major sports partnerships, after… Read more »
June 20, 2023
East Africa: Regional MPs Tell Leaders to Lower Flight Costs
The cost of air travel within the East African Community (EAC) region is still very high, making flying more of a preserve for those who are relatively well-off, the regional… Read more »
Africa: Rwandan Genocide Suspect Kayishema Seeks Asylum in South Africa
Fulgence Kayishema, a genocide suspect accused of ordering the brutal deaths of 2,000 people during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, appeared in the Cape Town… Read more »
Rwanda: Nine Products Exempted From Taxes in New Budget
Some products will not be taxed in the next financial year as a result of tax policy reforms which aim at sustaining the economic recovery path from the Covid-19 pandemic impact,… Read more »
Rwanda: From Kigali to Texas - Local Artists to Showcase Creations at Global Exhibition
Four Rwandan visual artists are set to showcase their work in Texas, USA at an international art exhibition titled 'When the Sun Stands Still'. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 25,000 Teachers Benefit From Innovative Project to Enhance ICT Utilisation in Schools
A total of 25,076 teachers benefited from the Capacity Development for ICT in Education (CADIE) project, which aimed to facilitate the effective use of ICT in Teaching and… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grows By 9.2% Despite Drop in Food Crop Production
Rwanda's economy experienced a robust growth of 9.2 percent in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, as revealed by a report from the National Institute of… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Launches Practical National Exams Assessment in TVET Schools
The Minister of State in Charge of Primary and Secondary Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu, on Monday, June 19 inaugurated the Competence-Based integrated Assessment for practical… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to List Households in Extreme Poverty for Support
The government has taken a proactive step towards assisting households in extreme poverty by initiating a comprehensive listing process, with the aim of providing support next… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Moves to Tax Land Sale Transactions
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has announced that taxation on the sale of plots of land could be implemented if the new bill on land and buildings currently under… Read more »
Rwanda: UNHCR Boss on Situation of Refugees in Rwanda Ahead of World Refugee Day
On Tuesday, June 20, Rwanda will join the international community to celebrate World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to honour people who have been forced to flee their home… Read more »
East Africa: Report Exposes Issues 'Hindering' Kiswahili Use in East African Community
A recent report has shed light on the challenges hindering the use of Kiswahili as one of the official languages of the East African Community (EAC), revealing issues such as the… Read more »
Africa: Fueling Green Financing in Africa - Innovations From Rwanda
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently published one of the most definitive reports on climate change to date. It warns that the world is… Read more »
Rwanda: FERWAFA to Introduce Youth League in September
Effective next season, all topflight clubs' junior teams will take part in the youth league which will kick off in September, football governing body (FERWAFA) acting president… Read more »