May 25, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Ukraine Sign 'Political Consultation' Deal
Rwanda and Ukraine on Thursday, May 25, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political consultations between the two countries, according to Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Workplace Wellness Programme
Rwanda, on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work held on Thursday, May 25, launched a workplace wellness programme. Read more »
Rwanda: Works on Halfway Houses for Inmates Launched
Construction works on halfway houses were officially launched on Thursday, May 25, in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Rwanda: You Want to Fly a Drone in Rwanda? Here's What You're Required to Do
On Friday, May 26, the primary court of Nyarugenge will issue a verdict regarding a case in which Abed Mutimura, a resident of Kigali who is being prosecuted for using a drone… Read more »
Rwanda: Effort to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses Gets Boost
The government, through Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has secured $1.3 million (approximately Rwf1.5 billion) from partners to support the development of a cold… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Direct Investment in Low-Cost Housing Projects
The government is exploring the possibility of directly investing in a social rental housing programme to provide affordable accommodation for individuals earning up to Rwf200,000… Read more »
Rwanda: State Attorneys Challenge Petition on RIB Searches
State attorneys have provided a response to the petition submitted to the Supreme Court by a Kigali-based lawyer. The petitioner, Edward Murangwa, is contesting the… Read more »
Rwanda: Gospel Duo James and Daniella Talk Concert Preparations, New Album
Gospel duo James and Daniella Rugarama are in the final preparations for their highly-anticipated s praise and worship concert. Read more »
Rwanda: Ferrer Blames Referee Bondo for Amavubi Forfeit
Rwanda head coach Carlos Alos Ferrer claims Botswana referee Joshua Bondo did no good for Amavubi in relation to the Kevin Muhire incident that resulted in a subsequent forfeit… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Secures Rwf1.5 Billion to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
The government, through Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has secured $1.3 million (approximately Rwf1.5 billion) from partners to support the development of a cold… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf700 Million Raised for Victims of Floods, Landslides
Less than one month after the Ministry of Emergency Management announced official channels of support to thousands of people affected by the floods and landslides early this month,… Read more »
Rwanda: State Attorneys Challenge Petition on RIB's Searches
State attorneys have provided a response to the petition submitted to the Supreme Court by Edward Murangwa, a lawyer based in Kigali. Murangwa is contesting the constitutionality… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Warns Against Dealing With Unlicensed Insurer
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR), has warned the public against dealing with Placier en Assurance, saying the company is not authorized to offer insurance brokerage services in… Read more »
Rwanda: AS Vita Club to Swoop for AS Kigali Goalie Ntwari
Congolese giants AS Vita Club are interested in signing goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari in the impending June transfer window. Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Implements System to Assist Traders in TIN Security Management
The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) informs taxpayers that a new method for managing TIN security has been implemented as of Monday, May 22, 2023. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Peace and Security - Tshisekedi's Way or the Highway
During a recent press conference in Kinshasa, DRC's deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Christophe Lutundula, signaled his government's intention to pull the… Read more »
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
Rwanda: Obstetric Fistula Eradication Requires Accelerated Action - UNFPA
Each year on May 23, the global community commemorates the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,… Read more »
Rwanda: Sempoma Names Squad for Tour du Cameroun
Team Rwanda head coach Felix Sempoma on Tuesday summoned a six-man roster which immediately joined a training camp in preparation for the forthcoming 2023 Tour du Cameroun slated… Read more »
Rwanda: Witnesses Pin Philippe Hategekimana on Role in Genocide
Numerous witnesses in the trial of genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, also known as 'Biguma,' have provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - EAC Commander 'Implores' Troops to Focus on Mandate
The new force commander of the East African Community regional force (EACRF) in eastern DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, has urged his troops to focus on their mandate, improve… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: With Tshisekedi's Desperate Deals With the Devil, What Are the Chances for Peace?
Speaking in front of an audience of over 200 young people, on December 3, 2022, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi made an alarming declaration. "Le régime Rwandais, avec… Read more »
Rwanda: Bk Officially Inaugurates 'Modern' Giporoso Branch
Bank of Kigali (BK) on May 23 opened its Giporoso branch situated in the Sar Motor Building, Remera. Read more »
Rwanda: Government Introduces Special Training for Genocide Ex-Convicts
The government is developing a unique curriculum to guide the rehabilitation and reintegration of more than 22,000 convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi into society… Read more »
Rwanda: Ndayishimiye Wins Belgium's Ebony Shoe Award
Rwandan midfielder Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye was on Monday awarded the 2022/23 Ebony show award in a colorful awarding ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium. Read more »