Rwanda: IRMCT Chief Prosecutor to Visit Rwanda, Brief Genocide Survivors on Kayishema's Trial

The Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz, is scheduled to visit Rwanda from 24 to 28 July 2023 to provide a… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Duo Off to Japan for World Aquatics Championships

Rwandan Swimmers Cedric Niyibizi and Claudette Ishimwe on Sunday afternoon, July 23, left for Japan ahead of the forthcoming World Aquatics championships due in Fukuoka, from Jul… Read more »

Rwanda: University of Rwanda Tips Beekeepers On Smart Hive Tech

The University of Rwanda's African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT), conducted a specialized training session for beekeepers associated with beekeeping… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 90 Country Representatives Attend Conference on Conservation Biology in Kigali

Rwanda is hosting the 2023 International Conference on Conservation Biology (ICCB 2023) slated for July 23-27, under the theme, "The Future is Now: Sustaining Biodiversity for… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Propose 'Adequate' Vat Reward to Consumers as Law is Passed

added tax reward provided for by a new law should be meaningful enough to serve its intended result: to encourage consumers to request electronic receipts for their purchases and… Read more »

Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Launches Its Own 4G LTE Network

Airtel Rwanda on Saturday, July 22, announced the roll-out of its much-anticipated 4G LTE internet services for individuals, homes, and businesses. Read more »

Rwanda: NCBA Rwanda CEO Calls for Mental Health Integration to Empower Women

The Chief Executive Officer of NCBA Rwanda, Lina Mukashyaka Higiro, highlighted the importance of promoting not only women's voices, choices, and power, but also integrating mental… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Boys Bow Out of FIBA U16 Afrobasket

Rwanda's journey in the 2023 FIBA Africa U16 boys' championship came to a shocking end following a 78-94 quarter final loss to Egypt on Thursday night at Salle Mohamed Mzali in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Warns Against DR Congo's Pretext for Attack

The Government has called out a July 19 statement by DR Congo's armed forces (FARDC), which said the Rwanda Defence Force was preparing to attack. Read more »

Rwanda: Senegal President Pledges 150 Scholarships for Afghan Girls Studying in Rwanda

Macky Sall, the President of Senegal, has pledged 150 scholarships to Afghan girls studying in Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: Women Deliver - Five Key Outcomes From Kigali Meet

The Women Deliver Conference wrapped up on July 20 leaving behind a trail of hope and inspiration in the pursuit of gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights… Read more »

Rwanda: New Research Launched to Tackle Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights remain a pressing and critical topic in today's world. As young individuals navigate the complexities of adolescence, it is crucial… Read more »

Africa: Tower of Light - Rwanda's Historic Odyssey as Africa's First Host of Women Deliver Conference

In the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, history unfolded as the vibrant city played host to the Women Deliver Conference--the first of its kind in Africa. Beyond mere symbolism, this… Read more »

Rwanda: No Improvement for Rwanda in FIFA World Rankings

Rwandan national team, Amavubi, has made no improvement as the team again found themselves ranked 139th globally as per the latest FIFA World Raking released Thursday, July 20. Read more »

East Africa: BRD, World Bank Partner to Issue First SDG Bond in East Africa

The introduction of the Sustainability Linked Bonds (SLBs) through local capital markets is expected to completely alter the regional financial landscape. By leveraging private… Read more »

Rwanda: APR New Head Coach Thierry Froger Jets in

Frenchman Thierry Froger has arrived in the country to start his job as new head coach of Rwanda Premier League champions APR FC. Read more »

Rwanda: Comedian Kevin Hart Visits Kigali Genocide Memorial

After shopping with Haute Baso, a Made in Rwanda fashion house, American comedian and movie actor Kevin Hart also visited Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid tribute to victims of… Read more »

Rwanda: Anti-FGM Film Screened at Women Deliver Conference

On July 19, Frontline Ending FGM, a movement consisting of over 1,000 passionate men and women dedicated to abolishing female genital mutilation (FGM), hosted a film screening of… Read more »

Rwanda: Expired Lab Chemicals in Schools - MPs Urge 'Safe' Disposal

The Lower House has requested the Ministry of Education to address the issue of expired laboratory chemicals and products available in some schools in the country, within three… Read more »

Rwanda: House Calls for Action on School Lab Shortage

The Lower House has instructed the Ministry of Education to devise a comprehensive plan to address the issue of schools without laboratories for science education, and schools that… Read more »

Rwanda: Unity Minister Decries Insufficient Research on Genocide History

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, has expressed concerns over poorly conducted research on the history of the 1994 Genocide… Read more »

Rwanda: Women Deliver - 450 Million Women Want Continual Access to Livestock Vaccines

For the 450 million women engaged in smallholder livestock farming, access to livestock vaccines has become a pressing concern as it directly affects their livelihoods. The lack of… Read more »

Rwanda: Former FDLR Deputy President on How Genocidal Militia Was Formed

In September 2015, former FDLR leader, Ignace Murwanashyaka, and his deputy, Straton Musoni, were sentenced to 21 years in jail, collectively, by a court in Germany after a… Read more »

Rwanda: Come Help Build Rwanda, Minister Tells Discharged Ex-Combatants

Former members of armed groups discharged from the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) camp in Mutobo, Musanze District, on Thursday, July 20, were urged to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Begins Preps for Men's African Volleyball Championship

The men's national volleyball team on Thursday, July 20, started a training camp ahead of the forthcoming 2023 Men's African Nations Championship which will take place in Cairo,… Read more »