July 12, 2023
Rwanda/Uganda: She-Amavubi Skipper Nibagwire Eyes Victory Over Uganda
Rwanda women skipper Sifa Gloria Nibagwire has said that she and her teammates are well poised to beat Uganda ahead of Wednesday's first leg clash of the Paris 2024 Games… Read more »
Rwanda: Twitter Space Explores Surge of Alcoholism in Rwanda
The New Times took the initiative to host a groundbreaking Twitter Space titled "The Rise in Alcohol Consumption: A Crisis for Rwanda?" which attracted an impressive turnout of… Read more »
Rwanda: Paris 2024 Games - Nibagwire Eyes Victory Over Uganda
Rwanda women skipper Sifa Gloria Nibagwire has said that she and her teammates are well poised to beat Uganda ahead of Wednesday's first leg clash of the Paris 2024 Games… Read more »
Rwanda/Uganda: Olympic Games Qualifier - Rwanda Hold Uganda in Six-Goal Thriller
It was goal galore at Kigali Pele Stadium as Rwanda recorded a pulsating 3-3 draw with Uganda during Wednesday's first leg of the 2024 Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Explore Effective Approaches for Sustainability in Peace, Education
Prominent academics, researchers, educators, policy makers, and civil society representatives convened in a groundbreaking international peace education conference to discuss and… Read more »
Rwanda: Expert Calls for Independent Fire Safety Regulatory Authority
Rwanda needs an independent fire safety regulatory authority solely responsible for dealing with firefighting and prevention, according to Ignatius Mugabo, a fire safety expert. Read more »
July 11, 2023
Rwanda: Public Transport Set for Boost as New Buses Arrive
Five State-of-the-art buses have arrived as part of the measures to address the issues faced by commuters in public transportation and ensure the smooth functioning of the system.… Read more »
Rwanda: Vatican Plans to Canonise Rwandan Nuns Slain in Yemen
Two Rwandan nuns who were tragically murdered in Yemen are set to be made cannonised as saints, according to an announcement by Pope Francis. Read more »
Rwanda: Fire Guts Kimironko Woodshops
Fire broke out at the woodshops located in Zindiro, Kimironko in Gasabo District in the early hours of Tuesday, July 11. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures U.S.$20 Million for Kamonyi Electricity Network
Rwanda has signed an agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for a concessional development loan of USD 20 million (approximately Rwf 23.3 billion) to finance the… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Minister Tips Diaspora Youth on Patriotism, Investment Opportunities
The Minister for Youth, Abdallah Utumatwishima has urged over 60 diaspora youth, who are on a transformative two-week tour of Rwanda, to be patriotic and embrace Rwanda's heritage,… Read more »
Rwanda: Free Agent Sugira Opens Up On Next Move
Star striker Ernest Sugira has hinted on his next move after ending his contract with Syrian club Al Wahda. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Consumer Prices Rise to 13.7% in June
Rwanda's consumer prices increased by 13.7 per cent in June, at a decelerating pace from 14.1 per cent recorded in May. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Envoy Honours U.S. Army General
Rwanda's Ambassador to the United States, Mathilde Mukantabana, on July 9 honored Major General Daryl Bohac, a retiring United States general, for his instrumental role in… Read more »
Rwanda: Property Worth Rwf200 Million Lost in Kimironko Fire
Losses incurred by businesses gutted by an inferno in Zindiro, Kimironko Sector in Gasabo District in the wee hours of Tuesday are estimated at Rwf200 million, The New Times has… Read more »
Rwanda: Ubumuntu Arts Festival Returns Bigger and Better
The Ubumuntu Arts Festival is giving new meaning to the age-old adage, "The tongue has power." Read more »
Rwanda: Army Mourns Fallen Peacekeeper
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) says it is "deeply saddened" by the death of a peacekeeper serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Peacekeeper Killed in Central African Republic
A Rwandan soldier operating under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was killed on Monday July 10, when unidentified gunmen opened… Read more »
Rwanda: How Agaciro-Funded Firm Has Changed the Fortunes of Kirehe, Ngoma Rice Farmers
Donat Twizeyimana, a farmer who lives in Gatore sector in Kirehe District, started growing rice on a small piece of family land at the age of 18. Read more »
Rwanda: Vehicle Destroyed, Three Others Damaged in Gatsata Fire
Fire engulfed one car and slightly damaged three others in an area called 'mu Cyerekezo garage' in Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, on July 11. Read more »
Rwanda: Properties Worth Rwf235 Million Damaged By Fires - Police
The fire outbreaks that affected three different locations in the City of Kigali on Tuesday, July 11 damaged properties valued at Rwf235 million, according to preliminary… Read more »
Rwanda: UN Chief Condemns Attack That Killed Rwandan Peacekeeper
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an attack on the UN mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Monday, July 10, in which left one… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Rwanda: We Must Give Rwanda-UK Partnership a Chance to Work, Says Senior UK Lawmaker
People can make objections to the Rwanda-UK Migration and Economic Development Partnership, and they can point out legal complications with it, but they don't have a plan of their… Read more »
Egypt: Govt Constructs U.S.$5 Billion Artificial River Parallel to River Nile
Egypt is building an artificial river, spanning 114 kilometres in length, parallel to the Nile River, Egypt Independent reported. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda on Course to Tackle Illicit Financial Flows
African countries have reported Ꞓ1.69 billion in additional revenues from fighting against tax evasion and illicit financial flows since 2009, a new report by Africa Initiative… Read more »