Rwanda: DR Congo - M23 Rebels Warn of Renewed Fighting

The M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo are threatening to fight back any attempts by government agencies to occupy their positions. Read more »

Rwanda: Nyaborongo II Hydroelectric Dam Construction Works Force Road Closure

Part of the Giticyinyoni-Nzove-Ruli-Gakenke Road is set to be closed effective Monday, July 10, 2023, to pave the way for the construction of the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant,… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Completes Construction of River Sebeya Flood Retention Dam

The Rwanda Water Resources Board on Monday, July 10 announced the completion of a flood retention dam designed to contain the floods caused by River Sebeya. Read more »

Rwanda: Top Five Projects Awaiting Rwf265 Billion Budget in City of Kigali

The Kigali City Council has approved a budget of Rwf265.9 billion for the 2023/24 fiscal year. This budget will help to implement projects under the economic transformation, social… Read more »

Rwanda: Gasogi United Signs Three Players

Gasogi United has signed three new players as club beef up squad ahead of the 2023/24 season. Read more »

Rwanda/Morocco: Rharb Youssef Set for Shock Rayon Return

Moroccan attacker Youssef Rharb is set for a sensational return to Rayon Sports, Times Sport has established. Read more »

Rwanda: Blaise Rwamukwaya Progresses to the Next Stage At the Voice Africa

Following Belinda's win at the knockout battle against her teammate, Rwandan singer Theoneste Blaise Rwamukwaya also secured a place for the next stage at The Voice Africa. Read more »

Rwanda/Tunisia: Tunisian Yamen Zalfani Appointed Rayon Sports Head Coach

Rayon Sports have announced the appointment of Tunisian tactician Yamen Zalfani as their new head coach for the coming 2023/24 season. Read more »

Rwanda: Volleyball - APR, Police Crowned Liberation Cup Champions

APR and Police volleyball clubs were crowned winners of the inaugural Liberation Cup volleyball tournament that concluded at BK Arena on Sunday night. Read more »

Africa: Improving Access to Healthcare in Africa Through Women's Innovation

July 11, 2023, will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Maputo Protocol on African Women's Rights. By identifying the protection of women's rights as a foundation for sustainable… Read more »

Rwanda: 11 Rwandan Children in London Ahead of World Karate Championships

Eleven Rwandan children set to represent JKA-Rwanda at the World Union of Karate-do Federations (WUKF) championships taking place in Dundee, Scotland, from July 13-16, arrived in… Read more »

Rwanda: Lady Justice Nyirinkwaya Retires After 27 Years on the Supreme Court Bench

Lady Justice Immaculée Nyirinkwaya, Rwanda's trailblazing female Supreme Court justice, bid farewell to the judiciary after an illustrious 27-year career. In bidding… Read more »

Rwanda: New Campaign Seeks to Curb Rise in Alcohol Consumption

Following a recent survey that showed an increase in alcohol consumption in the country, the Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign aimed at fighting the behaviour among… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Did Not Apply for Latest Malaria Vaccine

On Wednesday, July 5, the World Health Organization and GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance, announced that 12 countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million… Read more »

Rwanda: Judiciary Honours Justice Nyirinkwaya After 20-Year Service

The judiciary bid farewell to Justice Immaculée Nyirinkwaya, Rwanda's first female Supreme court justice and honored her exceptional accomplishments she has had in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Missed Out On Inaugural Malaria Vaccine

On Wednesday, July 5, the World Health Organization and GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance, announced that 12 countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million… Read more »

Rwanda: Trending or Threading? Rwandans React to Threads App

Phrases like "Old is gold" may dominate spaces such as antique art and archived fashion items, but new bling seemingly takes up all the space in media cycles, which is why the… Read more »

Rwanda: APR Announce Third Signing in Major Squad Overhaul

Twenty-one-time league champions APR have revitalized their attack by signing lethal striker Danny Ndikumana from Burundian topflight side Rukinzo FC on a two-year deal that will… Read more »

Kenya: Lawyers Seek Justice for Victims of Eastern DR Congo Atrocities

Lawyers representing victims of atrocities committed in eastern DR Congo organised a three-day seminar to document witness accounts and bring them to public attention. Read more »

Rwanda: How Rwanda's Interest in the Caribbean Is Helping Fuel South-South Ties

Of late, Rwanda has continuously expressed interest in strengthening bilateral ties with the Caribbean region, drawing from the common history and development ambitions they share. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Africans Need to Learn Kiswahili, Cherish It

Africans are increasingly being called upon to develop Kiswahili and other African languages to make them globally competitive. Read more »

Rwanda: How Rwanda's Interests in the Caribbean is Fuelling South-South Cooperation

Of late, Rwanda has continuously expressed interest in strengthening bilateral ties with the Caribbean region, drawing from the common history and development ambitions they share. Read more »

Rwanda: Seven Facts About Kiswahili

Did you know that Kiswahili is not only one of the most widely spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa, but it also holds a prestigious position among the top 10 most spoken… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda FDA Confirms Absence of Medicine Linked to Child Deaths in Cameroon

The medicine linked to the deaths of children in Cameroon never entered the Rwandan market, according to a statement by the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (FDA) on July 8. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Explains Proposal to Reduce Life Sentence

If a 19-year-old teenage boy defiles a 17-year-old girl, he is liable to 20 or 25 years' imprisonment, which increases to a life sentence in the case of cohabitation, the Minister… Read more »