Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Measures to Curb Disaster Tragedy

The government is putting in more effort in averting disaster damages, mainly those resulting from deadly floods, in order to save people's lives and mitigate economic loss, Prime… Read more »

Rwanda: Gakondo Connect Excites Fans at Inaugural Concert

A night filled with cultural dances and singing with singer Ignance Hirwa, Inyamibwa, Iganze Gakondo group and Muyango, the Gakondo Connect concert held at Kigali Cultural Village… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Introduce Virtual Visits in Prisons

The Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, has revealed that Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) plans to roll out e-visitations. The announcement was made during the third… Read more »

Rwanda: Obesity on the Rise Among Rwandans - New Study

The number of overweight people in Rwanda has increased from 14 percent in 2013 to 18.6 percent in 2022, according to findings of a country-wide survey carried out by Rwanda… Read more »

Rwanda: Court Orders Whatsapp Group Admin to Reinstate Ejected Member

A WhatsApp group in Uganda called "Buyanja My Roots" recently made headlines after one of its members, Herbert Baitwababo, sued the administrators for kicking him out, the… Read more »

Rwanda: World Bank Spurs Rwanda's Private Capital Mobilisation With First Sustainability Linked Bond

The World Bank, on June 29, approved additional financing of $100 million (approx. Rwf116 billion) in a project that aims to provide financial relief for businesses in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Women in Finance Rwanda Launches Partnership to Empower Female Professionals

In an initiative aimed at fostering growth and empowerment for women in the financial sector, the Women in Finance Rwanda partnership officially launched with a signing of… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Build Houses for 3,000 Disaster-Hit Families - PM Ngirente

The government will build new houses for over 3,000 families whose houses were destroyed by disasters induced by heavy rains in May this year, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has… Read more »

Rwanda: RIB Investigators Brace for Tougher Future as AI Takes Shape

Criminal investigators in Rwanda have said they are bracing for tough coming years in terms of cybercrime as technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) continue to evolve. Read more »

Rwanda: Trade Minister, RDB CEO Summoned Over SMEs, Hospitality Issues

Parliament has summoned the Minister of Trade and Industry and CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to address critical issues plaguing small and medium enterprises (SMEs)… Read more »

Rwanda: Court Adjourns Verdict in Prince Kid's Trial as New Evidence Surfaces

The High Court in Nyamirambo has adjourned to July 14 the verdict in the case of Dieudonne Ishimwe, widely known as Prince Kid. Read more »

Rwanda: I Am Here to Win Titles, Says Rayon's New Signing Simon Tamale

New Rayon Sports signing Simon Tamale on Friday, June 30, said he is ready to help move the club to another level. Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Takes Issue With UK Court Ruling on Safety of Asylum Seekers

Rwanda takes issue with a recent ruling by the United Kingdom's Court of Appeal which, among others, ruled that the country is not a safe destination for asylum seekers and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Drops to 139th in FIFA Rankings

Rwanda has moved four spots down to 139th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: China Tea Drinkers Embrace African Coffee, Thanks to Millennials

Inside a cafe decorated with ink-wash paintings and Chinese calligraphy, Yirgacheffe coffee beans from Ethiopia are blended with Chinese oolong tea, releasing a unique aroma,… Read more »

Rwanda: French Court Hands Hategekimana Life Sentence for Genocide Crimes

The Cour d'assises de Paris has delivered a life sentence to Philippe Hategekimana, the former deputy commander of Gendarmerie (police), for his involvement in the 1994 Genocide… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Explains Reason Behind Rise in Crime Statistics

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has cited its enhanced investigative capacity as the reason behind the continuous rise in crime statistics in the country. The bureau added… Read more »

Rwanda: Meet the Inspiring Voices At Women Deliver 2023

The Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) is a monumental event dedicated to gender equality, health, rights, and the well-being of girls and women. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda is Safe for Asylum Seekers, Insists UK Prime Minister

The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday, June 29, said he "fundamentally disagrees" with a ruling by the Court of Appeal which among others stated that… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Seychelles Waive Visas, Ink Five Pacts to Deepen Relations

Rwandans traveling to Seychelles will not be required to have visas, thanks to a new agreement signed between the two countries. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda - Soon the Go-to Place for Efficient Health Services?

Got fluids in the knees? Don't move a muscle, I've got you covered! Well, not exactly I but a doctor I know who, when he meets you, will make you feel happy that you got those… Read more »

Rwanda/Ghana: Sunrise FC Sign Two Players

Ghanaian attacking midfielder Paul Laab Garia and Ugandan forward Robert Mukoghotya have joined Sunrise on a two-year deal each. Read more »

East Africa: Region Gets Over U.S.$2 Million for Peace Efforts in Eastern DR Congo

The first Quadripartite Summit held in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, June 27, over the security crisis in eastern DR Congo took note "with concern the lack of predictable, adequate… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau May Soon Start Closing 'Some' Cases Without Prosecution

A newly proposed draft law is seeking to grant powers to the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) to close some case files without first sending them to the prosecutors. Read more »

Rwanda: Over Rwf200 Billion to Fill Financing Gaps as 2023/24 Budget is Approved

More than Rwf211 billion will be spent on addressing the identified financing gaps in order to meet urgent needs such as public servants' salaries, increased food production, and… Read more »