April 24, 2023
Rwanda: Microsurgery in Rwanda Could Lower Amputation Cases - Plastic Surgeon
A group of doctors from Sweden and the US together with their Rwandan colleagues recently launched and effectively conducted a microsurgery visiting professor programme, the first… Read more »
Rwanda: Iris Scans, Fingerprints Help Recovery When Digital ID is Lost
The technology considered for Rwanda's proposed digital identity (ID) cards, including biometric data such as fingerprints and iris scans, will make them 'recoverable', even when… Read more »
Burundi: Former PM's Arrest Linked to 'Undermining Security, Economy'
The spokeswoman for Burundi's Supreme Court has revealed that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni was arrested for allegedly undermining national security, sabotaging the proper… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Traders Fined for Hiking Food Prices
At least 20 traders in the City of Kigali have been fined for unreasonably increasing the prices of maize, Irish potatoes, and rice. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Bolsters Mosquito Spraying Efforts to Eradicate Malaria
The government, through Rwanda Biomedical Centre, is intensifying efforts to eradicate malaria in the country by continuing an Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) exercise. Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwandan Officials Saved Jolly Mutesi From South African Rape Convict's Scam
In 2022, Jolly Mutesi, who was crowned Miss Rwanda 2016, survived what would have been the biggest scam to ever happen to a Rwandan female star. Read more »
Rwanda: Habimana, Mwamikazi Crowned 2023 Mountain Bike Champions
Star riders Jean Eric Habimana and Jazilla Mwamikazi were on Sunday, April 23, crowned champions of the 2023 National Championship Mountain Bike XCO after emerging victorious in… Read more »
Rwanda: Nyagatare Youth Urged to Proactively Combat the Spread of HIV/Aids, Safeguard Their Futures
Nyagatare, like many other districts in Rwanda, has made significant strides in combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS. However, despite progress, young people remain one of the most… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Malta Explore Areas of Cooperation
Rwanda and Malta explored areas of cooperation, with a focus on trade and investment in both countries. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Nyanza, Gisagara District Officials in Custody Over Tender Fraud
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has re-arrested five officials from Southern Province for allegedly committing crimes related to public tendering processes. Read more »
Rwanda: AS Kigali Crowned Women Football League Champions
AS Kigali women football club clinched their record 13th women football league title after a 3-0 victory over Kayonza WFC in what was their last league encounter of the season held… Read more »
Rwanda: Four Foreign Players Eligible to Play for Amavubi
There are so many footballers of Rwandan descent scattered across the globe with many of them being youngsters climbing the football ladder. Read more »
Rwanda: The Top Five New Songs Currently Trending
The wheels of Rwandan music never stop spinning and more than ever, Rwandan artistes are utilising their creativity for the satisfaction of music fans around the world. Read more »
Rwanda: Musanze in New Drive to Curb Malnutrition
Musanze district in Rwanda has launched a new community campaign aimed at combating stunting, a condition resulting from malnutrition that affects physical and mental development… Read more »
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Sahabo, Emeran on Target as Imanishimwe's Far Struggle
It was a good weekend for Rwandan players plying their trade in foreign leagues as a host of players continue to excel in their respective teams. Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Gospel Icon Apollinaire Habonimana Set for Concert in Kigali
Burundian gospel music icon Apollinaire Habonimana will be singing in a concert in Kigali in May. Read more »
Rwanda: Mount Kenya University Rwanda Gets Accredited
The Government of Rwanda has granted Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) full accreditation to operate as a fully-fledged university. The accredited institution will launch as… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Issue Digital IDs in Three Years
Rwanda plans to issue digital identity (ID) cards within three years to allow residents to use such identification documents stored in their phones, and replace the current… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Burundi: Former Burundian Prime Minister Bunyoni Arrested
Burundi's Public Prosecutor, Sylvestre Nyandwi, announced that Gen. Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, the country's former prime minister, is in police custody. Read more »
Africa: AU Seeks to Set Up African Centre for Genocide Studies
The African Union (AU) has expressed willingness to establish an African Centre for the Study of Genocide to fast-track early response in preventing hate crimes and genocide. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 50 Players Confirmed for ITF World Tennis Tour
A total of 52 tennis players from 18 countries, including host nation Rwanda, have confirmed their participation in the 2023 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior tournament which kicks off… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza - Dairy Farmers Vow to Increase Milk Production
Dairy farmers in the Kayonza district have pledged to increase their milk production to meet the high demand for milk. Currently, the district has the capacity to produce 100,000… Read more »
Rwanda: Museveni's Son in Rwanda for 49th Birthday
Uganda's Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, arrived in Kigali on Sunday, April 23 accompanied by several officials. Read more »
Rwanda: Police Busts Smuggling Racket, Recovers High Value Alcoholic Beverages
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (ASOC) department, on Friday April 21, busted a house in Rukiri village, Kabeza cell of Kanombe sector, Kicukiro… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Showcases Its Coffee to Buyers in America
Rwanda's coffee industry actors are participating in the Specialty Coffee Expo 2023, as the country seeks to attract buyers through one of the largest coffee events in North… Read more »