June 28, 2023
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 »
East Africa: DR Congo Crisis - Regional Leaders Hint on Need for AU Coordination
Leaders from four regional blocs of the African continent - the EAC, ECCAS, ICGLR and SADC - met in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, June 27, with the security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Spend Over Rwf200 Billion on Disaster Recovery
Rwanda plans to spend Rwf215 billion for disaster recovery, including repairing infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity, as well as resettling families whose houses… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Priority Areas as New AI Policy Takes Shape
The launch of Rwanda's national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy marks a very crucial moment in the development of the country's AI ecosystem and a step towards achieving… Read more »
Rwanda/Tunisia: Mugisha Set to Join Stade Tunisien
Midfielder Bonheur Mugisha is close to joining Tunisian Ligue 1 side Stade Tunisien subject to passing medicals. Read more »
Rwanda: I&M Awarded the Best Bank in Rwanda in 2023
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc has been recognised as the best bank in the country in 2023, an award by Capital Finance International (CFI.co), a global journal and online resource… Read more »
Rwanda: Gasamagera Challenges RPF Legislators to Pass Quality Laws
The Secretary General of RPF Inkotanyi, Wellars Gasamagera, has urged members of parliament from the ruling party to always be diligent and ensure the laws they legislate conform… Read more »
Rwanda: Liberation Cup - Republican Guards Beat 10-Man Special Operations Force to Reach Final
Republican Guard (RG) FC advanced to the final of the Inter-force Liberation Cup tournament after beating Special Operations Force (SOF) 2-0 in a semifinal match held at Kigali… Read more »
Rwanda: AIMS Rwanda Graduates 57 in Mathematical Sciences
AIMS Rwanda celebrated its seventh graduation ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of 57 students who successfully completed their Master's degrees in Mathematical Sciences. Read more »
Rwanda: Cooperation Key to Addressing Common Challenges - Kagame
President Paul Kagame, on Wednesday, June 28, said that Rwanda and Seychelles will build on the many successes of African continent to find solutions that benefit both their… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, First Lady in Seychelles for Two-Day State Visit
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have arrived in Seychelles for a two-day state visit, which will among others include being guests to the National Day… Read more »
Rwanda: RDB Unveils Mineral Reserves Seeking Investors for Value Addition
Rwanda is looking for investment to add value (processing) to minerals mined in the country, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) told investors during the first EU- business forum held… Read more »
Rwanda: Bringing Back Foreign Players - What Approach Should APR Adopt?
"It's a decision that was difficult to take but, with the current outcomes, we have no plan to sign any foreign players ever again. They policy is working." Read more »
Rwanda: Fiba Africa U16 Qualifiers - Rwanda Face Uganda in Zone 5 Opener
Rwandan starlets begin their quest for a ticket to the 2023 FIBA Africa U16 Championship on Wednesday, June 28, when they take on rivals Uganda in the boys' opening match of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Zabron & Deborah, a New Gospel Duo to Keep an Eye On
With only two songs, gospel duo Zabron Ndikumukiza and Deborah Mugisha, popularly known as Zabron and Deborah, are showing signs of taking over Rwanda's gospel music industry,… Read more »
Rwanda: 25 Eco-Friendly Businesses Selected for 7th Edition of BK Urumuri Initiative
BK Urumuri Initiative in partnership with Inkomoko Entrepreneurship Development have selected 25 entrepreneurs with eco-friendly businesses to undergo a free six-month Business… Read more »
Rwanda: Fiba Africa U16 Qualifiers - Rwanda Shocked By Uganda in Zone 5 Opener
Rwanda U-16 boys' team started their campaign at the FIBA U16 Zone V African Basketball Championship qualifiers on a low note after losing t to Uganda 56-59 in Wednesday's opening… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda Announces Roster for 2023 Women's Afrobasket
Ugandan women head coach Alberto Antuna has announced a provisional squad that he will use during the 2023 Women's Afrobasket that will unfold in Kigali from July 28 to August 6. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwamagana City Rebrands to Muhazi United FC
Effective next season, Rwamagana City will be taking part in football competitions under new name Muhazi United FC, Times Sport can confirm. Read more »
Rwanda: Goalie Ntwari Bids Farewell to AS Kigali
AS Kigali goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari has said goodbye to the club as he considers his football career future elsewhere. Read more »
Rwanda: Police Chief Reiterates Need for Strengthened Community Policing to Deter Crime
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye has commended youth volunteers for their role in security and development programmes. Read more »
Rwanda: Mount Kigali University to Host Moot Court Competition
Mount Kigali University in partnership with Mount Kenya University, Parklands Law Campus will host the Mount Kenya University Regional Human Rights Moot Court Competition on… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Rwanda: Public Indecency Acts Clarified in New Penal Code Bill
In the newly proposed changes to the current law determining offences and penalties, the government has clarified acts of public indecency, among them exposing one's nudity. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-UK Migrant Partnership - Dying at Sea is Not an Option for the Most Vulnerable
Over the last week or so, news on the issue of death on the 'high seas' has saturated prime time. Unfortunately, however, one news story overshadowed all others; the Sunday… Read more »
Rwanda: French Prosecutors Seek Life Imprisonment for Genocide Suspect Hategekimana
French prosecutors have requested Cour d'Assises de Paris to hand a life sentence to the suspect Philippe Hategekimana, commonly known as 'Biguma,' for his role in the 1994… Read more »