April 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans in Norway Commemorate 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
Rwandans and their friends living in Norway held the 29th commemoration of 1994 the Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Ratifies Smart Africa Alliance Agreement
Parliament on April 20 ratified the Smart Africa Alliance agreement, which aims to transform Africa into a digital single market and promote the use of technology and innovation… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Funding to Curb Emissions From Fridges, Air Conditioners
Rwanda, the United Nations Environment Programme, University of Birmingham and fellow project partners will receive £4 million to drive down harmful emissions from outdated… Read more »
Rwanda: Former FDLR Combatants Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail
Six former combatants of the FDLR terrorist group have been sentenced to five years in jail by the High Court Chamber for International Crimes (HCCIC). Read more »
April 19, 2023
Rwanda: Olivier Nizeyimana Resigns as Rwanda Football Federation Boss
The Rwanda Football Federation president, Olivier Nizeyimana, has resigned. Read more »
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Ranked Best Bank in Rwanda for Third Year Running
Bank of Kigali has been recognised as the best bank in Rwanda for the third consecutive year by Global Finance, an international magazine with an experience of 35 years in… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Rwanda: Guinea Conakry Names Highway Interchange After Kagame
Guinea Conakry has named the Kagbélen Highway interchange after President Paul Kagame. Read more »
East Africa: Senior Military Officials Weigh in on Exponential Violations Against Civilians in Region
Warfare is constantly evolving, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) closely monitors trends to understand their impact on civilians and adapt its response… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 27,000 Houses in High-Risk Zones - COK
The City of Kigali (CoK) officials have raised concerns over 27,000 residential houses that are at high risk for flooding and landslides despite being located in residential zones… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Says Deeply Concerned, Calls for Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Sudan
The East African Community (EAC) is deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in "our neighbouring state," the Republic of the Sudan, it said in a statement. Read more »
Rwanda: Proposed Feeder Roads in Kigali 'Will Ease' Public Transport Woes
The City of Kigali has announced plans to construct 300 kilometres of feeder roads in the capital, saying it will help ease public transport challenges across the city. Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir to Begin Flights to Paris in June
National carrier RwandAir has announced plans to launch a direct flight to Paris on June 27. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Author Discusses New Book 'Kill the Devil' on Reconciliation and Hope
Local author, screenwriter, and poet Juvens Nsabimana co-authored a book, 'Kill the Devil' with Dr Tony Macaulay, a bestselling author, leadership consultant and suicide prevention… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Rwanda: Northern Province Hit By 1,500 Disaster Cases Over Past Five Years
The lack of adequate conveying infrastructures and road crossing structures has led to flooding that continues to affect the Northern Province, according to the Rwanda Water… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocidal Rape - How Rwanda Set an International Precedent
An estimated 250,000 to 500,000 women and girls were raped in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Africa: Kagame Weighs in on Russian Presence in Africa
During his two-day visit to Benin, President Paul Kagame said concerns about Russia's presence in Africa are "another problem we don't need to have." Read more »
Rwanda: Top Five Songs Trending in Rwanda - What's On Your Playlist?
Ever since 2023 began, Rwandan musicians have stayed active on the mission of releasing back to back hits, and the month of April and March was not left out. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Makes Strides in Economic Stability, Energy Access - WB
Rwanda has been singled out as a significant player in shaping Africa's future, according to a recent World Bank report. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Wonderkid Dorian Nyamushara Joins Zulte Waregem
rising football prodigy Dorian Nyamushara Ugi has signed for Belgian Jupiler Pro League side Zulte Waregem on an undisclosed contract. Read more »
Rwanda: Second Division - Amagaju FC Host As Muhanga in Quarter Final Decider
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Rwanda: Rwanda, Benin Ink 9 Bilateral Deals
Rwanda and Benin have signed nine bilateral cooperation agreements aimed at deepening the already cordial relations between both nations. The agreements were signed on April 15 in… Read more »
April 15, 2023
East Africa: African Union Calls for Ceasefire in Sudan
The Chairman of the African Union Commission, Amb Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Saturday, April 15, called for a ceasefire in Sudan after the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame in Benin for Two-Day State Visit
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame have arrived in Cotonou, Benin for a two-day State Visit, the Office of the President announced on Saturday, April 15. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - M23 'Partially' Withdraws From Bunagana
The M23 rebels have partially vacated Bunagana and Chengerero areas in eastern DR Congo in the latest verification of the ongoing withdrawal in Rutshuru Territory, the East African… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Benin President Discuss Bilateral Ties
President Paul Kagame on Saturday, April 15, held a tête-à-tête meeting with host President Patrice Talon of Benin, as part of his two-day state visit to the… Read more »