East Africa: Ruto Defends EAC Mission in DR Congo, Says Insecurity Is a Regional Concern

Kenya's President William Ruto has defended the work done by East African Community (EAC) troops deployed to eastern DR Congo, saying the regional mission did what could not be… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 400,000 Candidates to Sit for National Exams

A total of 421,973 students across all levels are gearing up for the national exams set to take place from mid-July to early August. Read more »

Rwanda: Lightning Strike Kills 15-Year-Old as Torrential Rain Batters Musanze

Torrential rains on the night of June 23 damaged 11 houses - with one completely destroyed - while lightning killed a 15-year-old boy in Musanze District, Mayor Janvier Ramuli told… Read more »

Rwanda: Munyantwali Elected FERWAFA President

Members of Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) have backed Alphonse Munyantwali to lead them in the next two years after voting for him during an extraordinary general assembly… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 120 Police Officers Get Criminal Investigation Skills

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye, on Friday, June 23, presided over the pass out of 123 Police officers, who completed the first intake of 'Police Basic… Read more »

Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda Qualifies for Afro-Can 2023

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Rwanda: Imbuto Awards 15 Young Agripreneurs

Imbuto Foundation, on June 23, awarded 15 young entrepreneurs with the most outstanding projects in the agriculture sector. Each of the 15 winners was awarded with Rwf10 million. Read more »

Rwanda: Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti Eulogised as a 'Man of Value'

Tributes are continuing to pour in for deceased ADEPR preacher, Theogene Niyonshuti. Read more »

Rwanda: Famous ADEPR Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti Dies in Car Accident

Famous ADEPR pastor, Theogene Niyonshuti, died in a car accident in Uganda on Thursday night, The New Times has learned. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Get 200 Electric Buses to Ease Public Transport

The Government of Rwanda and Vivo Energy on Thursday signed a deal that aims to introduce more than 200 electric buses in the country, marking a significant step towards… Read more »

Rwanda: Born to Be an Actress, Made to Be a Martial Artist - the Story of Delphine Uwase

Some have known her as Soleil in a Rwandan Movie Series dubbed "Bamenya Series" from which she sometimes showcased some martial arts acting in various scenes. Read more »

Rwanda: MTN Rwanda Reports Strong Growth, Approves Dividend Distribution

MTN Rwanda has released resolutions of its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held vartually on June 23 and reported an increment in company revenues standing at 19.2 percent… Read more »

Rwanda: French Probe of Bisesero Massacre Long Overdue But Welcome

The Paris Court of Appeal in France has ordered a probe into the complicity or inaction of French troops who were deployed in Rwanda in 1994, in the massacre of Tutsi in the former… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Digital Civil Registration System

Rwanda's progress in its National Centralised and Integrated Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (NCI-CRVS) system is evident with the integration of Guardianship and… Read more »

Rwanda: Religious Leaders in New Drive to Educate Youth on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Sexual and reproductive health challenges continue to affect the well-being of adolescents and youth in Rwanda. In an effort to address this issue, religious leaders joined forces… Read more »

East Africa: Lawmakers Push Law on EAC Refugee Management

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has said there is a need to expedite the adoption and implementation of the harmonised refugee management policy in the East African… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Countries Challenged on Meeting Agricultural Targets

With only two years remaining until the deadline set by the East African Community (EAC) Member States to end hunger in line with the continental agricultural development plan,… Read more »

Rwanda: Digital Transformation in Focus - Rwanda, Guinea Collaborate for ICT Advancements

Rwanda's delegation, led by the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), recently took part in the Republic of Guinea's ICT Week. This three-day gathering, held from June 14 to… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Key Technologies Rwandans Should Be Ready for in the Next Five Years

Rwanda is continuing to position itself as a leader in innovation and technology in Africa. Currently, it is one of Africa's innovative countries, embracing new technologies for… Read more »

East Africa: Region Urged to Amend Treaty to Recognise French, Kiswahili Use

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has recommended amending the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (EAC) to enforce the recognition of French and… Read more »

Rwanda: Projects in Pipeline to Build 15,000 Affordable Houses Within Six Years

The projects that are in the pipeline could help have 15,000 affordable houses built within six years across the country, Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) acting Director General,… Read more »

Rwanda: Afro-Can Qualifiers - Burundi Shock Rwanda to Set Final Replay

Rwanda's Afro-CAN Qualifiers unbeaten run came to an end following Wednesday's 52-53 defeat to Burundi in an entertaining match held at the Benjamin Mkapa Indoor Court in Dar Es… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Take Part in Paris Summit on Global Green Financing

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente will lead Rwanda's delegation that will take part in a Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris, France, from Thursday, June 22 to Friday,… Read more »

Rwanda: No Winner in Limiting Space for Women in Fintech - First Lady

Financial technology, commonly known as fintech, is regarded as one of the most forward-looking industries of the last decade. The industry has created a new paradigm for jobs and… Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide - Paris Court Okays Inquiry Into French Troops' Complicity in Bisesero Massacres

The Paris Court of Appeal has recommended that an investigation be conducted into the inaction of the French army over its alleged complicity in the Bisesero massacres during the… Read more »