Congo-Kinshasa: Calls Grow to Prevent Genocide in DR Congo

Officials have renewed calls to stop the wave of hate speech against Rwandans and Kinyarwanda-speaking communities in the Great Lakes Region. Read more »

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Takes Affordable Housing Mortgage Loans Scheme to Workers

The Bank of Kigali has launched an initiative to inform human resource professionals about its mortgage financing products, with the goal of making housing more accessible and… Read more »

Rwanda: World Bank Official Talks Support for Disaster-Struck Families in Rwanda

The World Bank is currently developing a relief package to assist thousands of families to recover from the devastation caused by the recent floods and landslides, Victoria Kwakwa,… Read more »

Rwanda: Malawi - Over 30 Rwandan Refugees Express Interest to Return

Thirty-three Rwandans who have been residing in Malawi as refugees have expressed their desire to return home and will be repatriated "later this month of June." Read more »

East Africa: East African Legislative Assembly Approves U.S.$12 Million Supplementary Budget

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has unanimously approved a supplementary budget of over $11.9 million for the East African Community (EAC) in the financial year… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Repeals Coffee Zoning Policy

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources on Thursday, June 15 issued new instructions repealing Rwanda's coffee zoning policy, which was first implemented in 2016. The… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, World Bank Official Discuss Rwanda's Electrification Drive

President Paul Kagame on Friday, June 16, received Victoria Kwakwa, World Bank's Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, and they discussed Rwanda's electrification drive,… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Increases Import Tax on Construction Materials to Spur Local Production

In an effort to strengthen local production, the government has announced a 10% increase in customs duty on imported construction materials, including metal tubes, doors, windows,… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Renewed Battle Against Stunting

Recent data from a collaborative global database on child malnutrition, comprising UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Bank, reveals a decline in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Transforms Tax Payment With Digital System

Bank of Kigali has been a pioneer in embracing innovation, revolutionising banking by making it more accessible and convenient for customers through digital solutions. Read more »

Rwanda: Top 10 History-Making Rwandan Women Athletes

Salma Rhadia Mukansanga needs no introduction after her big break at the African Cup of Nations last year before making history at the World Cup in Qatar. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Spend Over Rwf5 Trillion in Next Fiscal Year

Rwanda will spend slightly over Rwf5 trillion in the fiscal year 2023/24, which represents an increase of Rwf265 billion or 6 per cent compared to Rwf4.7 trillion announced in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Moshions Boss Moïse Turahirwa Granted Bail

Moïse Turahirwa, the founder of the renowned fashion house Moshions, was on Thursday, June 15 granted bail by the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court. Turahirwa is facing charges of… Read more »

Rwanda: Zoonotic Diseases and Their Relation to Humans

Livestock is one of the most important assets of the poor to meet livelihood needs. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), animal diseases are crucial… Read more »

Rwanda: Laugh Out Loud With Rwanda's Finest - Five Must-See Shows

Rwanda's comedy scene has been on the rise, with talented comedians taking centre stage and hosting shows that keep audiences laughing nonstop. Read more »

Rwanda: Six Key Proposed Changes in Vat Tax Bill

Taxpayers including businesses could get a relief if the proposed changes in the draft law establishing value added tax (VAT) are adopted by Parliament. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Militia Massacre 45 in Ituri

An attack by militiamen has killed 45 people, and wounded a dozen more in Ituri province in eastern DR Congo, the United Nations mission in the country (MONUSCO) says. Read more »

Rwanda: Seninga Sacked as Sunrise Boss

Rwanda Premier League side Sunrise FC have parted company with their head coach Innocent Seninga, bringing his two-year spell at the club to an end. Read more »

Rwanda: Primus National League New Season Due on August 18

The 2023/24 Primus National League season will start on August 18 and will conclude on June 1, 2023, according to a new football calendar released by Rwanda FA on Monday. Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Suspect Théoneste Niyongira Deported From Malawi

The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) has confirmed the deportation of Théoneste Niyongira, also known as Kanyoni, a genocide suspect, from Malawi. Read more »

Rwanda: World Day Against Child Labor - How Are Rwandan Entities Curbing the Vice

Child labour remains a serious issue affecting millions worldwide, robbing children of their childhood, education, and future. Each year, on June 12, Rwanda joins the world in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Benefit From U.S.$7 Million Funding for Regional Early Warning System

Rwanda is among the East African countries that will benefit from $7 million in funding to finance a regional initiative to boost hydro-meteorological and early warning service.… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Buffalo Wall' in Virunga Mountains Reduces Human-Wildlife Conflict

The conflict between humans and nature in the Virunga mountain range has significantly declined ever since the construction of buffalo walls a few years ago that prevent wild… Read more »

Rwanda: Fight Against Impunity Not Rwanda's Task Alone - Ambassador Gatete

Justice for the victims and survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is not merely about prosecution; it is about timely justice, Rwanda's permanent… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 130 Evacuated From Libya Arrive in Rwanda

A total of 134 refugees and asylum seekers, constituting the fourteenth group to be rescued from Libya, successfully arrived in Rwanda on Monday, June 12. Read more »