Rwanda: Rwanda Placed in Group a in Women Afrobasket 2023 Finals

Rwanda has been pooled in Group A in the Women's Afrobasket 2023 finals that will take place in Kigali from July 28 to August 6. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Use Locally Assembled Volkswagen Electric Tractors

Rwandan farmers will start using electric tractors assembled in Rwanda by Volkswagen, a move that the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) said will contribute to… Read more »

Rwanda: Novel Project to Revolutionarise Inclusiveness in Rwanda's High Education

The University of Rwanda (UR) on June 8 launched the Answer Project, also referred to as as the Advanced Inclusion for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education in Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Perpetrator Muvunyi Found Dead in Niger

A former Rwandan genocidal regime's Lieutenant Colonel Tharcisse Muvunyi who convicted of inciting the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, in 1994, has died in Niger after a plea… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Yo-Yo Ma Discuss Rwanda's Journey of Reconciliation

President Paul Kagame on Saturday, June 10, received leading classical cellist and 19-time Grammy Award winner, Yo-yo Ma, his wife Jill Hornor, and Partners in Health (PIH)… Read more »

Rwanda: Fingerstyle Guitarist Deo in Europe for Music Tour

Rwandan fingerstyle guitarist Deo Salvator Iratwumva is in Europe, for a music tour from June 10 to August. Read more »

Rwanda: Which Roads Will Be Closed During Sunday's Peace Marathon?

Rwanda National Police (RNP) has announced that a number of roads will be temporarily closed in Kigali to pave way for the much-anticipated Kigali International Peace Marathon… Read more »

Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni Tests Positive for Covid-19 - Health Official

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has tested positive for COVID-19, is in good health and will continue his duties, while getting treatment, a senior health ministry official said… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Court Decision on Kabuga Trial Disappointing - Activists

Activists whose objective include fighting against denial and revisionism of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda have voiced their dismay and frustration over the June 2… Read more »

Rwanda: Why New Tax Procedures Law is a Big Deal

On March 31, Rwanda enacted the new tax procedures law, repealing the 2019 law and all prior legal provisions that are in conflict with it. Read more »

Rwanda: Six Rwanda Premier League Top Players Who Could Change Clubs

The 2023 mid-year transfer window is already open in Rwanda with both foreign and local clubs looking around to cash in on quality talents. Read more »

Rwanda: Army Gets Deputy Military Spokesperson

President and Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Paul Kagame, on June 8 appointed Lt. Col. Simon Kabera as deputy military spokesperson. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Extend Avocado Export By Sea After Successful Initial Shipment

Rwanda is set to continue its trial of avocado exports by sea freight after a successful initial shipment to Dubai in November, last year. The pilot shipment, which transported… Read more »

Rwanda: Kabuga Case Collapse Yet Another Stab at Genocide Survivors

Judges at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals this week ruled that they would not be pursuing the conventional criminal proceedings against one of the most… Read more »

Rwanda: BRD Explains New Changes to Affordable Housing Guidelines

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has announced reforms in the affordable housing programme, allowing more Rwandans, including those earning below Rwf200,000 a month, to access… Read more »

Rwanda: MTN Rwanda Announces Rwf50 Million Sponsorship for 2023 Peace Marathon

MTN Rwanda on Wednesday, June 7, announced sponsorship amounting to Rwf 50,500,000 to support the 2023 edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM). Read more »

Rwanda: General Kabarebe in Central African Republic, Meets Rwandan Peacekeepers

Gen James Kabarebe, the Senior Defence and Security Advisor to President Paul Kagame on June 8 arrived in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), for a three-day working visit. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Central African Republic President Touadera Discuss Security Cooperation

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, June 8, met with his Central African Republic (CAR), counterpart Faustin Archange Touadéra who is in Rwanda on a working visit and… Read more »

Rwanda: Senegal Names Provisional Squad for 2023 Women's Afrobasket

Senegal on Wednesday, June 7, announced a 19-woman preliminary squad for the much-anticipated 2023 FIBA Women's AfroBasket due in Kigali in July. Read more »

Rwanda: New Music - Logan Joe, Bwiza, Christopher Among Artistes That Released New Songs This Week

As big artistes around the world start releasing summer tunes, Rwandan musicians are not left out. Read more »

Africa: Why Over 90% of Sub-Saharan African Workers Lack Pension Plan

In the past six months, France has seen an uproar of aggravated workers who have taken to the streets to protest the government's new pension reform. In April, France's… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Court Says Genocide Suspect Kabuga 'Unfit' for Trial

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague, Netherlands on Tuesday ruled that Felicien Kabuga, one of the alleged leading architects of the Genocide… Read more »

Rwanda: Malawi Revokes Citizenship of 230 Rwandans Over Irregularities

The government of Malawi has revoked the citizenship of 230 Rwandan nationals, alongside other individuals, bringing the total to 396, due to concerns over suspicious acquisition… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Dismisses Over 200 Soldiers in Major Military Leadership Shakeup

In his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, President Paul Kagame dismissed from service Maj Gen Aloys Muganga and Brig Gen Francis Mutiganda. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda-Italy Police Chiefs Mull Deeper Relations

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye, is in Italy for a 3-day working visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Lt. Gen Teo Luzi, the Commander General of the… Read more »