June 24
Rwanda: Parliament - Which Women MPs Are Vying for a Comeback?
With the parliament of Rwanda now resolved and a new one set to be constituted after people cast their votes in the 2024 general elections, about 15 female parliamentarians who… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Electoral Body Transports Voting Materials to Polling Stations Abroad
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) is coordinating with diaspora communities to ensure that voting materials are transported to polling stations abroad, an effort conducted in… Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province Welcomes Liberal Party's Support to Increase Agro-Processing Factories
Liberal Party (PL), in its manifesto for parliamentary elections, pledged to boost agro-processing factories and build feeder roads for easier transport of agricultural harvest… Read more »
Rwanda: RPF Means a Lot to My Family, Supporter Says As Party Campaigns in Nyagatare
About 50,000 residents of Nyagatare District, in Eastern Province, on Monday, June 24, gathered in Karama village as parliamentary hopefuls of the ruling RPF-Inkotanyi party… Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Campaigns for MPs for Special Interest Groups
Parliament aspirants in the special interest groups; women, youth, and persons with disabilities, have distinct campaign protocols different from those for presidential and other… Read more »
Rwanda: Campaign in Ngororero - Kagame Says RPF to Cement Self-Reliance in Next Term
While campaigning in Ngororero District, on Monday, June 24, incumbent President Paul Kagame, the Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, said that once… Read more »
Rwanda: Green Party Pledges to Initiate Six New Funds If Elected
On the second day of the presidential and parliamentary campaign, the Green Party announced plans to introduce six new funds to improve citizens' well-being. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Will Perform At I Am Hip Hop Festival?
It is going to be an all hip hop affair at the inaugural edition of I Am Hip Hop festival whose stage will be purely headlined by rappers. Read more »
Africa: What Is Africa's Role in the Nearly Failed Global Pandemic Treaty
One of the sticking issues that nearly stalled the global pandemic treaty was vaccine equity in developing countries, including countries in Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: The Untold Tragedy of Rwandan Colonial Métis Six Decades Later
"Forbidden for dogs and blacks" was written on a dance club entrance in Belgium, where then 18-year-old Georges Kamanayo was stopped from entering. He had not seen the post, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Setting a Precedent for the Presidency - My Perspective
Confidence is the power of trusting oneself towards achieving individual or societal objectives. Read more »
Rwanda: Seven Rwandan Athletes Confirmed for Paris 2024 Games
Seven athletes will represent Rwanda in the 2024 Olympic Games that will take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. Read more »
Rwanda: Transfer Updates - Gorilla FC Sign Patrick Manzi From Police FC
Gorilla FC have signed Police FC midfielder Patrick Manzi as they continue their recruitment exercise in the ongoing offseason transfer window. Read more »
June 23
Rwanda: Who Is Janvier Nsengiyumva, the Sole Independent Parliamentary Candidate?
Computer engineer and robot developer Janvier Nsengiyumva, 35, is contesting for a parliamentary seat as the only independent candidate, after 26 others fell short of the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Campaigns Are Unfolding On Social Media
Since the official launch of campaigns for the 2024 general elections on June 22, presidential and parliamentary candidates have been actively engaging with the public both in… Read more »
June 22
Rwanda: 'Uwakugabiye Uramwitura' - Kagame Tells Rubavu Residents On Day 2 of Campaigns
Paul Kagame, Chairman and flagbearer of RPF-Inkotanyi and allied parties, has told members in Rubavu and neighbouring districts that he expects their support in elections referring… Read more »
June 21
Rwanda: Formal Financial Inclusion in Rwanda Grew 39% in 2020-2024
The number of Rwandans who have access to formal financial services and products increased by more than 38.8 per cent to 7.5 million between 2020 and 2024, a new report published… Read more »
Rwanda: World Refugee Day and the Enduring Plight of Congolese People
As we celebrate World Refugee Day, we remember the millions forced to flee their homes due to war, persecution, and violence. But for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
June 20
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - Over 260 Observers Accredited for July Elections
More than 260 electoral observers have been accredited for the July 2024 presidential and parliamentary polls in Rwanda, according to the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Decides - What Presidential Candidates Say
It is only a few days before the curtains rise on the presidential and parliamentary campaigns that are scheduled to begin on Saturday, June 22, and run for three weeks until… Read more »
Rwanda: Africa Should Aim for New Vaccines, Therapeutics - Kagame
President Paul Kagame said that Africa should be at the forefront of vaccine manufacturing using the latest technologies in order to deal with its disease burden and respond to its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Remains Committed to Welcoming Refugees - Minister Murasira
The Minister in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj. Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira on Thursday, June 20, said that Rwanda remains committed to welcoming refugees and asylum… Read more »
Rwanda: Recording Academy Meets Rwandan Creatives As Expansion Plan Takes Shape
The Recording Academy's expansion plan to support music creators in Rwanda and other African countries looks promising after the academy delegation, headed by CEO Harvey Mason Jr.,… Read more »
Rwanda: Robust Financial Ecosystem Key to Economic Resilience - PM Ngirente
Rwanda's Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that building a strong financial ecosystem is critical to contributing to overall economic resilience, urging members of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Invest More in Kinyarwanda, and We the Media Have Our Work Cut Out
During President Paul Kagame's recent interaction with the media, he stressed the need to teach the younger generation how to speak Kinyarwanda properly. He went on to give… Read more »