Rwanda: Kwibuka - GAERG Commemorates Families That Were Completely Wiped-Out

On May 27, an annual vigil to commemorate the 15,593 families completely wiped out during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was held. In honour of the lives lost and to reflect… Read more »

Rwanda: MPs on Tour to Assess Hospitality, SMEs Performance

Members of Parliament (MPs) have started conducting field visits in all districts of the country, to oversee the hospitality industry development as well as Small and Medium… Read more »

Rwanda: Juno Kizigenza Announces Europe Tour

Popular musician, Bosco Kwizera, a.k.a, Juno Kizigenza, on Saturday announced he would soon kick-off his first ever musical European tour from Belgium in October and November. Read more »

Rwanda: Budget - Rwf220 Billion Needed to Address Urgent Financing Gaps

Different socio-economic and governance projects and activities face 71 gaps, which require Rwf226.4 billion - equivalent to 4.5 per cent of the proposed national budget for… Read more »

Rwanda: Upcoming Chinese Exhibition Tipped to Open Opportunities for Rwandan Entrepreneurs

The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), a mega exhibition slated for June 29 to July 2 in Hunan Province - China, has the potential of opening a new window of… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Needs 18,000 Affordable Houses Annually

The City of Kigali needs to build 18,000 affordable houses per year in order to meet accommodation demand from its residents, its Mayor Pudence Rubingisa has said. Read more »

Africa: Africa Day 2023 - Reflecting On the Pan-Africanism for Socio-Economic Development

Africa Day, celebrated annually on May 25, serves as a significant occasion to raise awareness about Pan-African ideals and educate the population on the rich history of the… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Welcomes Arrest in South Africa of Genocide Suspect Kayishema

Rwanda has welcomed the arrest of Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes they committed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »

Rwanda: What Are Half-Way Homes and Why Is Rwanda Rolling Them Out?

Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), on Thursday, May 25, launched construction works for halfway houses, facilities that will be used to prepare prisoners who are about to complete… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Secures U.S.$98 Million From IMF's Climate Finance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 24 approved a disbursement of $98.6 million (approx. Rwf101 billion) for Rwanda's Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) in climate… Read more »

Rwanda: U.S. Takes on Tshisekedi Over Supporting FDLR Genocidal Militia

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Tuesday, May 23, called Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and discussed the security crisis in the east of DR Congo. Read more »

Rwanda: Parading of Suspects Challenged in Supreme Court

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB)'s practice of parading suspects before media has been challenged in the Supreme Court, as part of a broader petition filed by lawyer Edward… Read more »

Rwanda: How Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Changed Identity to Elude Capture

Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes they committed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, in Paarl, South… Read more »

Rwanda: Survivors Welcome Arrest of Genocide Fugitive Fulgence Kayishema

Ibuka, the umbrella organisation for Genocide survivors' associations, has welcomed the arrest of Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives most wanted for crimes committed in the… Read more »

East Africa: Ruto Urges Region to Fast-Track Constitution on Political Confederation

Kenyan President William Ruto has urged the Committee of Experts tasked with drawing up the Constitution for the proposed East African Community Political Confederation to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Inks Deal to Host 2023 Fiba Women's Afrobasket

Rwanda on Thursday signed an agreement with FIBA Africa to host the 2023 Women's Afrobasket, a continental basketball tournament contested by African national teams. Read more »

Africa: Kayishema's Arrest Must Set Pace for More Arrests in Southern Africa

South African police have finally arrested genocide mastermind Fulgence Kayishema who has been on the run for the past 29 years, having fled the country after committing the… Read more »

Rwanda: 'Most Wanted' Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Arrested

Fulgence Kayishema, one of the fugitives wanted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has been arrested in Paarl, South Africa, according to the International… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Youngster Aaron Murenzi Joins Genk

Belgian side Racing Genk have confirmed the signing of Rwandan wonder kid Aaron Murenzi from rivals Anderlecht. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Ukraine Sign 'Political Consultation' Deal

Rwanda and Ukraine on Thursday, May 25, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on political consultations between the two countries, according to Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Workplace Wellness Programme

Rwanda, on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work held on Thursday, May 25, launched a workplace wellness programme. Read more »

Rwanda: Works on Halfway Houses for Inmates Launched

Construction works on halfway houses were officially launched on Thursday, May 25, in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. Read more »

Rwanda: You Want to Fly a Drone in Rwanda? Here's What You're Required to Do

On Friday, May 26, the primary court of Nyarugenge will issue a verdict regarding a case in which Abed Mutimura, a resident of Kigali who is being prosecuted for using a drone… Read more »

Rwanda: Effort to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses Gets Boost

The government, through Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has secured $1.3 million (approximately Rwf1.5 billion) from partners to support the development of a cold… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Mulls Direct Investment in Low-Cost Housing Projects

The government is exploring the possibility of directly investing in a social rental housing programme to provide affordable accommodation for individuals earning up to Rwf200,000… Read more »