November 20, 2022
Rwanda: Eastern Province - RPF Members to Build Rwf2bn Regional Party Office
Members of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi) from the Eastern Province have raised more than Rwf300m as part of the required Rwf2.1billion for the construction of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Mental Health - How One Mother Helped Her Teen Daughter Overcome Self-Doubt
In 2018, Lise Berwadushime had a mental health crisis that evoked changes in her moods and behaviours. She says it was propelled by the fact that she had to repeat a subject she… Read more »
Rwanda: Our Soldier Crossed Into Rwanda, DR Congo Army Admits
The Republic of Democratic of Congo (DRC) has confirmed that one of its soldiers crossed into Rwanda on Saturday. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda FA Apologises Over Muhajiri's 'Unsportsmanlike' Behaviour
The Rwandan football governing body has apologised to Sudan over what it has described as 'unsportsmanlike' behaviour that Rwanda international Muhajiri Hakizimana showed towards… Read more »
November 19, 2022
Rwanda: World Cup - Rwandan Poised to Make History at Qatar 2022
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 gets underway, on November 20, Rwandan female referee Salma Radia Mukansanga will be making history as the first African woman to officiate at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Unidentified Soldier Shot Dead After Crossing DR Congo-Rwanda Border
An unidentified soldier crossed into Rwanda from DR Congo in the wee hours of Saturday, shooting at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) guard towers in Rubavu District. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Lay Down Arms, All DR Congo Militias Warned
All armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo have been asked to "lay down their arms voluntarily" and join peace talks due next week in Nairobi, according to a statement by the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Commitment to Ending Cervical Cancer 'Remains Firm'
The Rwandan High Commission in the United Kingdom has reiterated the country's commitment to eliminate cervical cancer. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Rwanda: Over 20 Students Graduate From Bank of Kigali Academy
The first cohort of Bank of Kigali's entry level training programme graduated on Thursday, November 17 after completing a three-month intensive training in banking. Read more »
Rwanda: Reformed School Hours Will Improve Child Welfare - Experts
Experts in early childhood development have commended the new changes in schooling hours, saying they will improve the welfare of children. Read more »
November 17, 2022
East Africa: Uganda Army 'In Final Touches' Ahead of DR Congo Deployment
The Ugandan army is set to deploy troops to DR Congo as part of the East African Community force tasked to restore peace in the country's restive eastern region, the Uganda People… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 30,000 Illegal Fishing Nets Confiscated - Report
Over 30,000 illegal fishing nets and about 3,000 boats have been confiscated in Lake Kivu over the past three years in the districts of Rubavu, Rutsiro, Karongi, Nyamasheke and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Crane Population Doubles in Five Years
Grey Crowned Crane population in Rwanda has more than doubled in Rwanda, according to a report presented during biodiversity day at the 27th UN climate change conference in Egypt. Read more »
Rwanda: Man Linked to Death of Former Rwanda Volleyball Star Arrested
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed it arrested Emmanuel Nsabimana, the man suspected of injuring and therefore causing the death of a former Volleyball player,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Receives 'Wetland City Accreditation Award'
The City of Kigali has received the Wetland City Accreditation Award. Read more »
East Africa: Uganda in 'Final Touches' to Deploy Troops to DR Congo
The Ugandan army is set to deploy troops to DR Congo as part of the East African Community force tasked to restore peace in the country's restive eastern region, the Uganda People… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda-Uganda Trade on the Rise, New Figures Show
Rwanda and Uganda are seeing a significant surge in trade nine months after the two neighbours moved to assuage tensions, it has emerged. Read more »
Rwanda: FIFA - Unopposed Infantino Set for Re-Election in Rwanda
Gianni Infantino will stand for a third-term unchallenged during next FIFA elections due in Rwanda next year, the world football governing body announced Thursday. Read more »
Rwanda: Olympic Committee Officials Plead Not Guilty to Abuse of Office
Two senior officials of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC) appeared before Kicukiro primary court to answer to charges of forgery, nepotism and favouritism. Read more »
Rwanda: UN Contracts Israeli Firm to Boost Rwanda's Biogas
An Israeli firm, HomeBiogas, will soon start supplying biogas systems to farmers in Eastern Province that will be used to turn farm waste into renewable energy. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Disarm or Be Removed, Foreign Militias in DR Congo Warned
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and Kenya's former president Uhuru Kenyatta, the East African Community (EAC) facilitator in DR Congo's peace process, have agreed that foreign… Read more »
Rwanda: M23 Claims Capture of FDLR Strongholds
The M23 rebel group claims it has captured the towns of Kibumba, Ruhunda, Buhumba, Kabuhanga, Tongo, Mulimbi in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Sounds Warning as Floods Kill Three People
The City of Kigali has urged people to relocate from high-risk zones and not drive during heavy rains after floods killed three people including one motorcycle rider on Wednesday. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Countries to Pilot Single Air Space Market
Rwanda has been chosen among 17 countries that are set to participate in an implementation pilot project of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali Sounds Warning as Floods Kill Motorcyclist
The City of Kigali has urged people to relocate from high-risk zones and not drive during heavy rains after floods killed three people including one motorcycle rider on Wednesday. Read more »