November 17, 2022
Rwanda: We Are in a Build-Up Towards Afcon Qualifiers, Says Amavubi Coach
Rwanda's national football team, Amavubi, head coach, Carlos Alos Ferrer, has said that the squad is in a build-up process for the preparations of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »
Rwanda/Tanzania: Rwanda Ready for World Cup Qualifier Despite Poor Showing in Tanzania, Says Suji
Men's national cricket team head coach Martin Suji is confident Rwanda will impress at the 2022 ICC Men T20 World Cup Group A Africa Qualifier slated for November 17-26 in Kigali… Read more »
Rwanda: Illovo Sugar Rwanda Launches Factory, 1kg Packaging
Illovo sugar Rwanda a subsidiary of Illovo sugar Africa opened its packaging facility in Rwanda and launched its 1kg pre-packed branded brown sugar. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Lawmaker Wants 'Bride Price' Scrapped
Bride price as a requirement for marriage, should be scrapped in order to prevent problems facing Rwandan families, according to Leonard Ndagijimana, a member of parliament. Read more »
Rwanda: 85% of Abused Women Are Married to Alcoholics - Bayisenge
Drunkardness amongst men is responsible for 85 per cent of all gender-based violence against women, Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion said. Read more »
East Africa: Peace Talks Top Priority for EAC Force in Congo - Kenyan General
The commander of the East African Community military force deployed in eastern DR Congo has said political and diplomatic processes are "the first priority" among efforts to pacify… Read more »
Rwanda: 85% of Abused Women Are Married to Alcoholic Men - Minister Bayisenge
Alcoholism amongst men is responsible for 85 per cent of all gender-based violence against women, Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion said. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 70 Rwandans Vie for EALA
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has published a provisional list of 77 prospective candidates who wish to represent Rwanda in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) -… Read more »
Rwanda: Gashumba Presents Credentials to Iceland President
Rwandan ambassador to Iceland Dr Diane Gashumba Tuesday presented her Letters of Credence to President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson of Iceland. Read more »
Rwanda: South Africa's Benjamin Dube to Perform at Hillsong Concert in Kigali
Renowned South African gospel singer Bishop Benjamin Dube is expected to join Hillsong London, in a concert dubbed "Hillsong London Live in Kigali" slated for November 25, 2022, at… Read more »
East Africa: Silence Guns, Embark on Dialogue - Kenyatta Pleads
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday, November 15 visited Goma and Rutshuru, in the Eastern part of DR Congo and called for ceasefire amid intensified tensions. Read more »
Rwanda: Chia Seed Headache As Pressure Mounts on Investors
Inside Akens and Kernels Ltd warehouse in Kigali's Special Economic Zone, in Gasabo District, one can see sack piles of chia seeds belonging to thousands of farmers, who supplied… Read more »
Rwanda: Government to Assist Varsity Students Turn Research Ideas Into Solutions
University of Rwanda (UR) is partnering with other institutions to come up with an initiative for assisting final-year students turn their research ideas into innovative solutions. Read more »
Central African Republic: Basketball - Bangui Stun Hosts ABC in Elite 16
Bangui Sporting Club of Central Africa on Tuesday, November 15, beat Abidjan Basket Club 72-67, extending their record to 4-0 streak, in their qualification for the Road to BAL… Read more »
Rwanda: Taekwondo - Ambassador's Cup Set for November 20
This year's edition of the Ambassador's Taekwondo tournament will take place on Sunday, November 20, in Kigali, the Rwanda Taekwondo Federation (RTF) has confirmed. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Swimming Team in Dar es Salaam for Zonal Championships
Members of the national swimming team on Monday, November 15, left for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, ahead of the forthcoming CANA Zone 3 East African Swimming Championship slated for… Read more »
Rwanda: Police FC's Twizerimana Wants to Be Top Scorer
Police striker, Onesme Twizeyimana, wants to keep improving his goal-scoring prowess in the upcoming matches of the Rwanda Premier League. Read more »
Rwanda: 65% of Women Find Wife-Beating Justifiable - Minister
Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, has said that Rwanda has a long way to go to end gender-based violence, because the majority of women still… Read more »
Rwanda/Sudan: Habimana Joins Amavubi Camp, Eager to Make Impact in Sudan Game
Victoria Rosports of Luxembourg striker Glenn Habimana has also joined the Rwanda national team camp in Kigali ahead of the friendly with Sudan on Thursday, November 17 at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Kenya Appoints New Captain for Rwanda Tournament
The Kenyan men's cricket team named a new captain and a deputy for the 2024 World Cup Qualifiers in Rwanda. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: Kagame Makes Africa's Case At G20 Summit
President Paul Kagame has told the G20 Summit that Africa is representing its interests to address specific challenges that its people face, mostly due to external factors. Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Increases Lending Rate to 6.5% to Subdue Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the lending rate from 6 percent to 6.5 percent as the country continues to tame inflation. Read more »
Rwanda: I Have Quit Alcohol, Says Disgraced Former MP Mbonimana
Disgraced former legislator, Gamariel Mbonimana has apologised to the President, saying he has decided to quit drinking alcohol. He resigned from Parliament on Monday following… Read more »
Rwanda: Antenatal Care Key in Addressing Maternal, Infant Mortality - Ministry of Health
Expectant mothers have been encouraged to prioritise antenatal care as a way of improving maternal and infant health. Read more »
Rwanda: Mediation Between Rwanda, DR Congo on Course - Angolan Envoy
The Angolan ambassador to Rwanda, Eduardo Octávio, says that efforts to mend relations between Rwanda and DR Congo are on course and that his country is committed to finding… Read more »