October 18, 2022
Africa: Experts Seek to Turn Climate Change Tide on Migration
Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that climate change continues to induce migration and human mobility in Africa and is expected to… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 500 Articles Added Onto Kinyarwanda Wikipedia
Articles featuring Rwanda's education, health, religion, sports and entertainment topics have been added on Wikipedia through WikiVibrance. Read more »
Rwanda: Teachers, Students Speak Out on Low TVET Enrolment
Recent information from Rwanda TVET Board shows that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) enrolment rate is at 31 per cent. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf10 Billion Needed to Revamp Stalled Wheat Factory
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced that it has deployed technicians to work with an investor who took over Nyamagabe wheat processing factory through auction, so as… Read more »
Rwanda: New Digital System to Monitor Performance of Judicial Officers
As part of efforts to further enhance delivery of justice, court officials will soon start to use a digital system dubbed, 'Judicial Management Performance System' (JMPS), designed… Read more »
Rwanda: Public Reacts to Rejected Bill for 15-Year-Olds' Access to Contraceptives
The rejection of the proposed bill to provide access to contraceptive services for children (girls) aged from 15 has spurred mixed reactions from the public, with many citing that… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Rwanda: Parliament Rejects Bill on Contraceptives for 15-Year Olds
The Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Monday rejected the relevance of the proposed bill that sought to provide for access to contraceptive services for children… Read more »
Rwanda: Scientists Banking on GM Crop Varieties to Lift Cassava Industry
When Francois Hitimana invested Rwf12 million in cassava farming, he was expecting to harvest enough and make profits. Read more »
Rwanda: Mobile, Internet Penetration on Agenda Ahead of Mobile World Congress
Measures and policies needed to accelerate mobile penetration and internet coverage in Africa will be some of the key talking points during the Mobile World Congress 2022. Read more »
October 16, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Security Forces Discover Weapons Stockpiles in Cabo Delgado
Rwanda security forces involved in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations in Cabo Delgado Province of northern Mozambique on Saturday, October 15, discovered… Read more »
Rwanda: Ministry of Health Underscores Early Detection to Stem Rising Breast Cancer Cases
The Ministry of Health says it is facing a challenge of delayed breast cancer care for patients, leading to lower chances of survival but also higher costs of treatment. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Declaration Outlines 'Actions to Achieve Gender Equality in Parliaments'
The Kigali Declaration, related to gender equality and sensitive parliaments, has outlined five 'courageous' actions required to achieve that, which include gender-responsive laws… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Rwanda: Investing in Youth is the Right Thing to Do - PM Ngirente
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that youth are the most valuable resource that Africa has and investing in them is the right thing the continent can do. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Increase Rice Plantations By 5,000 Hectares
Rwanda is set to increase the scale of land on which rice is grown by 5,000 hectares to intensify production. Read more »
Rwanda: Soccer - Four Little-Known Diaspora Players Eligible to Play for Rwanda
In 2022, Times Sport started a series of unearthing unknown Rwandan players based abroad and bringing them to the limelight. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Rwanda: Access to Sexual Reproductive, Mental Health Services Are Inseparable - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame said that the very much needed access to sexual reproductive health and mental health services can't be separated from each other and encouraged the… Read more »
Rwanda: FIFA Ranking - She-Amavubi Maintain 32nd Position in Africa
Amavubi of Rwanda are 32nd in Africa and 163rd, globally, in the latest FIFA Women world ranking released on October 13. Read more »
Rwanda: Solutions to DR Congo Problems Cannot Be Outsourced - Rwandan Diplomat at UN
Rwanda's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Robert Kayinamura, has said that whenever DR Congo is headed for presidential elections, a pile of accusations against Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 290,000 People With Disabilities Uncategorised - Study
Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has recommended fast-tracking the categorization of people with living disabilities to increase their access to essential services such as health, and… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Rwanda: Concerns as Medical Defaults Double to Over Rwf1 Billion
Hospitals are calling for mechanisms such as the establishment of a fund meant to cover unpaid medical bills for healthcare provided to vulnerable people, after defaulting cases… Read more »
Rwanda: Kabuga Trial - Witness From Muhima Narrates Genocide Ordeal
The trial of Felicien Kabuga, a key suspect of the Genocide against the Tutsi, continued on Thursday, October 13, at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Backs UN Resolution Condemning Russia's Annexation of Ukraine Regions
The United Nations General Assembly, on Wednesday October 12, voted to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four partially occupied regions in Ukraine, urging member… Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Not a Continent of Problems - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Thursday told over 9,000 young people attending the Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali that they are Africa's powerhouse and the future. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Rwanda: Handball - All Set for Africa Zone V Tournament
The Rwanda handball federation has confirmed the U18 and U20 teams to participate in the International Handball Federation Africa Zone V Challenge Trophy tournament in Kenya. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Meets Afghan Girls' Leadership School Founder
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, October 12, hosted board members of SOLA - Afghanistan's only girls' boarding school - which relocated temporarily to Rwanda late last year. Read more »