June 09, 2022
Rwanda: Ellen Degeneres Campus - Saving Gorillas, Taking Rwanda to the World
In 1970, the National Geographic did a story about a woman deep in the African juggles who was working to save gorillas; the magazine was sold in the United States. A 12-year old… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Red Cross Receives Two New Ambulances From Qatar Counterpart
Rwanda Red Cross received two new ambulances from its counterpart, Qatar Red Crescent, to boost emergency healthcare services. Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Polluting River Nyabarongo?
Environmental experts have recommended thorough investigation into why Nyabarongo River continues to be polluted despite billions of monies that have been invested in its… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Rwanda: Manchester United Forward Emeran Visits Rwanda
Noam Emeran, a winger for Manchester United's U-23 side and son of former Rwandan international Emeran Fritz, is in Rwanda on a private visit. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 200 Youth Volunteers Complete Course at Police Training School
At least 216 members of Rwanda Youth volunteers in Community Policing (RYVCP) from Northern Province, on Wednesday, June 8, completed a week-long civic education course at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - British Legislator Renews Call for Extradition of Fugitives in UK
A member of the British House of Commons has reiterated the call to his government to arrest and extradite or try five men who continue to live in their country despite indictments… Read more »
Rwanda: Kenneth Gasana Named National Basketball Team Captain
Rwandan star shooting guard Kenneth Gasana has been appointed the captain of the men's national basketball team ahead of the second window of the FIBA World Cup 2023 qualifiers. Read more »
Rwanda: World Food Safety Day - Call for 'Hygienic Practices' in Food and Agricultural Sectors
An estimated 600 million, almost 1 in 10 people globally, fall ill after eating contaminated food and 420,000 die every year. Children under 5 years of age carry 40 per cent of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Players Extend Their Stay at Espoir
Six players have committed their future at Rusizi-based top flight club Espoir FC for the next two years in a deal that will keep them at the club until June 2024. Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA - Why Regional Support Is Crucial for Effective Implementation
In order to support the implementation processes of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) need to make informed choices about how… Read more »
Rwanda: Nhamburo Names Squad for Kwibuka Women Tournament
The national women cricket team coach Leonard Nhamburo has confirmed the squad that will be used during the forthcoming Kwibuka Women T20 tournament slated in Kigali from June… Read more »
Rwanda: Senators Call for Cheaper Loans, Better Financial Services
Senators have called for strategies to ensure Rwandans have access to affordable financial services such low-interest loans to help them invest in income generating activities to… Read more »
East Africa: Increase in Illicit Arms Threatens Regional Development - Lawmakers
Regional lawmakers on Tuesday, June 7, urged the EAC Council of Ministers to ensure that partner states conduct many joint meetings among border communities to sensitise and… Read more »
Rwanda: RIB to Deploy Sign-Language Interpreters at All Their Stations
Rwanda Investigative Bureau (RIB) has embarked on an exercise to train their investigators in sign language, with an ultimate goal of having at least one investigator who… Read more »
Rwanda: Officials Call for Multi-Sectoral Approach to Fighting Drugs
The effects associated with drug abuse are not only related to health, but cut across the sectors of education, economy, security and social impacts, according to various… Read more »
Rwanda/Senegal: Senegal Coach Aliou Cisse Admits Amavubi Were Hard to Break
Senegalese national team head coach insists Rwanda proved very tough on Tuesday night as his side won by a goal to nothing in a 2023 AFCON Group qualifier. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Waive Off Rwf5 Billion Loaned to Vulnerable Citizens
The Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) has announced plans to write off loans amounting to Rwf4.8 billion which had been given to beneficiaries under VUP… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Nhamburo Names Squad for Kwibuka Women Tournament
The national women cricket team head coach Leonard Nhamburo has confirmed the squad that he will use during the forthcoming Kwibuka Women T20 tournament slated in Kigali from June… Read more »
Rwanda/Senegal: Afcon 2023 - Sadio Mane Grabs Late Goal to Edge Over Rwanda
Senegal and Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scored a goal in added time as Senegal overcame Rwanda 1-0 in the second match of the Africa Cup of nations qualifying campaign on Tuesday… Read more »
Rwanda: Renovation Works at Huye Stadium to Cost Rwf 10 Billion
The ongoing renovation works at Huye stadium are set to cost about Rwf 10 billion upon completion, the Rwanda Housing Authority has confirmed. Read more »
June 07, 2022
Rwanda: Growing Concerns Over Food Wastage
There is a need for increased capacity building and investments in reducing about 40 per cent of food that is going to waste across the country, researchers have said. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Nshobozwa Signs for Cape Verdean Side Mindelo Monstro
Rwandan star point guard Jean-Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza has completed a deal to join Cape Verdean side Mindelo Monstro. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Recommits to Address Digital Divide
Rwanda will increase digital access and inclusion through investment in key enablers, focusing on underserved areas and groups, Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation has… Read more »
Rwanda: Ngoma, Rulindo Students Emerge Winners in National ICT Competition
Moise Nahimana from Rulindo district and Yvan Gihozo from Ngoma district are the winners of the 5th edition of the Scratch Programming Competition at high school and primary school… Read more »
Rwanda: The Ellen Degeneres Campus is a Conservation Milestone - Premier
Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente has described the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund as a conservation milestone which will significantly boost the… Read more »