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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »