June 02
Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda Launches 'Enough' Campaign to End Child Malnutrition, Stunting
World Vision Rwanda launched its 'Enough' campaign on May 30, a major three-year effort against child malnutrition and stunting, with an investment of approximately $2 million,… Read more »
Rwanda: Mozambique - Rwandan Security Forces Take Part in Umuganda
Rwandan Security Forces (RSF), stationed in Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, participated in a community service, 'Umuganda' in Nacololo village, near the RSF… Read more »
Rwanda/Lesotho: Injured Rwatubyaye to Miss Benin, Lesotho WC Qualifiers
FC Shkupi defender Abdul Rwatubyaye is the high profile name missing from Thorsten Spittler's 25-man squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying double header against Benin… Read more »
June 01
Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Rwanda's Nine Presidential Aspirants At a Glance
By May 30, the deadline set by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) for submission of candidatures, nine individuals had submitted their files intent on running for President in… Read more »
May 31
Africa: Key Insights, Calls for Action From Africa Soft Power Summit in Kigali
African leaders, executives, tech and financial innovators, creative institutions, policymakers, and government leaders have been urged to connect Africa and set global social and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rutsiro - Lightning-Induced Deaths Decline in Public Places - Official
Rutsiro district authorities have registered a significant decline in lighting-related deaths following the installation of thunderbolts in public places. Read more »
May 30
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Most Improved in Global Rankings On Budget Accountability
Rwanda made slight improvements in public access to budget information, according to the latest international budget transparency assessment. Read more »
Africa: AfDB Puts Africa's 2023 Economic Growth At 3.1 Percent
Africa's average economic growth in 2023 fell to an estimated 3.1 percent, down from 4.1 percent of the previous year, as successive shocks weakened post-pandemic gains, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Mpayimana Roots for Progress in Second Presidential Bid
Independent presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana, on May 30, submitted to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) his candidature for the July presidential elections. Read more »
Senegal: 'Face of Resilience' Movie Screens in Dakar, Honors Genocide Victims
Dakar-based Place du Souvenir Africain in on Thursday, Wednesday 29, hosted a moving screening of the documentary titled 'Face of Resilience' attracting a large and engaged… Read more »
Rwanda: Diane Rwigara Submits Her Presidential Candidature
Diane Shima Rwigara, on May 30, submitted her candidature for the July presidential elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), becoming the seventh independent aspirant… Read more »
Rwanda: Private Sector, Green Growth Central to AfDB's New Strategy
Investing in private sector partnerships and accelerating inclusive green growth takes center stage in the newly unveiled ten-year strategy of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Kuwait Sign $20 Million Deal for Muhanga-Nyange Road Upgrade
Rwanda and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) on Thursday, May 30, signed a financing agreement of $20 million to support the rehabilitation of Muhanga-Nyange… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Embody Values of Peacekeeping in Life-Threatening Situations, Says UN Official
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda has commended Rwandan peacekeepers for braving life-threatening situations and for introducing community development activities… Read more »
Rwanda: Dave Chapelle - Top Performances That Left Tongues Wagging
Kigali will Thursday, May 30, become Dave Chappelle's next stop after an unforgettable standup comedy performance in Kenya on Wednesday night. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Fight Against Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (HBV) is taken seriously in Rwanda due to its severe consequences. HBV is transmitted when blood or another body fluid from an HBV-infected person enters the body of an… Read more »
East Africa: EAC Parliament Forced to Postpone Key Activities Due to Financial Constraints
Key activities of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), the legislative arm of the East African Community, face a delay as a result of financial constraints stemming from… Read more »
Rwanda: Top 10 Rwandan Players Abroad Who Excelled During 2023/24 Season
The 2023/24 football season came to an end over the weekend with Rwandan footballers abroad leaving their mark over the campaign. Read more »
May 29
Rwanda: More Presidential Aspirants Submit Candidatures
Two independent candidates, Thomas Habimana and Fred Barafinda Sekikubo on Wednesday, May 29, submitted their candidatures for the July presidential elections to the National… Read more »
Rwanda: Livestock Sector Players Push for Strategic Cereal Reserve Amid High Feed Cost
Players in the livestock industry have appealed for strategic storage facilities and reserves to address the disruption in supply of raw materials needed for the production of… Read more »
Rwanda: Number of Chimpanzees On Rise in Gishwati - Mukura Park
The number of chimpanzees has increased from 14 to 37 in Gishwati-Mukura National Park after successful restoration according to Gishwati-Mukura Chief Park Warden, Anaclet… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Hands Former MP Barikana Rwf500,000 Fine for Possessing Firearms Illegally
Nyarugenge Primary Court on Wednesday, May 29, fined former lawmaker Eugene Barikana Rwf500,000 for illegal possession of firearms. Barikana was detained on May 11 over illegal… Read more »
Rwanda: President Ruto Seeks to Reduce Pan-African Parliament Seats
Kenya's President William Ruto, on Wednesday, May 29, proposed a reduction of seats in the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) from 275 to 100 members, for cost-effective reasons. Read more »
Rwanda: Comedy Icon Dave Chappelle to Perform in Kigali, Tickets Sold Out
Celebrated American comedian and actor Dave Chappelle is set to perform in Kigali on Thursday May 30, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: There Is Room for All to Benefit in Re-Designing Global Financial Architecture - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has said that the world should come to a point of action to redesign the global financial institutions' architecture given that there is room for everyone to… Read more »