April 24
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Brazzaville Declares Mpox Epidemic
Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox (monkeypox), a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, after 19 cases were confirmed across five regions, including the… Read more »
Rwanda: Auditor General to Present Findings On State Finances to Parliament
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire is set to present his report of State finances and assets for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, to Parliament, on Wednesday afternoon,… Read more »
Rwanda: Leaving a Legacy - Meet Offspring of Artistes Killed in Genocide
A list compiled by the Association of Rwandan Musicians (LIRAM) in 2013, shows that at least 14 prominent musicians were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: April 25, 1994 - UN Avoids Labelling Tutsi Killings As Genocide
April 25, 1994 was the 19th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Killings of Tutsi had spread across the country. In the former Gitarama, Butare and Kibuye prefectures,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Gabon Eye Deeper Economic Ties
A delegation of Gabonese business leaders on Wednesday, April 24, concluded a two-day visit to Rwanda, during which the two parties explored trade and investment opportunities, as… Read more »
Rwanda: Every Victim Has a Name, You Know
On April 21, more than 250,000 people were killed in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. This is almost 25 percent of all the victims. As Rwanda remembered the fateful day this… Read more »
Africa: Strong Calls for Innovative Financing, Reform of International Financial System to Achieve SDGs in Africa
In a strong call to stakeholders at the opening of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy… Read more »
Africa: AU Chief Warns of Rising Terrorism Threats in Africa
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has expressed serious concern about the escalating challenges of terrorism and violent extremism affecting the African… Read more »
Rwanda: Burnout Doesn't Have to Be Vague
Speed world, where digital interconnection, sophisticated technology, and social media purportedly make us smarter, faster, and more effective. But greater digitisation is also… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Rwanda Innovation Fund Relevant to Local Startups?
Rwandan entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem stand at the threshold of transforming the country's economic, social, and technological landscape if their funding needs are met. Read more »
Rwanda: Bitcoin 'Halving' - What Is It, Does It Matter?
Last week on Saturday, April 20, a group of individuals known as miners who are enthusiastic and obsessed about a digital currency called bitcoin gathered for a major event called… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Ban On Concrete Tombs to Optimize Land
A proposed law amendment seeks to ban burying the dead in tombs built with cement and tiles to address delays in land reuse, according to the Ministry of Local Government… Read more »
Rwanda: Our Target Is to Win First Major Title, Says Haringingo
Bugesera FC head coach is optimistic his side is fully focused on winning their first major title in topflight football when they face Police FC in the final of the Peace Cup 2024… Read more »
Rwanda: Gueulette Open to Raal Stay After Second Tier Promotion
Rwandan midfielder Samuel Gueulette says he is willing to extend his stay at Raal La Louviere despite a host of clubs chasing him. Read more »
Rwanda: Coping With Miscarriage - Navigating Mental Health Challenges Amidst Loss
About a year ago, Jane Uwera, a 23-year-old university student, faced an unplanned pregnancy that led to a miscarriage due to academic pressure, stress, and financial difficulties. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame's Delight At Arsenal's Demolition of Chelsea
President Paul Kagame has praised Arsenal for their impressive performance during Tuesday night's 5-0 humiliating victory over Chelsea a 5-0 to open a three-point lead in the… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Could Airbnb Take Over Rwanda's Housing Market?
There is a chance that if you have traveled in the past for a vacation or even work, at some point you have rented, considered renting an Airbnb, or someone has recommended it. Read more »
Rwanda: April 24, 1994 - Tutsi Killed in Kabgayi, Ruhango
April 24, 1994 was the 18th day of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Killings had spread across Rwanda, especially in the southern region. Massacres of Tutsi took place in different… Read more »
Rwanda: The Dark Side of Social Media for Rwandan Youth
One Friday morning, Benitha (second name withheld) woke up bored and wanted some 'plot' for the day, since it was the last Friday of her second term holiday. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Macron Hold 'Productive Call' Over DR Congo Crisis
President Paul Kagame and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "held a productive call" on Tuesday, April 23, during which they discussed the fruitful bilateral cooperation and… Read more »
Rwanda: House of Lords Passes UK-Rwanda Migration Agreement
The United Kingdom's upper house of parliament, on Tuesday, April 23, approved a government bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, a development that is key for the implementation… Read more »
Rwanda: Malaria Cases Down By 88% in 2023
Malaria cases in Rwanda have dropped by 88 per cent as of 2023, according Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). Read more »
Rwanda: UK-Rwanda Deal - One Must First Live in Rwanda Before Any Criticism
Right after the UK passed a law seeking to have illegal immigrants moved to Rwanda for processing or settling in the country if they opt to, some international actor went berserk… Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: Six Key Proposed Changes to Rwanda's Mineral Tax Law
Rwanda is seeking to amend its mineral tax law with a view to to promote value addition for higher revenues and discourage the exportation of the valuable natural substances in raw… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Ask Blinken to Retract 'Misleading' Statement
The umbrella association of Genocide against the Tutsi survivor organisations, Ibuka, has asked United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken to retract a statement he made on… Read more »