Rwanda: 'I Buried My Mother At 16' - a Genocide Survivor's Story of Pain, Courage, and Healing

At just 16 years old, Jean Maurice Gasasira, known to many as Sadamu, was forced to bury his mother with his own hands during the Genocide against the Tutsi. What followed was a… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Contentious Issues On Surrogacy in Healthcare Bill

The proposed healthcare services bill, which includes provisions to formally legislate surrogacy in Rwanda, continues to stir a vigorous debate, many diverse views beings raised by… Read more »

Rwanda: New Music Faces Making Breakthrough in 2025

Rwanda's music pot is witnessing a steady rise of emerging talents which are enjoying a remarkable breakthrough across various genres. Read more »

Rwanda: How Sunny Niyomugabo Is Turning the Tables for Patriots BBC

Patriots Basketball Club has weathered a challenging season marked by the departures of key players including Dieudonné Ndizeye and Will Perry, as well as long-time head… Read more »

Rwanda: Meteo Warns of Possible Floods, Landslides From Sunday to Tuesday

Rwanda Meteorology Agency has issued a weather alert, warning of floods, landslides in steep slopes without erosion control measures, as heavy rain is expected from Sunday, May… Read more »

Rwanda: What to Know About Upcoming Kinyinya Ecotourism Park

The Kinyinya EcoPark is a central feature of the 600-hectare Green City Kigali Master Plan, which aims to integrate natural spaces into the urban environment. Read more »

Southern Africa: DR Congo - SADC Troop Withdrawal to Complete By End of May

The withdrawal of the SADC forces from DR Congo is scheduled to be completed by the end of May, according to the South African military chief. Read more »

Rwanda: PDI Party Leader On Why Genocide Ideology Cannot Be Ignored

The Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) has warned against a genocide ideology which has persisted for decades since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, including in neighbouring… Read more »

Rwanda: Surrogacy & IVF - Five Offences, Penalties for Abusers of New Health Bill

As Rwanda looks to expand access to assisted reproductive technologies (ART) to support couples struggling with infertility or medically approved difficulties to give birth, a new… Read more »

Central Africa: Top 10 Sectors That Contributed to 2024 Job Creation in Rwanda

In 2024 alone, the Rwandan economy added 358,000 new jobs, contributing to a significant drop in the unemployment rate from 17 per cent to 14 per cent, according to the Ministry of… Read more »

Rwanda: RSSB Commemorates Former Staff Lost in Genocide, Urges Fight Against Denial

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), formerly known as Caisse Sociale du Rwanda (CSR), on April 30 paid tribute to 19 former employees who were killed during the 1994 Genocide… Read more »

Rwanda: Healing Through Sport - Umulisa's Journey From Trauma to Tennis Advocate

It is true that sports can be a powerful tool for trauma healing and can offer immense benefits such as increased mental health, physical fitness and resilience, as well as… Read more »

Rwanda: Many Support Sex Education and Contraceptives for Teenagers, So What's Stopping Us?

Teenagers want sex education and access to contraceptives. The government agrees in principle--but progress is slow, and teenage pregnancy is rising. Read more »

Rwanda: Access to Finance Rwanda Commemorates Genocide Victims, Supports Gir'inka Programme

Joining hands with Rwanda and the world for the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) administration and staff visited Rukumberi… Read more »

Rwanda: Labour Union Calls for Worker Protections Amid Digitisation

Rwanda Workers' Trade Union Confederation (CESTRAR) has warned that while digitalisation is bringing efficiency and innovation to the workplace, it is also introducing new risks to… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Vet Wins Rwf190m Award for Protecting Grey Crowned Cranes

Dr Olivier Nsengimana, a Rwandan veterinarian, has been awarded the 2025 Whitley Gold Award, worth £100,000 (approx. Rwf192 million) for his leadership in protecting the Grey… Read more »

Rwanda: Medics Push Back On 21-Day Mortuary Rule Proposal

A provision in a draft law regulating healthcare services in Rwanda has drawn criticism from medical professionals for proposing that unclaimed bodies be kept in hospital… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Upgraded Building Permit Platform, Revised National Urbanisation Policy

Through the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Rwanda has officially launched the dissemination of its revised 2025 National Urbanisation Policy (NUP), alongside the KUBAKA… Read more »

Rwanda: Labour Day - Thousands of Mine Workers Benefit From Minimum 'Living' Wage

An agreement has been reached between mining companies and the miners' union to introduce a minimum 'living' wage for mine workers. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Renews Abbas Mukama's Term As Deputy Ombudsman

President Paul Kagame has renewed the term of office for Abbas Mukama as Deputy Ombudsman in charge of Preventing and Fighting Corruption. Read more »

Rwanda: Labour Minister Urges Youth to Save for Self-Employment

As Rwanda celebrated Labour Day on May 1, young people were urged to adopt a saving habit and work with financial institutions to build a foundation for self-employment and job… Read more »

Rwanda: Taxi Motorcyclists Could Soon Pay Lighter Traffic Fines

Taxi motorcycle riders could soon pay lower traffic fines, following a proposed reduction from Rwf25,000 to Rwf10,000, along with an extension of the payment period. Read more »

Rwanda: UN Personnel Honour Genocide Victims, Recommits to Never Again

Staff members of the United Nations agencies in Rwanda paid their respects to 68 former UN personnel who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, as they… Read more »

Rwanda: Minister Bizimana On How Ex-BBC Presenter Fell Into Genocide Denialist Traps

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascène Bizimana, has criticized former BBC journalist Ally Yusuf Mugenzi, accusing him of aligning with… Read more »

Central Africa: Rwanda Off to Qatar Ahead of Fiba 3x3 Lusail Challenger 2025

Rwanda's 3X3 men's national basketball team, on Wednesday, April 30, departed for Qatar for the forthcoming the FIBA 3x3 Lusail Challenger 2025 due from May 2-3. Read more »