March 25
Burundi: Kagame Condemns 'Primitive Politics' Driving DR Congo, Burundi, FDLR Collabo
President Paul Kagame has condemned "primitive politics" driving the collaboration between Congolese and Burundian leaders and their alignment with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned… Read more »
Rwanda: How Two Women Are Shattering Gender Barriers in 'Jobs for Men'
It's true to say Ernestine Mukagihana's line of work is not something you find many women doing. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Up 14 Spots in New Global Financial Centres' Index
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) made the biggest leap to rank as the 67th most competitive financial centre globally, up from the 81st spot, according to the new… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament to Deliberate On 'Tough' Forest Bill
The lower chamber of Parliament will on Monday, March 25, deliberate and vote on a draft law governing forests and trees which is proposing stricter provisions, including… Read more »
Rwanda: Innovative Tool Launched to Track Youth Employment
A new platform that aims to address Africa's youth unemployment gap through data projections, was launched in Rwanda on March 21. Already in use in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda,… Read more »
Rwanda: Education - Minister Calls for Collective Efforts to Advance Foundational Learning
The Minister of Education, Gaspard Twagirayezu, has called for collective efforts to ensure that every Rwandan child receives a strong foundation at an early age, thereby unlocking… Read more »
East Africa: Eastern Africa Standby Force Member States Convene in Rwanda for Disaster Response Harmonisation
The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) member states are convening in Kigali, Rwanda, for a four-day session aimed at assessing their disaster readiness, promoting collaboration,… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Wfc Crowned Second Division League Champions
APR WFC, on Sunday, March 24, clinched the FERWAFA second division league after beating Forever WFC 3-0 in the finals of the competition at Kigali Pele Stadium. Read more »
Rwanda: Sitting Volleyball - Gisagara, Bugesera Are 2024 Champions
The 2023/24 Sitting Volleyball (SVB) Championship was concluded on Sunday, March 24, with Gisagara SVB men's team and Bugesera SVB women's team emerging the champions. Read more »
Rwanda: Smart Education Project - Mineduc to Establish Education, Research Network for Sustainable School, University Connectivity
The use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Rwanda's education system is undeniably playing an important role in enhancing the quality of education--with the Ministry… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Polytechnic Launches Inaugural Inter-College Sports Competitions
Rwanda Polytechnic (RP), on Friday, March 23, officially inaugurated the first annual inter-college sports competitions. Read more »
March 24
Rwanda: PSD Party Endorses Kagame As Presidential Candidate
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Sunday, March 24, that it will endorse incumbent President Paul Kagame, who will be the flagbearer of the RPF-Inkotanyi in the July… Read more »
Rwanda: Bralirwa Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Production Line As Part of € 30m Expansion Project
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Bralirwa Plc, part of the HEINEKEN Company, celebrated a significant milestone with the official inauguration of its new production line at its… Read more »
Rwanda: Psd Party to Lobby for Increase of MPs
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has said it will campaign for an increase of members of parliament from the current 80 seats to a number that matches Rwanda's 13.2 million… Read more »
Rwanda: Auto24 Rwanda Introduces Tesla Evs in Rwanda
AUTO24 Rwanda, a local car dealership, has introduced Tesla vehicles to the Rwandan market. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - APR Edge Al Ittihad in Warm-Up Match
APR Basketball club, on Saturday, March 23, beat Egypt's Al Ittihad Alexandria 77-76 in a warm-up match played as part of the team's preparations for the upcoming Basketball Africa… Read more »
Africa: Legalising Medicinal Cannabis in Africa Good and Reminiscent of History
Although recreational marijuana remains prohibited in almost every country in Africa, it has not historically always been so. It might also surprise some to know that the continent… Read more »
March 22
Kenya: Kenya Government Mulls Tiktok Ban to Protect Data
Kenya's government will limit the use of popular Chinese social media platform TikTok by government officials in order to protect sensitive data as well as the security of Kenyans,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Son As Army Chief
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday, March 21, appointed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo, Rwanda Foreign Ministers Meet in Angola
Rwanda's Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta and his Congolese counterpart Christophe Lutundula on Thursday, March 21, met in the Angolan capital Luanda for high-level consultations… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Africa Food Systems Summit
The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) will host the official launch of the Africa Food Systems Annual… Read more »
Rwanda: Ministry of Youth Official Arrested On Bribery Charges
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has apprehended Patrick Niyigena, an official with the Ministry of Youth and Arts responsible for business innovation and talent development. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Central Bank's Fight Against Inflation
High inflation has had a negative impact on Rwanda's economy. It has depressed household budgets, devalued the Rwandan franc in part, and exerted immense pressure on companies,… Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Arthur and Wife Expecting Their First Child
Comedian Arthur Nkusi announced that he is expecting his first child with his wife Fiona Muthoni during his performance at the two-years celebration of the Gen Z comedy show held… Read more »
March 21
Rwanda: Nearly 200 Former Street Vendors Find New Home At Marketplace
Up to 194 former street vendors who were given space to work at the now-demolished Gisozi market have been moved to Duhahirane market in Gisozi sector, Gasabo District, according… Read more »