Rwanda: How Elections for Women MPs Will Be Held

With the elections for Members of Parliament (MPs) set for July, a total of 199 female candidates qualified for the final list are vying for 24 seats reserved for female lawmakers… Read more »

Rwanda: Practical National Examinations Kick-Off With First Cohort in Nursing Schools

Introduced in 2021 to support the government's 4 x 4 programme which aims to quadruple the current health workforce in four years, the first cohort of the Associate Nursing Program… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Benefit From 'Flash Flood Early Warning' Initiative for Central African Region

Rwanda is among the Central African countries that are set to implement funded projects aimed to generate 'flash flood early warning and alerts'. Read more »

Rwanda: 'Building Strong Rwandan Families' - New Gender Minister Uwimana Outlines Priorities

Globally, family breakdown is becoming a major concern, exacerbated by various factors, such as social and economic distress, gender-based violence and other forms of abuse, which… Read more »

Rwanda: Cuban Medics Set to Enhance Rwanda's Healthcare

A Cuban medical brigade is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy, which aims to quadruple the health workforce in the next four years. Read more »

Rwanda: Africa's Path to Progress Lies in Solidarity

President Paul Kagame on Monday called upon African countries to collaborate in seeking solutions to challenges of the day, saying that no country is big enough to overcome its own… Read more »

Rwanda: What Opportunities Does Rwanda's Financial Sector Offer to Diaspora?

Rwanda targets to position itself as a financial hub in Africa, attract investments to contribute to its target to become an upper-middle income country by 2035. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Will Not Take Responsibility for DR Congo's Domestic Issues - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda has no involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that the issues that have nearly lasted for… Read more »

Rwanda: The Blessed Sisters Back in Studio After 11 Years

Life split Rwandan gospel music group 'The Blessed Sisters,' as residing in different continents hindered its members from doing music together. Read more »

Rwanda: Campaign for Election of President Begins This Saturday - Rwandans' Choice Is Clear

This weekend, campaigns for election of president of the republic and members of parliament begin. For the next three weeks, the candidates will criss-cross the country canvassing… Read more »

Rwanda: Revealed - Why Mette, Rayon Extension Talks Collapsed

There were talks going on between Rayon Sports and Julien Mette as the Blues attempted to tie the Frenchman to a one-year contract extension until June 2025. Read more »

Rwanda: A Look At Rwanda's Three Presidential Candidates

Three candidates are eligible to run for President in the 2024 elections slated for July. They are incumbent Head of State Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana,… Read more »

Rwanda: The Resilience of Rwanda - Kagame's Leadership Beyond the Wishes of Sceptics

After the scandalous 'Rwanda Classified' assault, I watched one YouTube video where some Congolese individuals emerged with prophecies of doom, claiming that it marked the… Read more »

Rwanda: EU Mulls €40m Support to Rwandan Forces in Mozambique

The European Union (EU) is considering providing up to €40 million (Rwf56 billion) in support to anti-terrorism operations by Rwandan Security Forces (RSF) in Mozambique,… Read more »

Rwanda: I Will Keep Challenging Myself to Do More, Kagame Promises Ahead of Elections

President Paul Kagame has talked about what he aspires to do if re-elected to the office come July 15 when the national presidential and parliamentary elections will take place. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Calls for African Solidarity to Overcome Global Challenges

President Paul Kagame has called for deeper cooperation among African countries to collectively find solutions to problems affecting the continent, through existing channels. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 20,000 Candidates to Undertake Practical National Exams

Practical National Examinations for the 2023-2024 academic year will start on Tuesday, June 18, and run through June 28 with 26,685 candidates taking part. The exams will be… Read more »

Rwanda: Social Media Influencers Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial

A group of social media influencers has pledged to combat denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16. Read more »

Rwanda: Michela Wrong, Journalist Gone Berserk, Stokes Her Vendetta Against Kagame

It's been clear for some time now that there is something seriously 'the matter' with Michela Wrong, a British journalist and author who for the past several years has had a… Read more »

Rwanda: Tracing the Evolution of Modern Poetry in Rwanda

In recent years, modern Rwandan poetry has been evolving, embracing diverse styles and themes. Poets are collaborating with other artistes and participating in international… Read more »

Rwanda: How Republican Guard Secures Third Consecutive Title Victory

The Republican Guard (RG) team on Sunday, June 16, won their third straight RDF Liberation Cup competition after defeating Basic Military Training Center Nasho (BMTC Nasho) 3-0 in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf40bn for Forest Management in Kaduha-Gitwe Corridor

The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved $31 million (approximately Rwf40 billion) in funding for Rwanda. This investment aims to boost forest… Read more »

Rwanda: Nearly 600 Candidates Scramble for 80 Seats in Parliament

Candidates eligible to contest for parliamentary seats in the Lower House in the 2024 elections expected in July, rose to 589 as per the final list by the National Electoral… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans in Botswana Commemorate Genocide Against Tutsi

The Rwandan community in Botswana on Thursday commemorated the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka30) amid calls to fight and prevent the resurgence of… Read more »

Rwanda: Fans Celebrate Return to Refurbished Amahoro Stadium

Excitement was palpable as Rwandan football enthusiasts returned to the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium which host the derby between two local fierce rivals APR FC vs Rayon… Read more »