Rwanda: Malaria - How Is Rwanda Handling Insecticide Resistance?

Malaria remains a public health issue in Rwanda, despite collaborative efforts. However, with interventions such as mass and routine distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets… Read more »

Rwanda: Achieving a Malaria-Free Rwanda By 2030 Is Possible

Latest data from Rwanda Biomedical Centre, as reported by The New Times in its April 24 edition, indicates that malaria cases in the country dropped by a staggering 88% in 2023. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Tourism Revenue Hit $620 Million in 2023

Rwanda's tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023 (approx: Rwf798 billion), as stated in the 2023 Rwanda Development Board (RDB)… Read more »

Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda Welcomes 'Historic' World Cup Pre-Qualifiers

Rwanda's basketball governing body (FERWABA) president Désiré Mugwiza has emphasized on the historic significance of bringing the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves $95m Military Extension in Mozambique, DR Congo

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, April 25 approved the extension of the military deployment in DR Congo and Mozambique, according to his office. Earlier, on… Read more »

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 »

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 »