Rwanda: Presence of Foreign Players in the Rwandan League Is a Double-Edged Sword

It's now four matches unbeaten for Rwanda coach Torsten Spittler since he took over the national team in November 2023. No Amavubi coach has had a better start to their reign, so… Read more »

Rwanda: University of Kigali Hosts 'Iot Work Exposure Day' for Women in Tech

In pursuit of fostering gender diversity and promoting women's participation in the rapidly evolving field of technology, the University of Kigali hosted an 'Internet of Things… Read more »

Rwanda: Skol Brewery Scholarships - Empowering Future Leaders

In a bid to champion educational growth and empower Rwanda's youth, SKOL Brewery Ltd has awarded scholarships to the 3rd cohort of its university scholarship programme for the… Read more »

Rwanda: Navigating Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the joints of the body, as well as the lungs, heart, eyes, and other parts. Read more »

Africa: 3i Africa Summit to Spearhead Investment Drive for African Fintechs

Given the catalytic potential of digital technologies in Africa, experts have emphasized the need to galvanize investments and set regulations tailored for fintech growth on the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Performers Urged to Infuse Traditional Art in Their Work

Robert Masozera, the General Director of Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA), urged artists to draw inspiration from Rwanda's heritage and tradition instead of copying from… Read more »

Rwanda: Responsibility of the Rwandan Gendarmerie in the Preparation of the Genocide Committed Against the Tutsi in 1994

The Rwandan gendarmerie was mandated to ensure public security and conduct preliminary police investigations to identify "troublemakers" and refer them to the Prosecutor for legal… Read more »

Rwanda: New Study Highlights Urgent Need to Address Unpaid Care Work Burden

A new study by the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda), highlights the urgent need for policy reforms and interventions to address the unequal burden of unpaid… Read more »

Rwanda: 5 Key Facts About the Incentives Awaiting Taxpayers Who Voluntarily Disclose Tax Liabilities

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning informed taxpayers of a one-time limited opportunity to voluntarily disclose their tax liabilities for the tax periods before 2023.… Read more »

Rwanda: Gitego Dreaming of Move to Europe

AFC Leopards striker Arthur Gitego has vowed to keep working hard and consistently bagging more goals for him to achieve his dream of taking his professional football to Europe. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Awareness, Collaborative Efforts Are Key in Eradicating GBV

Progress has been made in addressing Gender-based violence (GBV), for instance, through government strategies like providing free psycho-social, medical, and legal services to… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call

A global coalition is lobbying states, including Rwanda, to endorse a proposed 'Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty' to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire to Host 2025 Fiba Women's Afrobasket

Côte d'Ivoire has been confirmed as hosts of the African women's basketball championship, AfroBasket, scheduled to take place in July 2025 in Abidjan. Read more »

Rwanda: 'DRC Thought the East African Force Was There to Fight Its Wars' - Kagame

In a wide-ranging interview in Kigali, President Paul Kagame discusses M23, accusations of human rights violations, finding a successor, AU reform, and the UK migrant deal. Read more »

Rwanda: New Times Journalists Win Rwanda's First-Ever AI Journalist Challenge

The New Times reporters Patrick Nzabonimpa and Heritier Bahizi emerged as the first two winners in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Journalist Challenge, each receiving Rwf 1.5… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates New Senegalese President Faye

President Paul Kagame on March 27 congratulated Senegal's new President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, stating that the latter's victory is a testimony to the confidence of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Why Are Muhanga Thunders, 1000 Hills Out of 2024 Rugby League?

Rwandan rugby powerhouses 1000 Hills and Muhanga Thunders will not play the 2024 rugby league season, the local rugby body (RRF) has confirmed. Read more »

Rwanda: MPs Set Six-Month Deadline for Construction of Houses Affected By Rusumo Project

Members of Parliament (MPs) have given a six-month deadline to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) to construct houses and repair others for households affected by blasting… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Receives More Refugees From Libya As UK Politicians Play Ping Pong With Asylum Plan

On Thursday, March 21, 91 refugees arrived in Rwanda from Libya. They were refugees from Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan who had been trying to get into Europe but… Read more »

Rwanda: Tabaro's Arrest in US Sends a Clear Warning to Other Genocide Fugitives

Authorities in the United States last week arrested a one Eric Tabaro Nshimiye, a 52-year old Rwandan who has for the last three decades evaded justice, to the agony of survivors… Read more »

Rwanda: Parliament Passes Bill Prohibiting Harvest of Immature Trees

Rwandans will be prohibited from cutting immature trees once a bill governing forests and trees passed by the lower chamber of Parliament on Monday, March 25, is published in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Amavubi Beat Madagascar in Antananarivo

The national football team (Amavubi) continued their impressive form under Torsten Spittler with an emphatic 2-0 win over Madagascar in a FIFA international friendly game in… Read more »

Rwanda: Continuing the Conversation - Empowering Women Leaders for Ongoing Change

In the wake of a recent successful dinner gathering of influential women leaders and allies, it is imperative to keep the momentum going and the conversation alive. Read more »

Rwanda: One Acre Fund-Tubura Provides Nutrient - Rich Maize Flour to ECD Centres

Tubura is distributing IYACU, a nutritious maize flour, to Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres to alleviate stunting and malnutrition among children in six districts. Read more »

Rwanda: Over 10 Artists to Be Awarded At Rwanda Performing Arts Festival

12 performing artists will be honoured during the Rwanda Performing Arts Festival set to take place on March 27, in Huye District, according to the organisers. Read more »