December 06, 2023
Africa: COP28 - Climate Experts Question Slow Progress in Adaptation Talks
As the end of the first week of COP28 approaches, African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have raised a red flag on the progress of the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Military of Cutting Off Supply Route to Goma
The M23 rebel group has condemned the continuous closure of the main supply roads connecting Goma-Rutshuru and Goma-Masisi by the DR Congo Government, citing that the closures are… Read more »
Rwanda: Kamonyi Residents Celebrate Completion of Rwf1 Billion Water Supply Line
Kamonyi district is basking in the glow of progress as a transformative water supply line, costing over Rwf1 billion, becomes a beacon of relief for residents grappling with water… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Waives Fees on Over 10 Services
You can now access more than 10 services for free, including transfer of property ownership, permits for rural house construction, and life certificates. Read more »
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar Meets Rwandan Rappers Ahead of Grand Concert
Celebrated American rapper Kendrick Lamar has met with a group of promising Rwandan rappers ahead of his highly anticipated show at BK Arena in the capital Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: New Initiative Launched to Combat GBV
As part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, Paper Crown Rwanda, a feminist Rwandan non-profit organization, on December 6, launched the Community of Feminist Practice (COPF). Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda in South Africa for Africa Continental Cup T20 Africa Cup Qualifier
Rwanda men's cricket national team is in Johannesburg, South Africa, to compete at the ACA T20 Africa Continental Cup qualifiers scheduled from December 6-10 at Willowmoore Park in… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Serial Killer' Denis Kazungu's Substantive Trial Set for January 2024
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court is scheduled to commence the substantive trial of Denis Kazungu, the alleged serial killer accused of murdering 14 people and burying their… Read more »
East Africa: Regional MPs Push for Effective Solution to Single-Use Plastic Materials
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has called on the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to instruct Partner States to allocate sufficient resources for… Read more »
Rwanda: The Top 10 Kendrick Lamar's Songs That Could Rock At Bk Arena Today
In less than 24 hours, hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar will headline the 'Move Africa: A Global Citizen Experience' Africa's first music tour, which kicks off tonight at BK Arena in… Read more »
Rwanda: CAF Wants to Re-Assess Huye Stadium in Wake of Petitions
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has written to Rwanda's football governing body (FERWAFA) expressing intention to assess Huye Stadium artificial pitch's suitability to… Read more »
Rwanda: It's a Dream Come True for the Whole Culture - Local Rappers, Musicians on Kendrick's Performance
It is a dream come true, a huge inspiration for Rwanda's hip hop community and the whole pop culture, to witness a lyrical genius like Kendrick Lamar in action on the Rwandan soil,… Read more »
Rwanda: American Guard Zion Styles Joins APR Ahead of Basketball Africa League 2024
Rwandan basketball league champions APR have added American point guard Zion Styles to their roster ahead of the forthcoming Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Signs a Bilateral Air Service Agreement With Nepal, Opens Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu
Rwanda's envoy to Nepal with residence in New Delhi, India, Amb. Jacqueline Mukangira, effected an official visit to Nepal from December 3 to December 5, to sign a Bilateral Air… Read more »
Rwanda: New Book Explores Rwanda's Development Model
Fourteen local and international experts across various fields have collaborated to co-author "Rwanda: A Model for Haiti", an anthology of essays that explores the 'Rwandan model'… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Warns Drivers as Six-Year-Old Is Killed, Nine Injured in Rusororo Car Accident
A speeding Toyota RAV4 killed a six-year-old school child and injured at least nine other people in the evening of Tuesday, December 5, in the Nyagasambu area of Rusororo Sector on… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Consumers Upbeat as World Congress Kicks Off in Nairobi
More than 300 delegates including influential leaders from government, business community, and civil society have gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss the policy, good practice,… Read more »
Rwanda: Move Africa Rwanda Concert Is Big...but It's More Than Just Music
Get ready to move, Africa! Move Africa is here...in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar Concert - What Does It Mean to Be a Global Citizen?
All roads lead to the beautiful BK Arena later Wednesday, December 6 for the inaugural Global Citizen Africa concert. Renowned American rapper Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: UK Home Secretary Arrives in Rwanda
The United Kingdom's Home Secretary James Cleverly on Tuesday morning visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial, as part of his visit to Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Revenue Authority Launches Single Portal for All Online Services
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), on Tuesday, December 5, launched "MyRRA" a system that consolidates all its online services within a unified portal. Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Change in Rwanda
More finance is needed to enhance women's resilience, as research has demonstrated that they are the group most impacted by climate change, Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Jeanne… Read more »
Rwanda: Fuel Prices Fall Ahead of Festive Season
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has revised down fuel prices ahead of the festive season, marking the first decrease since June. Read more »
Rwanda: Low Tech Uptake Leaves 70% Rwandan Minerals Untapped
The over reliance on artisanal mining in Rwanda limits the extraction of minerals to just under 40 per cent of what would be extracted, leaving a large chunk of the sector's yields… Read more »
Rwanda: Mount Kigali University Scoops 2023 Inclusion Disability Award
Mount Kigali University was awarded the 2023 Inclusion Disability Award among the categories of Higher Learning Institutions. Read more »