December 21, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Short of 400,000 Jobs Six Months to End of NST1
The government is currently facing a shortfall of nearly 400,000 jobs to meet the targets outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1), a seven-year plan aiming to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Artists Who Featured Their Wives in Their Music Videos
Most famous musicians are known for flaunting their wives on social media, events, and other relevant places. Some of these celebrities even take a step further and feature their… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: MONUSCO Mandate Extended for One Year as UN Adopts Drawdown Plan
The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, December 19, adopted a resolution outlining the gradual withdrawal of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda's New Fertiliser Plant Could Boost Agriculture
A Bugesera based fertiliser blending factory that Rwanda launched on Wednesday, December 20, envisages increasing crop yields by 40 per cent, according to its owners and the… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - 'Butcher of Tumba' Sentenced 24 Years in France
The Cour d'assises de Paris has handed a 24-year prison sentence to Sosthène Munyemana, infamously called the 'Butcher of Tumba' for his role in the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Rwanda: Singer Meddy Opens Up About Musical Journey, Faith Transformation
U.S.-based singer Médard Jobert Ngabo, widely known as Meddy, recently unveiled a personal and spiritual transformative journey. Read more »
Rwanda: UK - How Rwandan Businesses Are Boosting Visibility, Collaborations
In September, Rwandan-owned businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) came together under a new initiative dubbed 'Rwanda Business UK', aimed at improving their collaboration,… Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball - APR Women Appoint Kamasa as New Head Coach
APR Women's Volleyball Club have appointed Peter Kamasa as their new head coach on a one-year deal renewable. Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza - 400 High-Risk Infants Defy Odds, Evade Disability Risk
Parents of neonatal children (0-5 years old) in Kayonza have been encouraged to take advantage of the services provided at paediatric development clinics and help eliminate the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Unveil Multi-Billion Fertiliser Blending Plant in Bugesera
Rwanda will on Wednesday December 20 launch a factory with an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers, according to information from the Ministry of Agriculture and… Read more »
Rwanda: APR Handed Tough Draw in 2024 Mapinduzi Cup
Rwandan powerhouse APR FC have been draw in Group B at the Mapinduzi Cup which will take place in Zanzibar from January 1-12, 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: AS Kigali Visit Etincelles on Peace Cup Return
AS Kigali are hoping to mark a bright return to the Peace Cup ahead of first leg trip to Etincelles at Umuganda Stadium on Wednesday, December 20 at 3PM sharp. Read more »
Rwanda: Farmers' Forests Put On Carbon Market
Rwanda Forestry Authority (RFA) has placed forests covering approximately 1,000 hectares, managed by farmers' cooperatives in four districts, on the carbon market. This serves as… Read more »
Rwanda: Moroccan Fertiliser Firm Eyes More Investments in Rwanda's Agric Sector
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on December 20, met with Anouar Jamali, CEO of OCP AFRICA, and his delegation. They focused their discussions on partnerships, especially within… Read more »
Rwanda: Justice Delayed but Finally Served - Activists, Survivors on 'Butcher of Tumba' Genocide Conviction
Rights activists as well as survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda are relieved that justice has finally, though delayed, been served after a French court on… Read more »
Rwanda: How FAO Rwanda Supports Increased Production, Decent Jobs for Youth in Agribusiness
Youth in agribusiness are witnessing a surge in production and the creation of decent jobs, thanks to the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's First Embassy in South America - What Is the Significance?
Rwanda is set to open an embassy in Brazil which will be the country's first embassy on the South American continent. Read more »
Africa: BioNTech Facility in Kigali is a Gamechanger for Africa
During the Covid-19 pandemic, when everyone was hard-hit; the wealthy countries had an end in sight because they quickly and successfully produced vaccines. Read more »
Rwanda: Mugunga Forces Kiyovu Exit Amid Bounced Cheque Claims
Striker Yves Mugunga has told Kiyovu Sports that he wants to leave the club and wants his contract terminated with immediate effect due to unpaid wages. Read more »
Rwanda: AWBL 2023 - Destiney Philoxy Named in Team of the Tournament
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) point guard Destiney Philoxy, one of the 2023 AWBL highlights, has been named in the All-Star team for her leadership role throughout the tournament that… Read more »
Rwanda: RDF Chief of Defence Staff Muganga Promoted to Four-Star General
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Mubarakh Muganga was on Wednesday, December 20, promoted to a four-star General. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - Voting Marred By Delays, Alleged Malpractices
After a chaotic campaign marred by allegations of fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks, the presidential and legislative elections in DR Congo faced disruptions as… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Mozambique: Thankful Cabo Delgado Residents Rebuild From Scratch, Wish the Peace Lasts
In the months of July and August 2021, Rwandan and Mozambican troops quickly dislodged insurgents from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique's northernmost… Read more »
Rwanda: New Study Shows Faster Walking May Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A new study suggests that brisk walking, at a speed of four or more kilometres an hour (about 2.5 miles per hour), can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigalians Gear Up for Christmas Night Run
It's Christmas Night Run! Make sure you lace up your running shoes and embrace the festive spirit ahead of the special Night Run slated for Friday, December 22. Read more »